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Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Tech50, Feb 18, 2012.

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  1. XJ1100

    XJ1100 Member

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    Thanks for the reply Tech. I plan to start the tear down within the next week or so. But, I hope you don't mind that I steal all of your ideas. You bike is exactly how I pictured mine when it's done.

    I also hope you don't mind if I bug you now and then with some questions. Your bike looks awesome! Nicely done!
     
    XJ1100, May 16, 2013
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  2. Tech50

    Tech50 Member

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    Yes, go ahead. I hope it helps you build a nice ride :)
    I will check here from time to time and help you out.
     
    Tech50, May 19, 2013
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  3. XJ1100

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    Great! Could you take a few pictures of the handle bars and gauges? Are they completely straight? I'm assuming they're 7/8"?
     
    XJ1100, May 19, 2013
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    Thanks for posting this. Well done!
     
    Vampirum, Jun 24, 2013
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    Extremely impressive! I've been combing through this site myself after just buying my first decent bike... also an 82 xj650. I'm planning to tear it down this winter and customize it. I can't thank you enough for this thread with all the pics and details. It's been a tremendous help. Oh yeah... Your bike is sick!!
     
    xjnewbie2, Jun 26, 2013
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    Great job on the bike! Looks stellar.

    Would you mind advising on what size EMT conduit you used for the pipes?

    Thanks.
     
    SurgicalSteel, Feb 14, 2014
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  7. Tech50

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    Thank you! the EMT I used measures 1 1/2"OD. Using one of those cheap plastic calipers I went to the home improvement store and measured the OD (Outside Diameter) of the EMT they had, mine measures 1 1/2 but the shelf claimed it was smaller than that.

    I have now put EMT on another bike I own and it worked out sweet on that one too :)
     
    Tech50, Feb 14, 2014
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    Awesome job on the bike!!! I wish I had a garage to work in myself. would love to custom my bike....
     
    vkodlak, Feb 14, 2014
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  9. BATTLECRY

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    That's a great looking bike! I have an 82 xj650, would love to do same however access to tools and mechanical know how limited. I'm glad guys like you post the whole build on here its a great site. I've redone tank, changed bars and put on solo seat, now I'm tempted to strip it down again......ironic but I wish winter was just starting I would do it!
     
    BATTLECRY, Apr 23, 2014
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  10. Tech50

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    Thanks!! Hope you get the time to do some building :)
     
    Tech50, Apr 28, 2014
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  11. VirgoZombie1973

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    great work...I especially love the pipes
     
    VirgoZombie1973, Mar 4, 2017
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  12. hogfiddles

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

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    Tech50 hasn't been around for 3 yrs
     
    hogfiddles, Mar 5, 2017
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  13. Tech50

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    I'm back, can check in from time to time.
     
    Tech50, Dec 19, 2019
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