XL185 exhaust-ing progress...

When I got the XL the tailpipe was completely broken off the muffler. Being low on funds and wanting a challenge I decided to try and make my own.

 I cut a piece from an old CB500 exhaust I had in the shop and tacked it to the muffler.

 I then cut some sheet metal pieces to form around the pipe to attach to the muffler. This is basically how it was originally.

 I still have to do some finish welding and some final grinding but everything is solid and almost ready for painting. I guess not bad and the price was right. Just some time and recycled metal that I already had.

Honda CB500/4 Parts for Sale...

I have some CB500/4 parts for sale in the Hate Machine Garage. Here is a list if anyone is interested. If there is something you're interested in drop me an email at hatemachinecustoms@gmail.com. These parts are off a 1972 Honda CB500/4. I have pics available upon request.


2- engines minus carbs and 1 is missing starter. $200/pr
1- front fender (solid, rust on underside) $30
1- rear fender with inner fender and taillight bracket $25
1- cylinder jug assembly $50
1- Rocker arm assembly $65
1- cylinder head $75
1- battery box w/strap $25
2- rear shocks ( rusty but will cleanup and useable) $10
1- speedo and tach assembly $50
1- ignition switch w/housing, no key $5
1- rear brake pedal $20
Top and bottom triple trees with stem $60
2- swingarms $25/ea.
2- front rims $50 ea. or $75 for both
1- engine guard/crash bar. needs rechromed. $25
1 set of foot pegs front and rear $30
1- center stand $20
1- rear brake rod $10
1- frame.no title $150

Hot off the Bench...

Knife Sheath I made for my son's Bowie Style Knife. This is the first sheath I've made. It came out pretty good for my first one. If your interested in any leather products drop me a line at hatemachinecustoms@gmail.com

Butchering the XL185..

 This is a shot of the tailpiece before I cut if off. It was a welding disaster.

 This is after I chopped the frame rails. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it yet. I'm thinking of doing something different with the tank and seat and also fabbing up a custom exhaust.

 I cut off the helmet lock and smoothed it out.

I also had to straighten out the rear frame section. The left side was about an inch higher than the right side. Everything seems nice and straight now.

XL185 progress

I removed the airbox and exhaust or what was left of it. The tailpipe is broken off so I'm going to try my hand at fabricating a custom exhaust. I'm going to put an aftermarket air cleaner in place of the airbox. Will post more pics as progress continues.

500 views...

I hit the 500 views mark last night on the blog. Thanks to all who visit and please leave comments or suggestions anytime.

New Wallet Design..

This is a new wallet design I just came up with. It's a Bi-Fold with 2 card slots inside. I can add closure snaps and also a chain for you biker types.  If you're interested drop me a line at hatemachinecustoms@gmail.com

RIP Jack Clement

Jack Clement passed away Thursday. He was a legend in Nashville and recently was a DJ on XM Radio on the Outlaw Country Channel. RIP Cowboy Jack Clement