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xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by bottlecape30, Oct 15, 2009.

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  1. bottlecape30

    bottlecape30 Member

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    Here it is. There maybe a few bolts that i kept on the bike and just used a washer to take up the space. also note that the rear blinkers were mounted to the rack.
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    good luck and enjoy
     
    bottlecape30, Oct 30, 2009
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    vintagerice Member

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    No kidding! that makes total sense being mounted to the rack!!! Damn.. I was racking my brain trying to figure out how that was mounted. Ok well appreciate it. Gonna try and hammer it out tomorrow.

    Cheers!
    Rob
     
    vintagerice, Oct 30, 2009
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    vintagerice Member

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    Robbie,

    Finally got the bar and seat rest on. Phew! What an undertaking... Your last message was very helpful. THANKS! I am happy with the way it came out and couldn't be happier.

    Looks like I will not be able to go with saddlebags now though but should be able to find something for the rear rack.

    Anyway, Much appreciated all around.

    Rob
     
    vintagerice, Oct 31, 2009
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    Rob,
    Glad that they worked out for you. They were just laying in a pile of stuff for me to put on ebay.
    I had a set of saddle bags on the bike for a little bit before all the stuff was removed. Here is a link to the bags i used
    http://www.jcwhitney.com/SPORT_BIKE_SAD ... 010256;0;0
    Thanks
     
    bottlecape30, Nov 2, 2009
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    bottlecape30 Member

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    Got my seca tank
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    I then debadged it and repainted with a black base coat a candy green and then a metalic tinted clear coat.

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    I have been toying with the idea of twin head lamps but not sure yet.
    I'm also overhauling my exhaust as the baffles were shot in the old one
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    the new mufflers
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    bottlecape30, Nov 23, 2009
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    what year/make/model of that seca tank? what kind of trouble did you have putting it on? can you send me a link for tips on how to lower front end? AWESOME BUILD!

    also, I think 4-1 exhaust system would make that thing look faster, that's just me though :)
     
    xjstewart81, Feb 11, 2010
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  7. skillet

    skillet Active Member

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    It's an '81 750 Seca. Bolt off, bolt on changeover...

    skillet
     
    skillet, Feb 11, 2010
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    Bottle....what happened to that sparkly tank? I liked that.

    Rob
     
    vintagerice, Feb 11, 2010
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    skillet Active Member

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    He and I swapped tanks. I haven't seen any posts or replies of his in a while. Heck of a nice guy! Too bad we all live so far apart :( ...

    skillet
     
    skillet, Feb 12, 2010
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    Yup I totally agree.

    Rob

    Be awesome to have an xj rally..
     
    vintagerice, Feb 12, 2010
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    Ease's build is the proto-type.....
     
    209SECA, Feb 13, 2010
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    any updates??? Photos please!
     
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