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  1. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Went out to start on it again but I caught my old ZXR tank in the other end of the garden (been there for years)... The rear end looks about...
    Post by: Kev6, May 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Thanks Ken, I did plan on sandblasting the engine, lacquering the black parts again and like you say, polishing up the valve cover etc.. I got...
    Post by: Kev6, May 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Done a few bits and bobs recently. Stripped the loom down and removed all the redundant wiring etc. [img] Removed some more after that, too....
    Post by: Kev6, May 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Kev6
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    my xj 650 engine wont start just pops!!!

    plugs. i bet if you rev it up a bit and hold it #3 might cut in and tehy should all heat up nicely.
    Post by: Kev6, May 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Kev6
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    Strange Idle problem

    Here's a few pics of my UK 1982 XJ650 if that's any help. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v407/ ... ace_25.jpg...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Kev6
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    Strange Idle problem

    could be running lean, carbs been stripped/tinkered with before you bought it? could be the pilot screws needing adjusting.. warm the bike up,...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Yup was good to hear it fire up and spit flames out all four cylinders without any messing about (more than I can say for my Bandits :lol:)....
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Kev6
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    my xj 650 engine wont start just pops!!!

    I presume you're getting fuel into all carbs now? they've been cleaned up good and all passages, jets, etc are clear? I'm assuming the coils...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Spent the day adding the bits and bobs to the engine, generator stator etc, coil pickup and so on. Longest bit was cleaning the loom up and...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Kev6
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    Dean's XJ650 Cafe Project

    Ah, sounds interesting! Would love to see how it turns out & fits - Hopefully you'll get it soon, it's been a long wait!! You know, I would pop...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Kev6
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    Dean's XJ650 Cafe Project

    ooh, what Tank Shop in Scotland? I'm in Scotland and my tank is looking way past its best.. Got a link or a pic, details!! details man!! lol.....
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Just finished up some polishing of the calipers: [img] [img] Finally mounted: [img] Put a few bibs and bobs back on the engine....
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Not done too much recently but I decided to sort out the front brake and components. Bit manky but generally in good nick. The blobby stuff in...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    a bobber cafe sounds very interesting :lol: got any photos of the seat? would be intersting, and maybe give me some ideas. Straightened up the...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Well usually with gas shocks the reservoir is at the top, same here. these are the same type shocks i have on...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Managed to get a bit more done recently. Shocks on: [img] Bars painted, headlight on but the brackets need a tweak, not quite straight....
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Sort of polished up the brake drum housing a bit. Cleaned up the diff. Polished & painted the wheel (same as front), whack the swingarm, shaft,...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Kev6
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    81 Midnight Bar Modification

    Doesn't look like an HDR to me. Looks more of a slightly desaturated and sepia toned image with a lot of sharpening (possibly a high-pass overlay...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Oh I've been there, best not to think about what you're going to do, just go out and do something lol... stand & stare too long and I end up going...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Got the forks on today: [img] Then set about the front wheel, some stages of the process: Before: [img] Paint: [img] Polished:...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Well i've been too busy trying to get the Bandit running sweet, still a wee bit rough above 8k but anyway! Polished up the fork legs a little...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    Yeah I'm just after doing pretty much the same to a wee Bandit 400 Limited Edition (you can see in one of the pics) so the thought of going...
    Post by: Kev6, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Kev6
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    I gave the engine a wee go with the sand and got 90% of the crap off the fins. Gave the rest a degrease and seems ok, still needs a wee clean but...
    Post by: Kev6, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. Kev6
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    76' Honda CB750 softtail/bobber build

    Great work, looking really nice as it sits now. I love the old Hondas, will be keeping an eye on how this one progresses.
    Post by: Kev6, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  25. Kev6
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    XJ550 restoration

    What a huge undertaking but well done for keeping at it. Most parts seem to clean up very well with a little time & effort. If I seen the bike...
    Post by: Kev6, Mar 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. Kev6
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    My attempt at a rigid bobber XJ

    nice work.. i'm also looking forward to see how the engine turns out. I've got mine to do and I'm still unsure what to do with it..
    Post by: Kev6, Mar 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 Cafe Racer Project

    New to the forum, thought I'd post up my latest project. I've been wanting to do a wee Cafe Racer type bike for a while but when the opportunity...
    Thread by: Kev6, Mar 29, 2009, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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