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Am I stupid?

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by xj650maxim82, Apr 7, 2006.

  1. xj650maxim82

    xj650maxim82 Member

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    This is my goal, take my hasn't run in 3 years currently stripped to the frame xj650 maxim with 22k miles and have it together by june 1 so I can tune and work out the bugs in order for its maiden voyage which will take place June 26.

    335 miles 5 hours and 15 minutes from Cumming GA to Hilton Head SC to meet up with my family on their vacation.

    Basically im just wondering is it feasible?

    I just pray it doesnt rain
     
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    Certainly possible - have you done this before? I see some late nights if you plan on pulling this off.

    ;) Do you have all of the parts? Do you know where all the parts go? ;)
     
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    nope never done it before

    Ive got all the parts buy im sure im going to have to replace a few.

    oh well im going to try for it anyways
     
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    If you're planning on doing engine internal work (especially involving piston rings), you don't want the maiden voyage to be a long highway trip though - doesn't let the engine break in properly.

    If it gets new rings and/or a cylinder honing, it's going to need a good 500 to 1000 kilometers of break-in before it's ready for a highway trip.
     
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    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    I guess it depends if you have lots of spare time that you can dedicate to the rebuilding.
     
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    Well after thinking it over,

    due to me getting married in september I am not going to be able to put the kind of money into this bike that I wanted to to get it fixed up nice. So Im just going to do what I can or rather have to while its apart and put it back together running and looking halfway decent. Then i guess ill get married then go from there.

    Anyways.....
     
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    uhmmm... fix the bike first, then get married..... :D
     
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    Haha she'd love that :?

    The best part about the whole thing is I told her I would sell the bike if she wanted but she said no because she knew I had loads of fun working on it and she didn't want to take that away from me. Of course I spend more time with her than it so I guess she doesnt see it as a threat. for now.
     
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