Project> "Looky What I Found"

That's what I was afraid of... My "basket-case" is more or less complete except for a seat and gas tank.

 

Hey Painter.....Damn...Nice Bike! Like what you've done with it. Both tails look great, I think. I can see how you have better protection with the latest one though. Personally, I don't think my tail will be much of an issue for me. As I have no gravel roads I need to go down, and I don't enjoy riding in the rain, and avoid it at all costs. I figure if I get caught in the rain, I'm going to get wet regaurdless. On another note though....The tail of the bike was completed when I aquired the bike, and I felt the previous owner did a great job, and therefore wasn't about to change it. I do see where yours, and others, concerns come into play with the rain and gravel though, and I plan on avoiding those riding conditions 99% of the time.

Back to your bike...... I'm liking those forward controls! Have you got the build documented anywhere?

As for the candy red paint..... The stuff that I used, is actually more of an anodized paint. It reads on the back that it is good for heat resistant up to 260c/500f, and also oil, and gas resistant. It also reads suggested uses such as....valve covers, air cleaners, water pumps, calipers, and oil pans. Probably a good chance it would suit your needs as well. It's made by "Dupli-Color" and product name is "Metalcast". I have a picture of the can a few posts back. If you require any more info., just ask. It's a three step process....Base......Anodized color....ans Clear. All of which they sell. I believe they have 5-6 different anodized colors to choose from as well. Hope this helps!

Cheesy!

 

I'm sure you can find a decent used seat, and tank rather easy. If not on this forum, then here is my list of local on-line wreckers. Maybe fire off a generic e-mail inquiry to all of them...

http://www.gt-inc.com/
http://www.rpm-cycle.com/
http://www.woodys-cycles.com/
http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/nckcycle/
http://www.ontariocyclesalvage.com/
http://www.peterborocyclesalvage.com/
http://www.portsideent.com/
http://www.bikeyard.com/
http://www.ciaccess.com/shaun/
http://www.zdenocycle.ca/
http://cyclemastermotorcycle.com/
http://www.ultimate-cycle.com/
http://www.cyclesalvage.nb.ca/
http://www.mikesbikes.ca/
http://www.brcyclesalvage.com/
http://www.cyclesalvagecanada.com/
http://www.nckcycle.com/
http://www.motorsmart.com/recycle.htm
http://www.soniccycle.com/
http://www.offroadcycle.on.ca/
http://www.homeandweb.com/used-motorcycle-parts.htm
http://www.motorsmart.com/victoriamo...lesalvage.html
http://www.motocamj.ca/index.php?lang=en
http://motos.pintendreautos.com/maitrea.html

 

Cheesy...

Damn nice work.... Gives me some inspiration to get in to my 650.

Cheers

 

Thanks Alive....Appreciate It!

As I stated before.......

"Appreciate the kind words, and the fact that me sharing my build has inspired you with your own project as well. Makes all my time posting updates well worth while !!! Anxious to see how your project transpires as well !!!"

 

Cheesy,
Thanks for the info. I found the paint at Checker auto, and some other stores do carry it, so it looks like it'll be part of the new look when I get started.
The forward controls were fabricated out of parts I had from other bikes and some welding parts I made for the supports. I will try to get some photos taken (close up) and get them headed your way soon. The bracing (mounts) are bolted to the front engine mounts (pretty sollid) and the pegs and control arms are supported from there. The hardest part was adjusting the control arm shafts so the peddles were in the correct position. I had to do some fancy welding to get threaded adjusting rods on the ends so I could get some kind of adjustment after everything was bolted together. I still have some cosmetic work to do on them, but they work great. It's so much more comfortable then the stock location and I only wished I had done it a long time ago.
It's always handy to have a motorcycle junk yard near by for parts, but everything can be fabricated with out of 1/4" flat stock and heavy wall tubing for pivot points. After looking at how most forward controls are fabricated I decided to make my own instead of paying the extreme price. I think it took me most of one day to make the controls and and another to adjust and paint everything. I'll be back. >PD<

 

Hey Painter...Glad I could help! Look forward to seeing some close up's of your controls. Let me know when you have some pics., and I'll forward my e-mail address, so that I can have some full size pics.

Thanks, Cheesy!

 

Hey painter... Which can are you running in that pic? I like the look of it ALOT! Is that the 12 incher from JCWhitney? I WANT ONE!!!

 

Those mufflers are the 12" shorties like the ones from JC Whitney. Mine have straight thru baffles inside them. I got mine used here locally, but there are several places that sell them. They slipped right onto the exhaust box under the bike. >PD<

 

Damn....Been in PEI for three weeks, and missing my XJ Big Time !!! Can't wait to get home and complete this build !!!

 

Well found a little free time this weekend, and completed the exhaust, switched handle bars, and grips. Will change the oil this week, and hopefully fire it up by next weekend. I'll get some pictures up later on tonight. I never took any before pics. this time, but just imagine the exhaust completely covered in rust. The headers where rather good, but the collector needed some welding.

 

OK...Here are some pics....

Went with these black bars, as they give it a little height to clear the tank. Plus a little pulled back to better suit the forward controls I plan on putting on. Was luck enough to find them in black as well....



The exhaust was in pretty bad shape from front to back, and quite the eye soar. Wrapped the headers, repaired the collector (welded), and painted the cans. Kept it pretty simply due to time, and the fact that I'm trying to build this bike for next to nothing. Looks 100% better...





And of course...... I broke the very last stud that I was tightening :x

Anyone have an extra one kicking around?

Cheesy!

 

Inspiration!

Great looking bike man.

 

Lookin' good,Cheesy! I have a spare 650 Maxim engine...Pm me your address,and I'll send you a couple studs free of charge.

 

Yeah, the wrap looks good. Glad you were able to use it. Keep on trucking.

 

Hmmm, surprisingly enough, the exhaust looks pretty good wrapped like that. Not a bad idea at all. It always great to have something that looks decent with very little invested.

Ed

 

Danno...... Man....That would be greatly appreciated !!! I'll be sure to pass along the good Karma !!!! Let me know if there are any small parts you may require as well. As I'm sure I'll have lots of little goodies left over. I'm sending you a P.M.

Thanks, Cheesy !

 

Thanks for the kind words guy's !! Special thanks to Stinky for passing along a great deal on the wrap as well !!

Cheesy!

 

Advice on the black wrap---. If you want it to stay black, paint it, otherwise it will turn grey.

 

Thanks Kev..... Ya, I do recall reading that somewhere on the forum. I was thinking of doing that after I fire it, and get it nice and warm, so it bakes it's self on there. Appreciate the heads up !

Thanks, Cheesy!