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New aquisition!!!

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by maximmac, Mar 7, 2015.

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    So I picked up this 82' 550 for 75 bucks yesterday and it turns over but wont get fuel but that is a neither here nor there at this point as i will be tearing her down as a bobber project. this is my first build project for a bike. I have lots of 4wheel project experience but nothing with a bike.

    Anyone know of local WA state sources for parts and whatnot? Or good starting points for the build. I figured the motor was the best place to start as it has always been on my 4wheel projects (doesn't do much good to have a pretty bike that wont run..lol) 20150307_120407.jpg
     
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    at this point beyond stripping it down and starting one piece at a time, I need to get a new ignition and gas cap assy as the ignition was cored out and there are no keys to open the tank... lol... I think someone attempted to steal it at some point or succeeded. luckily there was no theft reporting on it nor was there any collision or salvage info either....
     
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    We have those items, drop us an e-mail or use the "start a conversation" feature on this website (click on the member name) and we'll get you all the details.
     
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    cool, will do!
     
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    20150307_183723.jpg 20150307_183842.jpg 20150307_183856.jpg 20150307_183908.jpg progress
     
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    Had to post the find behind the sprocket cover...lol

    Fitting for the rice rocket she is... 20150310_182948.jpg 20150310_183000.jpg
     
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    20150310_183010.jpg 20150310_183014.jpg 20150310_194423.jpg 20150310_212311.jpg So she Is down to frame and component parts. Frame is cut long in preparation for hardtail kit that is on the way.

    Wiring and front end off.

    Pulled carb and rebuilding.

    I am leaving motor in tact for now as I want to run it for a while before deciding if I want to rebuild...
     
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    breaking down the Carb!!!

    I hate this part... 20150318_184210.jpg 20150318_184229.jpg 20150318_184328.jpg 20150318_202720.jpg 20150318_203923.jpg
     
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    But for how nasty the exterior was, the internals are real clean... except the #4 body and internals that got some moisture and corrosion issues...
     
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    Man, yer really tearing in! I'll be watching.
     
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    Gonna be a slow one going back together... but progress is being made...
     
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    I decided frame was less frustrating than carb so I switched gears and started mocking up the tail while parts are in the ChemDip... 20150322_200219.jpg 20150322_200226.jpg
     

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    looks like you have some idea of what you are doing. I like your assembly fixture. I can't wait to see the outcome.

    FU
     
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    Thanks, It was just a couple of bases from welders delivered to my work. (I work at a welding supply store with full access to rental machines.. Muahaaa haaa haa!) I would say my buddy knows what he is doing and is trying to be patient with me along the way.. He is mostly there for "Doh!" moments but is teaching me a lot... his welding table made it to high and I was tired of crouching...
     
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