customizing the xj

so i decided since i snapped my throttle cable and the bike was down i would do some modifications. this is what i have come up with so far, i still need to figure out a taillight-brakelight and hook up the turnsignals, also i am going to a set of drag bars, i am still not to sure about the seat and fender so let me know what u guys think so far.

 

Looks great! I love the the stance,and also the rear fender paint and relocation. Custom body side covers,or custom made filler plates above the stock side covers,would create a more seamless flow between the seat and swingarm pivot. I have envisioned my current project almost exactly as yours...That is to say that I approve (Massive understatement!!!)

Please keep us posted of your progress!

 

Nice bike. I was wondering what is, or where did you get, or how did you make that awesome rear fender?
Thanks
Andrew

 

Thanks danno, im just not to sure what to make the side panels out of yet, looking for the the right material, probably just use some black plastic but still not sure, And AmcWood all i did was pulled the old fender off, took the taillight off filled in the holes and painted it, i took out the plastic inner fender and cut it just about the the shock mounts and then put it back in then mover the fender around till i found the best spot marked it and drilled new holes and then tightned it down

 

Looks sweet!

 

I cant believe I did not see that. Well you did a great job. Keep up the good work.

 

Sure looks like the stock rear fender that has been relocated. And,pdm317, custom sidecovers can easily be made from old aluminum street signs.One member (his member name is cheesy),actually made some sidecovers out of his old microwave oven...and they looked AWESOME!!! Perhaps someone that is more computer savvy than myself can post a link to view a pic of his bike.

 

bike looks great, you havn't done too much damage at all yet.

 

i love it,very nice job.

 

Very nice pdm.

 

Nice indeed