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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by T0MCAT, Dec 11, 2008.

  1. T0MCAT

    T0MCAT New Member

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    HEY YALL.....

    NEW TO THIS FORUM, THOUGHT ID SAY HEY.

    POKED AROUND A BIT, NICE SITE.

    HERES MY XJ....MOTOR AT LEAST.
     

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  2. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Pull the pipes.
    Mask-off the painted surfaces with some heavy aluminum foil and duct tape layed-on over vinyl tape to protect the surfaces ...

    Baking Soda Blast all that dulled aluminum back to a shine.

    You still an A 'cause it looks real nice as is.
     
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    what is a baking soda blast?
     
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    very nice and unique look. Bet you get lots of comments.
     
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  6. T0MCAT

    T0MCAT New Member

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    THANKS GUYS.

    THIS THINGS STILL A WORK PROGRESS, SO THERES ALOT
    ON MY TO DO LIST.

    I BUILT THE FRAME WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT WAS GONNA
    POWER IT. ALWAYS BEEN AN OLD (KNUCKLE, PAN) HARLEY GUY, BUT
    WANTED THE RELIABLITY OF A METRIC THIS TIME. DID MY RESEARCH
    AND DECIDED ON THE XJ. THIS ONE WAS TUCKED AWAY IN A BRO OF MNES' FATHERS SHOP SO I GOT HER FOR FREE.

    SURE MAKES MY LIL HOMEMADE CHOP SCREAM.
     
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    Shhhh, Tomcat, don't shout.
     
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    stick with knuckle head this is an XJ SITE you on drugs man
     
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  9. T0MCAT

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    I got an XJ in there man........

    Thinkin yer the one on the pipe, or maybe comprehension
    just aint yer stong suit.
     
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    hey, where did you get thsoe mufflers from? and the pipes? they look pretty sweet. And that is a really nice looking bike, like it was made from an xj. gotta say though, dont like the colors, idk, just me, but its really nice
     
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  11. bigfitz52

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    Very clean, even looks rideable unlike a lot of choppers but with that much motor I would want some FRONT brake. You decided AGAINST the Harley mill, remember?
     
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    Good eye on the no front brake!

    That's a fast bike you can't ride fast.
    You need to put some binders on the front of an XJ-Bike.
    The only thing that Keeps on Going and going and going more than an XJ-Bike with Rear Drum Brakes is the Battery-Bunny!
     
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    nice chop and a great choice of engine!
     
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    ITS NOT A COOKIE CUTTER CHOPPER! cool man!
     
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  15. T0MCAT

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    Thanks fitz, a nice clean line is what i was goin for, and shes
    VERY rideable.... I gotta say the power of the mill surprised me,
    Damn shes quick. A front brake just might be in her future.....

    LMAO on the "AGAINST the harley mill".....Some habits die hard
     
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    I was waitin on someone to throw the no front brake smack.....
    like i said to fitz i think i see one in my future.
    Shes real fast and i ride her like i stole her, fr brake or not.
    alot more than i bargained for to be sure tho, Rick, yer 100%
    right....keeps goin and goin and goin and......... =)
     
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    I was wondering if the rocketship performance curve(s) on the XJ might not have caught you by surprise. These things gain revs QUICK no matter what gear they're in, especially in the second powerband (above 7K rpm)and in a lighter chassis you better be pointed in the right direction before you screw it on... You really are going to need to be able to stop it.
     
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    Besides say NICE BIKE made even nicer with the choice of engine!

    The only thing I have to say is Welcome!
     
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    gotta agree there.. bike looks tight as it is, and the XJ mill makes it even more appealing.
     
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  20. T0MCAT

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    Thanks guys. Ive still got a LOT of work left to do on her....
    theres always somethin else, ya know??

    Happy as hell with the choice of an XJ mill.... she SCREAMS.
     
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    wow tomcat, How i wish I could do the same with my XJ700. How did you fit your engine in the frame? Can I manipulate my Frame?


    Please Help and Thanks.
     
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