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XJ650 Hardtail

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Doc1433, Jul 13, 2020.

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  1. Doc1433

    Doc1433 New Member

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    Work to date so far. can’t take credit for the hardtail and exhaust. Relocated the battery to up front, plan on running a M Unit and Antigravity battery when I rewire, new seat and springs fitted that actually work, rear ‘guard cut down and fitted, front ‘guard chopped, forwards fitted. Next up electrics box so I can get rid of the tube thingy the guy who I got the project from planned on using
     

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    a100man Well-Known Member

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    I guess the roads have improved in WA since I was there last.
     
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    Doc1433 New Member

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    As a Brit im used to blatting hardtail chops on those lovely British roads, so don’t notice the difference tbh
     
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    Pizzaman Member

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    Nope. They mostly are lot worse. 100 mile ride today and I'm a little sore even with a rear shock.
     
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    a100man Well-Known Member

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    It was nearly 30 years ago! I worked for Fluke and visited the factory in Everett a couple of times in the early 90s.
     
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    Who hardtailed your bike? Are they a member on here? I'm in the process of doing the same to mine and it would be great to be able to talk to someone else who's already successfully done one. Bike looks great!
     
    koolaid5, Sep 16, 2020
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    cgutz Well-Known Member

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    I like the external fuel line "gas gauge"....
     
    cgutz, Sep 16, 2020
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Next up should be putting an airbox back on it.....if you want to enjoy riding the thing instead of just looking at it.
     
    k-moe, Sep 16, 2020
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    I have never had any major issue running pod air filters on my bikes. That’s what I have on my XJ750 too.
     
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    The rear tyre looks like a car tyre, just wondering? It's the second picture must be the camera angle.
     
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    Nah -just a badly squared off bike tyre I reckon. Perhaps it don't corner so good.;)
     
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    Franz Well-Known Member

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    Yes l have seen people putting car tyres on bikes. Got to be dangerous.
     
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    Also in the picture the rear tire is underinflated by a significant amount so it looks more flat. Look at the lower sidewall in the original, this won't enlarge, sorry.
    Cheers, 50gary[​IMG]
     
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    the tread pattern looks like a Pirelli Phantom.
    I used to buy them back in the 80's, LOL.
     
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    so what did you do to the carbs?

    I have never had any issues running stock airbox on my bikes
     
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    Touché
     
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    Very nice built indeed. The lines of the tubing compliments the bike.. imo
    Tank and saddle are gorgeous.
     
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    Stand away from the Geneva bottle!
     
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    Nope.
    Of course, if you listen to the doom-sayers, you will crash and die horribly in a fire if you even think about it.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Just like some of my old sleds
     
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