I streched this XJ1100 a couple years ago.
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I had a machinest friend stretch my shaft 5 1/2" a few years ago and had no viration even at a 100 mph+.
yes I do have the upper frame part that I removed you can have it if you pay for the shipping
It looks like your on the right path F.H.
The muffler reducers I used I bought at Oreilly's auto part and they fit very tight after a little fileing I used pieces of a bicycle tube...
This is what I did to my XJ1100 these are muffler reducers I used to move the pods back it helped the air flow to the ATMOSPHERE INLET because the...
Did you burn it?
Do you have any new photos? Love the rear rim.
Good to see it's comeing to an end. It looks great
There are small holes in the bottom of the master cylinder reservior that go into the plunger cylinder make sure they are'nt clogged
Thanks for the tips
Started a new project and put my bike for sale on E-Bay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... :MESELX:IT
Started a new project and need to sale my bike. It's on E-bay at the link below. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... :MESELX:IT
I admit stretching the shaft is a pain but it is worth the look and the extra room it gives you for the seat.
Looks really good so far :)
If you don't stretch it you'll end up with the tank in your crotch.
I'll look for one in about 20 years and turn it into a Bobber
Koolaid my 82 xj 1100 is a driveshaft and I strectched it 5 1/2" just had the shaft work done by a machines friend it makes a big differance on...
Project bikes tend to change directions as you go. So do what makes you happy cause in the end you will be the one riding it. Great looking...
Had to post props to chacal xj4ever he had the parts I could not find anywhere they got here quick and worked great THANKS :)
Love it that is really nice :)
Love the bike thats awsome :) The blood makes it truely custom
Re: UDPATED:03/25/10:'82 xj750 Project continues.... I love the look your going for and agree with tcoop the angle cut on the pipes look better.
Rear fender looks great. The side covers look great makes me feel like I'm part of the build :) Can't wait to see it finished.
Thanks for the info skillet very interesting string
I have'nt sync the carb yet I've bought the tubeing and fittings to make one but have'nt done it.
I bought my headlight on ebay it was $36 has far as the bars I'm sticking with them they are the most comfortable bars I've owned. Jon I left...
The bars look good but I really like the yellow crotch rocket :)
Thanks man, I,d like to see photos of your this spring.
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This is me getting a feel for the set on my bike. [img] Not very flatering
Looks Good, Which fender are going to use on the rear I kind of like the wrap around.
That is a nice bike. Welcome to the site
Re: Tank Pic photobucket trouble (had to type url) I use photo bucket and size all my photos to the medium selection in the edit page. In your...
I haven't use the kit but I would think that the ONE FOOT of 16mm Heat shrink Tubing would be used to finish the ends. Cut the tube into 1 inch...
Thats a good looking bike to start a project with, I look forward to seeing the finished product.
Sounds like you've got a good start on your project can't wait to see the end result. I stretched my shaft and swing arm 5 1/2" just enough to...
I went for looks on this project. I thought about putting spings on the seat but after building this seat it was the look had in mind. I got it...
Re: So this is the '82 xj550 Maxim I have been talking about The bike looks great, Where did you get the grips?
Thanks, I originaly didn't like the looks of the bars but once I got it all together they flow well and feel great.
The exhaust are the originals that were cut down so they are opened pipes right now and they sound great but I plan on building caps with...
I originally was going to put the drag bar set up on it but these really feel comfortable and the price was right. I my change them later but for...
Just got it about 90% together ran out of money for now still need brake lines, brake pads, carb filters, front tire, and grips. But I cracked it...
I cut the expanded metel to the shape of the opening then welded 1/2" flat stock to it to frame it. To attach it to the frame I drilled 3 shallow...
I rebuilt the carbs before I picked the color scheme so they are just primed right now. The forks had rust on them so I cleaned them and painted...
I cleaned the motor up painted the cylinders black with high temp paint and polished the edges of the fins. the pipes were in poor shape so I sand...
Thanks
I had a machinest friend cut the shaft then he turned the cut ends down to 1/2" - 1 inch long. We took a drive shaft from a honda civic and cut a...
Howdy I've been working on this project for about 6 months wanted to get some feed back as I come to the end. here are a few photos. [img] [img]...