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1982 XJ650J chopper project

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by 4ltern4te, Apr 14, 2013.

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    tacking things up.
     

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    Setting the stance. I think it's looking pretty good so far. We may be looking for shorter fork springs.
    We're *still* waiting on the pipe bender.
     

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    Looks good so far , I too am in the process of a 82 XJ750J Bobber Project.
     
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    Nice work.
     
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    Thanks, guys. We've finished hard-tailing it, and we're taking our time trying to make everything smooth and clean. Here's what's left:
    1. replace fork seals - got em.
    2. prep and paint frame.
    3. remove 3 broken manifold bolts. - yup.. dammit.
    4. check/adjust valve shim clearance - hoping I can shuffle.
    5. replace valve cover gasket and rubber pressure bushings -need to get.
    6. replace brake shoes and pads - have em.
    7. install handlebars - have em, but need brake/clutch/throttle cables.
    8. clean/prep/paint engine block
    9. tires/seat/fwd controls/harness/lights
    10. fabricating something to hide the electronics, but still allow access.

    what am I forgetting??
     
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    Just ran across this.. It was Crath. :)
     
    4ltern4te, May 10, 2013
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    Just about done with cleaning up the frame, we spent a little time knocking down some 31 year-old slag, and cleaning up some of the welds.
     

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    motor is back in the frame, hoping to have her running and riding around on Monday. (before we tear it down for the last time, and make it pretty)
     

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    Awesome job so far, this is a great thread. I like the approach yall are taking to this build. Say I think you mentioned you wanted to lower the front end with shorter springs? Have you though about just slipping the forks through the trees an inch or two?
     
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    nice job so far! looking forward to seeing more.....
     
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    Not until just now, but THANK YOU!!
    you rock!
    THIS is why I'm here..
     
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    me too. still fabricating forward controls. Pics when we're done. ;)
     
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    UPDATE!
    So, I didn't mention this earlier, but 3 of the intake manifold bolts basically turned to powder when I put a wrench on 'em. :mad:
    I took the block to a machine shop to be drilled and tapped, and there it sat, untouched, for 2 years.
    (Don't ask.. I got divorced, bought a new house and moved to a new town, the shop moved, etc... )
    ANYWAY, it's. back. on.!! The block is sitting in my garage right now, with NOS intake manifolds on it. I need a valve cover gasket, and a YICS eliminator, and my son and I are gonna see about getting her started!
    More to follow!
     
    4ltern4te, May 5, 2015
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    If I had only known then.... LOL
     
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