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Chopper/bobber build update: IT'S DONE! For now

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Xj-junkie, Oct 22, 2011.

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  1. Xj-junkie

    Xj-junkie Member

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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

    Yeah I've done plug checks at all cruising ranges its staying a nice deep tan same throttle response at all ranges it might be just a tad lean 55-70 so I might do some minor tweaking but I also don't have any oil on my pods so I might be able to correct that with a little filter oil
     
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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

    Thanks ledicott96
     
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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

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    All done!!
     
    Xj-junkie, Mar 26, 2012
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    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    I think it looks good. Nice chop job. I would put a safety ring around the shaft if I were you, if a u-joint failure occurs the shaft would do serious damage to your hind parts or leg. That would suck!
     
    Orange-n-Black, Mar 26, 2012
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    Badass! Maybe I'll see you cruising around cbus this summer.
     
    deadohiosky, Mar 26, 2012
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    Xj-junkie Member

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    For sure.
    You should try to come to this http://pinnedohio.com/
    I went last year it was a really good time and a lot of really nice bikes
     
    Xj-junkie, Mar 26, 2012
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    that is one slick lookin scoot man. that has to be one of the biggest sissy bars ive ever laid eyes on! be careful going under low overpasses with that beast!
     
    AngryGnome, Mar 26, 2012
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    That's so that he can do this with his buds!
    [​IMG]
     
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    For sure /\
     
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    Whoa I love that sissy bar dude! You could do some serious camping with all that bungee cord real estate on there now.
     
    HirsuitHeathen, Mar 26, 2012
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    P.S. I just noticed you used the foot pegs and the original foot brake lever for the forward controls. Very sneaky. Guess I won't have to borrow a lathe after all!
     
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    Ha that's the plan four close friends are all building sweet choppers right now so by summer we will be one bada** group
     
    Xj-junkie, Mar 26, 2012
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    Yeah my buddy that helped build had the idea it was pretty easy and looks pretty good
     
    Xj-junkie, Mar 26, 2012
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    Def. gonna try to make it, what's better than bikes, beer and rock n' roll?
     
    deadohiosky, Mar 27, 2012
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    sick bike! nicely done!
     
    mtnbikecrazy55, Mar 27, 2012
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    Awesome job on the bike.... Another Buckeye XJ rollin!
     
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    This is looking sikkkkkkkk.
     
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    very nice work . Well done. One of my favorite XJ's Yet.
     
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    thinking about painting the wheels any suggestions?
     
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    Replace the old rubber front brake lines first?
     
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    damn another modded xj in ohio :p i dont come up that way often but i may have to, to see if i see anyone out :)
     
    tuba6869, Nov 30, 2012
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    any way to mount the headlight back closer to the forks more? I like the look from the front, but from the side it sticks out like a boner.

    just sayin' lol

    and x2 at heeding to the brakes before painting wheels ;)
     
    mtnbikecrazy55, Dec 3, 2012
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    It's all tore down again to fix some of the things I skimped on in the spring

    And to change the oil I have to drop the exhaust going to try to figure something out to change that
     
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    [​IMG]

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    Time for the toys to hibernate
     
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    Great pics, NICE scooter!!!

    skillet
     
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    Turned out nice. What is the bike on the left in the last pic?
     
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    It's a Johnny pag Spyder and its for sale it was my brothers first bike
     
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    It's a Johnny pag Spyder and its for sale it was my brothers first bike
     
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    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    I thought the front wheel looked like a Johnny Pag. Saw one with a Honda CB750 motor on it on their website and that gave me ideas.
     
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    So you had no problems riding the bike by leaving the original jets with the new pods?
     
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    I'm usually not big on hardtails and big 'ol sissy bars, but I'm really diggin' this one!! Nicely done!!
     
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    did you have to get a longer axle for the rear wheel? because im looking to do something similar with a seca and just trying to figure everything out
     
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    Yes the shaft was plugged and sleeved adding about 2"
     
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    No issues at all
    It really doesn't like to start when it's cold but it will and runs strong ... Still..
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The XJ engines love to run lean...right up until there is a hole in a piston.
     
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