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XJ650 Somerset Cafe Racer Project

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by hoopsuk, Oct 4, 2012.

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    close up of engine with round casing faces polished
     

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    down on marine parade, cottesloe
     

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    Rear view by indian ocean, other side, cafe etc etc
     

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    helmet in original helmet hanger lock. open frame well visible
     

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    Last shot after my numberplate let go and then went under a truck at Freo docks. A funny lesson in not going for long test rides with some bolts done up only finger tight....
     

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    Somebody is gonna get a NICE lookin' scooter!!!

    skillet
     
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    Thats actually what I'm going for next, just finished a streetfighter project and am going for a scooter, a lambretta or vespa restoration as a city runabout. Don t laugh, i think they're cool.
     
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    My conclusions have been. XJs are great classic bikes with lots of character. I will definately consider them for future projects and might end up with a permanent one in my garage one day. This forum has been one of the most insightful i have used, but not the easiest to navigate for 'how to' guides compared to some others. The depth of knowledge here is a true asset to any home mechanic.
    Thanks to all the help from the forum. I'll post a list of gear I have left over soon.
     
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    Also a little disappointed i only got to 2nd gear in the posting rating. I guess I'll have to keep the account alive and get another XJ to build on that in the future.
     
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    Well done on bringing this project to a successful conclusion. I've just read the whole story with interest. I'm currently about seven weeks into my xj650 cafe racer project.
     
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    That's just super-cool of you. Awesome XJ! You do nice work.
     
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    Very nice project, I am glad you got the electrical stuff sorted, that drives a person mad!
     
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    Great looking bike bro ... similar to what I got in mind. Great to see other people really like that look. ....
     
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    Great looking bike bro ... similar to what I got in mind. Great to see other people really like that look. ....
     
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    Great looking bike bro ... similar to what I got in mind. Great to see other people really like that look. ....
     
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    Sorry to see the old girl go. Its been such a hoot, I made a couple of vids this week. find below:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULjJha8NQyk

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdsZPA4MwIc

    <object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ULjJha8NQyk?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ULjJha8NQyk?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
     
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