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  1. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Welded the right side.
    Post by: johnlaw, Sep 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. johnlaw
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    1982 Maxim Hardtail Question

    Dido... I burnt up almost 10' but its plenty to make a few mistakes.
    Post by: johnlaw, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. johnlaw
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    Master Cylinder w/drag bars

    I'm a junkyard fan. Or find a small repair shop or guy that fixes metric bikes on the side...they usualy have alot of parts laying around.
    Post by: johnlaw, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    I'm at my buddies dad's shop today helping him with another friends Duramax tranny(EFI LIVE SMOKED ANOTHER ONE!) My buddy is flushing out the...
    Post by: johnlaw, Jul 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    The kid that bought my old bike said he was going to get on here and do some pics...haven't seen em. I lost his number so I just posted an add on...
    Post by: johnlaw, Jul 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Decided to shop for another maxim to molest. There is a pile of em to pick from up here, just a matter of a little overtime.....and then sneaking...
    Post by: johnlaw, Jul 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    MY bike projects have been put on hold.. We sold our house, moved in with my parents..... now we finaly found a place we agree on.... moveing in...
    Post by: johnlaw, Jun 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Sold the bike for 2k. Dude from St Paul who bought it was going to put on some ape hangers and forward controls. I told him about the forum, and...
    Post by: johnlaw, Jun 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    I lowered mine about 5-6 inches. Just go slow and tack things in place to see how it looks.
    Post by: johnlaw, Jun 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Sold the bike.... :cry: ...but picked up an xs 650 for the next project. In the middle of moving but I will start a new thread for the new build...
    Post by: johnlaw, May 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. johnlaw
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    The Koolaid Project

    Nice!
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    .....
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    waaaaaaaay up in Wisconsin! Just turn down your welder, start slow and build up.... you might amaze yourself!
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    All of my welding experience came from high school shop.. I have some experience from votech,(trained as an electrician) but that is where I...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    I will weld where do you live? If not I would say welding is 70 percent ownership 30 practice.......that means its pretty easy especially if...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    I have exactly $185 into the hacking portion of the bike. $145 dollar seat.......$20 in pipe and some odds and ends in welding material.
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Here's the comparison........... [img]
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Its doing alright..... I have to do the front fork seals..... and maybe the 1-4 coil....other than that its been a lot of fun. Its fun watching...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    [img] Here is the bike....Rubicon following shortly.
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    While waiting for the videos to load I will take this time to jack my own thread. If it did not get dark on me I would have gotten video of my...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    video's are loading........ I have one of the bike idling and running up through the rpm range........ and for volume/ camera comparison a stock...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Hacking is deffinetly the right term! Hold your pants for more video boys!
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Keep shopping you might get lucky and find a decent runner for $500 or so. I bought mine for $200 with no idea if it would make a runner or not....
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    I think I could have cleaned the carbs but I am glad I didn't attempt because the were way worse than needing a good cleaning. They were missing...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    [img] Here goes with the video hope it works...... no the child was not so close to the bike his hearing was harmed.......he just really...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    I would have to try forward controls... It seems you are either sitting on your tail bone or your taint...I don't know which would be more...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Dude give me five minutes I am working on it! And no it tuned awsome because I paid a pro to do it..... Can't plug Mark at Sport Tune in Amery,...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Stretched back handle bars and forward controls would be more comfortable for longer trips.... but with the way the gas tank is siting I can only...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    [img] [img] A little beer and a bulldog that knows how to run a camera we got it done. The ass fat kinda makes it look like I am close to...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    The ultimate vanity pic? I'm 5'6'' 220, and it fits me perfect. My fatass doesn't even bottom out the seat. I just had my buddy over last night...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. johnlaw
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    NO spark

    1980 650 xj is intermittently losing power and sputtering while cruising and under load. Seems to come and go for no apparent reason. Once when it...
    Thread by: johnlaw, Apr 17, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. johnlaw
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    cant find 7/8" o.d. pipe

    The 7/8 I picked up was still a few thousands small. I laid a few beads and ground to fit where I needed it.
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    We finaly got a 75 degree day up here in Scony land. Bike loves the warm weather! I only got to put on about 20 miles today but this thing is...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. johnlaw
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    Budget bobber carb problems?

    I have about 200 miles on my 80' xj 650 bobber build now. As it has been getting warmer I have been getting the carbs just right. Today I went...
    Thread by: johnlaw, Apr 10, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. johnlaw
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    1980 xj 650 left over parts

    I have the stock seat, stock exhaust, both stock passenger peg/ exhaust brackets, the stock front fender, right side loop/frame slider ( I have...
    Thread by: johnlaw, Apr 8, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    I have some of the stock stuff I removed from the bike availible, I will post in the for sale forum. I have the stock seat, stock exhaust, both...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    The more I ride it the more I think about sweeping the handle bars back a bit to make it just a bit more comfortable.
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. johnlaw
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    Project XJ Crotch Rocket

    I now I am fairly new here but..........more sassy chick pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Its not as loud as you think it would be. It is no Hog with Hooker headers and strait pipes! It's different.. kind of like the bike. Plenty of...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. johnlaw
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    1980 xj 650 maxim gas milage?

    What kind of gas milage do you guys get. I have not done any official calculations, but from my estimations I am not getting much more than 30mpgs.
    Thread by: johnlaw, Apr 1, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Turned out to be a good night even after stabbing myself with the drill. I went over to my mechanic's and scored two matching grips, and a proper...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    I like the direction your heading. I have some old fart shooting buddies that lead cast their own bullets, this might be right up their alley.
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    I made it through the entire build without a scratch! Finnaly paying for it.
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Thanks dude. The only reason I am thinking about replacing it is it wont quit leaking. I found where there is a little notch in the cap where it...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    The master brake cylinder has been giving me fits. I think I am about to buy one that is made to sit level on drag bars. The screws on the cap...
    Post by: johnlaw, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    The wife was at work and it got rainy so I pulled the bike into the porch. Got the tank painted. [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: johnlaw, Mar 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. johnlaw
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    '82 XJ 550 Maxim project finished. Will do it again next yr.

    I love the "Road Rash" title..... I bit it trying to ride a wheelie on a 96' Honda 900RR. Tore every ligament in my right knee. The bike ghost...
    Post by: johnlaw, Mar 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    Makes me think of my uncles T bucket hot rod.......Hands down coolest car I have ever laid eyes on!
    Post by: johnlaw, Mar 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. johnlaw
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    80' xj 650 budget bobber

    I decided to go flat black on the tank. I started sanding and did find the bondo on the sides covering where the plastic "Yamaha" emblems used to...
    Post by: johnlaw, Mar 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    '82 XJ 550 Maxim project finished. Will do it again next yr.

    Its cool being able to do things yourself, but for the sake of a daily reliable runner, its worth it just to pay someone who has the stuff and...
    Post by: johnlaw, Mar 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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