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my 650 maxim project

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by allbizlx, Apr 15, 2007.

  1. allbizlx

    allbizlx New Member

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    As you can see i've massaged about everything on it. Its far from complete but im working hard on it. I picked it up for $300. Needed a coil the carbs rebuilt, and some tlc. Im running a cop setup from an Escape. I wired the coils in a series and everything seems to be working well. I have yet to ohm them yet to see if they're in range or not but since its not running yet I'll find out soon enough. Obviously the pipes aren't quite done yet but I think its going to turn out to be pretty cool for my first bike.
    Does anyone see a problem with running the exhaust that short? The fact that there isn't any backpressure I realize, but I'll sacrifice for the simplicity of it.
     

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    Alive Active Member

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    Holy shit... What a beast :)

    Keep them pictures coming man ;)
     
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    Great project.
    Looks Angry.
     
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    That's a scoot with additude!
    The exhaust is kinda short. Looks like it would scrape the pavement on a tight corner too. I can't see getting enough back preasure with the pipes that short. Is there some kind of baffle in those mufflers? The way it sits now, your ears will be ringing unless you use ear plugs.
    I like the style so far. Keep us updated on the progress.
     
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    I like the style, but the pipes may be a problem, back pressure aside, they look a little low, looks like they'll drag on a sharp turn

    Other than that, I love the look, its awesome
     
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    I cut 2" out of the pipes today to bring it up quite a bit. Also painted the wheels all black and touched upon the non existent rear fender. I'll get some more pics up tomarrow.
    Thanks for all the great comments.
     
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    Well ... wow!
    What a project. Whew. Man, you took ... like, everything off!
    That's just-about stripped clean.

    I think you should put the Back Brakes back-on, though.
    I'd be scared to ride it like that.

    You can't be doin' that "Freddie Flintstone" thing, now!
     
  8. allbizlx

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    lol I'm going to have a rear brake I just mocked it up quickly to take some pics. I got some new pics of what it looks like with the wheels all black. I'll keep everyone updated on what i get accomplished.
     

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  9. PainterD

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    Looking good Allbiz! I like the idea of the blacked out wheels. I was looking to do something with mine to make them look different, and I think painting them black gives them a kind of custom look. It makes your bike look cleaner. Keep us posted!
     
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    After a little closer examination of things ... I think you should add a "Fitted -- sorta trapezoidal-shaped *wedge* reinforcement" that gets welded-in between the two riser pipes at the swing-arm pivot.

    You might even be able to find MACK or PETERBILT tie-rods to substitute for the rigids on the rear. The tie-rod ends could offer you an element of "Adjustable tuning" for the ass-end.
     
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    And how about a springer seat?
    OW!

    (Love the bike)
     
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    Thanks RickCo, I like the idea of a gusset in between those pipes. I'll work on that today. As for the tie rod idea, im using turnbuckles for a 4pt. hitch similar to your idea, which gives me the adjustability for the rear. If you look hard in the new pics you can see the setup.
    as for the seat its not quite done yet, I'm not sure what i want to do with it yet. I might not even use the one pictured.
    Thanks for the great ideas though fellas
     
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    I am makin a bike with somewhat of the same idea. One thing I had to do is fab up some farther forward pegs and some forward controls and got rid of the original pegs all together. Gives it more relaxed chopper feel. I'll pt up some pics when I'm done, but not to hard to do. Like the bike! some nice sidecovers will clean her up real nice
     
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    that bike looks awesome!! I want to find another project bike and chop and strip it down to nothing too........
     
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    I took the stock foot pegs off and put on some old bmx pegs i had laying around on it. That seemed to clean it up well enough for me. I've taken some pics of tonights progress as well.
     

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    hope u dont ride in the rain, cause ull look like a skunk. U know all the water from the rear wheel.
     
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    That's wild Allbiz! You should wire those brake lights as the turn signals too and get rid of the amber turn signal lights. It would clean it up even more.
     
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    Nice I like the dual lights and the back fender!
     
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    Oh you can ride a bobber in the rain alright. It even feels kinda cool when you go thru big puddles - it tickles your back!! That's when rain gear comes in quite handy.
     
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    I'm really not concerned with riding in the rain, I dont plan on it, but if i get stuck in it im going to be soaking wet anyway. Thats a good call on the brake lights as turn signals, I'll surely do that. Thanks for all the awesome feedback!
     

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