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nice XJ 600

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Glenn, Mar 29, 2012.

  1. Glenn

    Glenn Member

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    Glenn, Mar 29, 2012
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    Sweet lookin scoot!
     
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    "Looking" being the operative word.

    I'm trying to figure out why it has an old-school Dunlop K81 on the front. They were good tires in their day (I have them on my Norton) but it's a complete mis-match for the current-day Avon on the rear.

    And where's the taillight/brake light?

    Sorry; yes it's pretty but the simple fact is, it's a "trailer queen." That bike's not for riding more than maybe 10 miles at a time if that. And certainly not in the wet, or pushed hard around corners with that tire combo.

    And it looks like it still has the original rubber front brake lines. Buncha amateurs.

    Cute, cosmetic, impractical; and FULL of clues they have no idea what they're about. Eye candy and nothing else.

    It COULD have been really sweet, but they missed the mark in so many places.

    Old guy not impressed.
     
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    I'm with Fitz
     
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    I'm going to have to look at it the other way. I think the execution is almost perfect - drop the rear a bit to get rid of that harsh angle on the chain (they've got a chain guide?), clean up the brake system with some stainless as Fitz mentioned, and you've got an amazing bike.

    I really do hope he has a brake light under that tail tho!
     
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