Sorry, fellas, this project is officially dead. I was busy working on my doctorate and now I'm busy getting divorced and, you guessed it, she got...
Thrasher, Could you give me some measurements for those discs? Both total diameter and the diameter where the bolt holes are? Thanks, Dean
Hey, xulf13! Yes, I'm being pulled between different projects, too. I need to get those heavier bars...I bought the cheaper ones not really...
Ok, I really need the expertise of the forum. After reading Spanish Cafe Racer I decided I had to have wire rims. So following his advice, I got a...
Ok, here's an update. Got the carbs back on. I actually broke down and just bought a new rack (so if anyone's interested in the original rack, let...
Get these kind instead. Nice welds, no pinched tubing = strong/tough. What brand is that? Where did you get them? I got the other kind, but I'd...
Robert, Thanks for the info. I really don't know anything about the 750's. Is there just a valve, like adding air to a tire? I was thinking...
Thanks for the tip! One other question: the 750 forks have some sort of air adjustment feature. Can I just cap that off or something?
Ok, this has probably been covered a million times, but I have an 81 XJ with a single disc up front. If I want to put dual discs on, what model...
Yeah, it was originally chrome. They were kinda cheap...got them from Dennis Kirk and they rusted very quickly. I used to have it parked outside....
Stewart, I'm really stalled out and bummed, too. The guy who is supposedly working on my tank keeps putting me off. It's been almost two years...
Er...the battery hasn't been on the bike since I started this. Plus, I've got the carbs off and in pieces! I'm doing a rebuild and a jet job on...
Spoke to the Tank Shop yesterday. He told me he was working on the tank "as we speak" and that he would call me in a couple of days when it's...
Had to get the new rim, brake shoe plate (the outer, chromed plate on the right hand side looking forward), the brake shoes, springs, actuator...
I took the old tank and cut the bottom off of it and mailed it to him. So, supposedly, it's going to drop right on if he ever finishes it. I've...
Sweet paint! Did you use a stencil for the Franken-head? Did you make the stencil yourself? Either way, looks great! Dean
Ok, today's update. I've been working on upholstering the seat. I've never done that before and I'm not sure I like the way it's coming out, but...
Xulf13, No worries, I haven't paid them yet. In fact, I was actually kind of impressed because last fall I did something sort of stupid, I...
Xulf13, Man, every time I call him he says "check back in two weeks!" Which is funny...... I haven't been looking at the phone bill but my wife...
Ok, I finally got some stuff done today. Minor stuff, really, but something is better than nothing, right? [img] This is my solution to...
Thanks, Ease! I take that as high praise coming from you. Looking at your bike was a big inspiration to me. Dean
Thanks, xulf13! I haven't mounted the seat yet. I'm waiting on the tank so I can visually line them up...I want the bike to look "straight."...
The Tank Shop They're making me a 5 gallon Manx-style tank. I cut the bottom of my old tank off and mailed it to them so it should be a drop-on...
Actually, the project is still underweigh, just got bogged down. I'm working on my doctorate, work is crazy, and I started taking the carbs...
I'm sure you could get some shorter if you want. I got those from Chacal, our resident part guy. I have seen that same shock in a "mix-and-match"...
I believe they are the same length as stock. I swapped them one at a time and I didn't have to do any pushing or pulling... Dean
I got the seat from Airtech. They also make an upholstery pan to match, which I need to get, too. That way the upholstery will look very...
Muchas, muchas gracias!! Excellent pictures! I noticed you cut off the support bracket that goes between the to rails and holds up the stock seat....
I'd love to hear the answer to this one...I have the same problem. Everything looks right on mine, but it rubs. I'm wondering if the swingarm...
New seat came in today. I just sat it on the frame to see how it looks. Now to figure out how to mount it..... [img] [img] Cheers! Dean
I'm just a noob, but if people conform to the size restrictions at 72 dpi, there shouldn't be a problem....I like to see the pics and I HATE...
Looks good! I've got to get mine put back together! We need to stage an XJ Cafe Racer get together....AFTER mine is back together, that is! Dean
So are you saying that if I blow up my tranny trying this, you'll fix it for me? :wink: Dean
Wow! The cage looks great with the rims!! Awesome looking bike, Dude! Dean
Thanks for the great advise! This group is really creative! Dean
I once had a mechanic come to the house to work on a bike. One of the things I asked him to do was sync the carbs. He had a cool little gas tank...
Dude! If you're going to be hilarious during work hours, would you please give a warning?!? I'm sitting in a boring meeting and I nearly choked to...
Chopper, Where did you get the fork gaitors? Did you buy them somewhere or did you make them? Could we get a closeup pic of them? Thanks...
Hey! Thanks! I got the turn signals Dennis Kirk. Turn signals They have incandescent bulbs and came with both red and amber lenses so you can...
Got the shocks from Chacal, where else? :^)
It hit me this morning as I shaved. This summer I took up the sport of straight razor shaving. And yes, I have the scars to prove it. But straight...
I was looking for aluminum polish and came across this stuff on the net; thought I'd share my results. Overall I thought it did a great job. I saw...
Today's update. New shocks, wired up speedo and left hand switches, carbectomy, mirror, and some polishing. [img] New shocks from the back...
Those are some eye-popping colors! Looks great, man!! Dean
Thanks, VET! I got the lights from Dennis Kirk. Turn Signals They're incandescent, dual filament. I like their clean, small look. Dean
Yes, dwcopple, this bike has seen some weather! I've been looking for replacement hats but they're harder to find than an honest politician!
Please don't tell me that's all I can do!!!!! I want to do it right, but I'de really not have to pay to replace my forks!!!!!!! Help!! Dean
If I'm removing the stock mirrors, how can I plug the hole that the stock mirrors were screwed into?? Anybody got a good idea for that? Thanks,...
KAOS, Yes, the tach (and speedo) is (are) from Mike'sXS. It has two wires, but so did my stock tach. I don't have the battery in the bike so I...
Ok, does anyone know what I can do to fix these rust pits? Any help would be greatly appreciated! [img] [img] Thanks, Dean
