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  1. Roguesaint
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    rear fenders

    I think this is an Alaskan company but you guys should have access to even more in the states. Kjohnson this'll give you an idea what you'll be...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Roguesaint
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    rear fenders

    I did what PacNorth said. Went down to 6 Robbles and bought a really nice thick trailer fender that fit the curve of the xj rear tire perfectly...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Roguesaint
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    custom hardtail

    it's a 550 right? i made the same assumption on tuba's build. the 550s are chain drive the 650+ are shafties
    Post by: Roguesaint, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Roguesaint
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    1982 Maxim 550 Chopper Project

    The build looks awesome man, i'm really wishing i had scored on the 550 like you and tuba but thats life i guess. can't wait to so both of these...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    lol yeah i hear ya. personally before any kind of a mod to these bikes whether cafe or the swing arm hard tail you're seeing around these threads,...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    not a problem. smokeater here is a link to the first page of Crath's build. this is where im taking a lot of my pointers. page through here and...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Dec 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    i haven't put the motor back in since i lowered it to where i did. i'll be putting up some photos of the shaft/ujoint angle when i do fo reference...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Dec 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    Thats a good point on the progresssive design. i've seen instead of mounting the shock with it compressing straight up and down, mounting the...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Dec 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    Thanks for the comment, there are quite a few threads doing this hardtail mod. i'm borrowing a couple from a friend of mine. the first one was a...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Dec 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    Funny you mention that, the first shock i stole off my old mountain bike that never gets ridden. as i was looking at where it sits on the frame...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Dec 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    Alaskan roads arn't exactly the smoothest. i've ridden a hard tail with one of these shocks on the seat and it rides pretty nice. has the look you...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    So its been about 10F for the past month and haven't done much besides work and play video games. I finally got some time to do a little more on...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    From what i've read on prior threads they shaved off part of the outside of the driveshaft housing to alleviate this issue. i know where it sits...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Nov 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    there's nothing to really show past the last photo. will throw some up once the seat/shock come in a some progress is made.
    Post by: Roguesaint, Nov 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    Seat is on the way and solo shock is in. waiting for the seat to start fabing up the cross members.
    Post by: Roguesaint, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Roguesaint
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    tank for a bob

    i like the look of the tank in this photo. i found a stock sportster tank at the harley dealership that i'm using. The 3 bar neck makes the...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    So my buddy and i finished welding the frame pieces after a few murphy's law moments. He finally showed up to weld the last pieces of the back...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Roguesaint
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    11 inch stretch!

    How are you working the drive shaft into this setup? you have a photo of the other side?
    Post by: Roguesaint, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    Yeah the fender was definitely a good find. Thanks rocs82650. So I finally got my buddy to come by and weld that stuff up.....and then i ran...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Nov 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    No I was going to originally but I was able to find a trailer fender at local truck and trailer shop that was perfect. A guy at a custom bike shop...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Nov 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    Thanks man! Its hard work but i'm having a blast learning and working my way through this project.
    Post by: Roguesaint, Nov 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. Roguesaint
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    I had the other thread started for some advice, wasn't planing on putting up the progress photos there so i'm starting a new thread to post...
    Thread by: Roguesaint, Nov 1, 2012, 131 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Roguesaint
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    Need advice on XJ 650 Hardtail

    The frame is a 1-2 set up. the petcock is going to drop down behind the single tube in between the double and fit in between the two middle pod...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Oct 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. Roguesaint
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    Need advice on XJ 650 Hardtail

    Worked on the tank this weekend. Got the fuel bung welded in and polished out the tank. Going to skim coat and smooth with some filler....
    Post by: Roguesaint, Oct 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. Roguesaint
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    Need advice on XJ 650 Hardtail

    Getting ready to do the frame tubes this weekend. Found the thread on Crath's bike so have some pretty good ideas moving forward. maybe removing...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Oct 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. Roguesaint
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    Need advice on XJ 650 Hardtail

    Got the motor pulled and the shocks removed. ready to rebuild the motor. Buying a new gasket kit and have the haynes manual to start tearing into...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Oct 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Need advice on XJ 650 Hardtail

    no idea man, i'll take a look at the model of tire tonight, it almost looks exactly like the 16" rear tire that came stock on my '09 harley...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Oct 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. Roguesaint
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    Need advice on XJ 650 Hardtail

    Quick question. I know the short VIN is stamped into the frame and is the same one that matches the number on the engine case. i want to remove...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. Roguesaint
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    Need advice on XJ 650 Hardtail

    I picked a welder from a buddy and rounded up the 1/2", 1/4", & 1/8" steel plate that i was going to use for tabs and brackets on the project. i'm...
    Post by: Roguesaint, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. Roguesaint
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    Need advice on XJ 650 Hardtail

    Hey guys, first post here. I picked up my first 1981 XJ650 project. I am about ready to cut off the rear arm holding the shocks to do the swing...
    Thread by: Roguesaint, Sep 28, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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