We were lucky enought to find a complete but corroded ’73 TX650 for short money. The vision was Bratstyle meets Flat Track. So here goes:
Mods:
Got rid of all unnecessary electronics & relocated battery & coils
Chopped rear of frame & added a drop seat kit from Visual Impact
( but not used as they intended )
Relocated top shock mount
Cut & reused original rear fender
Dropped the forks 2 1/2″
Shaved & polished them
Powdercoated rims & frame wrinkle black
Powdercoated tank & fender pearl white
Polished engine casings, triple tree top & hubs
Rebuilt carbs
Relaced wheels
Drilled & resurfaced front rotor
Fabbed license plate bracket
Rattle canned pipes with engine paint
New Parts From:
Lowbrow: Repop Wassell Tank, Biltwell Tracker Bars, Biltwell Seat,
Repop Bates Headlight, Ford Taillight, Old School Fabric Plug Wires, Cocktail Shaker Mufflers, Fuel Lines & Ignition Switch,
Mike’s XS: Stainless Spokes, Dust Boots, Front Brake Line, Solid State Regulator Rectifier, Carb Kit & Assorted Gaskets
Vintage Gran Turismo Grips, Levers, Cables,
Durand Kawasaki: Dunlop K 70 Tires & Air Filters
Ebay: Barnett Throttle, Honda Rebel Shocks
Bulk Lawn & Garden: Fuel Filters & Petcocks
No:
Front Fender, Gauges, Mirrors, Turn Signals, Horn, Chain Guard or
Electric Start
It starts first kick, goes like hell & actually stops!
Elemental Surf, Skate & Cycle
