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  1. bottlecape30
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    aftermarket or other fuel tank.

    Wow you guys have bikes in the scrapy. I have lived in three different states and never once seen a bike in a junk yard.
    Post by: bottlecape30, Nov 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. bottlecape30
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    a few bobber updates.

    looking good but i have to agree about the tank. I say get a cheap welder practice your ass off then go for it. Welding is a great skill to have...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Nov 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. bottlecape30
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    Got my seca tank [img] [img] I then debadged it and repainted with a black base coat a candy green and then a metalic tinted clear coat....
    Post by: bottlecape30, Nov 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. bottlecape30
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    Attention all Cafe bike fans!!!!

    I remember seeing 2 BMW cafe style bikes in a magizine a few months back, and they looked way better then this. Sad thing is i cant find the pics...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Nov 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. bottlecape30
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    fitment of 4 into 1 exhaust

    Which unit did you get? and how was the quality?
    Post by: bottlecape30, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. bottlecape30
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    "Chuck Norris Approved"!!!

    Wow that add will sell that bike so quick, just awsome.
    Post by: bottlecape30, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. bottlecape30
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    tank swap

    So i think we ran into an issue with the swap. Skillet's tank( off a 81 xj750 seca) has a sender unit in the bottom were as mine (off a 81 xj650...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Nov 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. bottlecape30
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    650 motor $50.00

    well if you deside to ship it to 14622 let me know because i will take it. I will pay shipping. Good luck with sale
    Post by: bottlecape30, Nov 3, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. bottlecape30
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    Rob, Glad that they worked out for you. They were just laying in a pile of stuff for me to put on ebay. I had a set of saddle bags on the bike...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Nov 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. bottlecape30
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    tank swap

    ha ha sent you a PM. then read this, looks like we are on the same line of thinking. Glad you posted as i would like a deffinte yes or no on the...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Nov 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. bottlecape30
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    Going more "cafe racer" style - now my progress thread!

    good to know the 4-1 works with the center stand. I have a new item to save up for.
    Post by: bottlecape30, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. bottlecape30
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    Going more "cafe racer" style - now my progress thread!

    4-1 would be cool but i tend to like my center stand to much for that. I have a set of honda cx500 mufflers i'm going to install, they look...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. bottlecape30
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    Here it is. There maybe a few bolts that i kept on the bike and just used a washer to take up the space. also note that the rear blinkers were...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. bottlecape30
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    Rob glad it arrived. As you said it was mounted on the two tabs near the fender and in the holes just forward of the shock mounts. The sissy bar...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. bottlecape30
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    Rob glad is arrived. As you said it was mounted on the two tabs near the fender and in the holes just forward of the shock mounts. The sissy bar...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. bottlecape30
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    Cafe Racer Discussion

    That is a beauty of a bike is that yours?
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. bottlecape30
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    Going more "cafe racer" style - now my progress thread!

    wow i'm suprised that you could keep the 1" drop with the clubmans. On my bike i dropped it so the fork caps touched the bars and i only got a...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. bottlecape30
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    The more i learn about these the more i want to do. Thanks for the help guys. That orange bike looks great!
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    trade my 81-83 seca gas tank for maxim tank

    I might be interested in the trade i have an 81 maxim but i didn't think the tanks where interchangable. If you have already got a tank i...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 22, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. bottlecape30
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    And they work with the rear shaft drive? I will have to look into that, i hate the mags and spokes always look cooler. I have also been...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. bottlecape30
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    Sent you an email form happymealrobbie
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. bottlecape30
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    Cafe Racer Discussion

    Why would anyone need an excuse to build a bike the way you want it. "Cafe racer" might not be the best term to classify this style of mods but I...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    I think i paid $16 for them, the relay i got at advanced auto for like $4. I had to do some searching on here to find the thread that had the item...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. bottlecape30
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    I lowered the the gauges and the head light, put the fender back on. It made a huge difference in the way it looks. [img] [img] I just layed...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    Yeah i was going out side right now to give that a try the forks have been lowered about a half inch or so. It also looks high because of the lack...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj650 cafe racer project, yet another

    I have had my xj for about 8 months or so now and my plan the whole time was to make it a cafe racer and tinker with it. Here is my progress on...
    Thread by: bottlecape30, Oct 15, 2009, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. bottlecape30
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    Just started the "Italian (espresso) cafe racer" project!

