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  1. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    I'm back, can check in from time to time.
    Post by: Tech50, Dec 19, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Thanks!! Hope you get the time to do some building :-)
    Post by: Tech50, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Thank you! the EMT I used measures 1 1/2"OD. Using one of those cheap plastic calipers I went to the home improvement store and measured the OD...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Yes, go ahead. I hope it helps you build a nice ride :) I will check here from time to time and help you out.
    Post by: Tech50, May 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Nice! -Handlebars are straight DOM steel tubing from Discount Steel in Minneapolis. -Seat from demonscycle at the time. -mini guage was from...
    Post by: Tech50, May 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Thanks :D . Sorry I never fill it all the way or let it get too far down so I have never calculated the mileage... I feel the mileage is a lot...
    Post by: Tech50, May 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Yeah, I am in Eagan but the bike stays at my shop (Eagle Auto Service) in Apple Valley. If you ever want to have a closer look, stop by my shop...
    Post by: Tech50, May 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Thank you, Thank you! I just got a second xj650! planning a second build... Going to step it up some. The second xj won't start so hope it's...
    Post by: Tech50, Mar 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    The pictures do it no justice :(
    Post by: Tech50, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    The air ride seat is fully adjustable by way of an on board compressor, gauge and pressure relief valve. One awesome feature is when deflated it...
    Post by: Tech50, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    This bike rides awesome, but due to the hard tail it was tough to go on road trips with it because the seat suspension was not functioning right....
    Post by: Tech50, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Thank you for the comments all :)
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    The whole project start to finish took about 6 1/2 Months and a couple bucks less than $2000 that includes buying the motorcycle, paint, parts......
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    There you have it, here is a pic of the first time she was ran after the build. If you want to hear it running there is a link to a youtube vid in...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Got all the body parts back and decided the ignition lock needed to be a little more bad a to match the bike. So I went easy rider style and put...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Ok so I bought this sweet little speedometer that has mini led indicators for neutral, high beam, turn and oil. pretty sweet huh? well i guess...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Use urethane fuel hose and no substitute, rubber hose breaks down over short periods of time and sends gummy residue to the carbs, it's available...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Also before install there is an article and I believe it is here on xjbikes.com about bench syncing the carbs, I followed this method exactly and...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Start by taking pics of the whole disassembly process, make sure every jet is removed, even the ones you don't think matter up by the diaphragm....
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Ok POD FILTERS, JETS AND CARBS!!! As you know the exhaust is wide open.. The pod filters were the cheap ones off ebay, I researched like crazy...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Those forwards feel like they were factory, really awesome.
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    I really wanted to make my own forward controls for this bike but the TC bros choppers forwards were so sweet looking and my time was running...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Here is a pic of the rolling chassis with engine, parts are out to paint and the carbs are going to be next! She is out in the sun as much as...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    The exhaust was alot trickier than it looks, getting those pipes perfect is no easy task, I bought EMT conduit from Menards and it's worked...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Because my pictures are limited now I am skipping the fork tube rebuild and painting pics, they are air forks and got new seals, boots and oil....
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    The frame was painted totally flat black with many many thin coats, if you look close you can see the frame ends where they go on the swingarm are...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    the frame primed, pics are going to be reduced quality to stay out of the quota, also had to delete a bunch so new could be added :(
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    No your point is excellent and it was one of the toughest choices I had to make on the bike, also the colors you suggested were right on the money...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    Are we talking about pods on a XJ650? I don't know about you guys but my bike runs perfect and has pods. I tossed a pic in my gallery of my fresly...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    I found a way around the upload quota!!! just had to reduce every single pic and re upload them, PICS AND STORY CONTINUES!!!
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Thanks! And here is the base coat of bare metal primer, normally it is best to use self etching primer but because of the acid dip the metal is...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Remember How I said this bike was re-engineered, here is the frame .. all by itself with the swingarm removed! how many hardtail conversions out...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    So the rear light is just a trailer tail/brake light and has a clear window under it which shines light right on the license plate! perfect and...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    This is better and the engine in for a mock up. P.S. NONE OF THOSE GUYS ARE ME! if you wanna see me go to my youtube www.youtube.com/xxtech50xx
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    pic removed for file upload restrictions
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    As a side note the turn signal bulbs are also bullets, and they are regular light bulbs in there. LED's might be inexpensive and tempting, but...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Eyeball Bullet Projection Headlight. need I say more? .... Actually I do, The fact that all the wiring runs through the headlight on the XJ is...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Back end together
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    And made a set of covers for the front to box it in. (These covers also help hold the battery down with extra fabricating that was done)
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Welded on some brackets to bolt the new side covers to (aluminum diamond plate)
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Also the rear fender is mounted by welding it to thick eyelets that fit right over the two seat mount studs, Simply unbolting the scissor springs...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    And you can see I switched out those bee hive seat springs for scissor springs (I like them better) They are 2" springs.
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    Here it is starting to look like a bike! I don't do body work but I have a friend who does, the tank has no more dents and he left it primer...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    The seat process: mocked up the seat, then custom made all of the seat mounting and a lower under seat diamond plate pan, also cut off the back of...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    The rear frame is made of 1" Drawn over mandrel 11 gauge steel tubing that I purchased from Discount Steel, There are no bends in the new steel, I...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    I guess the process of welding the rear frame together was to intense and I did not remember to take progress photos, also I ran down to northern...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    And snipped the back frame. A sawzall works great at medium speed and pressure!
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    I took several of these photos measuring different angles and such before cutting in case I needed reference points later on.
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    I was just going to modify the original seat because seats out there are so spendy! Until I came across this bad boy on the web for $60 brand...
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. Tech50
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    Prized XJ650 Bobber 82'

    More pics and the whole build on the way !!!
    Post by: Tech50, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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