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  1. matthawkinson
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    82 xj550 streetfighter project

    I plan on a lot of black on the finished product, keep it simple if it gets messed up a $4 rattle-can can fix it :)
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. matthawkinson
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    82 xj550 streetfighter project

    Just rolled over 10k yesterday [img] so i thought i'd paint something... i chose the gauges roughed it up with some 320 [img] 3...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. matthawkinson
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    Couple pics of my bike ***Update 9/13/08***

    Re: Couple pics of my bike ***Update 9/1/08*** i've been thinking about getting the 6" slot driving lights and stacking em vertically, and now...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. matthawkinson
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    Couple pics of my bike ***Update 9/13/08***

    Re: Couple pics of my bike ***Update 9/1/08*** they look like those cheap "driving lights" that they sell everywhere but it wasnt said where...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. matthawkinson
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    Couple pics of my bike ***Update 9/13/08***

    Re: Couple pics of my bike ***Update 9/1/08*** Looks good so far. Where did you get those headlights, I'm fightering my maxim and want dual...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. matthawkinson
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    XJ550 street fighter Project, "pic heavy"... Finally DONE!!!

    mines gonna be a big transformation too low had A LOT of really good ideas i might have to steal some of them.
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. matthawkinson
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    XJ550 street fighter Project, "pic heavy"... Finally DONE!!!

    even the rims?
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. matthawkinson
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    XJ550 street fighter Project, "pic heavy"... Finally DONE!!!

    do you paint with a gun or rattle can it? cause all of your paint looks awesome
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. matthawkinson
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    XJ550 street fighter Project, "pic heavy"... Finally DONE!!!

    thats awesome i wish i knew how to weld... but the good news is i have access to a welder at work so i should just start practicing on junk parts...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. matthawkinson
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    XJ550 street fighter Project, "pic heavy"... Finally DONE!!!

    do you have any videos? i would love to hear how it sounds i dont know what im going to do for exhaust yet. im thinkin that i might get some...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. matthawkinson
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    XJ550 street fighter Project, "pic heavy"... Finally DONE!!!

    so you essentially made yourself a 4 into one system?
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. matthawkinson
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    XJ550 street fighter Project, "pic heavy"... Finally DONE!!!

    do you have the r6 pipe on one side and nothing on the other?
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. matthawkinson
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    82 xj550 streetfighter project

    ive thought about that, i'd like it closer to the tire but i'd have to fab something up becuase you cant put it that much lower without hitting...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. matthawkinson
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    82 xj550 streetfighter project

    fender is cut and painted [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. matthawkinson
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    82 xj550 streetfighter project

    low: how does the r6 exhaust sound on your bike do you only have one pipe on there and the other one just straight? ive been thinking either a...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. matthawkinson
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    82 xj550 streetfighter project

    i can shorten the tail but i can't do much about raising it with the frame cause i dont really want to cut the weld for the shocks, but what about...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. matthawkinson
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    82 xj550 streetfighter project

    i dont think it would be too bad to get the seat to fit onto the tank if i fiberglass it, which is my plan...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. matthawkinson
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    82 xj550 streetfighter project

    i tried it shorter i didnt like it as much it didnt feel as aggressive
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. matthawkinson
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    82 xj550 streetfighter project

    or maybe something a little more difficult to fiberglass up [img]
    Post by: matthawkinson, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. matthawkinson
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    82 xj550 streetfighter project

    i have an 82 xj550 and have decided to follow in brianwarner's footsteps and customize my bike i've gotten rid of the handle bars they were way...
    Thread by: matthawkinson, Sep 1, 2008, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. matthawkinson
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    It's not a "rat"...it's just CHEAP: Cheap Cafe Racer

    lookin good so far any ideas for the tail yet?
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. matthawkinson
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    550 maxim front brakes/ suspension

    could you take the forks from like a seca 650 with dual discs and swap that on? ive been thinking about doing em too although that was before i...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. matthawkinson
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    Maxim Vs Seca

    i know when i raced my buddy at work (he has a honda shadow ace 750) i launched better than him and stayed in front the whole time on my 550 maxim
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. matthawkinson
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    Sounds like the carbs

    i figured it out, all the plugs were sparking just not enough... i put a new battery in today and it fired up like a champ! im back in business!!!
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sounds like the carbs

    ive tested for spark on all four plugs they all have spark i havent upgraded my fuse panel yet, will work on getting some blade fuses in there...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. matthawkinson
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    Sounds like the carbs

    would the carb syncing have anything to do with it not running? or are we pretty sure its not getting air because starting fluid in the intake...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. matthawkinson
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    Maxim Vs Seca

    My maxim 550 is a 6 speed and my buddy's seca 650 is a 5 speed
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sounds like the carbs

    switch: Yeah thats exactly where i sprayed still no go, i have checked for spark on the 1st and 4th plugs and those both work fine....
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. matthawkinson
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    i put seca bars on my maxim! i LOVE them on this bike!
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. matthawkinson
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    Sounds like the carbs

    i have some starting fluid but im not really sure where to spray it, i sprayed some in the intake but it didnt start with that.
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. matthawkinson
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    Sounds like the carbs

    the plugs are a little dark i will most likely replace them but they are not wet at all.
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. matthawkinson
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    Sounds like the carbs

    the bike is an 82 xj550 maxim, it's not starting anymore, and the last time i rode it it was acting funny when i got off the highway bogging down...
    Post by: matthawkinson, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. matthawkinson
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    Sounds like the carbs

    My bike won't run :( i tried to start it today and it started up fine but would idle for a little bit and die with the choke all the way on if i...
    Thread by: matthawkinson, Aug 24, 2008, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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