1982 xj750 chopper build

Nice front end. Too bad about the BSA.

 

Yea, I am a little bummed. I will continue to search around for parts and stuff. It sat in my grandpas shed for years and years and before that some kids tried to take it and start to chop it up. He got it back, but it was so bad that he just threw the parts in the shed. I didnt want to see the bike just rot away and now that I am 24, I am trying to bring it back to life. even if it means using as much as possible to build a custom bike, I know my grandpa will be happy to see me pull up on this thing.

 

Me too! Funny thing is, this wasnt my plan in the begining. I have 2 xj750's that I was planning on chopping, but After endless nights of searching for parts for the Beezer, I was always coming up empty handed. So I decided to start on a custom build!

 

Few updates.
Finally got the front end done. Now I am waiting for a fake oil tank to house all the electronics, and in a few weeks, a member on here that lives 15 minutes down the road is going to help get the batery box welded and the fender in place! Then after that, the seat will be mounted and I will start throwing the engine back together. The weather up here in Minnesota is really starting to get me in the mood to get this thing finished!

Here is a few pictures of the progress.

 

Too bad about the BSA. Cool job though. There is just something about 70's chops that are undeniably cool.

 

I will continue to search for parts over time, but I am going to use as much of the BSA as I can to build the XJ. When the time comes, I will throw the BSA back together! Its been in the family since the 70's and I intend to keep it going.

 

Thats awesome. I was thinking about contacting my estranged step-grandma.... Her basement was full of motorcycles last time i saw her.... Wondering if she still has them....

 

A bit if friendly advice from someone who dosen't get to see realtives very often (estranged or not). Take it easy, and make it about the relationship first. More flies with honey and all that.

 

I know! Thanks!

 

bang, that is so awesome.

 

Thanks man! I am so excited to get this done! The weather up here in Minnesota is clearing up fast! Need to get out on two wheels!

 

My brother! We are in the same neck of the woods! How's the xj coming along?

 

Its coming along! With the help from another fellow XJ member on here that lives about 15 minutes from me, we are chipping away at this thing. Few more weeks, and a few more boxes of parts coming.

 

That thing is gonna be sick.

 

Thanks man! I'm getting excited! At this point, the only thing "XJ" about it, is the engine, everything else is from the BSA or Harley. The headlight is a 1969 Plymouth High Beam. I am pretty happy it works haha. Now only if it was chain driven, because I have the whole back end of the BSA. I am going to continue my rebuild of the BSA engine so I can use it all soon!

 

being a mopar man, as well, my hat is off again! Nice idea! i've a '68 fury i'm building atm.

 

Few updates:

Got my Biltwell grips and a new single cable throttle for the new custom Rabbit ear bars.

Test fit the headlight

and got some new hardware for the springer

 

Looks like a fun project!

 

Small update:

Got the wiring harness finished up with a ignition switch from Lowbrow Customs. Got a new Axle for the front wheel. I also picked up a 21" front spoke wheel and sweet sissy bar from a guy down the road. This weekend I am having a friend help weld a few tabs for the fender, sissy bar, and fake oil tank that will house all the electrical junk. I have really been tossing around the Idea to throw a XS650 engine in because I can't stop thinking about a kick start. I had a 70's cb650 kick start that was so much fun. Overall I am very happy with how this thing is turning out. Few days ago I made a stop at the motorcycle graveyard about 20 min south of my house. This place is unreal, but very overwhelming. Over 10 acres and 7000 old bikes and over a dozen trailers full of seats, tanks and just about anything you can think of for all sorts of bike. I left with 2 vintage king and queen chopper seats for a whopping $30. I will update again once I drop the engine back in.

 

A kick-start would definitely fit in your design with all the BSA parts and vintage chopper stuff. Old skool all the way on this one! Is that springer front end off the BSA old stuff too? I've always wanted to see one of those Sugar Bear jobbies!