82 Maxim XJ1100 Dark Knight Build

And I started playing hockey so yes it's going to be a battle to finish this thing.

 

So I've been pouring over the forums and threads and stumbled on the spin on oil filter conversion. I'd like to do this on my bike as I plan to drain it and need to replace a few seals anyway. Where can I order the spin on oil filter conversion that I've seen on here ??

 

Xj4ever - the link is at the top right corner of the page.

 

So I finally have some progress and a welder coming in the morning to build my supports !! So I've taped up where I want the fender with spacers underneath it for clearance.

The dark line is a potential cut spot but I'm not too sure of the back end cut just yet.

 

So sadly the welder didn't read my messages entirely. Regardless I have some progress !!

The seat plate has been welded. I put it at a the back of the frame and I will have to fabricate a front bracket for it later.

The cut pipe ends have been covered and smoothed around.

Seeing all this done I might take a welding course in the spring for future projects.

 

Heavy duty plate!

 

The welder said 1/4" plate so I got 1/4" plate. Second welder came tonight and I should have my fender supports done by the weekend ! Pumped to finally see some serious progress and and then its off to paint followed by rewiring.

 

So my supports turned into a more simple necessity than anything. Plus I didn't want to spend a fortune getting them built so here they are


I realized I shouldn't be too worried about them as my exhaust will more or less cover them. I think I'll be building exhaust hangers either from the shock mounts or where the rear sets used to be.

Held the exhaust up to get an idea but I'm not sure on the angle I want them to be at but not flat like they were stock.

Everything will be going gloss black with nothing shiny or chrome left on the bike. All black with a single blue racing stripe down the middle of everything.

 

I can't wait to hear the 1100 with that fart cannon you've got! Should sound pretty evil.

 

Yeah I've had a buddies give me grief over it but I have always loved riding my sport bike when you reach that drone on the throttle. I needed a cruiser/bobber to slow me down a bit. I think they'll make the final design but I'm not fully sold yet.

 

Just bought a xj1100 here in Calgary... would love to check out your build sometime

 

Plus to you for your creative mind but sad to see a complete machine chopped up.

I can see where your going with the build and anxious to see more. And, hopefully a video at the end to see her screaming down the road.

Here's a guy that did a 4 to 1 with an Akrapovic. Sounds good, your 1100 is near twice as big so it should sound twice as nice!

 

It'd be great to meet a fellow builder locally. Shoot me an email with what you picked up ! Drevillp@hotmail.com

 

Thanks for that link ! That does sound awesome ! The bike needed some talc and I needed a new project, stock is not for me. I've spent plenty of time in Texas, if I get down again I'll need to see your machine.

 

Hey asg,
Whereabouts in the city are you ??

 

Well I've finally managed to find some time to live in the garage while the fiancée is at work.

My fenders have been cut and should see paint this week. I'll post pics of them later.

Over the holidays I've got my wheels painted, rotor centres painted, bars ordered, lower forks painted and the custom rear fender mounts all cleaned up. Painting was the easy part, cleaning off the 30ish years of grime was time consuming.

Oh and I reassembled my carbs which will likely need to be pulled for new jest once the build is complete for a tune.

Let me know your thoughts

 

Did you rebuild the forks before you painted the lowers?

 

The bike was fully functioning before I got into it. As for the forks I didn't remove them to paint them so I saw no reason to rebuild.

However once complete the shop I go to is going to give it a full mechanical for me.

 

So I've got the wheels back on post paint and I'm loving the way it's coming together. I discovered I have to get new pads for the rear for sure.
One complete a full mechanical in the shop is in order.

 

Stay away from shops. Nobody will do the work as thoroughly as you will.
30 year old fork oil and seals that are likely on their last leg.
Do all of the things now, so you aren't chasing your tail later.