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Strat's 85 Maxim project bobber

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by strat, Aug 23, 2009.

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  1. strat

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    Re: Strat's 85 Maxim project

    clutch cable came in...

    finished wiring my tail light, installed the clutch cable, and trimmed the seat pan.

    took it for a short ride tonight in 35 degree weather. brr...

    plan on riding to work tomorrow. :)
     
    strat, Nov 1, 2010
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    sweet man. haha, I went out and rode 70 miles today..it was cold. But im not a fair weather only rider. so keep on scoot'n around till the snow lays.
     
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    few updated pics

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    strat, Nov 4, 2010
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    Sawzall?
     
    clipperskipper, Nov 4, 2010
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    is that the stock seat pan just cut up??? that actually looks pretty good.
     
    Cmccully04, Nov 5, 2010
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    stock seat pan trimmed with a dremel. :) i have the stock foam and some vinyl to cover it but i'm not sure if i'm gonna take the time to do it just to replace with with a solo seat...

    we'll see.

    i'll have to figure out a way to keep it from rocking back too as the stock design depends on the rear rails being there to limit it's motion.
     
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    went for a ride today... little chilly but otherwise gorgeous.
     
    strat, Nov 13, 2010
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    sweet man. Glad to see your gonna get some riding time on it before winter
     
    Cmccully04, Nov 14, 2010
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    can you guys please tell me where to get the clutch, throttle and brake cable levers for the 12" apes??? i was hoping to find someone with an invoice slip that i could say here... do this again.
     
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    I don't think I still have my invoice from them anymore. I went to motion pro and told them that I needed the stock cable just at a different length. I used a piece of string to figure out my new length.

    might as well post these as well... got my solo seat finally.
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    still have my rear fender to mount and need to pickup forward controls (along with lots of other stuff)
     
    strat, Jun 16, 2011
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    Does that come withall the adjustersand sthings for quick mount? Like the clutch cable with the adjuster on the motor side?
     
    ifonly2005, Jun 16, 2011
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    yes... it's basically a stock replacement cable just with a longer cable and sheath.
     
    strat, Jun 26, 2011
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    ordered bolt on seat post mounts and shorter springs for the seat. once I have that properly mounted, I can focus on fitting my rear fender. picked up a riv-nut kit and a cut off wheel in preparation for fender mock up. (finally)

    doing an oil change tomorrow and trying the Shell Rotella after all the reviews I've seen on here. certainly can't beat the price. :)
     
    strat, May 11, 2012
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    well, you kinda can! autozone has castrol 4t 20w-50 on sale for 2.99 a qt. till may 28th.

    i got 9 quarts, so that should keep me tied over for a while, lol
     
    mtnbikecrazy55, May 13, 2012
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    love how the new seat worked out btw, sick work.
     
    mtnbikecrazy55, May 13, 2012
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    A gallon of Rotella was only 12.99 @ advance auto where I work. :)
     
    strat, May 14, 2012
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    Interesting, its just a direct swap?
     
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    I believe so... if i remember correctly I can even us the fazer rotors which means vented discs. :)
     
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