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XJ600S to XJ600N (N = Nock-off Ducati Monster)

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by XJ600S, Feb 9, 2008.

  1. XJ600S

    XJ600S Member

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    So after about 4 hours of working this morning, 5 separate trips to different stores for giant sockets, nuts/bolts/washers, I just finished putting it all together!

    This is how it started:

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    And here is how it looks now:



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    Eventually I will be painting the brass strips holding the gauge cluster black, or maybe some other funky color.

    Overall, I think it turned out almost exactly as I had pictured it in my mind. And it got rid of the horrible vibrations caused by the front fairing!

    Cost:

    Headlight: $54.99
    Headlight Mount: $34.99 (plus new rubbers for my fork at $12.99)
    Cluster: $75
    Brass strips, bolts and nuts: $11.87

    Grand total: $189.84



    If anyone wants full details of where I got things, links, how difficult and how I installed things, I can post all that later. I am just really eager to take it out for a test drive!

    Let me know what ya think!
     
    XJ600S, Feb 9, 2008
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    Re: XJ600S to XJ600N - 99% Complete!

    Sweet, When i saw the first picture I was wondering how you could make it look any nicer but you did succed. From yamaha xj to ducati monster in four hours flat. Nice job!
     
    blackdiscoball, Feb 9, 2008
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    Re: XJ600S to XJ600N - 99% Complete!

    That a sweet ride were are the gages from look gsxr
     
    yamyboy, Feb 10, 2008
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    Re: XJ600S to XJ600N - 99% Complete!

    The gauges are from a 1993 Yamaha FZR600. They have the same input for the tach and speedo as my bike does. Granted I had to fab up a mount, but it wasn't that hard (and I didn't put that much effort into it at first.

    I will probably raise the headlight later, and lower the gauges to remove the gap between the two. But its as simple as drilling new holes in the brass, moving the headlight up and cutting off the excess brass.
     
    XJ600S, Feb 10, 2008
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    Looks good!

    Almost makes me want to start on the Katana!
     
    Ease, Feb 11, 2008
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    TwistedEvo8 New Member

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    Hey I know its a old thread but can you send me the info on the headlight im looking to get the same look on my 92 xj600 but with black and red. Thanks!
     
    TwistedEvo8, Jun 4, 2008
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  7. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    WOW!
    What a streamlined look you achieved!
    Thats a keeper!

    This site never ceases to amaze me!
    Nice work, brother.
    Show us the pics of how you did it, please!
     
    RickCoMatic, Jun 4, 2008
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    erikea00 New Member

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    just got my first bike last week and am looking to do the same thing with my 92 xj600. i was wondering where you got the headlight/brackets and if you came across any wiring/mounting issues when you installed?
     
    erikea00, Jul 21, 2008
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    Man, I wish I could stumble across one of those up here.....
     
    ZaGhost, Jul 22, 2008
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    Jeremyw New Member

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    Wanted to bring this thread back and hope that the author would tell us what parts he used and where he got them, or if anyone else could fill the gaps it would be awesome. I really want to do this mod.

    thanks for any help,
    Jeremy
     
    Jeremyw, Sep 25, 2008
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    Is the gauge cluster strictly electrical or is it also mechanical? I'm looking for a newer style cluster to put on my faring stay that I can plus into my speedo and tach cables.
     
    Mixam, Oct 8, 2008
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