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makings of a crash cage....

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by low-1-5-0, Aug 29, 2008.

  1. low-1-5-0

    low-1-5-0 Member

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    decided to make a cage for my XJ550 so at least it looks the part :lol:

    since there was no mounting spots in the upper frame I had to make some:

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    this little think comes in handy :mrgreen: :
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    left side tacked together:
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    right side tacked together, little difficult to make with the clutch cover sticking out:
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    may get some "pucks" for the end:
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    removed and ready to be welded:
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    I'll get them all welded up and cleaned up hopefully today and tomorrow, then paint... not sure what to do about that, I know the front mount is going black but the cages are either going copper, blue or silver... opinions?
     
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    get thet shiny metal blue paint, available at most hardware stores. it kinda looks like a blue foil coating.

    and yes, those pipe benders are nice, used mine recently to nudge a fork tube back straight that got bent on my honda.
     
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    They look killer just hope you never need to test them.
     
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  4. low-1-5-0

    low-1-5-0 Member

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    front mount done...

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    welds cleaned up and primer applied:
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    decided to paint it copper:
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    and installed...

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    nice work
     
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    Damn nice work - that looks really good!
     
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    hey what color are the crash cage thats about the same color i want to paint my car
     
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    Do you want to borrow my XJ1100 for about 6 months?
    Give it back when it looks like that?
    We can trade for a while.
    I'll be nice to it I promise! ;)
     
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  9. low-1-5-0

    low-1-5-0 Member

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    :lol: :lol: :lol: .... if you lived closer to me I would consider it :wink: :mrgreen:


    the copper color is a Nissan color called "orange mist"
     
    low-1-5-0, Aug 30, 2008
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    Just when I thought I couldn't like it more :)

    If you were closer you could help me figure out a saddle bag (ammo can) mount for mine :)
     
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    hey one suggestion tho, dont you want to paint thsoe bolts? not the ones connected to the frame but to the cage, the gold ones
     
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  12. low-1-5-0

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    probably going to get some small frame sliders to go there, and will probably paint the other ones showing black...

    that shouldn't be too hard :p :lol:
     
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    Damn!
    NOW it looks finished... You do some great work...

    Cage is sick, and I'm glad you went with the copper.
     
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    looks great, got the skills!!!!!
     
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    Now all you are missing is stainless brake lines! Contact Chacal STAT and get the remedy cheap! I'd also recommend a newer rotor but that can wait until you get the important stuff first. That 550 looks way b***hin' dude!
     
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    So, when you opening up a custom shop up there in Newfylund?
    I'd be your best customer, you do damn fine work my friend.
     
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  17. Ease

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    You can also get the stainless lines at the Toybox.

    Takes a very long time to order stuff in but they're best kind.
     
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    thought about it but a buddy of mine just gave me his stock lines off his newer GSXR (he put on stainless ones), they were a perfect fit and free so I can't complain :D
     
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    I just don't understand why you want to crash your bike?
     
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    nobody really WANTS to crash their bikes, me included, especially after picking and working on this for so long, the cage is there to protect my work in case of a mishap, this cage will protect the bike alot better than the stock ones (which aren't that bad though), plus they are there to add to the over all look I was going for with this bike...
     
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    That's kind of silly...

    You wear a helmet and riding gear... not because you want to crash, just because if you do, you want to minimize the damage.
     
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    Just kidding guys!
     
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  23. low-1-5-0

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    haha!... would you believe you're one of many people that asked me this!
     
    low-1-5-0, Sep 3, 2008
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