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  1. AndyH64
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    Radian 600 side panel/covers STL files

    @Darren Judd, sorry for the delay I've been unwell lately. I'll ask him and see what he says. Cheers Andy
    Post by: AndyH64, Aug 5, 2024 in forum: XJ 3D Printing & STL Files
  2. AndyH64
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    Radian 600 side panel/covers STL files

    @Dan Gardner. I'll try and get a look at the weekend, I do have the left and right side panels however a PO thought it was a good idea to butcher...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: XJ 3D Printing & STL Files
  3. AndyH64
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    Radian 600 side panel/covers STL files

    @theadbrewer thanks for your reply, however my colleague tried to mirror the STL file, alas the "Radian" logo was in reverse. All this 3D...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 20, 2024 in forum: XJ 3D Printing & STL Files
  4. AndyH64
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    Radian 600 side panel/covers STL files

    I hopeful some kind member can help me out. I am rebuilding a Radian YX600 and I am having difficulty finding side panel/covers STL files. One of...
    Thread by: AndyH64, Mar 13, 2024, 6 replies, in forum: XJ 3D Printing & STL Files
  5. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Minimutly. I have attached a photo of a stock Radian 600 showing you the angle of the rear shocks. I get what you are saying though. I think I'll...
    Post by: AndyH64, Nov 8, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Minimutly. I have found Ikon or Koni to be quite expensive. YSS seem to offer good quality at reasonable prices. Do you think it would best...
    Post by: AndyH64, Nov 7, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Dave in Ireland. Thanks for your input, much appreciated. I seem to recall back in the 70s/80s (omg I'm showing my age) an off road bike having...
    Post by: AndyH64, Nov 6, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    Finally I've had some time and half decent weather today to make a start on the rear shock absorber mounts for the GS500 s/a. A few photos of what...
    Post by: AndyH64, Nov 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    I'm going to put this on the back burner for now as I don't think I have the skill set for this job. However I have repaired a broken float pin...
    Post by: AndyH64, Sep 10, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Minimutly thanks great information, my carbs are 32mm. I haven't come across a m6 x 0.5 tap. I'll dig deeper and see if I can fine one. Thanks...
    Post by: AndyH64, Sep 6, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Minimutly no problem. Cheers Andy
    Post by: AndyH64, Sep 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Minimutly would it be a m6 x 0.75 tap I need before I order a set. Cheers Andy
    Post by: AndyH64, Sep 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Minimutly I thought it would be an m6 fine thread tap. Thanks again. Cheers Andy
    Post by: AndyH64, Aug 31, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Minimutly can you remember what size the thread is for your vmax air screws? The XJ/FJ600 air screws measure at 5.7mm with a fine pitch. Cheers Andy
    Post by: AndyH64, Aug 31, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    Right I understand and I would check and double check for alignment. I do have a couple mates with lathes, only problem is they live up in North...
    Post by: AndyH64, Aug 31, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    My drill hasn't done much heavy work so it should be good to do this, as long as I take my time. How would I make the hole flat at the bottom...
    Post by: AndyH64, Aug 31, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Minimutly your vmax fix is the type of thing I was thinking however I don't have access to milling machine. I was going to attempt this fix using...
    Post by: AndyH64, Aug 31, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    On my health front I feel so much better since the cardiac stents have been fitted, also I am trying to stop smoking and eating healthier. Cheers...
    Post by: AndyH64, Aug 29, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    I have managed to remove the damaged air screw with some difficulty as someone in the past had made a mess of it, clearly they didn't drill the...
    Post by: AndyH64, Aug 29, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @chris123 I hope you create build thread for your project. The GS500 s/a is a good choice for the Radian frame as they are very similar in...
    Post by: AndyH64, Aug 23, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    Hi all. This project has been put on the back burner for a little while due to health issues. On the morning of the 15th of August I got taken...
    Post by: AndyH64, Aug 22, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @tobar Golf 1.9tdi with a knackered cam and followers, all done now apart from an oil leak out of the cam cover- the joys of motoring Cheers Andy
    Post by: AndyH64, Jun 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @tobar Unfortunately I haven't had spare time to get anything done with it, car problems have been getting in the way, hopefully that is sorted so...
    Post by: AndyH64, Jun 12, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    My mistake, I got confused with carbonate and bicarbonate. Na₂CO₃ is the formula for sodium carbonate. (Soda crystals) NaHCO₃ is the formula for...
    Post by: AndyH64, May 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Dave in Ireland thanks for the useful info. @Fuller56 as Dave in Ireland suggests try sodium bicarbonate, there is loads of information on the...
    Post by: AndyH64, May 1, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Fuller56 I found this link that explains the difference between soda crystals and baking soda or bicarbonate of soda....
    Post by: AndyH64, Apr 30, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    A little off subject as this post involves my Radian's carburetors. A PO had somehow managed to snap one of the float mounts off number 4 carb and...
    Post by: AndyH64, Apr 30, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    XJ650 tanks do look good, not many about though. There is an XJ550 tank on eBay for £55 but the description says it has pin holes in it, maybe not...
    Post by: AndyH64, Apr 15, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @tobar good to see you here mate, I had similar results as you with my Radian tank, I couldn't get that bit at the bottom either. Before...
    Post by: AndyH64, Apr 8, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @tobar yeah get thread started, I look forward to seeing you on my build thread. The more the merrier Cheers Andy
    Post by: AndyH64, Apr 8, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    Please excuse the typos in the post above, a combination of big fat sausage fingers and iPad keyboard are a recipe for disaster. It should say...
    Post by: AndyH64, Apr 7, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    @Simmy Yeah pretty much from scratch, never thought of it that way. I thought of monoshock, but I would like use an air box of some sort and there...
    Post by: AndyH64, Apr 7, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @tobar @50gary @a100man @Simmy @Huntchuks So as mentioned my project build thread can be found hear...
    Post by: AndyH64, Apr 1, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. AndyH64
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    Radian, XJ/FJ600 cafe racer/resto-mod build thread.

