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  1. b0bv1la
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    test rides

    Wow she must be popular because I have been told many times that I need to go to Helen Waite
    Post by: b0bv1la, Jun 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Painting chrome Fenders

    I hit mine with a DA sander using 220. Then hand sanded with some 400 to smooth out a few spots. I used a regular auto primer. As long as u rough...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Maxim X - How easy is it to remove old Hand Grips ??

    I agree with mlew If you are replacing easiest way is to cut them off. If you are planning on reusing them then it isnt an easy job. I have...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Parts needed to finish up

    I know where I can purchase all this stuff new but I'm looking to save a few bucks or help people get rid of some stuff they just have laying...
    Thread by: b0bv1la, Jun 1, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Coming soon: 82' XJ750 Maxim project

    Welcome Home and looking forward to seeing some updates
    Post by: b0bv1la, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    what paint to use for calipers?

    Any paint will work as long as they are clean. But if you get brake fluid on the paint it will eat it off or if you dont get the fluid off when...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    I want to send out a big Thanks to Cutlass79500 on selling me pods and getting them to me so quick. They arrived yesterday and installed today and...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Pods wanted

    Sorry Koolaid already snatched them up and they should be installed Monday or Tuesday as soon as they come in.
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 23, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    tool for cutting rear fender?

    Might have to get one of these for my next build, since my two favorite tools are a 4" grinder and the sawzall, but I bet that bad boy can make...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. b0bv1la
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    Pods wanted

    PM sent
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 19, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    Quick update and anyone who has had their bike stripped down will appreciate this. I got the wiring minimally in place to make sure everything was...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Pods wanted

    Thanks Cutlass
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 19, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Pods wanted

    Carbs measure at 1.97 inches give or take, so they should be 50mm. I'm not sure the Maxim X had the same carbs I believe yours are bigger but I...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 19, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Pods wanted

    Thanks guys I know I'm entering a whole new dimension of Hell but as long as I can get it tuned to run decent I will be happy. If you have seen my...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 19, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Pods wanted

    Before I buy my pods on ebay I thought I would try here and see if anybody had some sitting in the garage they want to get rid of. PM me with what...
    Thread by: b0bv1la, May 19, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    It's the stock 650 tank, I looked high and low for a used 750 tank but they were all pricey. So I took the stock tank filled in the sides, and...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Shorter kickstand??

    I'm sure it could be done but don't know what it would take I never looked too closely at mine after I took it off and tossed it in the corner of...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Shorter kickstand??

    I cut and rewelded mine when I lowered my bike the first time. Now I have to majorly rework it since I dropped my bike even more but I like...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    Thanks Joe it's my winter project that I didn't start til March 1st so I'm overly anxious to see it finished too. I should be getting it out of...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    Haha Rick. I was really undecided if I was going to run a front fender at all and then looking at a stripe on it. The stripe almost took up the...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    Yea I mocked it up with cardboard and there are Gussets welded in behind it. I was just going to have it bolt on but decided on a smooth look on...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    Finally found some good weather without a giant humidity change to spray the old girl's brand new wardrobe on and here is how she turned out. They...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    A good way to lower an XJ650?

    Standard tire and rim no changes. Like I said though getting the fender that close to the tire you have to watch for tire rub. I set my shocks as...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    A good way to lower an XJ650?

    Actually they work just fine and still travel like they should. I had to stiffen them up all the way when I had a rider but after that adjustment...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    Mine have been straightened out in a press but I PM'd you a link to a set on ebay, it seems they pop up on there all the time.
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    Well it's not a mod for your normal weekend warrior. I will try to snap a couple of pics but with the bike back together it's all hidden. This is...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    MANY OEM PARTS FOR SALE ***1982 XJ750 Maxim*** DIRT CHEAP

    I'm with you jdpesz if for some reason you don't buy that tank I want second chance at it!!
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 11, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    used haynes workshop manual ***SOLD****

    Re: for sale used haynes workshop manual PM sent
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 11, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    It's an untraditional Hard Tail. If you have ever seen how a mono shock is set up it's the same principle. A mounting point on the frame and a...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    It's finally rolled out of the shop and about ready for paint if it will ever quit raining every other day. Would really like to paint without...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    A good way to lower an XJ650?

    If you look in the pictures in my gallery. I made a lowering block and bracket and lowered the rear of my bike 3" but because of clearance I...
    Post by: b0bv1la, May 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Need 82 XJ750 Maxin 2 up seat

    I don't know if my old seat is interchangeable it's off of an 81 xj650 Maxim but reshaping is easy. Pull out the staples peal back the cover and a...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 28, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    handlebar question

    I probably still have mine buried in the garage somewhere. I would sell them cheap but shipping would probably be a little high. Might look for a...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    New and need ideas. 82' XJ750 Maxim

    Just a suggestion even though you said you didn't go the route of a bitch pad, but they make bitch pads with suction cups on them that are easily...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    New and need ideas. 82' XJ750 Maxim

    Just a suggestion even though you said you didn't go the route of a bitch pad, but they make bitch pads with suction cups on them that are easily...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    New and need ideas. 82' XJ750 Maxim

    Well once you get home I think you will be surprised by what you find under the seat. I don't think it's the pretty chrome fender you are...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    An xj 900 RK Bobber?????

    I see the point and understand. some of us restore to original and others like to chop and create. I was just trying to point out there are things...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    An xj 900 RK Bobber?????

    Ok my opinion here so take it for what it's worth. comparing the XJ900RK to a Shelby cobra is a little extreme but there is plenty you can do to...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    To Paint or Not To Paint...

    My 2 cents worth I like the black scheme for a bike but leave enough to polish to break up the scheme a bit. Sometimes a totally black bike just...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    cutting shocks/installing shorter shocks/struts

    I can't speak for koolaid5 but I was lowering mine temporarily and on a budget until i chopped and dropped mine. so it was safer for me to use the...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    cutting shocks/installing shorter shocks/struts

    I was going to go that route and could of had a set of shocks off of a Rebel but was afraid they wouldn't be stiff enough so i never tried them.
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    cutting shocks/installing shorter shocks/struts

    Look in my gallery. I have pics of some mods I done before I chopped my bike. I relocated the shocks like a lowering kit. It dropped the bike...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    Really don't know what they are called i picked them up on Ebay. I actually put them in the press and straightened them out so the risers follow...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    Ok a little update got some more done on the bike. The rear fender is now mocked up still have to chop the tubing off and shape the fender but its...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Mar 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    newbie needs your help before the weather gets any warmer!!

    Might check the battery it's a good starting point. I was having problems like this last year when the mornings were in the 50's. the bike was...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Mar 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WOW.. WHAT is THIS?!

    Wow looks like an oversized scooter to me but guess i just like a something that resembles a motorcycle more. Looked at the website and from the...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Mar 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    xj700n foward controls

    The ones you seen on ebay were probably made by tcbroschoppers.com I just looked and didnt see a kit for the 700 but if you email them I'm sure...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Mar 23, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Rear motor mount bolt

    I actually cut mine down and rethreaded it for now but might do something different to dress it up a bit once my bike is done
    Post by: b0bv1la, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    Hey PainterD. Yea that right side isnt very original you just copy a harley lowering kit the left side takes a little to figure out but its great...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 xj 650 chop and drop project

    I bought a fender on ebay but didnt like the way it rolled the tire so we cut it up and made it the way I wanted it. [img] Since everything...
    Post by: b0bv1la, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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