MY BIKES

This is an older video I did a few years back but I have updated it a bit and thought you folks might enjoy this look at the way I was doing things a while back.

This is the first in a series of videos highlighting the transformation of an MZ Scorpion motorcycle that will eventually house a Yamaha XS650 power plant.

Work continues on the Scorpion bike bulld

More work on the MZ Scorpion Yamaha XS650 hybrid bike build

Getting more done on the MZ Scorpion bike build

Additional work being done on the MZ Scorpion-XS650 bike build

More work getting done on the MZ Scorpion--XS650 hybrid bike buiild

The week comes to an end with great progress being made on the MZ Scorpion/XS650 hybrid bike build.

A good sunny Saturday spent working on the MZ Scorpion - XS650 hybrid bike build

SPENT A HOT FATHER'S DAY WORKING ON THE BIKE BUILD

Work continues on the MZ Scorpion-XS650 hybrid bike build

I did some additional work this evening after it cooled off a bit and test fitted an exhaust set-up from a Ducati Monster with XS650 head-pipes. I like the way it sits on the bike and this set-up will lend itself well to the cafe-racer appeal of the bike. I do believe I will be using this exhaust set-up. I tested it on another XS650 I have and it has a nice throaty growl.

I finished up all of the fabrication work so, it's time to dismantle the bike and get it ready for a complete cleaning and re-build.

Another fun day of working on the MZ Scorpion-XS650 bike build

Another hot day working on the MZ Scorpion-XS650 hybrid bike build

The weather has been extremely hot in this area so I have transitioned over to working at night on the MZ Scorpion-XS650 hybrid project after things have cooled down a bit. Today I tackled some of the painting chores for this build.

A nice sunny afternoon and a cool evening spent working on the MZ Scorpion - XS650 hybrid bike build.

Working on the MZ Scorpion-XS650 hybrid bike build.

A hot 4th of July spent getting more done on the MZ Scorpion-XS650 bike build.

Another fine sunny day spent working on the MZ Scorpion-XS650 hybrid bike build. Today there was a bit of an accomplishment with the paint being applied to the body work.

Today was a very productive day on the MZ Scorpion-XS650 hybrid build. The wiring for the rear of the bike is completed. The wiring in the front is next on the list/

Today I was able to complete nearly all of the wiring but one of the switches was damaged and a new one has to be ordered.

The wiring gremlins were defeated and the bike is now nearly completed. There's just a couple very minor things and this puppy is ready for the fork...'cause she's done!

After about a months worth of work on the MZ Scorpion-XS650 hybrid bike build I am happy to say the bike is done. The initial test ride was short but provided all the necessary information I need to determine it's it's good to go or not and it is certainly good to go.