JADUS

Got some time today to measure, cut, lathe (ghetto styles), fit and weld in the rear frame loop on the XS. The lugs that came with the...

This is the second attempt I have made at designing some nice side covers for the SR. They fit snug against the frame and are not too...

This is THE Jadus bike. Even though we have not posted any blog entries about it previously, things have been happening with the project...

It fits and looks OK but needs a few adjustments to be optimal. Back to 3D and then another prototype.

Cut all of the unnecessary tabs off today. Adds up! Will be a really nice and tidy tail section once the loop is welded in and I figure...

Today I stripped out the air box, battery tray and all of the electrical components - taking many photos along the way to document...

Managed to track down this nice, deep filing cabinet from a second hand furntiure store. I will kit it out with some insulation and...

Looks like the previous owner installed one of the electronic ignitions - which is a good thing! Just need to find the wiring diagram...

​ Cut the frame so I can start planning the rear end of the bike. Also took off the shocks and mounted on an aluminium tube with holes...

Put this thing together for myself today! Can hardly get my leg over the saddle, so I mount it over the bars instead :)

Speedo bracket mocked up in sheet metal. Yep... Headlight too small. Time to return and reorder!

David wanted to ditch the entire cockpit, bar the original speedo - which is actually really cool - I am massively on board with this. ...

​ David has been busy ordering parts from accross the globe. Some coming from Wrenchmonkees in Copenhagen and others from Dime City...

Turns out that it would be impossible to make a decent looking seat/tail unit with the existing frame... In my opinion, a seat shouldn't...

A quick measure up of the major dimensions etc. Then a rough model will be sketced up...

The first customer build will be David's 1977 Yamaha XS750. David has a very clear picture in his head of what he wants - taking a lot...