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My Ratrod convertion ( before and after pics )

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Ratbike, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. Ratbike

    Ratbike Member

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    This is what the bike looked like when i started it Except the tank was red and the side plastics where red also.

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    This is as of last week, not done yet but gettin there, I lowered the front and back like 2in and painted the wheels etc etc. I just got a 4 to 1 header and pipe from Bigfitz52 (thank you again) But there will be some modifing to the exhaust and other things, Let me know what you think. I will keep everybody posted on things as i get them done

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  2. Devryn

    Devryn New Member

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    Pretty sweet...Color scheme reminds me of the Mean Streaks.
     
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  3. Ass.Fault

    Ass.Fault Active Member

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    Soon It will look like this...


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    **edited for picture reasons

    Have fun with your chop
     
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    Yeah, no offense, but that bike definitely does NOT qualify as a rat bike! It's too nice.

    Now, that bike in Ass. Fault's reply is a bit closer..... 8O
     
    willierides, Jul 9, 2008
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    HAHA!! I love the pig on the fender! Why didn't I think of that?
     
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    Well it's definately not a rod... hah
    Not much of a rat either!

    Great lookin bike though!
     
    Ease, Jul 9, 2008
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  7. Ratbike

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    lol I agree with you guys, It is to clean and not enough rust lol but one day it will get there lol
     
    Ratbike, Jul 9, 2008
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  8. bigfitz52

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    Dude! If that's the bike you started with, be sure to save the stock exhaust system! It looks to be in beautiful shape and there are a number of your fellow XJ-Bikers that would give their left you-know-whatski for that system. The rusty 4-1 is on its way, should drag the appearance down three or four notches at least.
     
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  9. Ratbike

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    haha Ya i plan on keepin it for a little while till someone is plans on buyin it off me lol, Ya the 4 to 1 is goin to be mod'ed so will see how it turns out, i will post more pics when the exhaust is done.
     
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    That pic Ass.Fault posted is rad as hell, haha. "Not for sale" scrawled on the side of it totally makes the bike for me. I'd totally ride that!
     
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  11. Ratbike

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    I think the little pig on the front fender does it for me lol
     
    Ratbike, Jul 11, 2008
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    I'd be hesitatant to ride that bike for fear of being cited for littering.
     
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    Id make sure I was up on my tetanus shots before riding *ducks*
     
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  14. Ass.Fault

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    I love the "sweet seat"

    ...Anyone got a sawzall?
     
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    I'd be hesitant to ride that particular bike. From what I can see, the bike has been in an accident. Look closely at the clearance between the front tire and the exhaust down pipes. Then compare that to RatBikes photo. I could be mistaken but it looks bent to me.
     
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    frame is tweaked just in front (and a little above) the head?
     
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