    Hello all. In 2020 I bought a 600 Radian as project, this however has evolved into two separate projects. This is what I bought, not too pretty...
    Thread by: AndyH64, Apr 1, 2023, 51 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @tobar the mounts are nearly ready, but my mig throw a wobbler today, the wire feed isn't playing ball-so I need a new on, wire feed that not a...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 23, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @tobar Bandit 400 or RF400 rear wheels are a good choice 4x17 not too wide to cause too many chain alignment issues, I would have gone down this...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 21, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @50gary I stand corrected, thank you for your words of wisdom. @tobar I got a GS500 sprocket carrier with the s/a so I should be good to go...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 21, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @tobar the gsx S/A mods look like quite a bit of work, way beyond my pay grade. I've been gifted a GS500 S/A so I'll have a look at it when I...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 18, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @50gary thanks for the heads up. As far as I can tell modern bikes have longer swing arms because they are mainly monoshock and need to be longer...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    Thanks for the tip, however I won't be doing anything too extreme, maybe 20mm, it won't be like Motocross bike. Cheers Andy
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 12, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @tobar thanks mate, there's no rush and you never know someone might post the info here. Cheers Andy
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 11, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @tobar this is a useful link https://www.xjrider.com/viewtopic.php?t=3136 although not a complete list. According to that list RD350s are 200mm at...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 9, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @tobar No worries, I did think of a Fireblade swing arm, a bit extreme for me perhaps, although a good idea. And yes the Radian is twin shock...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 8, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @tobar Again I'm not sure about pivot width for the swing arm of XJ/FJ600s are, but the Radian is 200mm. So that means getting creative with the...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 8, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    That looks good, I too have a B6 swing arm, again I thought it was too long however your set up looks fine. I also thought about a B6 rear wheel,...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 8, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @tobar wow sounds an interesting project. I like the way you have engineered the swing arm. I mentioned in an earlier post that I have a Bandit...
    Post by: AndyH64, Mar 7, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @50gary that's a lot of work but it is really well finished and an absolute credit to you. Radian's are nice little bikes, not so common over here...
    Post by: AndyH64, Jan 18, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @50gary wow your XS650 looks really good and I can the engineering that went in to, great job. If my Radian cafe racer looks half as good I'll be...
    Post by: AndyH64, Jan 17, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @50gary an FZR600 swing arm would be a good choice, l would need to shave 20mm or 3/4 of an inch off the pivot point, have you got any photos of...
    Post by: AndyH64, Jan 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. AndyH64
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    XJ600 engine in xj550 frame.

    @tobar I really like the style of your xj, that's kind of the way I would like to go with my yx frame.
    Post by: AndyH64, Jan 11, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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