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FABFABINC Red Liner

Joined: Sep 02, 2008 Posts: 433 Location: Montreal canada
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Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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Very nice!!!! Good work Pathebert I like it
Fab
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vintagerice 6th gear


Joined: Oct 21, 2009 Posts: 325 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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I like it fo shizzle!
Rob
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schooter XJ Wizard

Joined: Aug 29, 2008 Posts: 2447 Location: Elkton, Michigan (its in the thumb)
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PainterD XJ Wizard

Joined: Jan 17, 2007 Posts: 2137 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:04 am Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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I think you need to get rid of those cheesy looking stock handlebars and get a set of drag bars on some 4-6" risers. That would look much better as long as your putting that much time and effort into it. Looks great so far!
I like the stance and riding postion alot better than stock (anything's better than stock)
Let us know how you like the hard tail after a long ride.
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pathebert 2nd gear


Joined: Jan 11, 2010 Posts: 41 Location: Texas City, Tx
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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I originally was going to put the drag bar set up on it but these really feel comfortable and the price was right. I my change them later but for now just want to get on the road.
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skillet Red Liner

Joined: Oct 09, 2009 Posts: 583 Location: SW TN
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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REALLY nice scooter  !!!
skillet
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chadall3n 2nd gear


Joined: Aug 22, 2009 Posts: 64 Location: Clinton, MA
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Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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that is awesome
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WesleyJN1975 Red Liner

Joined: Aug 24, 2006 Posts: 917 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
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Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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pathebert,
Your bike is awesome looking. Could you please put up some close up pics of your exhaust? I like the look of it in the last pic on page 1.
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pathebert 2nd gear


Joined: Jan 11, 2010 Posts: 41 Location: Texas City, Tx
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chuckles_no Red Liner

Joined: Nov 16, 2009 Posts: 663 Location: wisconsin
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Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:46 am Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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Now that is a bobber! Love it and really like the fact that you kept the handlebars the way you did instead of the drag bars or ape hangers. Very nice
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pathebert 2nd gear


Joined: Jan 11, 2010 Posts: 41 Location: Texas City, Tx
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Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:55 am Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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Thanks, I originaly didn't like the looks of the bars but once I got it all together they flow well and feel great.
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mlew Red Liner

Joined: Apr 23, 2007 Posts: 929 Location: Apex, NC
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Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:22 pm Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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I love the look, but I don't think my back could handle the rigid ride. Nice work.
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jonrms 4th gear


Joined: Jan 23, 2010 Posts: 146 Location: England Uk
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:05 pm Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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I would really like more information.. I noticed you lost the suspension in the rear... what have you done if anything for the comfort aspect..
did (cause I can see) you put forward controls on etc..
this is something I am trying to copy but not exact.. if you know what I mean.. I love this idea and me being a tall bloke needs the extra room..
so any advice and or a walk through would be appreciated.. I read your page one.. and love the idea.. pps are you putting clocks on or not.
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pathebert 2nd gear


Joined: Jan 11, 2010 Posts: 41 Location: Texas City, Tx
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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I went for looks on this project. I thought about putting spings on the seat but after building this seat it was the look had in mind. I got it out and drove it aroud a few block yesterday and am very happy with the ride. I am 50 with a good back right now, if that changes I may have to rethink this part of the design.
I originally thought I was going to have to put the controls upfront but with the stretched rearend the stock position of the controls work well for me. I am 5'11" and this set up is very comfortable for me. The front peg are just for cruising
I'm assuming clocks are speedometer and tachometer, if thats right then yes I plan on installing a speedometer but do not plan on putting a tachometer on it.
Hope that helps.
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jonrms 4th gear


Joined: Jan 23, 2010 Posts: 146 Location: England Uk
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:03 am Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber |
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thats ideal.. I can just tell you .. you inspired me to do this as well... what is the overall stretch... mine is going away to the machinist/engineer tomorrow for the big project.. me and some other mates all aim to have the chop part done and back on the road in under 2 months.. EEEEK
I have some serious plans.
but I am having it extended and the drive shaft machined... my mate said he wont use a drive shaft from a civic.. because he thinks he can do better.. I hope he is right... but EEEK scary beens that bit. I have also stolen a idea from someone on here about the forward controls... and your headlight is the same as mine. I am putting a side mount number plate on the rear and getting a custom paint job as well.. ooh dear lots to do.. the only thing I havnt planned yet is the front end.. I will do that later after I see these results.. like you I might keep the front as it is.. or rake it. Thanks agian.. and if you can PM me the total length extended that would be great... and can I just ask why did you fabricate those pannels on the side.. was there any reason .. ie not looking good as open body or was it just personal taste.. ie you wanted to be differant.
thanks again.. really for your help
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