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82 XJ 550

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by AustenSontag, Jun 28, 2017.

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    AustenSontag New Member

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    This is my first ever bike im only 17, I bought it with intentions of making it my own (sorry). I shortened the frame added supports, custom made a seatpan, shape of seat and leather cover, ran down tank (which was the worst took 4 days of paint stripper and sanding) wired in the back led turn signal and brake light, same with new fronts. Still a few more things to go but I like it so far.
     

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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    did you use regular stripper or aircraft stripper?
    Aircraft stripper works better
     
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    AustenSontag New Member

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    Aircraft, whatever the prior owner put on over the original paint wouldnt come off. The oem paint would wipe off but i had to scrape off the 3rd layer of paint. (There were atleast 4)
     
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    Good start - don't neglect the bits that make it stop and steer though!
     
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    AustenSontag New Member

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    It has new break pads, oil change, clutch, brake lines, clutch cable, brake fluid. I had to wait 2 weeks for parts so i needed something to do.
     
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