Turn my XJ into a Bagger

I need to fix my bike Tore it up last night (so sad)
Me not a scratch ...Ok a couple I was covered in Doo-doo & my nerves are shot
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Love this site I'm like a a sponge Till my head hurts

My question is anyone have pictures of what the 1982 XJ750 Max looks like with bag's on.? Thanks .....sevenfiveOh

 

I have a 4pc Vetter set on. Fairing, hard bags and trunk. Not everyone's "bag" (LOL) but I like the era correct set.

Check my post in signature for various pics.

 

WELCOME from TN!!!

skillet

 

Look in my gallery for pics of my 81 Maxim 650 with Samsonite hard bags and Windjammer fairing.

 

Check my gallery,bags and trunk are oem,fairing is a slipstreamer. Hogfiddles has pics also.

 

Thanks for the reply..
looked at your guys bag's I like the old school cool Vetters
went to bent bike today for other parts
they had a set of vetters for $300
but just couldn't pull the trigger ebay has some cheep China bags for $100
18x12x6 if i buy them will let you know

I'm thinking of just glue ing the stock fairiing
can anyone recommend a glue for Plexi/lexan thanks..... SevenFiveOh

 

I don't think you could break Lexan so the repair will have to be for plexiglass. If it is clear you will never make it look good again. You might check with TAP Plastic to see if they have any suggestions for you.

If it was the bags that broke (I can't see the pics at work) then they are very likely ABS. Use ABS cement available at any home improvement store. Very easy to use and makes a good looking repair. You can reinforce any breaks from behind with thin strips of ABS. This makes a very strong repair. Just sand and paint over repair.

Loren

 

If I may ask, where in Washington exactly are you?
(Not you, Loren. I know where you are! )

 

Vashon Island
I'v e owned XJ bikes for 22 yrs this is my thurd
I've had this bike for 8 yrs when i got it it had 327 miles on it
i got it from a boeing engineer ..It's a (long story with a tragic ending)
but i feel it's not the one that I will end life on
my dream bike is a 1984 maxim x700
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Good thing you have the Maxim. Looks like the dog pretty much owns the scooter.

 

I finished my bagger project
I bought some 1/2 sqr bar 1/16 thick used a acc/ox torch to bend in the vise
welded nuts for atatch bolts
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cut some angle iron used the holes already in frame
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found these water resistant boxes at the sporting good store
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Installed a clock that i paid 99cent at good will
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I realize this is an older thread with a recent post, so here's my Vetter setup now that I finally have the fairing and lowers installed.