Hi, thanks to this forum. Here's my bike before and after......

Thanks to all the information on this forum I have managed to get this XJ back on the road. Special thanks to Len at xj4ever for so much information and the prompt supply of parts.

 

That is absolutely beautiful. Good job.

 

Really nice looking. Love the blacked out engine.

 

Looks like Bob's your Uncle.


Really nice job in making her look so good!

 

Great looking bike! Especially considering the 'before' picture - you've done a fantastic job bringing this bike back from the near-dead.
I especially respect that you personalized the look while retaining and even improving the 'rideability'. I'm betting that this bike will see a lot more miles in the coming years.

 

Great job man, especially considering the before picture!

 

really good job
love the finished job
looks safe!

 

Thanks for the kind words. It looked like the bike had been used as a paddock basher. Everything was caked in dirt and rust. I tried to keep the original look while streamlining her a bit. She goes well and handles like a bike of half the weight. I'm still making some final small changes and adjustments but I'm happy she didn't go to the breakers.

 

Bike looks awesome dude. I have many questions about your seat - is it a custom job and if so can you give any details on how it's constructed / attached to the bike.

 

Two thumbs up! Nice resto-mod. Practical too, I see the stock airbox is still there and it has a front fender.

Good job.

 

Excellent work! Did you do the pipe and metal work yourself?

 

My father-in-law got me an 81 XJ550 Maxim for Christmas. We have a little bit of work but nothing serious. I was wondering what you did to the back of your Yamaha for the seat. I like the style and I'm leaning in that direction. Just curious how you went about it.