After reading your comment let me rephrase...if you are going to use the harley progressive shocks you CAN NOT use that fender strut design. If...
DO NOT DO THIS!!! The problem isn't that the struts aren't big enough, the problem is putting them on at all. The swingarm travels upwards when...
"It's like drum brakes they work fine,even great based on their design parameters" I've got double disk on the 'Zuki, wouldn't know about the...
I see your point that they are more dangerous than a modern bike with full suspension. I'll agree to that but I won't agree to the fact that you...
Looking for some feedback on a bobber in progress. I didn't know this section existed until it was pointed out to me. So here's a link to the...
If hard tails were so dangerous they would be illegal. And keep in mind I've been riding bikes for about 14 years and I'm not even 26 yet so over...
I actually didn't even know there was an other bikes section. I haven't been able to find a site like this for Suzuki owners so I just put it...
Hardtails do ride differently but they're not nearly as dangerous as you seem to think they are. This will be a fully functional bike so I'm not...
There is a salvage yard about 40 minutes from me so I'm going to buy a used motor from him. I've already built an XJ650 hardtail with 5"...
Pilots are stock
Mains were jetted up I believe 4 sizes by the time it was all said and done. Ran great for the most part. Had some bogging issues at highway...
I have posted pics of this bike on here before but here's a brief description. I had a stock 83 GS650L and tore it down to put a solo seat and...
All of the wiring was shortened considerably so i just hid it all under the frame/gas tank. The wiring from the back (rear taillights/signals) is...
Put 5'' black seat springs on the seat a few days ago, will upload pics soon.
some more pics
The right side of the bike is welded directly to the swing arm but the left side has a little different setup since the original frame was bolted...
I trust the mechanic that did the carb work, he's very good and works with these older bikes alot. I still may do the plug reading but I'm sure it...
No we used pods directly on the carbs, had the carbs sync'd at a local shop and have had no issues so far. Runs like a champ!
Well started this project almost 2 years ago and it finally has all come together. Here is a pic of the final product. I'm trying to get all the...
Ended up going with this..............http://www.jpcycles.com/product/ZZ37015 Awesome for 7/8 bars, very clean look and easy wiring setup....
I'm looking to get rid of the stock bar controls and I can't find any good options for some hidden/minimal controls for the turn signals (3 way...
I'm going to run signals from the power wire that supplies the fuses in the diagram. I just wanted to know if it had anything to do with the...
I am looking to do a minimum wiring job on an 81 XJ 650 Midnight Maxim and I found a diagram that shows the basics needed but it doesn't show the...
I have a workshop manual for the bike but the wiring diagram doesn't show where a different gauge wire is. Just all the wire colors so that's...
My cousin bought a butchered xj 650 midnight a while back and I'm working on the wiring for him but I have a question if anyone can help me it...
First off thank you! I hear ya about his situatjon....first thing I said was "f*** the bike I don't care about that, are you ok?" Luckily we were...
Well, this bike was officially layed down Sunday by my cousin. Bars bend and the controls slammed into the tank, mirror glass broke, left grip and...
Haha thanks! It's not quite 100% where I want it but it'll be something I tinker with over the winter and clean up the wiring and a few odds and ends.
More pics.
The pictures loaded in reverse.....start with the last picture and move your way up.
First off there is no site like this for Suzuki owners so I thought I would share my project bike for some feedback. I set out with literally a...
Thanks for the input...I'll just have to do a little research before I purchase.
I'm looking to upgrade my speedo/tach assemblies and wondered what set-ups would work with stock cables, gearing, etc.
Believe me, whoever had this bike before butchered the entire bike so it's going to be a long process to get it back in workin condition. I...
Oh ok thanks, I was just curious if you bought them from somewhere because I really like the look they give the rear end.
I'm not sure I could even find it, I saw it a while back. I'll look for it though.
Nothing?
Awesome thanks!
Do you have any details on the shocks you have mounted on this bike?
I have read another thread before that had a small discussion on the taillight issue. Does anyone know of this problem, and if so how was it...
What are the products/prodecures best suited for paint/chrome removal. I know paint removal is fairly easy but I've never removed chrome. Is there...
My cousin who owns the xj actually found 2 springer mono seats on ebay and bought them so we're gonna mount it up soon. I'll post some pics in a...
I have re-routed them as much as possible without looking too gaudy so it'll just have to work for now. The mirrors I'm not concerned with as I...
Yea we do have brake line issues, it's a pretty tight fit and it's curled up by the master cylinter pretty bad but not kinked so I'm sure fluid...
First off, I know this is long, but please bear through it! I just joined this site so be gentle if I did any of this wrong lol. My cousin owns an...
