I found a number of loose ends that will need wrapped up before it's truly there. You'll notice a lack of front disc brake. It's in the bathroom (warmest room in the house) waiting for paint to dry. I'm also missing a spacer on the rear axel, which reminds me--are there really no good diagrams or pictures of the spacer layout for an XS650? I have seen the manual and black and white line drawings but not one definitive "here's the answer you were looking for" picture. Finally, I'm not 100% sure about how I have the forks and triple-tree set up. Something seems off.
Either way, I am still very happy with the progress and what I've accomplished this evening. A night on the town, partying with friends is always fun but it's not every year that you put your first motorcycle back together. My wife jokingly said this morning, "You love your bike, more than me." I said, "Don't say that dear. It's an XS650, not a bike."
