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Chopper/bobber build update: IT'S DONE! For now

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Xj-junkie, Oct 22, 2011.

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  1. Xj-junkie

    Xj-junkie Member

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    Day 1:
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    7 days later she runs like a champ but it was a long road trying to repair a zillion holes in the gas tank
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    Started the build last Friday streched the shaft 3 1/4
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    This is the spacing so we could start to make the hard tail [​IMG]

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    Day two of chopping and it's starting to look like a sweet chopper
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    Day three of chopping:
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    Day 4= boring but the hardtail is complete with the swing arm ready to be cut out

    Day 5 loooookking soo sweet
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    Day6-8 trying to find a new tank the Harley one is beyond repairable..

    But day 9!!!!
    [​IMG]
     
    Xj-junkie, Oct 22, 2011
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    looks good so far. 8)
     
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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

    Looks awesome so far.
     
    interstatejoe, Oct 22, 2011
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    [​IMG]
    Done balanced and trued

    Headlight and tank mounted shaft installed tank coated
    [​IMG]
     
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    Thanks for the complements
     
    Xj-junkie, Oct 22, 2011
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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

    If anyone is looking for stock takeoff parts call the rice paddy in columbus Ohio
    I was able to trade them my parts for other stuff I needed
     
    Xj-junkie, Oct 22, 2011
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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

    Problem, a balanced shaft doesn't mean that the weight is balanced just in the center of the shaft. It means that the shaft is evenly balanced throughout the shaft. Cutting a shaft in two and welding a joint in the middle puts weight in the center of the shaft. Now imagine what happens to that weight when centrifugal force is applied, that shaft spins at high RPM's.
    Not saying that it will brake or crack (depending on the quality of the welds), but will most likely damage u-joint, bearings and possibly whollow out a housing on either or both ends from slight bending of the shaft and the added vibration.
    That is why drive shafts of any kind are best left to a machine shop. Not trying to rain on your parade, just don't want anyone or their bike to get hurt. :wink:
     
    Orange-n-Black, Oct 22, 2011
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    This was done at a machine Shop...
    That makes driveshafts all day long.
     
    Xj-junkie, Oct 23, 2011
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    Wow.......
    I would think that if a machine shop had done it in this way, that they would have cut the shaft closer to the ends and used a longer pipe to even out the weight.
    Oh well,I hope everything works out well. I like what you've done to the frame. 8)
     
    Orange-n-Black, Oct 23, 2011
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    Looking over the shaft pic a second time, its hard to tell exactly where the bearings ride on the shaft. That can make a lot of difference so it could be just fine. I should have looked at the pic and thought about it a little longer. :roll:
     
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    This was done at a machine Shop...
    That makes driveshafts all day long.
     
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    Not sure why that posted a second time.. I appreciate your concern and input (honestly)
    But I have been working on this shaft for close to 3 months I've had it to every machine/driveshaft shop I could find they all said they could do it and had the same plans as the one I chose... cut in the middle, Drilled out, plugged and then sleeved,

    If it fails I have 3 more stock length shafts to cut on until it's right
     
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    Whow! I can't wait to see the finished bike. Sure looks like a great start to say the least. grunt007, 81' 750 SecaR, Michigan
     
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    Thanks grunt007
    I'm excited for the end result as well
     
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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

    Really like the work!
    O.C. Choppers could take a page out of your book.
    With those guys it's "Let's get a frame from these guys, and a tank from those guys and fenders from this shop and a motor from this supplier".
    Obviously, the shaft had to be done at a machine shop, but the rest is all you man and the creds will be all yours!
    Looking forward to the email notifications on this build.
    Good luck and keep 'em coming!
     
    Maxim-X, Oct 24, 2011
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    Maxim-x thanks for the compliments
    I've gotten a lot inspiration from the other build threads on this forum. It's always nice seeing originality and some of the crazy things people take on while making there "dream bike"
     
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    Looks awesome so far.
     
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    this is an amazing setup. way to go! im enjoying your flair that you've added so thoroughly in the bike. this is going to be a masterpiece.
     
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    Lookin' good! Did you happen to trade in the original gas tank at the Paddy? I was just down there a couple weeks ago looking for one since I put a big f'n dent in the top of mine...
     
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    I still have the tank it is full of jb weld and now coated with Caswellplating tank sealer all you would need to do is sand off the remainder of the jb weld and it's all good. After 1k miles the tank never leaked a drop
     
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    PM sent.
     
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    What model tank is that you have on there now? I really like it on that bike.
     
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    Looking massive. Did you change the rake or does it look like because of putting the rear lower?
     
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    It does have just a little added rake

    That tank is off of a 82-94 sportster but instead of the sharp edges of the normal Penut tank this tank has rolled edges
     
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    I'll snap some tomorrow while working on it
     
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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

    Here's one done right. HATE HATE HATE bobbed XJs that aren't stretched. Nice rake, too. Not too much. Just right.
     
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    16oz thanks for the compliment I'm really excited to finish this project but not trying to rush.... Wait till I start working on the exhaust it's really going to be sweet. And it's going to have a crazy sissy bar
    Updates soon.. I've just been sick for two weeks now
     
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    [​IMG]

    Luckily I make powdercoating for a living..

    First try on two coat process a piece of lint hit the hot tank and I have to blast it all off try again tomorrow pics don't do the finish justice it looks so sweet
     
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    Tank is done now. looks perfect. Now I just need to figure something out for the fenders
     
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    Could you take a picture of the hardtail section on the side with the drive shaft?
     
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    Nice color on the tank. What color for the frame? Also, is the tank a 3 gallon or the 4.5? Really liking that tank and the ribbed rear fender.
     
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    I digging it! Please let us know what the fender is from?
     
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    How much rake did you add and did you add too it or just remove tubing too rake it?
     
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    nice man! ill be watchin!
     
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    I see from the pic's how you raked the head set. Now for the noob question... where are you stashing the electrics?
     
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    Im jealous!
     
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    Any progress lately on this build.... Very interested!
     
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    More pics?
     
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    something is moving in my undies.
     
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    Your kid emailed me and said he wants his Gerbil back! :p :p
    :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
     
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    Finally back. Bike is coming along nicely. I'm doing the work in my buddies garage and he was in a pretty bad motorcycle accident and has been laid up for a while but we have just been doing a little bit at a time.

    I'll answer all the questions over the next day or so

    Just about ready to take it back apart for painting the frame. Started right up after sitting for 4 months and runs really good still may have to tweak the jets just a little
     
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    Fender is off a old car. It was the spare tire cover.. Not sure what car
     
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    Both
     
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    Using a old oil tank from a 70s Harley. We just cut one end off and made it into a removable door. It's stuffed full... Just cut some vent holes in the bottom to release some of the heat
     
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    [​IMG]

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    This pic shows the "oil tank" wire stash box

    [​IMG]

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    [​IMG]
     
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    And I'm running pods with original jets. It runs just the same as it did before it came apart
     
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    Have you pulled the plugs and looked at them since the mods? Maybe you got lucky and the home built two into four with the extra length has given you enough back pressure, but I'd still pull the plugs and see what colour they are.
    A smooth running motor can be deceptive, it'll rev up nice and clean while it's not under load, but when you go to ride it (loading the motor) it might be a different story.
    Good luck and keep the updates coming, nice to see a well documented build in progress.
     
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    Ouch that’s a tidy XJ chop, probably one of the best I have seen on this forum so far.
    Can’t wait to see it finished.
    Al
     
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