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Few quick shots of my 650 maxim

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Tegyauto, Apr 12, 2011.

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  1. Tegyauto

    Tegyauto Member

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    Thanks for looking!
     
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    How is the handling? I am preparing for the rear wheel to front conversion and also have to get that kit. I bought a extra rear wheel already.
     
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    Looking sweet
     
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    Handles awesome. Better than stock for sure, however the guy stopped making the kits and the directions aren't that complete. It takes a bit more work than is noted in the plans.
     
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    Nice look on a bobber, especially with the white walls
     
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    NICE looking bike, great photography makes it a treat to look at.
     
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    now im pissed
     
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    i just messaged him earlier and he said he still has kits, i'm gonna order one.
     
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    Hell of a job. Very nice "clean look" bobber.
     
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    Looks REALLY NICE!!!

    skillet
     
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  11. Tegyauto

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    Thanks everyone!

    When I called him for some help with the kit (bad bearing included with the kit and milling specs that were off) He said he wasn't going to be selling the kit any longer due to people having problems with fitting the kit to the bike and he didn't have time to deal with it. Don't get me wrong the kit is nice and Matt is helpful but the instructions on the kit are vague and every setup will be a bit different depending on clearances and what wheel you use (XV or XJ).

    Over all I'm happy with the kit and Matt (very busy guy with kids ect) but from the trouble I've had so far (bolt backed out of the hub and shredded speedo cable and speedo drive unit) I'm looking to do a R1 or R6 front end swap so I don't have to worry about non oem fit and the problems that comes with.
     
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    Nice whitewalls - What brand?

    Also nice vintage mono tone picture at the end :)
     
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    Thanks! The tires are Shinko 777's. So far they stick a lot better than my dunlop 404's I'm waiting to see how they wear though.
     
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    Beautiful Bike!! Basically I think you just built exactly what I had imagined for the future of my XJ
     
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    What a beaut. Love everything about it. Would love to build a replica someday.
     
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    Just plain awesome, great job.
     
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    that is a classy looking steed! love it.
     
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    so a few questions...

    Where did you get that seat and how did you mount it? PICs please?
    did you cut the inner (plastic) fender? more PICs please?
    Where did you get the rear shocks from?

    Compliments on the bike man it looks AMAZING! this is about as close as to exactly what I want that i have seen. Only I want it a little older looking (maybe some pin striping on the tank)
     
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    Wow... just wow
     
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    Charles -

    Hey I'm not associated with the bike at all but just from looking I think those shocks look like aftermarket "Slammer" shocks. I have been looking at the same models 10.5'' eye to eye for mine just haven't wanted to spend about 200 dollars on them. Just look on ebay for 10.5'' aftermarket shocks and a bunch will pop up.

    This is a very nice bike though I am looking to do white walls on mine as well except it is painted army green - going for the retro army look. Posting pics of progress soon. Good Job!
     
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