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'83 xj550 maxim - cafe-ish

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by sarcasmkillsme, Oct 21, 2011.

  1. sarcasmkillsme

    sarcasmkillsme New Member

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    Figured I'd share my on-going project with you guys. This site has been very helpful. Bought this bike for a dollar per cc....not running. I've dumped alot of time/money into getting this thing on the road but it's been worth it. Lots of learning experiences....Still a work in progress but anyway, here is my wannabe cafe maxim.

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    Mid-way through modifications.

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    Custom LED taillight.

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    No more stripped phillips heads!

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    After Progressive fork springs and 1.5" lowered forks.

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    The 2 beauties.
     
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    XJNEWFIE Member

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    Love the custom taillight... looks great.

    Where did you get your mufflers? and what do you think of them? My megaphones need replacement, and I like the look of those...
     
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    They are Emgo shorty mufflers. A good bit louder than stock but quieter than previous straight pipes... :lol:
     
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    yeah, I ran straight pipes for a few months, and lost a lot of power in the lower rpms, otherwise I liked the noise...

    How do you find the performance after adding the mufflers?
     
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    The low rpm power will still be diminished compared to stock mufflers. The shorty mufflers are a straight through design with removeable baffles.
     
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    thanks for the info!
     
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    Lookin gooood capn!
     
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    where in FLA do you live?
     
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    Jacksonville
     
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    About time we got more peopl from Florida. e30 325I?
     
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    Yep, a driveway full of 80's engineering.
     
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    Good job, love the BMW looks great.
    Al
     
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    How did you do your exhaust? I dont want to do a mac four into 1, id rather just remove the back pieces of the exhaust and have straight pipes. Is that similar to what you did?

    Thanks,
    Luke
     
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    Finally made a nice seat! Even got the good foam from Sargent Cycle.

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