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RobbieRobot Cafe Racer Project in pictures

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by RobbieRobot, Jul 16, 2013.

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    1982 XJ650 4K0 (UK Model)
    This is the bike as I bought It.
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    Arriving Home
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    Teardown begins.[​IMG]
     
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    Carbs stripped and cleaned, fresh petrol and she runs.
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    Continuing teardown.
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    Engine Out.
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    First stage of engine preparation - steam clean
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    Hours and hours of scraping, rubbing and buffing with a Dremel.
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    Yes. It has a right hand casing upside down on the left side, and badly scuffed and scraped.
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    Dremel marks all over.
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    Clutch out for overhaul.
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    Frame stripped.
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    ...and de-lugged

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    Corrosion evident.

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    Repair plates prepared.

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    Welded and dressed.

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    All wheel bearings removed.

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    Ready to go for powder coating.
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