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Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Gauge, Jan 6, 2014.

  1. Gauge

    Gauge Member

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    Hi Guys,

    Sorry i haven't put up pics earlier, but i have been flat out. This is one of my 1980 xj650's that i have just finished. It took about 4 months and was a ground up rebuild. It runs like a dream, and i have put 420km's on it since finishing.

    Cheers

    Gauge
     

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  2. lacucaracha

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    Holy hell, that's incredible. That's no time at all! Where did you get the seat cover?
     
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    rocs82650 Well-Known Member

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    Gauge,

    Nice.

    Gary
     
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  4. Gauge

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    Hi lacucaracha,

    I got the seat cover from XJ4EVER, talk to Len and he will hook you up. I didn't put the factory strap back on seat, because i liked the look without it. I would have had the bike completed earlier but i had to go away for work a bit over those months.

    Cheers

    Gauge
     
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  5. FtUp

    FtUp Well-Known Member

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    len is awesome when it comes to keeping us xj junkies supplied with the parts we need.

    CN
     
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  6. FtUp

    FtUp Well-Known Member

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    that is one sweet looking restoration. nice work!

    CN
     
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    I bet she's a pleasure to ride!
     
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  8. Gauge

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    It does ride great, sync'd and color tuned. I don't think I would have been able to do it as quickly or correctly without this forum. She was last registered 13 years ago, so I guess I was lucky she hadn't been scrapped yet. Just good to have another old bike back on the road.

    Gauge
     
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  9. bmarzka

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    Absolutely beautiful! Great job. That's a bike that would make BigFitz proud.
     
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    Great looking bike! Warps back in time to 1980 by just looking at it. :)
     
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  11. Xjrider92117

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    Very nice work.
     
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  12. Gauge

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    I thought i would throw a few more pic's up.
     

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    Wow!!!!
     
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  14. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    nice, and you were even able to find the right exhaust! Great job. Hope mine looks as good when I get done.

    dave
     
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