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Just started the "Italian (espresso) cafe racer" project!

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by MarkIV, Oct 10, 2009.

  1. MarkIV

    MarkIV New Member

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    Here's the bike, an '83 XJ550 Seca:
    http://xjbikes.com/coppermine/thumbnail ... =1458.html

    Already installed Tommaselli Clubmans, swapped electrical wiring and cutted frame.

    And here's the madness! :twisted:

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    -front 110/80/17
    -rear 140/70/17
    -single-sided aluminium swingarm
    -Paioli upside-down 38mm fork

    I also bought a nice seat/tail, 4 into 1 headers and pod filters.
     
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    I've seen this bike before (the one in your signature), Very nice... I think it's time we get a cafe section for all those who are going that way.... I'll be keeping an eye on this build for sure.
     
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    Great idea :!:

    I'll be keeping eye on this too 8)
     
    Mikko, Oct 10, 2009
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    Re: Just started the "Italian (espresso) cafe racer" project

    im looking forward to this
     
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    I think if it's sugested enough, it could happen.
     
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    Re: Just started the "Italian (espresso) cafe racer" project

    Subscribed.

    Curious to see the USDs installed. What did they come off of?
     
    Cooter, Oct 11, 2009
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  7. MarkIV

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    Re: Just started the "Italian (espresso) cafe racer" project

    Front forks, brake rotors (Brembo floating 320mm front, Brembo fixed 280mm rear), wheels and single sided aluminium swingarm came off an Aprilia 1989 Sintesi, perfect condition and a great reasonable price.


    UPDATE: yesterday the mailman delivered the Sebring 4 into 1 aluminium exhaust: COOL!
     
    MarkIV, Oct 11, 2009
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    Hey Mark. Can you tell me where you purchased your sebring system from? Because i need to change my exhaust system and besides mac and jama i have found only a Marving system.

    I have a 82 XJ650 Seca the 4k0 model.
     
    Krane, Oct 12, 2009
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  9. MarkIV

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    Hi Krane!
    The Sebring was a lucky found on the e-bay (from Germany), you can just take a look around there, there are some Marving and Mac, but the pricer are higher, you know it.
     
    MarkIV, Oct 12, 2009
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    ah sweet i like where this is going.
     
    bottlecape30, Oct 15, 2009
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