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If you have an 550 Seca, I need 2 measurements! Please!

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Wirehairs, Sep 25, 2014.

  1. Wirehairs

    Wirehairs Member

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    I have a tracing of the fairing decal off a 1982 Seca 550 to have a reproduction made, but I'm missing the scale! Does any have the original decal on their 82 fairing to go measure the following 2 measurements:

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    Make sure that measurement "a" is from the tip to the bottom of the turn, and "b" is only the flat inner line until it starts to bend at either end (my b line is a little too long in the drawing).

    Thanks!!
     
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    I can do it Saturday if nobody else beats me to it.
     
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    Notoriusfastguy Member

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    I can do it this evening, but only if you tell us more about the stickers! Where how much quality
     
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    Wirehairs Member

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    All will be answered once I have the numbers. :)

    Note that the image I'm using above is the 81 decal, of course. To be clear, it needs to be from a 1982 model.
     
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    I don't have the front fairing so I cant help, but you could design your own and print on decal paper as a tryout. its cheap stuff.
    presumably you have the fairing, so ..
    from looking at old pics it seems as though the measurements are not super critical. I'd be making some rough guestimates and then adding a couple of skulls, mebbe a dagger.
    then again, sometimes its just gotta be right (because if its not right, then its just wrong)
     
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    Mines an '82
     
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    I'm looking at restoring the bike completely to stock, so that's why I want exact repros.
     
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    Ok, measurement A is 8.5 inches. I measure 6 inches for B. The B measurement is a little subjective because there appears to be a very slight curve thru most of the run. It really isn't a straight line. I hope this helps.

    JB
     
  9. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    put a piece of tape right over it, trimmed to length......then pull the tape off and measure the tape. That way you measure the exact length over the curve.

    dave
     
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    Looks like JB24 is on it for you. My apology for the tardiness in getting back to you. I was away from home with work.
     
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    Thanks everyone. Still waiting to hear from the decal manufacture rep if he has all the info he needs to finally make the full set. I'll let the group know when I hear back.
     

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