St Louis 83 750 Maxim build

About a month ago I picked up a sweet 1983 XJ750 Maxim. I rode it for about a month then just had back surgery so while I'm recovering I think I'll go ahead and start working on my bike. I was going to wait for winter, but since I can't ride for a while I need a project.

Here's a picture.

 

I had no place to put stuff (no storage), so I made a MOLLE gas tank cover. I'm in the military so we use MOLLE to attach pouches and everything else to our body armor, backpacks, and whatever else. Why not use it on my motorcycle too?

 

That's pretty slick. I'm going to have to track me down one but in black instead of digital camo.

 

That's pretty slick. I'm going to have to track me down one but in black instead of digital camo.

 

I'll probably make another one in multicam, but the digital camo is all I had to work with at the time.

 

Put on TC Bros drag bars but the choke hits the tank when turning left. I ordered a 2" adjustable riser. As soon as it arrives I'll post more pictures.

 

Be careful with the risers they tend to foul the ignition barrel.
Nice bike.
Al

 

What the heck does that mean??

 

Here are the 2" risers I ordered.

 

I got the risers today and installed the drag bars. The risers are AWESOME. They allow me to move the bars forward or back and they solved the gas tank clearance issue. They also allow me to lower the triple tree another inch.

 

I was going to order a bobber solo seat but decided to make my own instead. I sat down and literally traced the outline of my butt. Haha. Used it to make the pattern, then traced it onto sheet metal. I also cut down the Harley seat that I had on it and I'll see which one works better.



I also cut the foam down to fit.

 

Here it is so far. Need to finish making the seat, lower the front an inch, find a cool tail light, and get new handgrips.

 

I picked up a set of new 12" Harley scocks for $75. Just needed slight modification to make them fit. On the right side I had to fabricate a new lower mount.

 

I got more done on my project. I'm finishing up a spring solo seat too.
Here are a set of Harley shocks I got for $50. They are adjustable for length.

 

Here are a few more pictures. Just need to mount the solo seat and it will be ready to ride for now.

 

Omg, the Molle tank cover is sick! I wish I had one I love it. I want to do the same digi cammo you used, I think that looks sick! It would be nice to cut out the spot for the cap. I would hate to take the idea from you though man, it just looks so nice.

Check out my bike

http://s974.photobucket.com/albums/ae22 ... ?start=all

 

Building the spring seat mounts, mounting bracket, and mounting the rear fender.
Solo spring seat mounted.

Starting on the front.
Putting fork boots and a headlight stone guard on.

 

I got the machine gun grips on with much difficulty. These fit TIGHT!!


Putting in a new heavy duty clutch and springs.

 

Updated pics. Tail lights mounted.

 

DeMentedToys,

Love the build, just had a few questions...

How are the risers still working out for you? and can we get a before - after clearance pic? Also why did you pick the Dual Sport risers over the Cruiser risers?

One more thing, I dont know what branch or if your active, reserve, or NG... So, not sure if you go on post, but if you do where are your decals located?

I haven't put mine on yet, but my girl put hers on the forks and they lasted about a week before the forks rubbed and tore them off... So just wonder?