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Forums › XJBikes Talk › XJ Modifications › My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber
My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:33 pm    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

Very nice!!!! Good work Pathebert I like it

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:22 pm    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

I like it fo shizzle!

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:12 am    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

WOWZERS, I love it

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:04 am    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:04 pm    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:31 pm    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

REALLY nice scooter Wink !!!

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:59 pm    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

that is awesome

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:40 pm    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:33 am    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

The exhaust are the originals that were cut down so they are opened pipes right now and they sound great but I plan on building caps with baffleing for my 90 year old neighbor.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:46 am    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:55 am    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:22 pm    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

I love the look, but I don't think my back could handle the rigid ride. Nice work.

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:05 pm    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:53 pm    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:03 am    Post subject: Re: My Stretched XJ1100 Bobber Reply with quote

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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