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Lets see those bikes!

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Welovedon, May 29, 2012.

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  1. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Oh, yeah! Gotta love it. I still pay less than $200.00 a year for unlimited use. So.........I plan to stay right there.
     
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    what did photobucket (or any of the other photo hosting sites) do to turn you off?
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    google docs
    bikes can't say cheese or whiskey, they just sit there
     
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  4. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Nothing. Just not gonna go through all that. Nuff said, not talking about it anymore, its a waste of time for me.
     
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  5. need2speed3

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    Hey man, thanks! FWIW, I see many more silver 650 Seca's up here than red ones. I always understood that red was introduced for the last model year of Canadian bikes.

    BTW, got any suggestions for a low-rise handlebar that doesn't f*ck up the cables?
     
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    biggs500 Active Member

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    Sorry, can't help with the handlebars :( as mine are stock.
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    How about the bars on both of my 550s? They're BikeMaster 'Euro' bend, and they're very similar to the stock bars on the 650 Seca with one huge difference-- they don't "crank" your wrists at a weird angle.

    Every Japanese bike I've ever owned came with handlebars that, even though reasonably "low" in some cases, ALL put my wrists at a bad angle. Every single one, be they Yammies or Hondas-- all needed a bar transplant. Back in the day, we just used Euro-spec Norton/Triumph/BSA bars. Or maybe sawed an inch off each end of USA-spec Britbike bars (like on my Norton.)

    On the 550s, you need a shorter clutch cable and brake hose, on the 650 I think you can get away with it because of the similarity of the stockers.

    I was considering the "GP Touring" for my 650... http://www.bikemaster.com/handlebars.html
     
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  8. Yammadof

    Yammadof Member

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    1982 XJ 650 RJC nearing completion with gunmetal gray metallic....on the battery tender and safety check Monday......so close now....

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  9. maverickbr77

    maverickbr77 Member

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    ooh I like that color
     
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  10. Yammadof

    Yammadof Member

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    Thanks Mav....duplicolor + clear for panels/rear...dupli + urethane clear for the tank and front guard. Question for you: How does your dad like the v-star?
     
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  11. maverickbr77

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    He likes it a lot its a nice comfy cruiser. Only thing he doesn't really like is the heal toe shifter and I agree its kind of awkward if you have bigger feet (I wear a 13-14 us shoe) but it doesn't annoy him enough for him to have changed it yet, I would have. Other than that no complaints at all and if you had a bit smaller foot the heel toe would be kind of nice I think.
    Me and my brother do give him a hard time because he has the biggest bike and we can out run him all day.
     
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  12. Mad_Bohemian

    Mad_Bohemian Active Member

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    VooDoo - 82 750 Maxim

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    The Shadow - 01 750 ACE

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    dsampson New Member

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    I am about to put clubmans on my 82 Seca. I'll post a pick and let you know how it goes.
     
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    1985 xj700
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    Mad Bohemian, Voo Doo is a damn good looking bike!!!
    Nice looking custom,Subtle and clean.
    Great pipes.
    Have you seen her wayward child?
    Voodoo child
     
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim...
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  18. pauldale999

    pauldale999 Active Member

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    A couple of pics of mine (minus carbs)
     

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  19. xHondaHack

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    Wow! Lot's of awesome rides. Just thought I'd add to the mix with the 85 750X that I recently completed (well they're never really completed are they?)

    Check out the pics below and if you'd like, jump over to see the video I just loaded on YouTube:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq-EMRVtk_g

    @ BigFitz, I had the GP's on my 700 and while the width was good, they had a bit too much pull back for my liking. I went with the Renthal "Street Fighters" (narrowed 1" with end weights) for this build. I also have a spare set of Euro Bends (narrowed 1.5"), but they have a bit more rise.
     

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  20. maz43

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    My XJ'82 750J along with my friend's '82 XJ750R Seca.
    We were on a five guys hamburger mission.
    I always liked that Seca red color.

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