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Thanks for the interest @[mention]Mr Fro[/mention] Lights are going to be mostly Chinese! Seriously tho, I've got a cheapo 6.5" LED headlight from China, with a retro style grille. The headlight is pretty crappy, so I've beefed up the LEDS with 2 x 5W and 2 x 7W, even after that it's still for appearance only and will be rubbish, so I'm not expecting to be riding at night much. It was listed on ebay as "daymaker headlight for Harley Davidson" if anyone wants to avoid buying one in the future It was cheap and I will upgrade later. I've got no idea what I'm going to do with the rats nest of cables from inside the original! Got a nice small combined LED tail light and number plate holder also. Indicators are quite nice black crackle finish with grilles over the lenses. The whole lot was less than 50 quid. I'll post some more piccies when I get around to fitting the alloy rear mudguard and tail light. I've got to cut off the rear subframe and weld/braze on the seat loop first, plus some extra mounting brackets for the seat etc. Watch this space. Muz

Hi all, as I have only poste twice so far (once to say hello, once to ask a question) I thought I'd post a few pictures of my lates t project. Started life as a 1986 Honda XBR500 in black. It was in pretty good nick for a 31 year old bike, so I was hesitant at first to start modding it. I didn't like the original styling, and it had been turned into a commuter bike by the previous owner(s), so I thought why not? Anyway, this is what I picked up Soon had it in pieces Not too bad Back end is far too cluttered, too much plastic Removed battery, airbox and carb Back end cleared - will be chopped just after the rear shock mounts and a frame loop welded in Test fitting of new handlebars, rear shocks, alloy front mudguard and I've replaced the carb with a Mikuni TS40 flatslide and pod filter Rear view with new exhaust system Side view As you may have guessed, it's going to be a street tracker/scrambler I've got lots more to do - new headlight, seat, alloy rear mudguard, tail light and number plate, different petrol tank. I've also got to relocate the battery and electrics somewhere Want to replace the wheels for spoked ones, so I have picked up some from a CB250RS hoping they might fit. I'll put some "adventure" semi-knobblies on too. Anyway, I'll try and post more photos as I go. Constructive comments welcome! If anybody is looking for original XBR parts such as a scorpion exhaust, tank (black),seat, rear plastics, mudguards, bars etc. please let me know. Cheers Muz

Oh well, I've pulled the trigger on a pair of wheels from a CB250RS off eBay. We'll see if they fit when they arrive, I'm sure I can make up some spacers and adapt them somehow They look quite good, apart from rusty spokes - anyone out there recommend a good spoked wheel re-builder that's not too expensive? Muz

Thanks for the reply Tango. Yeah, I know the basics of part swapping, I was hoping for some 1st hand experience I've got my eyes on a nice pair of wheels, but they're getting on for £200 and I'd like to know whether they're a waste of money or not

Hi, I'm new to this forum so apologies my first post is a question. I have searched, but no joy Anyway, after years if riding and maintaining bikes I have ventured into the world of modifying old Japanese bikes with a 1985 Honda XBR500. I am looking to replace the "boomerang" style Comstar wheels with spoked ones, original and GB500 ones are very rare, so does anyone out there know what other spoked wheels might fit with minimum modifications? I was thinking maybe RS250 or similar? Thanks in advance, I'll try and post some pictures of my progress if anyone's interested