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  1. sgary
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    Forward front Controls?

    It should be similar Find your peg placement and go from there.
    Post by: sgary, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. sgary
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    Crashed

    Glad you are OK. One crash every 12 years is a pretty good average. I think I'll crash mine before I paint it. :lol:
    Post by: sgary, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. sgary
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    this is my bike, 82 650 bobber

    Nice bike. I have to make time to work on mine! G.D. life keeps getting in the way.
    Post by: sgary, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. sgary
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    Replacement Rims for XJ550 Maxim 1981

    This is a Virago 750 wheel. It needed a bit of tweeking to work and I have an XS650 rear that I need to cut spacers for. The rear brakes are...
    Post by: sgary, Mar 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. sgary
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    How low is too low

    A good rule of thumb is 5" at least of clearance. Any lower and you'll have problems.
    Post by: sgary, Mar 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. sgary
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    old stuff

    Just turned 56 and still refuse to grow up. I'm building a 40' tour bus with my friend to go across Canada with his son-in-laws band, the Brandon...
    Post by: sgary, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. sgary
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    Bigger front wheel versus bike handling

    I think unless you're on it hard all the time it won't make much difference. On a sportbike it might.
    Post by: sgary, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. sgary
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    flat seat... and exhaust...cry for help :-)

    Welcome, I guess you're talking about a cafe race type seat. There are good threads with build pix. Search the board.
    Post by: sgary, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. sgary
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    More progress on the bobber

    The best thing to do is evaluate your skills. To alter the frame requires good skills and tools. Try the chopper underground build threads for...
    Post by: sgary, Feb 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. sgary
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    More progress on the bobber

    The electronics and battery are going in a lunch box under the seat.
    Post by: sgary, Feb 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. sgary
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    More progress on the bobber

    I use workmates for everything, best tool ever invented. The bike is clamped to the top, we lifted it up there, it doesn't weigh much.
    Post by: sgary, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. sgary
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    More progress on the bobber

    I was given a Virago 750 wheel. It fits better than the Honda and not much modification.Fitting drag bars next and rear fender.
    Thread by: sgary, Feb 13, 2009, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. sgary
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    the one that got away

    I got two free XJ550s, a 24'drivable GM motorhome from CL and was going to pick-up an 82 Seca for $100. Too much stuff on CL. I live in a bachelor...
    Post by: sgary, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. sgary
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    Maxim 650, aftermarket wheels?????????

    I swapped out a Virago front and an XS650 rear on my 550. Yamaha parts interchange pretty good. What style of wheels are you looking for?
    Post by: sgary, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. sgary
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    spoke wheels on an XJ550

    [img] All I had to do was remove one disc, remove the lip and add spacers.
    Post by: sgary, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. sgary
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    spoke wheels on an XJ550

    I got a Virago dual disc wheel given to me today. Fits easier than the Honda and looks better. Some minor alterations and spacers is all thats needed.
    Post by: sgary, Feb 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. sgary
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    1" Handlebars and controls... Anyone dun it?

    Newer sportbikes have 1" bars. I reamed out the tree to accept my bars and works good. I'm going to use a small master cylinder for my front...
    Post by: sgary, Feb 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. sgary
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    Nobody's Selling in My Area!

    I'm picking up a running 83 seca 650 tomorrow cheap! I'm only keeping the engine, frame, forks and am going to sell the rest, cheap.
    Post by: sgary, Feb 7, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    great metal polish

    I don't think there was any coating on them.
    Post by: sgary, Feb 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. sgary
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    great metal polish

    It only took me 4-5 min to polish the forks, and they weren't cleaned in years. I took a long piece of towel 2" wide, glopped some gel-gloss on it...
    Post by: sgary, Feb 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. sgary
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    great metal polish

    I tried this on my aluminum parts and it work quick. Anyone tried this stuff on engine parts?
    Thread by: sgary, Feb 6, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. sgary
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    spoke wheels on an XJ550

    Hmm... I have another engine. Maybe I'll build a hillclimber, I love that Harley!
    Post by: sgary, Feb 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. sgary
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    Too much$$?

    I was being sarcastic!
    Post by: sgary, Feb 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. sgary
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    My 82 XJ750 Project

    Ha, ha, ha. once you start "altering" your bike you can't stop, can you? You always get the best ideas when you're f**ked up and can't work on...
    Post by: sgary, Feb 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. sgary
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    Too much$$?

    email this posting to a friend vancouver, BC craigslist > motorcycles/scooters please flag with care: miscategorized prohibited...
    Thread by: sgary, Feb 1, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. sgary
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    Engine mods?

