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XJ550 Maxim Cafe Racer Project (Almost Done)

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Michaelxj550, Nov 8, 2016.

  1. Michaelxj550

    Michaelxj550 New Member

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    So, I originally bought this thing out of a barn. Was a pretty rough shape XJ550 Maxim that needed almost everything.

    Here's how it sits now. Nothing fancy, still planning an airbox delete and some new rear shocks. Also going to do a white/red paint job. IMG_20161107_151138.jpg 14524424_10154028764467831_4553286879853446582_o.jpg 20160927_145043.jpg 20160927_145017.jpg
     
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    Love it
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    did you ever consider putting the battery in the tail behind the seat?
     
    XJ550H, Nov 15, 2016
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    Michaelxj550 New Member

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    I am planning to do the airbox delete and relocated a small lithium battery to the tail section (which is hollow).

    I think I may strip the whole thing down and do a red frame, with white tail and tank as well.
     
    Michaelxj550, Nov 18, 2016
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    a utube video is out there on the battery relocation you may be able to see the part number for the battery

     
    XJ550H, Nov 18, 2016
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    Where did you get the triple tree top clamp from?
     
    Andnil, Nov 25, 2016
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The whole fork assembly is a swap from another bike. Looks like it may be from a Honda. Yamaha R6 swaps have been done too.
     
    k-moe, Nov 25, 2016
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    Thank you k-moe!

    Would you know of any triple tree top clamps that would fit, and that does not have the clamps for handlebars? Just haven't decided yet it I want clipons or not
     
    Andnil, Nov 26, 2016
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The stock triple can be machined to remove the bar clamps.
     
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    +1 just did that on mine and it wasn't hard at all to chop the clamps off.
     
    francois maltais, Nov 26, 2016
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