the 82 yamabob begins

So this is my first endeavor into the xj bikes and so far I am very pleased. First. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this site. Especially electrical. I got this bike in boxes. So far I've made my own headlight mounting, my own bars, (which are about to change to a pair of ProTaper dirt bike bars). lowered the seat pan 3in. I also plan on making this bike a 2 up bobber. Otherwise the wifey would kill me. LOL. I'll update as I make progress. Any input would be awesome.

 

ok so I still haven't figgured out how to add pics. Any help?

 

Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the site. I just got my bobber done yesterday in fact!

To add pics I host them on photobucket.com and use their link in my posts to add pics.

Good luck with the build and have some fun with 'er!

 

This Is how she sat yesterday. More pics to upload later.

 

Or you can just add the file to your post...

 

Here she is now after the headlight and bars

 

I'm diggin' it for sure, keep us posted!

 

some birt dike bars will definitely look better. good ideas you've got going though. keep it up.

 

One thing I haven't figgured out is the speedo. I've got no insturments at all. I do have the cable but nothing else. I wanna do something clean and simple like a small Autometer speedo like a drag car. Anyone know if it will work with the bike's cable? Or any ideas?

 

OK so I know there are some who make custom struts here. How did you do yours? or are they a temporary thing? Details would be much appreciated. Looks great so far and i ssimilar to what I am going for with mine.

Gary

 

I like it man. Check out the Acewell speedometer for a small, clean look. Most models have a speedo, tach, clock, and all the idiot lights.

Jim

 

That acewell looks pretty sweet. Are they expensive? those are actually turnbuckles i used for mock-up. They are really helpful for deciding height. I actually got a set of shocks off ebay yesterday. Hopefully they'll ship tomorrow. I'm on a VERY tight budget with this bike. Anyone looking for a stock seat? lol I'll trade it for some other parts! Still haven't figgured out what to do about the exhaust but we'll see. I was thinking MAC 4 in to 1 but once again money money money!

 

I went to mikesxs.com and ordered one for an XS. It was cheap and looks good. You can order a cable for it too, I almost guarantee it's the same, but call to make sure.

 

Here are some pics of the speedo, my photobucket is giving me fits so I appologize. I don't know why they're not going full size

 

QuarterHorse That is exactly what I'm looking for! I'll check them out. Do you have pics of those forward controls? They look sick.

 

tcbroschoppers.com has 'em for sale. I'll buy another set from 'em when I do another build, very nice pieces.

 

looking real good

 

yeah bike is lookn sick

 

So another installation lol. Tonight was a late one. I finished all of the electrical with the exception of the turn signals. I need a diagram to do a simple turn signal set up. I also need a back for the left side handle bar controls. Anyone got one. Painted the tank and made the rear bracket for it. A buddy is gonna do the seat for me Wednesday. Hopefully tomorrow wont be so late. I got in trouble tonight. LOL! Thank God my girlfriend is such an understanding person!

 

buckles? where would I get some? WOuld a set be strong enough to strut a bike for good? I saw a post above that looked like it had some sort of adjutable heim joint for a strut, Any ideas guys. Very poor but don't want to create a death wish either..

Thanks