    Anyone added a nitrous kit to their XJ?
    Post by: sgary, Feb 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. sgary
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    spoke wheels on an XJ550

    I love that old hillclimber! I'm getting a Virago wheel in a couple off weeks. The CB wheel is pretty rusty and will take a lot of work to use...
    Post by: sgary, Feb 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Has a dealership ever tried to rip you off?

    I paid $220 for the WRONG piston rings at Western Powersports and was charged a re-stocking fee of $25. They wanted to charge $44. Don't buy...
    Post by: sgary, Feb 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. sgary
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    forward controls

    Ebay seller has them for $150. Fairly easy to build. Look on The Chopper Underground.
    Post by: sgary, Jan 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spoke wheels on an XJ550

    I rode a Panhead chopper with no front brake for a long time. I find it's safer to ride around a problem than to grab the front brake and skid...
    Post by: sgary, Jan 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    spoke wheels on an XJ550

    The rear is an 18" XS650, I had to open up the axle slot a little and make some spacers. It lines up good and the brakes are the same. The front...
    Thread by: sgary, Jan 25, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. sgary
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    2 carb intake

    I use Tuc tape now , way better and water proof.
    Post by: sgary, Jan 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. sgary
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    2 carb intake

    Not sure for how long, but long enough to see how it works. They cost $2 each so if they work I'll make some out of copper.
    Post by: sgary, Jan 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    2 carb intake

    I'll monkey with it until it works or I get bored with trying to make it work. If you look at a WYE the 45 side is shorter but has a larger area...
    Post by: sgary, Jan 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. sgary
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    need parts, help me out please

    I wish I found this site before I stripped my 2 550s and chucked out all the parts I had laying around!
    Post by: sgary, Jan 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Virago parts onto XJ...

    A guy from Spain put on Virago spokes on his cafe. Looked great. I fitted an 18" XS650 rear on my XJ550. A little bit of grinding and shimming and...
    Post by: sgary, Jan 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    2 carb intake

    I looked in the plumbing section and found 1 1/4" PVC WYE. The runner length looks equal and smooth. I'm going to fit a couple of XS carbs and see...
    Post by: sgary, Jan 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. sgary
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    the point of no return

    Do you have pix of the swingarm? I want to do the same to my 550.
    Post by: sgary, Jan 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. sgary
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    Scariest aspect of this is that it appears to WORK!

    You could build a laminate frame in any shape you want. It wold be strong enough using a cold epoxy method. Look at skate boards, how much stress...
    Post by: sgary, Dec 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. sgary
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    Funniest things found/offered on Craigslist.

    There are lots of fake ads/ phishing scams here. I answered one for a free 26' motorhome. I drove it home a few days later, Try the women looking...
    Post by: sgary, Dec 24, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. sgary
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    SS1K - Saddle Sore 1000 (Day 5)

    My friend and I have discussed the same plan for a European adventure. I would be cool to set up a crash pad list. A free place where people...
    Post by: sgary, Dec 20, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. sgary
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    Cops !

    That made my day! :lol:
    Post by: sgary, Dec 18, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. sgary
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    Chopping up an 81 XJ 550 (A little pic heavy)

    Dummy! You can't use electrical conduit for forks. :lol:
    Post by: sgary, Dec 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. sgary
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    Chrome wheels?

    I put a spoked XS650 rear wheel on my XJ550. You just have to widen the slot on the swingarm to fit the axle. I haven't researched the front...
    Post by: sgary, Dec 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. sgary
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    long road trips on an xj

    I think I could make it from one Starbucks to another with my tank. :lol:
    Post by: sgary, Dec 15, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. sgary
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    Chopping up an 81 XJ 550 (A little pic heavy)

    I have another 550 engine and am thinking about building a long, low drag bike style frame and girder front end. I'm going to stretch my swingarm...
    Post by: sgary, Dec 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. sgary
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    piston rings didn't fit

    What happened to customer service? Bike shops here act like they're doing you a favour by letting you buy stuff. I don't see how a set of rings is...
    Post by: sgary, Dec 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    piston rings didn't fit

    They wanted to charge me 20%, $40, but the parts guy realized it wasn't a good idea to piss me off too much. I offered to redecorate the parts...
    Post by: sgary, Dec 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. sgary
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    piston rings didn't fit

    No, they gave me #4ga116030000 @ $51.58 each.
    Post by: sgary, Dec 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. sgary
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    piston rings didn't fit

    I just returned a set of standard rings I bought for my 1981 XJ550. The oil ring was too wide to fit into the groove. The part # was correct, my...
    Thread by: sgary, Dec 13, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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