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Now there's an XJ550 you don't see every day...

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  1. Wirehairs

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    that looks pretty sweet! I would like to know some details and see some more pics.

    FU
     
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    Dems some big brakes...
     
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    Beekman XJ Grasshopper

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    Looks fast!
     
    Beekman, Mar 14, 2015
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Doesn't look like its moving at all, to me.
     
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    Very nice!
    Looks like she is set up for racing :)
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    The chinspoiler looks made for curb-rash! Scraaaape!
     
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    sure is an awesome looking ride :)
     
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    Its a belly pan to keep one from dumping oil on a racetrack.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    You sure about that? Looks like it's an airdam to make airflow more efficient and streamlined underneath to go around the rear tire. I don't see any indication that the back is sealed off.....in that case any oil would just dribble right out the back--and spray over the rear tire......oh that would be slippery when racing! I'd think any bike that has any indication that it may be leaking oil would immediately be pulled from racing that day.....

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    The aero-impact is a happy bonus, but most tracks I've been to require catch pans beneath the engine in the event of an unanticipated leak due to an engine failure. And yes, if a leak is present a tech inspection, no track access for you!
    But seeing as we don't have any better photos, we can only guess exactly what that piece is doing other than hanging out in the wind.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Makes sense ... Thanks :)
     
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    Where's your imagination? ;) When I see race bikes sitting there I cant help but imagine seeing it ripping down a track, shredding through hairpin curves!! Some bikes just look fast!
     
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    Mmmmm.....
     
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    This may get me shot, but... I think the fairing on those things looks silly. Looks kinda like a chipmunk with turn signals stuffed in it's cheeks. Sorry guys, it's just my opinion! Maybe I'm just a perv, but I like my bikes naked! lol

    I've been holding that one in for weeks!
     
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