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custom xj550

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by tuba6869, Oct 29, 2012.

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    well I dropped my bike off at the shop to get some work done to it... looking to do a 12 inch stretch and probably like a 10 inch drop seat..ill keep you all posted with pictures when its started :)
     
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    That's QUITE a stretch!!!

    skillet
     
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    yeah its pretty wicked should be too big though im 6'1" and a guy that was about 5'7" was riding one similar ha
     
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    Damn, 12" is pretty far of a stretch. I only stretched mine 5" with 5-1/2" of ground clearance to the frame, seat height is right around 22" & she's pretty long & low. I wish I would have had my frame guy stretch out the backbone & downtubes a bit as well.

    Looking forward to some pics when you get it back.

    Here's a shot of how she sits now & one with my 5'10", 200 lbs of loving all up on her
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    thats wicked joe! i love everything about it, very minimalistic and badarse
     
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    Thanks brother!

    Thanks Tuba. IMO the lines of the frame onthe bike you posted just don't quite look right. It's so long & low in the rear that the overall stance with the dropseat & horizontal top frame rails just looks goofy to me. That being said, I'm really looking forward to seeing how your bike turns out!

    Just for comparison, after the stretch my 550 now sits 2" longer overall than my swingarm sportster.
     
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