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hello!! here to introduce my project!!!

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    roddyxj Member

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    650 maxim Im going for the drag/ bobber look i have not seen any.. corect me if im wrong cause i would like to see some ideas i am a long way but its got the look im looking for... will pos pict as i progress.
     

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    Kinda like a rat cafe 8) ! I'd park it in my garage. BTW WELCOME...

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    thanks!!!
     
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    Looks good- how far did you drop the front?
     
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    like 1 and 3/4" relising the triple tree dont know exacly how much in the overall but to be honest untill it looked good...
     
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    i thought 650's were shaft drive
     
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    wow now you have in doubt i have noticed that in all the pict they where mostly shaft... but it was sold to me as a 650 and the title does not say anything..i guess ill find out.... thanks!
     
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    Post: The Numbers

    First, ... on the Headset. There are numbers on the right side of the Handlebar Bearing Headset.
    VIN

    Second, ... on the right hand Engine Case. On the Main Case above the top of the right hand Clutch Cover. Stamped into the Number Box will be your Engine Number.

    Let's see what you got!
     
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    vin- a5k5002cao32746
    2200 cm 3

    5k5-082746

    those are the #
     
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    5K5 is a USA Model XJ550 Maxim, which would be chain-driven and not shaft-driven.
     
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    good to know!!! thanks!!
     
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    Not a problem! I love the way it's looking. I wish I had fabrication skills as I like the way that seat design looks.
     
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    i have corrected all the imperfections with body filler and also on the thank is looking sweet.. those peices are ready to paint.. took the wheels out to polish and paint... and the frame and engine.. it should be ready in a couple of weeks... i will post new picts as i progress and i made a mold of the seat after i finish with the bike i migth sell a couple..i am also making a two seater with a sissy bar... for a second look..
     
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    I LOVE IT!!! Totally killer 8) .Is the seat fiberglass?
     
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    yup i made it first out of card board and worked my way it is far from where it started i did some cutting and adding here and there... but it came out exacly the way i thought.. thanks by the way!!
     
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    Nice fab work on the seat...

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    You gonna put some padding on the seat?Looks really cool,but doesn't look very comfy 8O
     
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    yeah that is for sure and a thick one by the way...
     
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    Let me add that what im trying to do is like an 80's dragracing bike i want to be as true to the era as i can.with a modern twist of course...
     
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    Here are some pict of my progres not a lot ... but at least smthing .... rims are striped down to the magt and free of clear i will finish the lip with the factory machined look as oposed to chrome and the mags will be an almond type of white.... the engine was marked with a derell round metal brush to get that machined finish I personaly like that rughed look.. more to come...
     

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