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81 XJ 650 Midnight Maxim Bobber

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by krussell, Sep 14, 2013.

  1. krussell

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    Well started this project almost 2 years ago and it finally has all come together. Here is a pic of the final product. I'm trying to get all the progress pics off of my phone but having a bit of trouble so for now here's one.
     

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    Look's good. Did you use velocity stacks for the pods? Couldn't tell from the dark pic.
     
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    No we used pods directly on the carbs, had the carbs sync'd at a local shop and have had no issues so far. Runs like a champ!
     
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    It's hard to find a local shop that knows how to work on these older bikes or even wants to work on them. Just for your own good , you may want to do a plug reading(for lean condition) to make sure they got the jetting right.
    There's a link in my signature for pods that you might find informative.
     
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    Looks great, nice job. I am doing some this similar to an 83 650. Did you weld the rigid frame directly to the swing arm?
     
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    looks great
     
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    I trust the mechanic that did the carb work, he's very good and works with these older bikes alot. I still may do the plug reading but I'm sure it was done right.
     
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    The right side of the bike is welded directly to the swing arm but the left side has a little different setup since the original frame was bolted to the final drive. We just made a piece that welded up the new frame that we bolted directly to the final drive. I'll try to post some more pics soon.
     
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    some more pics
     

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    Put 5'' black seat springs on the seat a few days ago, will upload pics soon.
     
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    Where did you stash your wiring in the back? I got rid of my airbox and everything on mine too, similar to your setup having it open through behind the carbs. Just trying to figure out ideas to hide all the wiring back there. Pics if you've got them would be great! Looking for inspiration so I don't have a mess of wires visible!
     
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    All of the wiring was shortened considerably so i just hid it all under the frame/gas tank. The wiring from the back (rear taillights/signals) is fairly hidden, although some wiring is visible but I just used black conduit to make it look a little better. I'll try to post pics soon and show you what I mean.
     
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    Wow. I love the end result on your bike. Looks great!
     
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    Very cool
     
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