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How do i put a cafe racer seat on xj650?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by kleraudio, Aug 20, 2013.

  1. kleraudio

    kleraudio Member

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    So the initial plan was to bob the maxim, however, I really like riding in the canyons and I feel the cafe would be a ton more fun in the twisties. I'm very green and haven't modded anything yet. Just a lot of rebuilding of stock parts so far.

    Anyways, how would I get a cafe style seat on this bike? What have you guys done and how did you do it?

    Thanks!
     
    kleraudio, Aug 20, 2013
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    Mustang22490 New Member

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    Nice little write up here... I'm planning on doing the same thing. Hope this helps!

    http://kickwrench.com/
     
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    this is how i did it. Cafe project
    The back part of the frame probably needs to be cut though, I did it and it was pretty easy. I did more of a tracker style seat to fit two, but the principle for mounting a different seat pan is the same.
     
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    Thanks a lot guys! I have lots to read at work this morning :) Appreciate it!
     
    kleraudio, Aug 21, 2013
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    Mustang...how do get the seat off again? :)
     
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