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Quick intro from a new XJ owner

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by reclusemoose, Jan 12, 2015.

  1. reclusemoose

    reclusemoose New Member

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    Hi,

    I'm in Melbourne, Australia and just joined the forum today.

    I've owned a 1980 XJ650 (Australian delivered, 4K1- chassis #) for a couple of months.

    It's in pretty good condition and I've been commuting on it daily. It needs a bit of work, and I want to give it a bit of a cosmetic overhaul.

    Mark
     
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    FtUp Well-Known Member

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    welcome, you certainly found the consummate source for all things xj.

    CN
     
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    Welcome mate to the site buddy
     
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    G'day Mark,

    Im also in Melbourne, down south on the beach and I have an XJ550 which I am converting into a brat style street tracker, should look pretty cool when its done.
     
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    Welcome from England Mark.
     
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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    Mark,
    Bob's your Uncle!
    This sight can guide you through almost anything.
    Ask questions when needed and chances are really good someone here has wrestled with the same issue.

    Cheers!
     
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    Welcome to the Club.

    Gary H.
     
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  8. reclusemoose

    reclusemoose New Member

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    Hey, I'd like to see what sort of things you're doing to the bike! Sounds great
     
    reclusemoose, Jan 17, 2015
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    My uncle is Jack
     
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  10. Bernie Everett

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    Gday Mark, I have now cut the sub frame back and welded a new loop, made a new seat pan and seat from leather, new megaton mufflers, bullet indicators, stop light, powder coated rims with new Avon Roadriders, low rise drag bars and bar end mirrors and basically stripped lots of bits off. The next mission will be to rip out the air box and battery, install some pod filters and maybe a lithium battery. Check out the attached picture of where Im at.
     

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    reclusemoose New Member

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    That is looking really great. I'm yet to do any major work on mine. Just sourcing bits and pieces still.

    I'd love to see what you do with the battery and airbox. I really want to relocate mine at some point.
     
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    reclusemoose New Member

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    Where did you order that tank badge from, eBay? Actually, any advice for sourcing parts in Melbourne would be great. I'd like to re-do the stickers on the tank after I clean it up and paint it.
     
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    Mark, You can click on the icon in the upper right hand corner of this web page and order parts from XJ4Ever - he does international shipping.
    Len/ Chacal has almost anything that you would need - PLUS his customer service is second to none!
     
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    Thansksfor the tip!
     
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