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Bringing it back to life

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by flameworx, Jan 26, 2013.

  1. flameworx

    flameworx New Member

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    Bringing it back to life after laying in the weeds for ten years with a blown motor. Thanks to all the great posts to help me along the way!!!
    tore all the extras off
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    hardtailed the frame and made a single backbone for the new mustang tank
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    Motor back in to fit exhaust, battery box and extras
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    flameworx, Jan 26, 2013
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    skillet Active Member

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    Lookin' GOOD! A little commentary would be nice...

    skillet
    btw WELCOME to the asylum
     
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    Bitchin !! more photo's more photo's
     
    ElkHavenSeca, Jan 27, 2013
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    Fantastic! Anyone who resurrects dying bikes is truly doing the Lord's work!
     
    Folsoml, Jan 27, 2013
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    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    Looking good so far. Liking the spokes on front.
    Questions 1: Front brake? 2: What did the spoke rim come off of? 3: Did you reinforce the backbone after removing the side pieces? (If you didn't do it or do it right, the frame will twist.) In case you didn't know. :wink:
     
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    1: Will have a front brake 2: I bought a xs 650 motor off of craigslist and scored a couple of spoke wheels. One of the fits perfect. 3: yes the backbone is supported.
     
    flameworx, Jan 28, 2013
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    Great on the backbone and brake. Good to know about the rims, Thanks.
     
    Orange-n-Black, Jan 29, 2013
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    here are some new pics. Rear veiw.
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    New clip on handle bars
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    Making my own forward controls.
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    flameworx, Mar 15, 2013
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    fabbed foot controls
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    Ignition
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    Fresh headlight from ebay
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    Fabbed plate holder and tail light holder
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    Fabbed battery box
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    flameworx, Mar 15, 2013
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    Sweet!
     
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    anyone with a television in their garage is a good man. we got the same setup here at home; dad insists having some sort of noise in the background plus its good for a distraction every once in a while
     
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    what did u use for the hardtail what metal tubing iam doin the same tyle on my bike but havin troubels finden right metal
     
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  13. Mike82mxm

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    Commentary is between the pics hehe i missed it the first time.
     
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    Awsome job on the chop.I personally think the bars look better on top of the triple trees but never the less wicked job :D
     
    Mike82mxm, Mar 15, 2013
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    Still doin' an awesome job!!!

    skillet
    btw I like the bars on top also but what do I know (LOL)!!!
     
    skillet, Mar 16, 2013
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    Very cool ... keep the pics coming
     
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