80' xj 650 budget bobber

use a bigger bit so you drill the whole head off, they don't break as easy either
Kenda tires, yea

 

I like the bike, post some pics of that master cylinder if you do swap it out been thinking of replacing mine just not sure of what to replace it with.
Nice Ride,
James

 

Thanks dude. The only reason I am thinking about replacing it is it wont quit leaking. I found where there is a little notch in the cap where it is comming from. Not sure if that is like a vent from the factory or something, but the way it sits at an angel every time I hit the brakes it spews out then leaks all over my tank. Really messing up my paint job. I am going to give it one last shade tree mechaninc effort with some gasket goop!

 

Would it be possible to dig out the bondo and fill it in old school style with lead so it's all metal? Just curious.

 

Love the bike thats awsome The blood makes it truely custom

 

I made it through the entire build without a scratch! Finnaly paying for it.

 

I like the direction your heading. I have some old fart shooting buddies that lead cast their own bullets, this might be right up their alley.

 

Turned out to be a good night even after stabbing myself with the drill. I went over to my mechanic's and scored two matching grips, and a proper Yamaha master brake cylinder! I have no Idea what the brake cylinder is off of, but it sits perfectly level and says Yamaha! Had to throw in a vanity pic with Boomer!

I have been really happy with how the bike is tuned. But I have only been riding in about 30-55 degree weather. Today it got a little humid and about 75 degrees. Bike started not wanting to idle and spitting and sputtering under 3000 rpms. Have to chase the fine tuning with the pilot needles I spose. Still pretty happy with it.

 

Wondering how the bike sounds with the pipes so short?

Is it obnoxious or does it sound like a hog?

Rob

 

Its not as loud as you think it would be. It is no Hog with Hooker headers and strait pipes! It's different.. kind of like the bike. Plenty of videos on you tube where you can hear the exact same setup.

 

vintagerice, hope you're not planning on it cause you ain't EVER gonna get one of these bikes to sound like a 30 yr old water pump motor with no exhaust :lol: ...

skillet

 

lol nope I like mine fairly stock...however if I have a chance to snag another rather cheaply for next winter.....who knows.. :lol:

Rob

 

did you follow the minimum wiring diagram to the T on this bike because it looks really clean? starting on stripping mine down tomorrow

 

I used the min wiring diagram on mine. Works great.

 

cool. i'm pretty nervous because to say my motorcycle knowledge is limited would be an understatement, but i bought this bike to learn how to work on them so I guess you gotta get your feet wet sometime. wish me luck.

 

The more I ride it the more I think about sweeping the handle bars back a bit to make it just a bit more comfortable.

 

I have some of the stock stuff I removed from the bike availible, I will post in the for sale forum.

I have the stock seat, stock exhaust, both stock passenger peg/ exhaust brackets, the stock front fender, right side loop/frame slider ( I have the matching left side but it is bent). I have highway pegs that mounts to the frame w/o forward controls (it is also bent). I have the origional chain lock that comes with the bike. The stock handle bars, rear blinkers, and stock brake light and plate assembley. I have the origional side reflecters from right infront of the gas tank. I think I still have some pieces from the frame that I chopped If someone needed any of that for some reason. Pm for any pics or additional info, or ask for something I may have forgotten to list.

 

We finaly got a 75 degree day up here in Scony land. Bike loves the warm weather! I only got to put on about 20 miles today but this thing is running sweet! Going to be a fun summer!

 

I;d like to see some pics of you on the bike. :idea:

 

sweet ride