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Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bobber?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by brandt025, Oct 22, 2008.

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  1. brandt025

    brandt025 Member

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    Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bobber without spending alot of money and with out making serious mods to the frame? maybe like just chopping the tail off. i would love to see some pics
     
    brandt025, Oct 22, 2008
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    Zookie400 Active Member

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    Re: Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bogger?

    start searching.........there are TONS of pics on this forum in several threads.
     
    Zookie400, Oct 22, 2008
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    Re: Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bogger?

    Did you mean bobber?

    You're in the right section... just scroll down. Lots of mods here.
     
    Ease, Oct 22, 2008
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    Re: Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bogger?

    hooo-rah!!!!
     
    crath, Oct 23, 2008
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    Re: Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bogger?

    chops and bobs and bogs rule. Stocks are cool too. (hehe)
     
    rdbhere2, Oct 25, 2008
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    Re: Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bogger?

    It's an easy and cheap project. All you need is to remove anything that isn't needed find some short shocks and a solo seat. Happy chopping.
     
    sgary, Oct 25, 2008
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    brandt025 Member

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    Re: Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bogger?

    Good posts keep them coming. and yes i mean bobber
     
    brandt025, Oct 26, 2008
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    Re: Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bogger?

    Here's mine. I started with an '82 XJ750 (ug-a-ly bike) and ended up with just the engine and frame when I got done. Everything else are parts from other bikes and homemade fabrications.

    [​IMG]
     
    PainterD, Oct 26, 2008
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    Re: Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bogger?

    Shweeeeet looking ride! I've been looking for ANY EXCUSE whatever to share a listing I saw on Craigslist Portland, OR. It' an XS bobber that is about the funkiest looking scooter I have ever seen1. I have 8 XS's and may try my hand at one or two of these.

    Your bike is beautiful now take a look at the other end of the spectrum!

    Portland Or craigslist
    Search on 892173286

    Defiinately worth a look
     
    wamaxim, Oct 26, 2008
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    Zookie400 Active Member

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    Re: Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bogger?

    [​IMG]

    BOGGER :lol:

    i plan on chopping my bike once i get a few projects out of the way. money supply will govern how far i go with it....really want to gor right down to the frame and paint everything, but we will see.
     
    Zookie400, Oct 26, 2008
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    I am about to start chopping my yamaha xj700 maxim. My plans are to lower it (maybe struts), cut the fender off, new seat and bars, and make it sound loud. Any thoughts or suggestions. I don't really know where to start.
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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  15. jctxrt

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    cost me hardly anything and is now running
     

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  16. hogfiddles

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

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    The bike as shown in the pic sure aint running.

    You may have gotten that for next to nothing, but lets see what's in it by the time you get: gauges tires, battery, signals, engine mount bolts/misc. missing hardware, exhaust system, carbs rebuilt,, etc......

    Cuz it sure is obvious it's not in running condition as shown.
     
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    No the bike in the picture when taken was not running. The bike is now running on prob cost me a little less than $600 all up
     
    jctxrt, Sep 20, 2015
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    85" bobberman New Member

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    Just took this on trade, needs some tlc.
     

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  19. RiceBiker

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    Here you go! 82 XJ650
    20150908_182502.jpg
     
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