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Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by John Michaely, Aug 31, 2016.

  1. John Michaely

    John Michaely Member

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    OK guys I need some help again but nothing technical this time I was hoping one of yous had some ideas or pictures of custom made side covers for my 82 xj 750 I want to make some nice covers just don't know which way to go with it so I'm hoping one of yous have made some for your xj and would like to see some pics to get some ideas flowing thanks in advance
     
    John Michaely, Aug 31, 2016
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  2. Hampton hardtail 82

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    image.jpeg image.jpeg Hey john,
    I made some for mine because when I got my bike they were not with the bike anymore. I got a piece of 16 gauge sheet metal and made the template for both sides and one for where the seat went since I went with a sole seat. I am in the process of painting them now but here are some pics so you can see what they look like.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I think it's gonna be quite loud
     
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    My bike is extremely loud
     
    Hampton hardtail 82, Sep 2, 2016
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  5. Ribo

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    I've always been a big fan of mesh style side covers - drill some holes :)

    On a side note your MC res looks kinda none-horizontal...
     
    Ribo, Sep 3, 2016
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    Ribo I was thinking about drilling some holes in the covers. And what do you mean my MC res looks none-horizontal?
     
    Hampton hardtail 82, Sep 3, 2016
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Is that the final routing plan for the speedometer cable? Tire might wear through it during parking-lot manouvers.
     
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  8. Hampton hardtail 82

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    No it's not. I am not going to run a speedometer. I just have not taken it off yet
     
    Hampton hardtail 82, Sep 3, 2016
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Cool beans. It just jumped out at me when I was looking again this morning.
     
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    I appreciate it. Based on the knowledge I see you have with these bikes I am sure I will be asking you questions k-moe.
     
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    Is that the final position for your MC Res or it still not fixed. If it's fixed then it looks tipped back - also it look like you might be using the original MC here which has a tilted res. This was done by Yamaha to keep it horizontal on the OEM bars but on straight bars it's a potential major safety hazard -- you could suck air into the brake line when you need it most.
     
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    Oh I see what you are saying. Nothing is in the final fittment stages yet. That pic was just after I finished the side covers. And I was just wanting to see what the bike would look like with drag bars.
     
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    Appreciate the opinions guys but as I've been sitting around looking at photos and coming up with ideas I think going to go with perforated stainless for mine
     
    John Michaely, Sep 4, 2016
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    Jetfixer and BigT like this.
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    There was a custom Maxim posted on Craigslist a while back that had vinyl records for side covers.

    I thought it was creative but not to my taste.
     
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    Sounds like it will be big hit... groovy...is it a track bike.... were they just cover songs... that's all I got :D
     
    Ribo, Sep 6, 2016
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    Ya that definitely hasto be my favorite look for the side cover I'm planning on making mine up this weekend
     
    John Michaely, Sep 6, 2016
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