XJ550 street fighter Project, "pic heavy"... Finally DONE!!!

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated Jan 14/07

Just started on a XJ550 Cafe racer, I'm using a early 900SS solos seat with a 19 Litre XJ650 Tank and some spanky bits like carbon fibre sidecovers

are you using the stock front end? clipons?

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated Jan 14/07

You using that motor I sold you? Was it a runner?

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated Jan 14/07

Yeah, I'm using the stock front end, but I have the front fender replaced with one off of a Kawi H2, and a fork brace I fabbed out of some roundbar and metal strips.

I just have some clubmans thrown on there. I'd like clipons, but I'm on a student's budget...
Clubmans give me the position I want for 20 bucks.

You any further with your project?
Love to see some pics.

I donno if I already answered this on here... but the seat is one i made from fiberglass and an old seatpan i got off of e-bay.
Check it out here:
Seat For My Seca

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated Feb 11/07

well I've been busy doing mechanical work on the bike for the last couple of weeks, figuring out wiring, replacing the thermal flasher with an eletcric one out of an '89 ford pickup (works great BTW ), and playing around with some paint schemes. heres what I've settled on:



it's a bit of a pain to do but should be worth it in the end, what do you think?

got to some of the body work, no more emblems!:


after looking and looking and looking at the tail end of the bike the frame just didn't fit with the look I am going with so:




that's it for now, but going to be real busy with the bike in the next couple of weeks on account of the weather here is slowly getting better, so more pics to come...

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated Mar 31/07

Commin along for sure.

What are you spraying through to get that paint effect?
Shouldn't be hard to miss that at Tims.

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated Mar 31/07

believe it or not I used fish net stockings for the effect, made the wife go buy them for me :roll: , going to have to go to the plus size dept for a pair big enough for the tank :lol: :lol: , been watching to many bike shows I guess :wink:

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

finally I settled on the paint and finished the headlight bezel after 3 trys and alot of sanding :roll: , so here it is

in primer:


with the metallic candy red:


with the black added and cleared:


and one with the lights mounted:


what do you think...I can't wait to see the whole bike painted, just got to remember not to rush it :lol:

more to come...

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

Looks like an evil Praying Mantis. I love it, cant wait to see the whole bike done.

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

Nice one... the red and black is looking awesome.

Keep them pics coming

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

I've got a damn-near pristine -- 100% Aluminum -- side rail and rear-grab combo off a 650, with YAMAHA in-lay ... that you JUST might be able to shorten, and slip right into those two frame openings ... ($20.00)

What do those two hacked-off ends measure-up across the back on centers?

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

Rick...PM your way just in case low1-5-0 doesn't want that...

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

Looks sweet, very superhero-ish. I like it alot

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

RickCoMatic, I already have a grab bar, thanks for the offer though. I guess its' all yours PghXJ

I first had it painted with red and silver but a "buddy" said I would need to wear blue shorts when riding it (looked like something from spiderman), so it was repainted with the black :lol:

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

I just switched to a computer with a less-crapy moniter and I gotta say, that candy red looks nice.
I like the pattern in the black too, mostly because it is a bit asymmetrical (the wave in the top portion).
Lookin great.

How do you plan on giving the tank the effect? Stripe? Wave?

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

not sure yet, probably going to do the out line of the tank with the black

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

Hmm... Everything is very cool individually (particularly that headlight bezel) however I think I'm going to have to reserve my personal judgement til the finished product. Like I said, Everything you've made so far has looked awesome I'm just not sure they work together or with that bike. That being said it is a work in progress and the individual parts look great so the bike probably will as well. Even if it doesn't to me, it's your bike. Plus I'd gladly have you work on my bike anyday.

On another note, I believe I see a late model Fullsize Bronco in your avatar. I've got an 86 myself. You should check out fullsizebronco.com particularly if you work on your truck even half as much as you are working on the bike. I am Pantsman on there as well. Also make sure you link to this thread in your intro. A lot of people over there would be very interested. Keep up the good work!

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

I know what you are saying, I'm after changing my plans and mind numerous times, to try and get everything to work together...and it's probably going to change a few more times before it's finished, it's trial and error I guess. The head light bezel took 3 tries, the seat and seat cowl are on their third try and design, tank is still on the fence (keep it of get a seca tank), rear lighting plans just keep changing...eventually I'll get it done though, hopefully soon, the snow is going here and the temps are rising, and I'm itching for a ride!

I got the same user name on fullsize bronco also, been a member for a while now, great source of info as is this site!

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

I got a little more done, headlights are mounted, front fender is done and on, tank is ready for paint, had to do a little re-wiring of the main harness, new fuse block installed and new battery, and changed the look of the pipes :wink:

front fender painted with the red:


ready for the black:


and the finished product:


heres the progress so far, still in the planing stage for the rear section and seat...again :roll:



I like the look of carbon fiber pipes but this being a backyard build on a poor mans budget, heres the poor mans carbon fiber ("look"), BTW, I painted the pipes to give it "the look", It came out pretty good if I do say so myself :lol: :


...The finish line is getting near...

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 4/07

No Kidding.
Had me fooled.

...The further you get with that project, the more I feel like helping you source a seca tank... I think it would set the headlight setup and those dual shorty pipes off perfect.

 

Re: XJ550 Project bike, "pic heavy" Updated April 7/07

I dont know what other tanks would fit...
I think the Suzuki GS400 tank fits the XS650... dont know about your maxim though...