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Chopper/bobber build update: IT'S DONE! For now

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Xj-junkie, Oct 22, 2011.

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  1. Maxim-X

    Maxim-X Well-Known Member

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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

    Your kid emailed me and said he wants his Gerbil back! :p :p
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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

    Finally back. Bike is coming along nicely. I'm doing the work in my buddies garage and he was in a pretty bad motorcycle accident and has been laid up for a while but we have just been doing a little bit at a time.

    I'll answer all the questions over the next day or so

    Just about ready to take it back apart for painting the frame. Started right up after sitting for 4 months and runs really good still may have to tweak the jets just a little
     
    Xj-junkie, Mar 16, 2012
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    Fender is off a old car. It was the spare tire cover.. Not sure what car
     
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    Using a old oil tank from a 70s Harley. We just cut one end off and made it into a removable door. It's stuffed full... Just cut some vent holes in the bottom to release some of the heat
     
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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

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    This pic shows the "oil tank" wire stash box

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    And I'm running pods with original jets. It runs just the same as it did before it came apart
     
    Xj-junkie, Mar 20, 2012
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  9. Maxim-X

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    Have you pulled the plugs and looked at them since the mods? Maybe you got lucky and the home built two into four with the extra length has given you enough back pressure, but I'd still pull the plugs and see what colour they are.
    A smooth running motor can be deceptive, it'll rev up nice and clean while it's not under load, but when you go to ride it (loading the motor) it might be a different story.
    Good luck and keep the updates coming, nice to see a well documented build in progress.
     
    Maxim-X, Mar 21, 2012
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    Re: Chopper/bobber build (lots-o-pics maybe big!)

    Ouch that’s a tidy XJ chop, probably one of the best I have seen on this forum so far.
    Can’t wait to see it finished.
    Al
     
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    Yeah I've done plug checks at all cruising ranges its staying a nice deep tan same throttle response at all ranges it might be just a tad lean 55-70 so I might do some minor tweaking but I also don't have any oil on my pods so I might be able to correct that with a little filter oil
     
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    Thanks ledicott96
     
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    All done!!
     
    Xj-junkie, Mar 26, 2012
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    I think it looks good. Nice chop job. I would put a safety ring around the shaft if I were you, if a u-joint failure occurs the shaft would do serious damage to your hind parts or leg. That would suck!
     
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    Badass! Maybe I'll see you cruising around cbus this summer.
     
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    For sure.
    You should try to come to this http://pinnedohio.com/
    I went last year it was a really good time and a lot of really nice bikes
     
    Xj-junkie, Mar 26, 2012
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    that is one slick lookin scoot man. that has to be one of the biggest sissy bars ive ever laid eyes on! be careful going under low overpasses with that beast!
     
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  18. Maxim-X

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    That's so that he can do this with his buds!
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    For sure /\
     
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    Whoa I love that sissy bar dude! You could do some serious camping with all that bungee cord real estate on there now.
     
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