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  1. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Just a cafe racer made from fiberglass. I guess it is a bit cryptic. I have a confession, my hobby is really about trying my hand at anything...
    Post by: Gunk, Apr 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Tax season keeps me pretty busy... I was hoping to get back to it this weekend. I'll post the instant I have more, there have been some...
    Post by: Gunk, Apr 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    neutral light question...

    Nice bracket. I got a single drag specialties Speedo for mine. I hung it off the underside of the top triple tree at an angle to see how it would...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Gunk
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    1983 MAXIM 550 engine swap?

    Isn't the 750 a shaft drive? I think the differences between shaft drive and chain and sprocket are going to give you big headaches, but I may be...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Gunk
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    Cracked Carb Boots...

    Maybe a job for plastisol. That's the stuff that comes in those vinyl repair kits. It's a heat curing synthetic rubber. T-shirt printers buy it...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj 650 from 1984 mods

    What are you running for turn signals in the rear? Looks nice. I'm thinking the frame colour needs changing, but I'm the guy with a red frame...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Thanks. I have to get some action shots of the glass going on. May have to draft my wife for that(not enough hands). Good thing she doesn't mind...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Ok, here I go with the glass. I need a parting board all around where the top and bottom separate. I will cast the part in two pieces and glue...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Gunk
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    Need help sourcing parts, and a couple of questions

    I have searched and searched and I can't find a good single source for motorcycle parts. Is everyone doomed to search and search for what you need...
    Thread by: Gunk, Mar 22, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Gunk
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    Project XJ update

    Nice machine. Pitter patter, best get at her. What's your style preference? I guess not '80's dude, cause it's screaming that now huh? Gunk
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Ryobi set yes. It's almost cheaper than buying a couple of good single bits. Glass is pretty easy, but it requires a lot of prep.
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Gunk
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    Custom Diagram Please

    Brown is a common trunk +12 It's not unfused. The battery main is fused.
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Gunk
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    Custom Diagram Please

    Hey, thanks Gitbox. I wondered if that was the case, but I've never seen this done, and I erred on the side of caution. I guess bulb wiring is...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Gunk
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    Crashed

    Right!
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Gunk
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    Custom Diagram Please

    Yes, what Robert said. You can leave the dash indicator out entirely, or you can add two diodes to the circuit, one on each lead of the dash...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Yeah, didn't really like the drilled headlight thing, and the whole affair was a lot less attractive in reality than in my head. So I stole...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Gunk
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    Custom Diagram Please

    Looks to me like you will get 5 lamps flashing dimly when you turn the flasher switch either way. what is with the middle lamp?
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Gunk
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    2 person bobber

    Bitch pad. It's a little brick size pad that's stuck on the fender.. Bobber generally means a single seat, but I've seen them with a bitch pad.
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Crashed

    Hey plumber. Does a hardtail handle better in the mud? Just joshin', glad you didn't get hurt bad. I rode straight into a ditch when I kinda...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Glass supplies are here. If I never post again, I messed up bad. I have never tried this before, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express® last...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Hey Ghost. I'm in Burlington Ontario. I didn't know there was a Burlington in Hants Co. But I am a Maritimer by jeez. I got my BSA from a guy...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Too hot? I don't know for sure. I do think we humans tend to overestimate things like that. I never got a burn from my exhaust unless I touched...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Underslung battery box. Well, not much of a box yet, but it will be! [img] [img] [img] [img] The chrome steel is from a plastic...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Not much chance I'm afraid. I'm in Burlington. I get down that way each year, we rent a cottage on St. Margaret's bay. But alas I may never...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    No powdercoat. That's not to say I don't like powder coat. Heck, it's the best thing since sliced bread. But to prepare and mask all the parts,...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Just a couple of pics to fill in the blanks; Painting, messssy. That's my '69 BSA under the blue sheet, I still haven't had a look to see how...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Photos of painted Calipers & Master Cylinder Res.

    I love the look of Tremclad. Good detail work. I painted my whole frame with it. I painted my '69 BSA frame with it too. And I swear I have...
    Post by: Gunk, Mar 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Thanks Herb. My wife doesn't have much time for bikes, so I need all the encouragement I can get.
    Post by: Gunk, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    More progress on the bobber

    Looks better. I love the spokes, but that Honda rim was a tad too bitty.
    Post by: Gunk, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Page 3, new pics. I need a new headlight and brackets. I'm going to craigslist a bunch of used parts to help finance this project. I have spent...
    Post by: Gunk, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Newest pic. Gotta get at cleaning the front end. I'm building a bending brake to make the battery box. It's going to hang under the swingarm...
    Post by: Gunk, Feb 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    spoke wheels on an XJ550

    Ha! That's where you are wrong. The BSA will run in the presence of moisture, just not small flying moisture. That decided, the ratio of front...
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    The motor is re-fitted. I had a hand to put it in, so I took advantage. It's really starting to show it's personality, and I think it's black and...
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. Gunk
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    spoke wheels on an XJ550

    My '69 BSA has drum brakes front and back and it's survived over 40 years on the road
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. Gunk
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    Engine Paint

    I don't think there's any need for "high heat" paint. The normal operating temperature is going to be around 220ºF-240ºF. Your oil will begin...
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    I think it will drop the tank capacity by about a litre/qt. not enough to worry about, the petcock is about mid-tank, and the rear of the tank...
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Thanks, it's always nice to get positive feedback. I'm the only bike fan in my little family. It's a great hobby, buying these old machines and...
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Latest pics. I'm going to give the tank a shot of primer to help visualize the finished colours. [img]
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Progress. A lot of prep work. A LOT of grease and crap came off this machine. Heavy, heavy caked on stuff. I'm glad to be at the relatively...
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    [img] Blasting with baking soda kicks ass!!!!! It's cheap and easy and very effective. I bought 12 lbs of baking soda and only used 1! It...
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    I'm going to try and soda blast the carbs all assembled. I figure I may have to take them apart anyway, but maybe not. I'm trying to do this...
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Sprocket cover was hand modified, drill press, hand files, little dremel. The corks were a fantastic help. I stuck them on the end of a drill and...
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    engine porn [img] [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: Gunk, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Oh, you might notice a section of fender on the back wheel. I was thinking I would make the rear fender a floating fender attached to the...
    Post by: Gunk, Dec 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    The plug is done. I'm waiting for my son to deliver resin and gelcoat. Meanwhile, I'm going to tackle cleaning and polishing the engine, and...
    Post by: Gunk, Dec 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Pictures say so much more than words. I would caution you, I don't have much use for foam as a molding compound, everything melts it, it is too...
    Post by: Gunk, Dec 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    I have a lot of patience. I really love fixing machines up to look like new. This machine however... well, let's say the look was dated, and not...
    Post by: Gunk, Oct 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Aren't we all Newfs deep down?
    Post by: Gunk, Oct 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Bluenoser
    Post by: Gunk, Oct 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. Gunk
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    My XJ 550 glass cafe

    Hey Ease. I love your bike me son. I spent a lot of time looking at how you put it together. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Post by: Gunk, Oct 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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