GET OFF THE COUCH AND BUILD SOMETHING
Here at Hugh’s HandBuilt, we don’t believe in secrets… And that’s why we give you all this FREE tech – that and we just love seeing these old bikes on the road…
Engine tuning
- TDC, And How To Find It – Oh Yeah, That’s the Spot!
- Hydraulic Clutch Conversion – Put the Squeeze on that Clutch
- XS650 8 Pack Clutch Mod – Lathe Work Required, Wizard Status
- Inspect/Build your XS650 Crank – Neglected and Forgotten, until now!
- Long Rod XS650 Crank – Not for the Faint of Heart, but worth a look
- Rephase that XS650 – You know you wanna….
- XS650 Transmission – Gear up for this one
- Rephasing Tech – Twist that Crank – for more Vroooom….
Fabrication
- Trailer Fender Mod: Trailer Trash Turned Prom Queen
- DIY Bungs: Easy to install Tank, Fender and Bracket Bungs
- Gas Tank Mods: Make an “Off the Shelf” chopper tank look and fit just right
- Foot Controls / Rearsets: In depth look at building your own foot controls
- DIY Cafe’ Tail Section: Got an old gas tank laying around? Chop it up!!
- Drilled Brake Rotors: Holier than thou? No Comment
- Swingarm Brace: Beef up that OEM swingarm for better handling
- Neck Gusset Install: Stick Out Your Neck, and Clean It Up
- Weld-On Headlight Mount: No Bolts, No Gimmics…
Electrical
- Starter Delete – Who Needs it!
- PMA Install – How to Install your HHB PMA System, and Rule at Life
- Pamco 277 Install – Fire Up That Rephased XS650!
- PMA Inspection – Don’t get caught stranded – inspect yo stuff!
- Wiring Do’s and Dont’s – Bad wiring? No Warranty – worth a look!
- Proper Wire Terminal Crimps – Wire it right for more smiles per miles
- MOSFET Regulators – What the…. And Why….
Suspension
- Fork Lowering: Get the right stance, the safe and proper way
- Solid Riser Bushing Install: No more sloppy 2nds…
- HHB Fork Brace on 34mm Forks: If the shoe fits, wear it…
More to Come! Tech Coming Soon
- 360 Degree Pamco Install
- DIY Metal Finishing
- Brazing For Dummies
- Kickstart Install
- Lacing Custom Wheels
- Send in your requests! We’ll listen and see what we can do…