i bet its going to be nice when its done

 

Someday, I hope I can do something like that. I found one on ebay reasonable, but by the time the guy made up his mind to sell it to me for the price, I had given up and bought an engine for my pit bike. Leaving me in no financial condition to do the deal. Someday, though! Keep the pics coming

 

sweet



I like the new color

 

Nice project!!



I like the "not for aircraft use" sticker on the carb.



Cheers, #319

 

if it looks anything like your cl70 it's gonna be pimp. let's some updated pics of the cl70 too.

 

Jared,



Good looking project. Let's see you reach your 100mph goal..

 

you ruined an S65



purists are rolling in their graves



granted it will be cool when its done, but you still ruined an S65

 

I have one of those in my garage. aha. Nice bike!

 

you ruined an S65



purists are rolling in their graves



granted it will be cool when its done, but you still ruined an S65

Naw....it was ruined when I bought it. The only thing I kept from the whole bike...and I mean the WHOLE bike was the frame, tank, and foot brake lever along with a few nuts and bolts. Everything else was parted out because it needed total restoration.



But, when it is done, it should look pretty pimp. And if my 178cc engine doesn't work out (since it is total custom), I'll have a 160 to put in its place that will work out fine.

 

Great looking build Jared. Love the color and that thing should go good. To hell with the purists !!! Build it to ride it the way you want it.

 

Nice job. I like the look of the bike. Well most of it, for some reason I just don't like the look of the tank. I sent you a PM a while ago, just waiting for a reply.

 

That is very cool. I would love to do a restomod like that.



I would like to read more details on the engine build. Keep us posted!

 

Progress 1-15-07

Here's some progress pics. The tank will not be white, but more of a grayish color. I need the wheels trued and they are then ready.

 

Here's some progress pics. The tank will not be white, but more of a grayish color. I need the wheels trued and they are then ready.

Hi, I just purchased a s65 and I am about to tear into her and start from the bottom. A couple questions, what rear suspension did you use and did it snap right on? Also, did you rewire your bike for 12v instead of 6v? I am thinking about throwing a Lifan 125cc engine in because I have heard good things about them and they are cheap. I will most likely have more questions haha. Cheers!

 

looks good man. where'd you get the swinger from?

got the clutch tool so i'll be tearing down the motor for the parts you want this week.

 

Swinger

looks good man. where'd you get the swinger from?

got the clutch tool so i'll be tearing down the motor for the parts you want this week.

I purchased the swinger overseas at www.mototrade.gr. It is not a fancy swinger, but the only one I knew would fit my application. And, I still had to modify it to work.

 

looks nice fatcaaat, I like the blue frame. I've got an s90 sitting in the weeds at my house I've been thinking of doing something with. What kind of forks are those.

 

Nice work Jared. Love the build. Almost makes me want to build one, but the R&P is starting to call my name...

 

Good looking build. When do you think you will have it together and running?

 

Good looking build. When do you think you will have it together and running?

Don't honestly know. I've been building this one at least a year now. I have too much to do in the house to concentrate on it.

 

Nice work Jared. Love the build. Almost makes me want to build one, but the R&P is starting to call my name...

i feel the same.

what's R&P?

 

Update on the project.

Ok...here's an update to the s65 project thus far. I've taken the forks and gauges from the project and put them on my black cl70. They are more fitting. This is coming out much nicer than anticipated and is very comfortable.



Here are some pics for your enjoyment.

 

looking good! I like the blue color too.

 

Looks like you have more travel than clearance on the CL between the bottom clamp and the top of the tire. You have really nice bikes.

 

Shims

Looks like you have more travel than clearance on the CL between the bottom clamp and the top of the tire. You have really nice bikes.

You shim them on the inside and reduce the 6" of travel to 4" of travel to prevent bottoming out. No big issue and not much of concern on a street bike. If you need 6" travel on a street bike, you need to find roads without huge potholes.

 

That cl 70 is very nice. Love the rotors and swingarm. They look like a real comfortable bike to ride. Good work.

tmas