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Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by twiztidframe, Feb 7, 2008.

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  1. TIMEtoRIDE

    TIMEtoRIDE Active Member

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    that pic is a Kawi - says "the inspiration" above it too.----Ease----

    I guess I need glasses !
    Twiztidframe---PM sent on spare parts
     
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  2. craniumcrunch69

    craniumcrunch69 New Member

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    are u sure that will work??? would the swing arm still be able to pivot?? i dont know it kinda looks like a 4 link on drag cars and i know those arent rigid. anybody have any ideas?? mechanical engineers??
     
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  3. PainterD

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    No the swing arm will not be able to pivot. It is only used to adjust (lower) the bike in the rear. It would be rigid.
    If you want the swing arm to pivot, you will need some kind of shock absorber. Either the stock setup (with two shocks) or fabricate a single shock under the bike, like sport bikes use.
     
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    craniumcrunch69 New Member

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    i wanted it to be rigid. i was asking if that would be rigid. are u sure that the swing arm wouldnt be able to move? i dont wanna go to all the trouble to fab everything and then find out it wont work. anybody else???
     
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    When you replace the shocks and springs with solid bars or the heim units, you will have a rigid.
    the pivot will still allow you to adjust the height with the heim units.
     
    jeepsteve92xj, Feb 12, 2008
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  6. craniumcrunch69

    craniumcrunch69 New Member

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    im moving the mounting point forward though im not just replacing the shocks
     
    craniumcrunch69, Feb 12, 2008
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  7. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    The Stock XJ Swing-arm isn't designed to be modified over to Mono-shock.
    There isn't enough stock to accept the lower end of the shock without interfering with the rear wheel.

    The Geometry isn't close enough to allow for the proper positioning of the Mono-shock and there's nothing at all to mount the Upper end too without reworking the whole frame.

    It's an idea that been bandied about by a few, but the reality is the design won't permit it.
    Just modifying the Rear-end to accept a larger tire requires plenty of cutting, welding and reinforcement.
    I only know of one guy who did it and he did it half-heartedly without dressing the welds and repainting the Swing-arm. He got a wider tire on there but the job looked like heck.
     
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  8. Ease

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    It will be rigid.

    Nothing could possibly move unless something breaks.
     
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  9. twiztidframe

    twiztidframe New Member

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    Yea craniumcrunch69 it would have an adjustable ride height and be rigid but how would you mount the seat? Looks like a cool idea tho.
    I sold one of my crotch rockets today so I just orderd my steel, taillight, seat, and a dot german style helmet (always wanted one of those). When I get more done ill let you guys know.
     
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  10. craniumcrunch69

    craniumcrunch69 New Member

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    alright thanks for the info guys. keep up the good work and ill keep u posted when i start my chop. (cant really do anything right now theres 6 inchs of snow here hahaha)
     
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  11. twiztidframe

    twiztidframe New Member

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    ok today I orderd brake shoes ($40...are they gold?), pods (thanks kevineleven), and some in line fuses.
     
    twiztidframe, Feb 13, 2008
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  12. Deathmetaldan

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    please for the love of god could you either take some detailed pics of your remaining harness or make a cheap diagram?
     
    Deathmetaldan, Feb 14, 2008
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  13. twiztidframe

    twiztidframe New Member

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    ill take some pics tomorrow for you but I only have the wires on to make it run
     
    twiztidframe, Feb 14, 2008
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    right now thats all i want.... is my friggin bike to run! thanks though
     
    Deathmetaldan, Feb 15, 2008
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    twiztidframe New Member

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  16. PainterD

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    That's about what I would be looking at right now if I decided to rewire the bike. After I seen what was all under the tank and inside the headlight housing, I decided to just cut out the wires I didn't need and go from there. I can't imagine trying to make a wiring harness from scratch!! You must have more patience than I have.
    I wish you luck on your venture and hope you get it right.
     
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  17. Nick

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    This picture shows the old fuse block! You're not planning on reusing that are you?
     
    Nick, Feb 15, 2008
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  18. twiztidframe

    twiztidframe New Member

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    thanks PainterD <are you a painter?
    and no I got some inline fuses on ebay to wire her up
     
    twiztidframe, Feb 15, 2008
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  19. PainterD

    PainterD Active Member

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    Yes Twiztid,
    I do some painting as a hobby. Mostly sign painting and vehicle pinstriping. I am experimenting with doing some graphics on my own bike right now also. It's not a business, just a hobby. >PD<
     
    PainterD, Feb 16, 2008
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  20. twiztidframe

    twiztidframe New Member

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    Ok I was wondering b/c I get out of college in a month for auto collision repair.
     
    twiztidframe, Feb 16, 2008
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