Xs650 Project
- 1. PE:2850 Wellness Choices Final Presentation:GoalsBy : Matthew J Lear
- 2. My: SMART Goal= Build a bobber!Specific-
- 3. Measurable-
- 4. Attainable-
- 5. Realistic-
- 6. Timely-Find a Yamaha XS650, project bike, and make a bobber/chopper. By progress and time put into the build process.I did find a bike, and I have begun tearing it down to rebuild.I am very willing and able b/c I want to ride it in the spring.It is a realistic goal to have it running and riding by early or mid spring depending on finances.
- 7. Influences for successIt’s a challenge and motivation find, buy or make partsThat I really enjoy weldingWhen I get finished for the night working on my bike, I am happier and energetic.Improved mental healthAnd the use of enabling factors like my skills of fabricating and painting.
- 8. Resources: Friends and FamilyBeforeAfterThis is the bike after I stripped it down, cut off the old rear section and welded on a new Hard-tail. This is the bike completely stock
- 9. Progress:Since I didn’t start working on this bike till right before this class started, I have been putting in a few hours 2-3 times a week. Spending a lot of time researching, locating parts, and coming up with ideas.As well as budgeting my money to go towards this project bike, I try to buy one thing for it each week, or $50-$100 each week.
- 10. Had to find a bikeGet it runningTake it apartCleaned the frameCut the frame in twoBought a new hard-tailWelded it back togetherBought new rear fender and handlebarsStarting to mock up seat and I am looking for a gas tank.The hardest part is going to be the wiring, which I have been looking for wiring diagrams online.Assessment