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Mad_bohemian's VooDoo '82 xj750 Project-FINALLY COMPLETE!

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Mad_Bohemian, Oct 25, 2008.

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  1. Mad_Bohemian

    Mad_Bohemian Active Member

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    Re: UDPATED:07/18/2011:'82 xj750 Project is still going... :D

    Yes they are just straight pipes at this point, but if I need to I can add baffles to quiet things down or to help 'tune the exhaust. Have not had it even going down the road yet..but as soon as I do I'll let you know :D
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/18/2011:'82 xj750 Project is still going... :D

    So.. after a few minor setbacks trying to get the remaining coat of clear on....and tipping a fender stand over 8O ... everything is finally DONE!! :D Tank,side covers and rear fender have been color sanded and buffed and are finished! Tailight is mounted and all wired up and the other wiring is complete, new tach, speedo and LED idiot lights are finished, and got mirrors mounted. All I need to do is sand the front fender and fairing and then buff and assemble the beast:yahoo: Should be able to wrap this up by the weekend!!! woohoo
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    She's finally DONE!! :D WOOHOOO!! :D
    Carbs need a little tweaking (anybody near Grand Rapids MI willing to trade some home made wine for a tune up?!) I always struggle with carbs :( but I digress..

    Here's some pics and I get some more when I get a better location...

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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    AMAZING Job Bohemian. I've been looking at these pics for the past 20 minutes and I'm still in awe. I would love to see a video and more pics when you get a chance. Great job again, and enjoy 8)
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    great job 1 of a kind for sure
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    Wow I wish more of the mods done to these bikes were half as clean as this
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    The attention to detail is impeccable. While completely not my personal cup-o-tea, I appreciate good workmanship, and you've hit it out of the park.

    The coolest thing about it is you can ride it in the rain, unlike a lot of customs. NICE JOB.

    (Tip: Use some fine Scotchbrite followed by Mothers' 'Back-to-Black' on the exposed sides of the airbox. Use the Scotchbrite only to remove the "dead" surface, it takes finesse.)
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    That is just awesome...

    Great work all around and beautifull paint to finish it off.

    Congrats on a succesfull build.
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    What model front fairing is that? What bike is it supposed to be for and is it OEM?
    The old mufflers looked like sportster mufflers, do you still have them and if you do are you selling them? Im interested in getting some of those. From what ive heard they slide onto my xx550 seca.
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    Very nice
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPL

    Gotta say... That's some amazing work there. And yeah, your attention to details is remarkable! Good eye and excellent execution!

    BUT!! Are those the original Qualifiers on that thing? Not sure I agree with Fitz about riding it in the rain! :wink:
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPL

    Yeah, I think they might be the original tires :oops: that's the next thing on the must do list. Riding in the rain really isn't in the picture though since I begin to melt when caught in the rain (that's how sweet I am....)



    BAHAHAHAHA....

    It was hard keeping a straight face on that one..lol

    Crown Royal - Not sure of the original make/model for the fairing. It is an original OEM Yamaha make though. I just kept lurking on Ebay till I found what I was looking for. I think that took almost a year during the build 8O . I DID still have the sporster muffs but I just recently sold them on Ebay since they were taking up space and potential build revenue! :D

    Thanks BigFitz for the tip, that will come in handy as my attention to the I start to the finer details now :D

    Thanks for the great comments guys. It's nice when people recognize hard work and effort even if it's not their taste :D
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    This is the neatest thing ive seen in a long time. BEAUTIFUL! Not 100% my style either but this is just and AWESOME Build. Gorgeous. How the $#@% did you get the exhaust to go like that! I want one. Hows it sound?
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    I hate to bring this up...

    How much disassembly is going to be required to remove the rear wheel?
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    Not too bad, only 4 bolts hold the fender onto the the struts. More than likely I would just hoist the back end up with my brother's engine hoist/A frame till I can just drop the rear wheel straight down 8O
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    Here's a quick vid of the exhaust and a question (of course..).
    Why will my idle keep getting higher as the bike warms up? Do I need to lean out the idle or make it richer. Have not done plug chops yet...By the time she is up to riding temp she will idle at 3k, but if I put her in gear and slow the motor down with the clutch, it will stay on a low idle until I twist the throttle again, then is goes back up to 3k...
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    WOW! That's about 90% my style if I was able to customize my "parts" bike that nicely.

    I like the matching tribal forks logo.
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    Damn fine work!!!!!
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    Thanks guys... Dayum this bike is fun to ride, even with its little quirks..
    2 more vids if you can stand 'em...

    These pipes are louder than I thought :D I likey!!

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    ...and here's my fail at being a bad azz...lolol (so much for keeping the idle down using the clutch!! :lol: :lol: ) I figure, if ya can't laugh at yourself, you're takin' life way too seriously :D

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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    Yeah man they sound great! I wanna be able to custom make just like you did. Awesome job. If i didnt just buy a set of exhaust id ask you where you got those pipes!
     
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    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE!

    got 'em outta my head.. 8O
    Page 7 of the build details the process I used so if you have access to a welder and a pipe bender, you too can have a set of pipes like these :D
    8)
     
    Mad_Bohemian, Aug 1, 2011
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