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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by justifidejoe, Mar 28, 2010.

  1. justifidejoe

    justifidejoe Member

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    Hey all, just introducing myself. I'm a Purdue graduate student, and am the proud new owner of a 1982 XJ750 Maxim. Really good condition, just some surface rust in a few areas, and a tank dent on the right side - what else would you expect from an '82? It has 26k miles, runs quite well, came with a very, very loud aftermarket exhaust. Might even have to turn it down a bit. Not sure about future plans with the bike except to ride it as much as I can!

    http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/6273/img00023q.jpg
     
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    welcome joe !!!!!
     
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    Two mods I most want to implement would be:

    1. Replacing square headlamp. This is pretty much a no-brainer to improve the look IMHO. Any suggestions out there for a circular headlamp?

    2. Add a low profile windshield? Again, any suggestions? I'm looking for one that's large enough to do some wind deflection, but short enough so I don't have to look through it when riding.


    Thanks all!
     
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    Hey Joe! Where you goin' with that wrench in your hand?
    Bir nir da nir nir
     
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    WELCOME! Can't help with headlight mod. Still trying to figure what round light I want :oops: ...

    skillet
    BTW stay with same wattage. Also if you didn't get one, buy aftermarket manual...
     
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    Yeah I know. Will be ordering Haynes manual soon.
     
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    Dont know about the headlight. Look in my photo gallery for a pic of my windshield. I take it off the bike when it gets warm. Just click the gallery button below this post.

    http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycl ... l=ym%2d019"

    That is a link that will get you to the exact same shield i use. You will just have to switch to a round headlight to make it work. The company is National Cycle if you didnt figure it out from the www. good luck and welcome
     
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    Thanks lowlife, I'm actually planning on doing that when I make my first maintenance rounds (fluids, etc)
     
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