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'82 Xj650 Maxim Bobber/chop

XJ Garage item created by bjmudryk, May 14, 2016

Average User Rating:
5/5,
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  • Year:
    1982
    Make:
    Yamaha
    Model:
    XJ650 Maxim
    Engine Size:
    650
    Modifications & Accessories:
    Will update soon
    will update soon
bjmudryk, May 14, 2016
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  1. Bosen
    Wow. Looks like you put a lot of work into this. Looks great!
    Bosen, Jul 24, 2019
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    1. bjmudryk
      Thanks Bosen. She still has a way to go.
      bjmudryk, Jul 30, 2019
  2. Sal Raciti
    Finally, someone bobbed out a bike and didn't just flat black everything.
    Sal Raciti, May 18, 2018
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  3. Smoothbore76
    Hey!
    I just picked up an '85 XJ700 Maxim. I plan to terrorize (bob, paint, etc) it much the same way you have yours. Do you have any other pics of it? Thank you and she looks awesome!
    Smoothbore76, May 20, 2016
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    1. bjmudryk
      That's awesome. Would like to see what you plan to do. I added some more images. Let me know if you have any questions, and thank you for the compliments.
      bjmudryk, May 22, 2016
    2. bjmudryk
      Btw...I found all my parts on eBay, and truly made this easy as a budget build. Bought the bike for $500, and between parts and paint, I put another $1200 into it. All paint, fabbing was done by me, and has given me such a feeling of accomplishment. If you dream it, you can do it.

      My tank is off an xj700. I love it more than the 650. Because it's a teardrop shape. 650 was too boxy for me.
      bjmudryk, May 22, 2016
    3. ecorrigan
      Howdy, I'm in the process of picking up an '82 XJ650 that I'd like to do almost exactly the same thing with and wondering if you have any input or advice. As much as possible would be done by myself to minimize cost. I want to do a hardtail and lower the bike a bit more than what you have yours sitting at, but other than that I'm looking to do much the same thing!
      I love what you did with yours. The orange is awesome and those handlebars are about perfect! I'll bet it's quite the head-turner.
      ecorrigan, Jul 15, 2016
  4. Chance
    Looks well done. Nice paint scheme.
    Chance, May 14, 2016
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    1. bjmudryk
      Thanks Chance. I appreciate the compliment.
      bjmudryk, May 22, 2016
  5. Donny Avery
    Very nice, got all the little details spot on. Where did you find extended throttle cables?
    Donny Avery, Aug 1, 2020
    1. bjmudryk
      Sorry. Havent been on in some time. I got my cables custom made at SS Custom Cycle. Great price and exactly how I wanted them.
      bjmudryk, Aug 19, 2020
  6. bjmudryk
    She's going through some modifications. I'll post pics soon.
    bjmudryk, Jul 30, 2019
  7. bjmudryk
    Hey...been a long time. Life took over for a while. I'll try to get back to everyone. Time to finish before fall so I get some riding in
    bjmudryk, Jul 30, 2019
  8. Sal Raciti
    it looks like the frame, doesn't the tire hit the fender when you go over bumps?
    Sal Raciti, May 18, 2018
  9. Sal Raciti
    is your rear fender attached to the frame or the hub of the wheel?
    Sal Raciti, May 18, 2018
    1. bjmudryk
      Actually the rear fender is attached to the swing arm. Whole thing moves as one. 1/2" gap between tire and fender
      bjmudryk, Jul 30, 2019
  10. Sal Raciti
    hello, nice bike, so I have the same bike and i chopped the rear off. i kept the springs so I'm having an issue with my tire hitting the fender and seat when the springs compress.
    Sal Raciti, May 18, 2018
    1. bjmudryk
      Thanks Sal. I mounted my fender to the swing arm. All moves as one.
      bjmudryk, Jul 30, 2019
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