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1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by mnrider, Aug 22, 2014.

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  1. Skwerly

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    Nice project, man, I love how this came out! I have a real similar build, previous owner had tank/fenders bare metal, I’m going to go black once I get this thing running. Work has me with zero time at the moment, but sooooooooooon.


    Love this killer build.
     
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  2. mnrider

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    AAHH! After some research and wondering why my new valve cover gasket didnt work, I have been building A 1981! oh the humanity! Why oh why! like chacal said, never trust the little piece of paper called a title.
    So anyways, new gasket is ordered and the project continues.
     
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    Wow, weird!
     
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    so looks like you will be selling me a spare valve cover gasket this summer?
     
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    I have a chain drive 550 but this is exactly the same thing i was wanting to do with my hardtail idea so thanx for getting to see an example. Hard decision to make for me because common sense tells me that if i want to ride my project a Lot i need to keep away from hardtailin it lol. Theres another idea i've seen where i keep the shocks in the back and i still haven't decided yet
     
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  6. mnrider

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    Ha I would have but I already mailed it back for return. How is your build coming along?
     
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  7. mnrider

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    Yeah if you keep the shocks, well then it isnt a true hartail but yeah the option is yours for sure. I have another bike that I ride everyday for comfort, but when I wanna rip around and go to shows I plan on riding this bad boy. It always fun to ride and build something different.
     
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  8. Hotcakesman

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    should be done in a few weeks, will send you pics
     
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  9. mnrider

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    Boom! So, the bike is finished, for now lol. But I got it all done and rode it a little bit at night. Ill post pictures on here shortly.
     
    mnrider, Apr 10, 2015
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  11. Skwerly

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    soooooooooooooooooooooo freaking nice!
     
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  12. Orange-n-Black

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    It really looks great.:cool:
    Are you planning on a fork brace? These front ends need them.
    Rear fender? If not, you need something to keep you from being de-balled if you should slip off the back of the seat while moving.:eek:
     
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  13. mnrider

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    Fork brace? Maybe, what is the overall purpose?. And rear fender is a negatory. Falling off the seat is the last thing I'm worried about. I only really ride with one foot and one hand anyways due to the foot pedal clutch and suicide shifter. Ultimately this is my bike show bike. We have a lot of custom bike shows almost weekly where I live and they all are only just miles from me. I just enjoyed building things
     
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    Awesome built bro. How many gallons is that tank?
     
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  15. k-moe

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    Are you going to wet-sand that orange peel out of the clear on your tank, or are you leaving it for a more ratty look? The striping looks good.

    A fork brace keeps the forks from flexing, preventing additional stiction which would lead to a harsh, and somewhat less predictable ride. The factory fender has a built in fork brace, but there were (are?) stiffer braces made for it that clamp to the lower fork legs.
     
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  16. mnrider

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    I think the tank is like 2 or 2.5 gallons. It's a peanut tank from lowbrow. And thanks!
     
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    No I'm not going to wet sand it. I wanted to keep it that way. And yeah it was really amazing watching the striping being done. Really is an art. And yeah I don't think I'm gonna put a brace one. I like the completely bare bone stripped down look. Don't really care how the ride is as long as I look cool doing it.
     
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    Real hard to look cool when you're sliding on the pavement.
     
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  19. k-moe

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    Having both been there, and done that, I can guarantee that the bike will get at least a front fender after the first ride in the rain.

    Looking back at the pics, I wonder how long it will be until the ignition key gets bent.
     
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  20. Orange-n-Black

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    Okay, just be careful on it. Wet sand the clear and buff will get rid of a lot of that orange peel. Anybody notice how many new cars have orange peel in the finish these days?
     
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