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my xj-900 choping

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by oldxjcafe, Jan 18, 2009.

  1. oldxjcafe

    oldxjcafe New Member

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    hello 8)
    I try to introduce my 1983 xj bike :D
    Before i cut it it looks like this [​IMG]
    Last year in august i started to chop my old xj 900. i wanted more raked look and lower seat position. Modified and raked frame. I found aftermarket (longer than original) sportster forks and front wheel. From my own yunkjard i got old soviet union gas tank what looks like mustang tank. I weld it wider and move filler hole to center. It s my chopper how s it look now [​IMG]
     
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    Love the look! What rake have you got on it now? I did a 9 degree rake and love the look and handling. What else are you going to do? Wish I could do a rear disk on mine like you have...oh well, que sera.
     
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    oldxjcafe New Member

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    :D it´s 44 degree in steering neck and 3 degree in triple trees. Rake 47 degree.
    I made my own raked triple trees to get perfect trail. Trail is under 6 inch.
     
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    Very nice.
    You should start a thread in the modification forum.
    You can post pics and give us updates on how things are going.
    Cheers.
     
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    Cool Ride, Keep us updated and the pics coming.
    Boomer
     
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    Nice bob job! Looks alot better than original.
     
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    I agree, awesome project. Glad to hear you've worked on the trail issue...I'm always harping on that for those wanting to rake their bikes. Up here I couldn't cut the frame to stay legal, so I did the AME triple tree instead. A lot more expensive to do but it's what I wanted. Will keep looking for your updates.
     
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  8. oldxjcafe

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    one pic more... yesterday i got new rear tire, 130 wide dunlop. I think it s possible to put even 140 wide. Today i start to build electric box. For this I use old fire-extinguisher, it looks like harleys oil tank :lol:
    [​IMG]
     
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    Nice work... What did you do with the parts you took off?
     
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  10. oldxjcafe

    oldxjcafe New Member

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    When i bought this bike it was very bad condition, some parts are available others are sold, these are available.
    Rear and front lights, front blinker
    dashboar (bad condition)
    mirrors
    front end (under triple tree is missing), front wheel, brakes.
    footpeg frames.
    handlebars (bad condition).
    Clutch lever
    gear lever
    lot of different spoiler frames.
    passenger handle.

    I live in Estonia. Maybe smaller parts i can send you there 8)
     
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  11. Alive

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    It would be interesting to find out what the exchange rate and shipping costs are like.... If they are not too bad I would be interested in:

    Front Forks
    Mirrors - Depending on what type
    Belly pan (bottom fairing)

    Any chance you could email me some pictures?
     
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