    ah sweet i like where this is going.
    Post by: bottlecape30, Oct 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. bottlecape30
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    Sissy bar/luggage rack combo for the wife's 650 Maxim *pics*

    Hey if you can make arc welds look that good your one up on me. Looks great.
    Post by: bottlecape30, Sep 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. bottlecape30
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    Dean's XJ650 Cafe Project

    you would think with the way the economy is he would finish up that project to get paid, anyway hope you get a really nice tank soon. Project...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. bottlecape30
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    WTB: 81 XJ 650 seat or pan

    you have PM
    Post by: bottlecape30, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  31. bottlecape30
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    R1 Maxim

    sick build keep it up
    Post by: bottlecape30, Sep 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. bottlecape30
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    650 motor $50.00

    wish you were closer i want this for my cart project. Bump for a great deal
    Post by: bottlecape30, Sep 14, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. bottlecape30
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    WTB: 81 XJ 650 seat or pan

    bump, any one? Or at least let me know what other seats would fit.
    Post by: bottlecape30, Sep 14, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. bottlecape30
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    Not mine- Some nice cheap shocks, for the stocker or modder

    I saw the Shocks with the canisters the other day on ebay. I think i might just get a set soon.
    Post by: bottlecape30, Sep 14, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  35. bottlecape30
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    Wanted 1986 XJ700 Fork "yamaha" badge

    I have one off my 81 xj650 not sure if it would fit but if someone can verifiy it would it is yours for $10 plus shipping
    Post by: bottlecape30, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. bottlecape30
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    WTB: 81 XJ 650 seat or pan

    I'm looking at doing a custom seat with a storage box on the back but i don't want to cut up my near mint seat to do it. If the pan will fit on my...
    Thread by: bottlecape30, Sep 10, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    NY/ PA Meet 8-30-09 @ Letchworth State park

    What better way to close out the summer than with some nice cars and bikes before they go into winter hibernation... WHEN ::: Sunday, August...
    Thread by: bottlecape30, Aug 1, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  38. bottlecape30
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    The slickest gauges I've seen yet

    nice but that is mega money for gauges
    Post by: bottlecape30, Jul 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. bottlecape30
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    Possible Sticky? current bike including mods.

    Model: 1981 Maxim XJ650 Exhaust: stock pipes 1980 honda cx500 mufflers Airfilter: 54mm AC pods in stock air box Main jet: 110 pilot jet: 40...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Jul 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. bottlecape30
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    Intake manifolds.

    RTVed the out side of mine and i have no leaks at all. don't look great but works just fine.
    Post by: bottlecape30, Jul 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. bottlecape30
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    Flasher relay assembly

    Went to advance auto and picked up the relay flipped the yellow and brown/ white wire and my blinkers work again. This should really be a sticky...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Jul 18, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    new member - getting alot of oil in the air cleaner box

    So i went through the carbs again today. the floats are not sticking at all they move freely, they float in water, the little spring piston on the...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    new member - getting alot of oil in the air cleaner box

    Well i'm kind of Jacking this tread but considering we have the same issue no sense in starting a new thread. I checked the flow levels today...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Jun 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    new member - getting alot of oil in the air cleaner box

    Okay that makes sence. I will look for a stuck float. I just cleaned and rebuilt these carbs like two months ago. I noticed that i was riding the...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Jun 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    new member - getting alot of oil in the air cleaner box

    this is defenatly oil in the air box and a lot of it in my case. I guess i could drain the oil and refill. Is there any where else the oil could...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Jun 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. bottlecape30
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    new member - getting alot of oil in the air cleaner box

    i just had this same problem start randomly on my '81 xj650. I checked the crankcase ventilation hose and there is no sign of oil that has run...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Jun 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. bottlecape30
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    handle bar change over problem?

    I installed the clubmans on my '81 650 maxim and they fit great no contact on the fork at all. They sit really low and will contact the tank if...
    Post by: bottlecape30, Jun 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. bottlecape30
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    Best Jet Combo??

    nope no pods but i have a 650 not a 700. I do have a ram air hooked up to the stock air box.
    Post by: bottlecape30, May 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. bottlecape30
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    '81 XJ 650 only running on 2 cyl.

    Robert this is just what i did. 1/4 bottle seafoam in the tank and then topped it off. I got her started today running strong on all 4 cyl....
    Post by: bottlecape30, May 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. bottlecape30
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    Best Jet Combo??

    I just put 110 mains and 40 pilots on my bike today and it runs better then ever.
    Post by: bottlecape30, May 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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