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  1. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    thanks..yes as is, i'm going to trim that area with sone type of plastic, hard rubber or nylon thin edging and open up the mount gap to fit over it.
    Post by: Sclutch, Oct 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    sorry, i didn't read my voice to text..."mounting brackets". Not mountains.
    Post by: Sclutch, Oct 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    Finally after several months I got back to working on this thing created the Gas Tank mountains. Tacked in place it work great very stable.
    Post by: Sclutch, Oct 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    I made it as narrow as I could. I think I took a little over 2 inches out of the width and I took a lot out of the thickness As well.
    Post by: Sclutch, Jun 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    lol..i'm not done yet. A maxim to a Seca and now a Seca to whatever and wherever direction it goes from here. We'll see. where time and money take me.
    Post by: Sclutch, Jun 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    yes. thats why I bought this one, inexpensive eBay deal, so at least i had a good plastic deck i can "modify" and didn't have to build a metal or...
    Post by: Sclutch, Jun 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    Thanks guys that's exactly what I expected to hear. This is kind of a shape I'm going for and blend it into that fairing. The challenge now...
    Post by: Sclutch, Jun 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    Post by: Sclutch, Jun 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    OK folks. I found a Yamaha 550 Secca rear fairing. I also found a seat Secca seat that I have shortened in the front to accommodate the gas tank....
    Post by: Sclutch, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    [ATTACH] Here's a shaved foam and black tape mocked up seat idea. I'll make the base but I'm going to have to find somebody to put the foam...
    Post by: Sclutch, May 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    Me too. It would save me lots of work if I can find a Seca gas tank that wasn't destroyed or very expensive.
    Post by: Sclutch, May 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    Took some 1 inch angle and leveling the line across the bike. I still haven't decided to buy a long flat based straight seat with thicker rear...
    Post by: Sclutch, May 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    In the box of spare parts I got for this motorcycle they was a set of shocks 1 inch taller I put them on the back, it looks a lot better. I think...
    Post by: Sclutch, May 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    Thank you. I was thinking about too.
    Post by: Sclutch, May 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    I found a tank with the right look! 81-82 Kawasaki GPZ750 only $60! I've got to relocate the front mounts back and up to drop it a time bit up...
    Post by: Sclutch, May 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Sclutch
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    XJ600 Cafe Racer project

    Hi There. New to the forum. I have a 1983 Maxim 650.... Do you know if the tank will work on my XJ Maxim.. like it did in the case of your XS600?...
    Post by: Sclutch, Apr 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    The top pic..w/ blue frame! I don't mind a little thickness in the seat. These pics are perfect. I've got my hope back with this project. I know...
    Post by: Sclutch, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    Well. I think I came to an executive decision. There is NO WAY to get a that "narrow" low ride rat -bobber- chopper- look AND ride "two up" on...
    Post by: Sclutch, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    It's florida. It's always time to ride..and fish. Yes, we agree with the budget advice..I'm not going too crazy with the mod money. I can do most...
    Post by: Sclutch, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    Awesome. From what I understand by researching others on the web...a 10" o.a.l shock will work w/o shaft u-joint issue. I'll need a conformation...
    Post by: Sclutch, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Sclutch
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    "To cut or not to cut"..that's the question

    REAL new bee here. I just picked up a 83 Maxim xj650 for only..$200.00 I just couldn't pass up the chance to build be a bobber. The wife, well,...
    Thread by: Sclutch, Apr 25, 2017, 52 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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