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Before and after pictures of my newly "restored" 1982 xj650

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by 600ccmicrob1, Mar 14, 2009.

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  1. 600ccmicrob1

    600ccmicrob1 Member

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    Re: Before and after pictures of my newly "restored" 1982 xj

    Those are the same badges!! With a little new paint and clear coat. That's just one of the college budget details of this project.
     
    600ccmicrob1, Mar 15, 2009
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    Beautiful bike...

    Have the carbs tops chromed again. They'll finish off a great restoration.
     
    classicracing, Mar 15, 2009
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    Re: Before and after pictures of my newly "restored" 1982 xj

    Wesley,pm me...I have a set of badges...cover shipping and you own them.
     
    danno, Mar 16, 2009
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    Nicely done!
     
    JoeFriday77, Mar 16, 2009
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    awesome job dude really like it
     
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    Not only have you done a fantastic job on your bike, I'm extremely jealous of the beautiful farm country behind the bike. It must be great to have all that space to "do it right" and do it once.

    I like the exhaust. What kind and where'd you get it?
     
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    Just beautiful 600, takes me back! Inspiring!
     
    Robert, Mar 16, 2009
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    Uhmmm, I'd be very careful of posting pictures like that around. I am sure that the museum you stole it from is looking for it ...

    :-;
     
    tumbleweed_biff, Mar 16, 2009
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    Re: Before and after pictures of my newly "restored" 1982 xj

    I would add to your bike is an original exhaust system

    I second this notion. I am a stickler for stock bikes. Otherwise, very nice job, good looking bike.
     
    mcrwt644, Mar 16, 2009
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    Re: Before and after pictures of my newly "restored" 1982 xj

    sushi_biker-It's nice to live out in the country, but the donkey's across the street get annoying when you're trying to sleep. For the exhaust it was on there when I bought it but I'm almost positive it is a Mac 4-1.
     
    600ccmicrob1, Mar 16, 2009
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    Very nice job. Are your steering head bearings in as good a shape as the rest of the bike?
     
    David3aces, Mar 16, 2009
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    Re: Before and after pictures of my newly "restored" 1982 xj

    I see you are from south central pa? where exactly, I'm in Winchester va, not too far from the pa line.
     
    mcrwt644, Mar 16, 2009
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    David3aces-They seem ok???

    mcrwt644- I'm about 20 minutes south of York. Has there ever been a xj ride in the pa md va area?
     
    600ccmicrob1, Mar 16, 2009
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    I'm still struggling with how gorgeous that engine looks! You shined it up by hand but would similar results be achievable by using a soda blaster?

    I want my engine to look as nice as yours but I don't want to have to invest the time as the springers(salmon) are starting to run in the Columbia river and it's tributaries so I am going to have some distractions coming up soon.
     
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