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Before & After 1982 XJ650 Maxim

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    Zoot_Suit Active Member

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    Here are some before and after shots of the bike. :D

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    A few more...

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    The tank had a big dent on the top. I was amazed I was able to pull it out.

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    I was hoping to see it finished earlier :p. No seriously it is looking great.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Nice. Now go dis your forum title.. get rid of the Y... it’s just XJ650 not YXJ650
     
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    I tried to edit it, but it doesn't give me the option.
     
    Zoot_Suit, Jul 20, 2024
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Fixed——
     
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    Thank you!

    It was bothering me too. lol
     
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    @Zoot_Suit - I'm curious, what did you use to bring that black plastic on the gauge cluster back around??
     
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    Propane torch.

    I just 'kissed' it a few times with the flame.
     
    Zoot_Suit, Jul 23, 2024
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    Bold move, but it looks good
     
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    I've done that to a ton of plastic stuff, it works quite well.
     
    Zoot_Suit, Jul 24, 2024
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