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Step by step XJ650 Restoration Guide

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by dubyaohohdee, Oct 28, 2011.

  1. dubyaohohdee

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    dubyaohohdee, Oct 28, 2011
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    Riiigght.

    Did you read it? Take bike apart, repaint, reassemble? I do believe there's just a TAD more to it...
     
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    Restoring a 30 year old bike in 5 steps..... there's quite a bit more to it
     
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    No there isn't, you're just trying too hard ;-)

    Maybe that's the restoration guide for flipping it to some poor schmuck as "mint" on craigslist!

    Also, hilarious, the owner's manual apparently has complete parts lists AND full instructions on pulling the motor out, stripping the frame, and re assembly. Why are we always telling people to buy a workshop manual, when Yamaha GAVE the OWNERS manual for FREE!

    Also, old parts are fine as long as there isn't any rush, chipped paint, or broken peices. So why did I go through so much trouble rebuilding or replacing brakes/forks/carbs/tires, none of that stuff fits this discription! What a waste! :oops:

    Heck, they could have at least mentioned spark plugs and oil, all the CL ads do.
     
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    Guide to building a house:

    Build foundation.
    Put up walls.
    Put up roof.
    Done!
     
    RudieDelRude, Oct 28, 2011
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    ManBot13 Well-Known Member

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    HAHA, how do you get into that house? :D
     
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    Yeah, I figured a restoration would be a big job. I set aside 5 minutes to fully understand what the author was telling me. My only criticism is that step 5 should be broken up into probably two steps.

    It says "Rebuild the bike..." then "Move on to rebuilding the frame"

    Other than that small issue I think it is spot on.
     
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    Damn, I guess ill add one more step to my awesome how-to
     
    RudieDelRude, Oct 28, 2011
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    "Be assured, the final product will be well worth the work and time."

    At least he got one thing right.
     
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    "wash the engine with warm water"

    cracks me up hahaha
     
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    Why are you all wasting your time on such dross ?
     
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    We're bored???
     
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    step 1 should be join XJBIKES.COM, then it's down hill from there !
     
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