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  1. colxj66
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    Starting problems , popping & banging????? Now sorted..

    Re: Starting problems , popping & banging????? Cheers guys, Fitz. Valve clearances have been checked & only two of them were on the tight side...
    Post by: colxj66, Sep 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. colxj66
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    Starting problems , popping & banging????? Now sorted..

    Hi, my wee XJ550 cafe racer has doen around 100 miles so far without any problems other than flattening the battery initially (New regulator...
    Thread by: colxj66, Sep 26, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. colxj66
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    Custom XJ 650 Maxim cafe racer/moto, done right

    Post by: colxj66, Sep 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. colxj66
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    Custom XJ 650 Maxim cafe racer/moto, done right

    Another nicley fabricated bike & the builder has skill no doubt about it but still not a full on cafe racer in my eyes. It still has standard...
    Post by: colxj66, Sep 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. colxj66
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    Project: 1981 XJ550

    You can cut the of then use a 40 grit flap wheel in your 4.5" grinder to good effect. Thats how I did my top yoke. Polish it up with smoother...
    Post by: colxj66, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Finally after 8 weeks of phone calls & hassling of the dvla I now have a tax disc for the XJ. :cheers: Had it's maiden voyage last night upto...
    Post by: colxj66, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. colxj66
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    Cafe Racer tank leveling question

    Those photos are of an XS v-twin yeh?? Not an XJ so dofferent frames & tanks I'm guessing. I would agree with O+B about finding another tank,...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Markie, I wouldnt need to win a tenth of that to have a shed/factory unit full of two strokes amongst many other bikes cars etc.... My carbon...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Just like Nicky Hayden with 69 Maxim.. I normally race with 66 hence the 66 in my name I use. Although the numbers on the RD aren't that. That...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. colxj66
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    Cafe Racer tank leveling question

    Hi, depending on the tank you are using you will either make a higher mount to the rear of the tank on the frame or reposition the tabs...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Maxim!!! Somebody has went & put a Honda badge on yer tank!!!!!! 8O :lol: Couple of good photos there mate.. Col.
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Maxim, The bike would qualify for the post classic class at my local track/club. If I had it still twin shock it could go out in Earlystocks...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Thanks Guys, MOT done now & insured so only waiting on the V5 paperwork to come through from DVLA so I can get out for a wee blast to see how...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. colxj66
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    XJ900 Cafe - "Half Way There..."

    Nice looking bike there. I'm struggling with the Wow factor however I have to say. Clean looking & time spent on getting it like that yeh....
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. colxj66
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    Xj 550 Seca fork tube interchange

    Bart, the bolt pattern is the same I'm sure. 6 bolt definatley. On a previous race bike RD350 aircooled I used a disc from a TDM850 on the wire...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Hey Maxim, it's a XJ550 of course.. ;-).. Al, at the moment I haven't run it on the road so the jetting may change but it has 125 mains & 35...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. colxj66
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    Xj 550 Seca fork tube interchange

    Hey Bart, one thing I would also consider to make the swap easier would be looking at the wheel bearing sizes of the bike you choose to pinch...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. colxj66
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    Xj 550 Seca fork tube interchange

    The early RD(Z) 350YPVS 31K model has forks that will fit aswell as SR500, XS500, XS650, Honda XBR500, NS125, Aircooled Yamaha RD250E,400E are...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Cheers Maxim, That does look like a neat little headlight cowling but I was thinking more of the manx style of number plate come screen if I was...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. colxj66
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    Wanted XJ550 Tacho drive to head connector

    Thanks Fitz, I'll see if any turn up on this side of the pond first. Does seem a bit steep for a new part but if thats the price thats the price...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. colxj66
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    Wanted XJ550 Tacho drive to head connector

    Cheers Fitz, it's part 5 that I require. Thanks Col.
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 5, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. colxj66
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    Wanted XJ550 Tacho drive to head connector

    Looking for the connector between the cylinder head tacho cable take of to the tacho cable. Will have double male threaded part to it. Yamaha no...
    Thread by: colxj66, Jul 5, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. colxj66
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    xj600 cafe fighter (pre diversion)

    Good to see another cafe racer XJ being progressed. Starting to really look the part now matie69, your doing a good job on it. The exhaust looks...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. colxj66
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    Gettin Closer to gettin done (Lowered with 1970 enduro tank)

