Frame alterations

I visited Sooty's Customs workshop yesterday.
When I finally found the small cluster of unmarked farm buildings I was directed towards an inconspicuous green door by a chap who appeared to be restoring furniture. I knocked on the door and it was opened by the man himself, Sooty. With a broad smile and a friendly handshake I was welcomed into the workshop. All about the building dozens of bikes sat in various stages of build or repair and the delicious smell of oil and grease made an old biker feel right at home.

As Yamaha intended.

In order to achieve the look and riding position I'm after the XS650 swing arm needs extending by approximately two inches, the upper frame rails that would normaly support the seat require lowering and the rear shock mounts will have to be re-positioned. I explained this to the bearded Sooty and showed him a photograph of the look I was searching for. With a confident smile he said he could do what I required and quoted me a very fair price for the amount of work involved. Over a cup of coffee we talked further about my idea and the various components I wished to marry together. I am due to deliver all the neccessary parts to Sooty's workshop next weekend so he turn my ideas into metal reality. Like a small child I'm finding difficult to be patient.