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My Maxim-X Chopper Build Progress

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by johno8, May 8, 2008.

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    It's almost done...but it has taken longer than I thought. Hope to be on the road by the end of the month. The hardest mods to date were building forward controls, rewiring the bike for a 2.5" digital monitor (had to relocate the ignition switch and fuse panel), relocating the choke, and installing the electronic speed sensor. Anyway, for those interested, here is a link to some before and after pics.

    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=5 ... =731045023
     
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    looking badass! how much did you drop the rear?
     
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    Wow! I have to say that I'm not a big fan of the chopper style but that bike looks amazing! I can't believe how clean the motor looks! I hope you'll be able to post some pics with better lighting soon. I guess the engine covers are polished aluminum but they almost have an anthracite look to them in the pics. Must be the light...

    Very nice work, Phil!

    Ps. If you happen to make a few extra sets of forward controls post em up on the For Sale forum. I'm sure a few on here would be interested, myself included!
     
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    Using smaller shocks...1.5". The front end is an AME engineered triple tree with a 9 deg rake plus 4" over. Gives the bike a whole new look.
     
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    Sorry about the pictures...my garage is a working garage, not a showroom! I'll take some pictures of it outside, hopefully tomorrow and post them. All of the covers were cleaned up and sent for chroming. Not cheap but the look is really worth it. After sandblasting everything, I cleaned, sanded and either painted or polished the parts to a nice finish. As the motor was working and the compression was checked, I didn't tear it down to rebuild it. Might do that next year. The forward controls were a bear to make as I used 1/4" steel plate to make the brackets. The controls and rods came from a local bike shop (Toad's Cycles) and after numerous trips to decide what parts to use, what you will see in the next bunch of pictures is what I chose. If I'm happy with them this year, I'll get them chromed over the winter. I will provide all the particulars on them if anyone wants to try them on for size. Thanks for your comments, hope the new pics will be just as impressive. I've still got to wet-check the carb bank before installing them as I totally tore them apart and replaced many of the worn parts. The tins were sent to a custom paint shop a month ago and I should have them back in the next few weeks. Nothing special on them, a metal flake cherry black pearl finish was all I could afford. Once I get the tank back, I'll seal the inside of it....should have done it before sending it away but better late than never.
     
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    That is going to look bea-u-tiful when you get it done. I did the same with the bars and risers too. It's so much more comfortable then the stock bars and controls too. There is no end to what can be done with these bikes and yours is proof!
     
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    Wow; awesome. Looking very much forward to daylight pictures.

    You replaced the exhaust (with)?

    How did you polish the wheels - any protection on the polish?
     
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    I ran the wiring through the bars to keep the look as clean as possible...pulling wires is not a fun job! I later metered all the wiring to make sure there were no shorts or broken wires.
     
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    The exhaust was replaced with a new MAC system with slash pipes purchased on eBay. The mufflers are shorter than stock which is great for the look I'm after.
    The wheels were first sandblasted, then the rough aluminum on the spokes was sanded down, and then the full wheels were sanded with various grades of sand paper up to 400 grit. Now the fun (??) part began with polishing compounds using a dremel for tight spots, and a flex shaft attached to my drill press for the rest of the areas. Using black, brown, and finally white compounds, the job was finished. Ovr 100 hours was needed to complete the wheels, and they are far from perfect, but I'll finish them next winter...I want to ride it this summer! I used a car wax on them for protection and will keep using wax to keep them protected.
     
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    Thanks

    - it´s gonna be one helluva ride :)


    Rear only lowered 1,5" (looks like more)?
     
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    Your second link does not work... the first one does though... Looks good. Lots of work gone in to that one.
     
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    I just tried the 2nd link ( http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=5 ... =731045023 ) and it is working fine...give it another try ok?

    Can't wait to ride it too! The shocks I put on the bike were 1.5 " shorter than the stock ones. The look might be deceiving because the tank and seat are not on yet. it looks wicked though...hope it still looks this way with tose parts added.
     
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    Nope. Linkie no workie. Gotta log in to facebook and I'm not registered.
     
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    Thanks.

    Enjoyed the outside pics (maybe a couple more of the whole bike)?

    Those chromed parts are doing wonders for the -X engine - might one ask what you had to pay?

    (Second link asking for login - 1. one working fine, incl. new pics)

    - a couple of pics of a somewhat similar build in this thread:

    http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=51396.html#51396

    Can´t wait to follow your progress 8)
     
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    I fixed the 2nd link although as Finn points out, the first link shows the updates as well. I'm not too facebook savy yet, but I'm learning! For those wanting to see the pics, here's the link again http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=5 ... =731045023

    As soon as the painted parts come in, I'll post the completed build in Facebook.
    As our Canadian $ is close to the US $, the chroming of all the parts has set me back about $1400 CAN. The chromed parts include all the side covers, the fins, the valve cover, front brake calipers, brake reservoir, clutch handlebar assembly, lower fork tubes, rear brake hub, and gas cap.

    That other chopper is awsome looking...I believe his front end is from the same company that I bought my 9 deg triple tree from...AME.
     
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    Looks great, good work!
     
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    8) really good looking. Two years ago i sold my maxim X with same engine and same frame. It was really powerful bike started to live at 7000rpm and best sounds what i ever heard, like Vmax brother :p . But mine doesn´t shine so much. I heard that it´s crashed now and parts to sell :cry: .
     
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    Hmmm...I'm looking for a wiring harness, do you think it's for sale too? I can't wait for winter to end!!
     

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