    Dirticops, that is going to be a cool looking chop/bobber when it's finished... wait!! No IT IS a cool looking chopper/bobber NOW!!!! Keep...
    Post by: colxj66, Jul 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Orange & Black, I thought you may like my choice of colours for some reason . :lol: Maxim, yeh I'm looking forward to blasting around the local...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Maxim, You can't see it mate as I don't have the gear lever or brake lever on it in the photos. I have still to paint the extended linkage I...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Today I got the top coat colour on the tank & seat aswell as the pinstriping to the tank. [img] Once I had the stripe fitted I had to fit the...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Quite a bit done today with the priming & first colour on the tank & top coat of black on the tail unit. Cut the hole in my front number board...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Cheers Grinder, I will try & get a photo of my welder soon for you. Front brake bled tonight which has a really nice feel to it so chuffed...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    :D I have a shiny new shock for the XJ now all painted & powdercoated. [img] My gear selector has been extended for the rearsets so I can...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    It's a runner!!!!!! :D Managed to have the XJ firing on all cylinders today & it sounds sweet with my modified Motad pipe too, Not too loud but...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    I didn't have a succesful weekend racing the Suzuki T20 unfortunately aswell as the crappie weather, it poured down from 8.00am, the bike popped a...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. colxj66
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    Battery Box, how did you do it?

    Hi, can you not scoop out the foam from the underside of the seat hump, fibreglass it so it won't deform & use the space you have made to hide...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. colxj66
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    Battery Box, how did you do it?

    I put the (smaller)battery on my cafe XJ550 under the seat hump that I fabricated. The igniter & regulator are under the seat between the seat...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Cheers Graham, Your reading my thoughts on the wiring I tell you. I'm a bit apprehensive about it all but it has to be done so I'll dive in like...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    I now have a rolling chassis with the engine in & I am starting to try & figure out the rats nest of wiring that has to be done to try & make it...
    Post by: colxj66, Jun 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Cheers O-B :) Yeh, we Scots seem to be everywhere :wink: Col.
    Post by: colxj66, May 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Been a bit busier today with a mate turning down the spacer I needed for the front disc. Thanks Gordon. One more bit done making it all closer to...
    Post by: colxj66, May 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. colxj66
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    Dual Shock into monoshock newb

    The bike shown above uses the orignal XJ550 swingarm with the top half made up & welded onto it. The shock is from a Yamaha R6. Tank from a...
    Post by: colxj66, May 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Thought I'd put up some photos of the bitties I've been giving a lick of paint these past few days. The major part was the engine. I would've...
    Post by: colxj66, May 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Been dodging in between paint stripping & painting today. Paint stripping the petrol tank & the painting of the rear shock, engine & tacho...
    Post by: colxj66, May 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Paint removed from frame now with wire brush attachement to grinder. A new frame brace welded in to replace the split lower rear one where the...
    Post by: colxj66, May 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Not much done to the XJ in the past two weeks unfortunately with being busy at work then having a wee hoilday with the family but back at it...
    Post by: colxj66, May 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    :D Cheers Platkeyboy but the welding is all about practice. I've been restoring an old car for the last year or so that has had a ton of welding...
    Post by: colxj66, May 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    More or less finished the rear brake tonight. Replacing the rod operated brake with a cable due to the rod not being able to be used with the XT...
    Post by: colxj66, Apr 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. colxj66
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    quite possibly the raddest looking xj I've found...

    Personally , I think it is one of the very few cool looking XJs on this site. As a bobber it hits the button for me, it is an individual bike &...
    Post by: colxj66, Apr 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Cheers Platkeyboy, I'm doing my best to keep it moving but dead busy with work & other stuff at the moment so doing little bits when I can....
    Post by: colxj66, Apr 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. colxj66
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    xj600 pre diversion all parts available ,

    HI, do you have the oil filter housing?? The nut on mine is minced & rounded.. Cheers Col.
    Post by: colxj66, Apr 19, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    :lol: A bit done today on the XJ with cleaning up the swingarm where I've been welding tabs on for paddock stands & shark fin & the welding from...
    Post by: colxj66, Apr 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. colxj66
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    A Scottish XJ550 Cafe/streetfighter'ish racer...

    Cheers c_muck. I cant wait either :lol: To push it further along I recovered the seat tonight & started filling the seat unit itself to have...
    Post by: colxj66, Apr 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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