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wanting to change my 82 xj 750 to a cafe racer

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by lawnmower man, Jan 25, 2020.

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    lawnmower man New Member

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    does anyone have cool pics of their 82 maxim cafe racer they want to share . I am looking for ideas. id also like to know where you got some of your parts like seat and rear fender or cowling if i choose your theme or look . thanks Lawnmower man
     
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    I have 82 xj650 and I'm also turning it into a cafe racer...I have shed weight (obviously), r1 front forks, seat pan, lithium battery, and other small mods, just wondering if any of you have looked at performance (carbs, engine work)??? I realize there is "not much" you can do for the xjs...but I also have a friend who upgraded the carbs, cam, and the performance upgrade was extremely noticeable...so much so that a cb450 (different bike..I know) was walking away from much newer bikes. Just wondering??? Keep up the good work
     
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    you could put a 750 motor in your 650.
    there may still be a company that sells cams.
    you can rejet your carbs a little

    what have you done to reduce weight?
     
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