How to chop your XS650 into a sweet Brat.

 Hi to you! So step one on your stripped XS650. Cut the horizontal tubes as close to the frame as you can without cutting into the frame. I scored a Portaband off craigslist for $75.00. I use them everyday at work, and they are like $400 plus new. This saw lets you get close and will leave me a clean cut and very little to grind. if you don't have one, you can use a torch, grinder, shit, a hacksaw would even do the deed..

 Now its time to cut the verticals. I cut my frame to leave just enough material to "slug" to. "slugging" lets you splice pieces together while keeping the joint sturdy and super strong. I'll take some pics and show you how soon..

 finished cutting.

 this is what you should have left, minus my beer.

and if you have a XS, you already know how much bullshit that you have to grind of the frame.!! I grind everything including the center stand mount. tune in next time for some other whack ass XS tips and tricks... and if you have some cool shit to share, send your pics to  dirtygursmetric@gmail.com

laters!