Pandemonium Speed Shop

XS650 Engine Re-Building Services

Thank you for your interest in our engine building services that we have recently taken over for Hugh’s Handbuilt. As you may have seen Hugh has passed on the engine building services to Pandemonium as we have been taught by him the proper techniques. With that being said let’s get down to business.

The engine building services that Pandemonium is offering will be broken down like this.

Our process will be as follows. Payment for the parts & labor on the engine will be required in full before any work on the engine will be done.

We require a $250 Deposit to put your engine in the build list. Payment MUST be made before your engine will be added to the list.

1. I will not start an engine build without parts and labor paid in full – if any remaining balance it can be paid upon pickup or shipping of the engine.
2. Do Not Rush Me – I enjoy building these engines, but if you think a hefty sum of cash or a checkbook is gonna put me in a hurry, forget about it. It takes time to do the job properly, and I will not sacrifice quality work so you can meet a deadline.
3. DO NOT try to impose a deadline – I’m not on The Discovery Channel.
4. Yes, I will communicate with your during the build process to keep you informed of progress and/or parts needs. Any good vendor should be able to do this, but sadly most do not.

So, if I haven’t turned you away from wanting a Pandemonium engine by now, then we should probably start talking about the basics.

• Labor – I charge a modest $1500 in labor to build your engine. What does this include? I fully clean and disassemble all parts. I inspect all parts for wear and make sure all tolerances are up to par, or replace the parts as needed. I then chase ALL threads, repair poorly threaded holes, and reassemble slowly using proper torque specs and parts. I use all new hardware if possible. I will also degree in the camshaft to the crank for a perfectly timed engine. I do not charge extra to install a big bore kit, although having your cylinders bored for oversize pistons is NOT included in my labor. I do not charge extra to install ANY aftermarket parts (i.e. Rods, 5th gear Over Drive, Clutches, Big Bore kits, valves, etc.…)
• Re-Phasing – The Crank and Cam Shaft will be from Hugh’s Handbuilt at his current pricing. I will only use a Hugh’s Handbuilt Crank and Camshaft. Any other outsourced re-phased parts will incur an extra charge. Educate yourself about the process here, – why to build a proper crank, – and the benefits of doing so here……
• Head Porting – I will do a mild port job on your head for an extra $300
• NEW Parts – I will use all new gaskets, seals, O-rings, copper washer, stainless hardware, cam-chain, cam chain guides, sump filter, oil filter, rocker shaft plugs, 1 piece clutch rod, upgraded clutch throw-out bearing, clutch springs, and clutch disks.
• REUSED Internal Parts: I typically prefer to reuse stock bearings inside the engine if they are all in undamaged shape. The aftermarket replacement bearings are nowhere near the quality of the originals. I will reuse the rods inside your engine if they are still in spec, although you are welcome to purchase new rods if you like. The oil pump will be checked for spec, and 99% of the time they are in good shape. Of course, there is no indication of an engines condition until it has been torn down.
• External Parts: What carbs, pipes, controls, etc... you prefer are up to you. I’ll be glad to work around your preferences.

• Shipping: Shipping is up to the customer and will be an additional charge. We typically use Fastenal company for shipping

So, if you are interested in an XS650 Engine from Pandemonium – Give us a call 419-576-6812 or send email to happydandemonium@gmail.com and we can discuss your personal goals and desires for your engine build.

If you are interested in a Short Block See the next page!

Completely Rebuilt and Re-Phased Short Block XS650 Engine from Pandemonium!

Now, anyone who is comfortable installing a top end on these engines can have all the hard work done and done correctly. This Bottom End has all the tricks and components we put in our full builds, and is ready for any top end you can throw at it. It has the build quality and components to handle anything from a daily rider to a race bike.

The prices are only an estimate and

"All prices shown here are subject to change at anytime"