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Exhaust and Led Brake Lites on

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by bobcat5540, Sep 15, 2013.

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    Decided to share some updated pictures of progress on the Ride4Matt.
     

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    What seat is that? Modifications to mount it?
     
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    Its off a 2006 HD Fat Bob, (Ebay) 40 bucks. And yea a little modification, removed cover,foam. Cut front out, shaped it added 1/4" machine bolts for attaching the front tongue as the original was and 2 in the back for plate to fasten to frame. Then had it recovered with original foam and cover by upholstery shop. $40.00
     

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    Did you have to do any re-jetting with your exhaust like that?
     
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    Did you have to do any re-jetting with your exhaust like that?
     
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    Did you have to do any re-jetting with your exhaust like that?
     
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    Not so far. Have'nt had her on a long of test drive. Still working on the electric's.
     
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    I'm thinking about eliminating the H pipe and running four seperate pipes. Do you happen to have any knowledge on this?
     
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    My bike had 2 - 2 into 1's without the H when I got it, so don't know about re-jetting. I've heard that a re-jet is required on exhaust mods, but have seen exhaust mods done without re-jetting and no reported problems.
    Jetting for air & exhaust mods aren't always black & white, too many variables like elevation, strength and condition of the motor and humidity. Always best to get the bike in tip-top shape before you mod it.
     
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    My bike has the idiot light for tail lights. If I put both bulbs in as led's, the draw isn't enough and the light comes on. So, I had to pull 1 and put in a regular bulb. Running 1 of each does save a bit of juice and the idiot light doesn't come on.
     
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    Are you talking about turns or brake? One has to add resistance back to the flasher module for turns to work properly.
    Signal Dynamics corp.has just such a pack that works for these sort of problems. Usually brake lights are not a problem.
     
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    Are you talking about turns or brake? One has to add resistance back to the flasher module for turns to work properly.
    Signal Dynamics corp.has just such a pack that works for these sort of problems. Usually brake lights are not a problem.
     
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    A little more work on the Ride4Matt. Fabricating side covers after looking around on this site for insperation.
     

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    After trial run and color tune, its coming together. Added forward controls and L.H. mirror. Side covers took a little time to get the look I wanted.
    Love the look of a rigid but I like my 50 yr old back the way it is. So I went with the comfort of suspension. Progressive 11" shocks.
    New Brakes front and back with new Lines.
    Overhauled top end ,Bucket shims,rings and any o-ring or seal that was leaking.

    Tank and metal pieces off to get a coat of Hot Rod Black.
     

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    Finished Project of the Ride4Matt. No rejetting,stock air box modified header pipes with Baffel, lowerd with 11" rear shocks. A labor of love.
     

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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Nice. I prefer a bike with fenders (even little ones), but the overall look is very good.
     
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    there is a little left of the rear fender;)
     
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    Nice job!
     
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