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XJ 750 project

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by a340driver, Jan 19, 2013.

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Restore it?

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  1. Modify it

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  2. Chop it

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  1. a340driver

    a340driver Member

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    OK, I'm looking at my 2nd XJ bike ... should I do something really wild with it, restore it to stock, chop it, ... I also have a parts bike, and an extra engine.
    Maybe twin the engines for a monster bike ??? The bike is actually in pretty good shape, but has sat in a warehouse for 20 years.
     
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  2. Orange-n-Black

    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    Twinning the engines would be difficult since they are shaft drive(chain drive would be the best candidates), not to mention trying to sync 4 carbs on each engine unless you made a EFI mod.
    Mod it the way you want, but I would recommend getting it running and safe to ride before you decide to mod it. Have fun and post pics as you go.
     
    Orange-n-Black, Jan 19, 2013
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  3. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Connecting the final drives would be a problem, but that's not where twinned engines are normally connected anyway. All the ones I've seen have been connected at the primary drive. He'd have to make a case so the primary drives would be connected to a separate gearbox. Syncing the carbs is just a matter of adding another step to the regular carb syncing routine: synch each rack, then synch one whole rack to the other. It is doable, but it's definitely not going to be an easy undertaking. You're talking about modifying, or making, a frame; building a case to connect the two engines; making a new wiring harness so both engines have a common set of controls; modifying the suspension to allow for the extra weight; and paying for a divorce lawyer.
     
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  4. a340driver

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    Yes ... thanks ... I didn't figure the divorce lawyer into the budget !!
     
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  5. Orange-n-Black

    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    Then she'll take the bike in the settlement and let her new guy ride it. LOL
     
    Orange-n-Black, Jan 20, 2013
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    I like the idea of getting everything up to par, legit and useable, then you can go crazy if ya want.
     
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    rocs82650 Well-Known Member

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    a340,

    You said this would be your second XJ. Looks like (in your signature) you have both the 750 Seca and Maxim. Get a 900. :lol:

    Gary
     
    rocs82650, Jan 20, 2013
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    Like they said do what u like but please dont cut up a good bike unless its damaged. Bob bike are nice but useless if you take your lawyer for a ride.
     
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