1982 XJ650 stock to bobber project - on a budget

Mask, let me know if you have any questions. I'd like to see how your project goes in Russia. It's too bad bobbers are not as popular there. The XS650 is a very popular donor bike for a bobber project. They are fairly easy to find in the states. Good luck!

 

I didnt see it mentioned but is the front stock height?

 

Yes, front it stock height

 

crath i will be bringing my bike over next week so you can start on doing a full hands on step by step DIY for everyone you do the welding i'll snap the pics deal ok deal.......lol that thing is off the charts love it can't wait till next summer when i get that far hats off to you brother 8) and your truck pic brings back memories of my toyotas and s10 :cry: i miss indy bash and dayton cruisefest :roll:

 

alright yamaha4life, I will clear a section of the garage out for you ...yea, Indy Bash is a great show, although last year wasn't what it used to be. I used to live in Dayton for almost a year (actually Brookville, OH) but never made it to cruise fest. Pretty bad, I know. Thanks for the comments!

 

An update on my truck... ...a work in progress

Stock floor body drop, 20" Bonspeed billets, interior work, hydroboost brakes, and all new air ride. Fun!

 

Looks great man...
My S10 is hung up in the garage right now with some rear end problems.
Might end up swapping out for a G80 for the disc brakes + limited slip.
... And remove a leaf.

 

damn that this is low...crath, you did most or all of your bikes with pods and short exhaust cut striaght from the headers...im doing this too like the looks seems cheaper than new exhaust...any tips? or on did you have any odd problems?

 

No problems really, people probably hate it when I pass them at high rpms. Mine throws small 6" blue flames when deceling with no throttle, in gear, at higher rpms. But that may be a carb issue, which I do not plan to fix. I would suggest it, lol

 

Amazing...truly a beautiful bike...

 

Thanks for the comment, still rocking it every day, as long as there is no snow on the ground. I got new tires for it, just waiting for the new rims to get back from powdercoating.

 

Not sure if I've posted in here, but I've read this thread multiple times and its proven to be a great inspiration

Savage bike my friend

 

Crath first want to say you have a kick a$$ bike. I hope to be soon starting a 73' Honda cb750 Four if everything works out. Second was wondering if you could post an idling video to here the sound. Thanks and keep up the great work.

 

Thanks for the compliment, I can take a video tomorrow. I only have a still camera with video capability, so the audio may not be the best. Nothing is like hearing it in person, which is insanely loud - you dont want to be the car next to me when I'm getting on it.

BTW Tech10, I have some extra CB750 parts off my 78 if you need anything. Oil resivoir, front forks, aftermarket exhaust, gauges, ignition switch, and a rear wheel with brakes.

 

great job on the maxim!!! i have a seca900 im doing a bobber job on. where did you mount the electrical panel?

 

I just kinds of stuffed and jammed all the wiring behind the motor, in front of the battery. But I also shortened and removed a lot of the unnessesary wiring to reduce the overall mess.

 

The Hooters girls like the bobbers too!!

 

Now I KNOW I need to travel south!!!

 

wait, there are motorcycles in those pics??

 

Hey crath,

you seem like you really know what you're doing. I'm about to pick up an 82 XJ-750 (possibly). However I have zero welding abilities. I'm wondering if you've ever done one without the frame mods and how it turned out??

I'm also looking at a Maxim 700 as well.