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The XJ900 is Finally Finished - VERY PIC HEAVY

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Alive, Apr 13, 2007.

  1. Alive

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  2. chacal

    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Re: The XJ900 is Finally Finished

    Now that is kewl!
     
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    Re: The XJ900 is Finally Finished

    She is a beaut' Alive, come over to my house and pull the same trick on my Maxim!
     
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    Re: The XJ900 is Finally Finished

    That really look's like the dogs dangly bit's, very nice.

    Faighaigh.
     
    faighaigh, Apr 13, 2007
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    Nice, very nice.

    Which running problems?
     
    FinnogAngela, Apr 13, 2007
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  6. Alive

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    Re: The XJ900 is Finally Finished

    Goes great when it's cold but running really rich when it's warm and spluttering like nothing else...

    I so wish I had a colourtune....

    Hey Robert.... Flick me a pile of your greenbacks and you're on ;)
     
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    Wow. What a beauty. That's among the finest restos I've seen. Congratulations.

    I've always wanted to try one of those 900s. I think they're the best looking XJ and the paint on yours looks better than the original color scheme.

    I'm very jealous.

    Greg
     
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    looks good, myself every time i rebuild(frame and wiring) a bike, i seem to blow the motor.

    Good luck.
     
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    Wow Alive, that is one of the sweetest looking bikes I've ever seen, it looks good enough to be a show bike
     
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  10. Alive

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    Re: The XJ900 is Finally Finished

    Greg... That is the original colour scheme :)

    Cheers
     
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    Re: The XJ900 is Finally Finished

    Not quite.... It would need a bit more detailing for that happen but it is a possibility :)
     
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    Wow. I've never even seen a picture of a 900 in that color scheme.

    Is it a Euro model or something like that? Odd that the Red, White and Blue model wouldn't be sold in the US!

    Greg
     
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  13. Alive

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    I believe they sold this colour scheme in Canada.... The only thing about this one is the blue frame is not original
     
    Alive, Apr 13, 2007
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    Yes, I had one with that colour scheme.
     
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  15. Alive

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    Re: The XJ900 is Finally Finished

    Gotta love YouTube

    Movie
     
    Alive, Apr 14, 2007
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    Re: The XJ900 is Finally Finished

    That is "THE" Color Scheme that appeared on the ORIGINAL 2-Sided Sales Brochure.

    What a Magnificent Job you have done. That kind of work shouldn't go unnoticed. I'd send out an email to Classic Bike's Magazine. You'll not find a better looking specimen on the entire Planet, I'd venture to say. Wow.
     
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    Thanks Rick.... I wish I could take all the credit, but I just finished her off :)

    I wouldn't be surprised if you were right and I'm sure that with a few more dollars spent that I could get her to almost showroom condition.
     
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    Great sound! And now that you´ve got it running right 8) - is it summer in NZ?
     
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    Noooo it's just coming in to winter :cry:

    Not that that will stop me riding her every otherday 8)
     
    Alive, Apr 14, 2007
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  20. Alive

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    New pictures added :)
     
    Alive, Apr 15, 2007
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    Seriously a beautiful bike, that scheme does make you want to stand up and salute. Nice job.
     
    Russxlr8s, Apr 16, 2007
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    yep
    well nice
    something to be proud of
     
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    WOW, what else can you say for it!! Nice Work!!
     
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  24. Alive

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    I still have some things to do on her...

    Want to fit progressive springs and put the original brakes on with new paint, kits and braided lines for a start...

    :)
     
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    One more pic, just cause I can :lol:


    [​IMG]
     
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    Beautiful job Alive, looks great!
     
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    Thanks Dispatcher.... It's amazing what can be achieved with a bit of cash, a lot of time, and a whole lot of patience :D
     
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