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Before and After Pics.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by rob_lit79, Mar 22, 2009.

  1. rob_lit79

    rob_lit79 Member

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    When I bought my bike it looked like crap. It had sat outside for two yrs. My gf thought I would never get it running. It has came along pretty good for only really working on it for about two months. I still need to get the seat redone, finish the paint, replace the rear tire, replace the horn, and tune it up a little better than I have it right now. I do want to upgrade a few things like the mirrors, grips, signal lights, and maybe some clamp on highway pegs. Anybody else got before and after pics? Here is mine.

    Nov. 2008
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    rob_lit79, Mar 22, 2009
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    pretty good looking bike.my seca sat for a few years also untouched. ill have to get some pics up soon. i picked up a maxim 750 parts bike last year and it has a great seat just a little faded if your interested in one let me know.
     
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    From what I understand the 750 seat won't fit the 650. Of course if I'm wrong I would be interested. I have had no luck getting one off ebay unless I bid really high. I always get out bidded at the last moment. I was just gonna see how much it will cost to get a new cover made for it. Anyways thanks for the offer.
     
    rob_lit79, Mar 22, 2009
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    no 'real' before pics but an after pic looks like this...

    the tank was dented and it was black before i repainted...

    [​IMG]
     
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    WesleyJN1975, Mar 22, 2009
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    Yeah I saw that one. The ones I was bidding on was way less than the buy it now price on that one. Which is more than I want to spend. Thanks for looking though.
     
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    A little update. A new after pic with a new seat cover and paint.

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    rob_lit79, Jun 27, 2009
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    VERY nice - looking great you have done a great job!
     
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    Good work! Having run paint and body shops for 35 years I have a real appreciation of a good rebuild. :)
     
    Wyldman, Jun 27, 2009
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    Your bike looks great. I need to get my seat redone...

    Here's my Before & after pics

    I'm not sure if I had more fun rebuilding it, or riding it. I might need to try another to see...
     

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    I purchased bike in a barn sale and I believe it had been sitting for 18 years. I went through everything-soaked the motor internals in mystery oil, carbs were a solid mass of caked dirt/rust as was the tank etc. etc. It took 8 months to find all the parts. Only thing not original: mirrors are from a Maxim.
     
    gregu, Jun 28, 2009
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    Man that is insane ^
     
    sk8tboar, Jun 28, 2009
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