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1985 XJ750X Project Bike

Discussion in 'For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted' started by nkavanau1, Mar 24, 2015.

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  1. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    lol
     
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    Bike now waiting on a bunch of shims. Len had some found the other available in Canada. Much more riding with those valves that tight would have burnt a few valves and been the end of that engine! 3 intakes down to .002" and one exhaust down to .007"
     
    Toomanybikes, Jul 8, 2015
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    My 650 turbo project bike is finally home
     
    hogfiddles, Jul 8, 2015
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    So let's see her!
     
    Toomanybikes, Jul 9, 2015
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    image.jpg Not much to see..... It's a rolling chassis w/complete drivetrain, exhaust system, engine, and guages. That's about it.
     
    hogfiddles, Jul 9, 2015
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    Well ....you do have your work cut out for you!!
    Upside,doesn't look like it was crashed.
    Do you have a stash of parts for it?
    Or are you starting from scratch ?
     
    Toomanybikes, Jul 9, 2015
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I'm starting from what you see, other than a few sets of carbs for it.

    I've started from worse.....
     
    hogfiddles, Jul 9, 2015
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Missing the airbox? You could try PODS!!;) Just kidding. I'm excited to see where you go with this. Are you planning to keep it fairly stock? You have a clean slate to start with. Is this your first go with a turbo?
     
    MattiThundrrr, Jul 9, 2015
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    Have a hard time getting any boost with pods ..lol
     
    Toomanybikes, Jul 10, 2015
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    Yes, it will be stock. Waiting for an airbox to arrive in the mail
     
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    Didn't really expect you to chop off the tail or anything... not your style! But with such a bare bones chassis, the possibilities are limitless! Try fitting 18 inch ape hangers under the windscreen! What about one of those gigantic front tires that you see on the ridiculous HD customs nowadays? Who needs to steer at all? Just joking, of course! I expect in a few years, it will look just as excellent as your other trophy winning showcase bikes.
     
    MattiThundrrr, Jul 10, 2015
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    Nkavanaua 's xj750xn it's ALIVE


    image.jpg
     
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    Toomanybikes, Aug 9, 2015
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    It a bit of fun putting the puzzle you got in a box, but with all the pics of xj's here and on the web I figured out all the parts.
    Just a few things to finish up like the fork seals and a bit of spit and polish she'll be on the road.
    Thanks again Neil this was fun and a great purchase!
     
    Toomanybikes, Aug 9, 2015
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    Yeah, first turbo.

    So, the only update I have:

    Engine turns about 1/4 rotation, plug 1 and 2 have rust on them and the valves look stuck but I think I see some motion-- we'll see how soaking in kroil does. Plug 3 and 4 look good...

    So, probably have to do a major teardown when time permits. Good news is I have an extra cylinder with pistons, would only have to find a head if needed.

    Airbox has not shown up yet. I'll just start collecting parts for the time being.
     
    hogfiddles, Aug 9, 2015
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    Glad you enjoyed it, and glad to see it running again. I may have a set of seals tucked away. I'll check when I get home tonight. If so I'll send them your way.
    Thanks for the update..
     
    nkavanau1, Aug 26, 2015
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    Neil
    Stop chasing you tail looking they are in the box of parts you gave me.
     
    Toomanybikes, Aug 28, 2015
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    Oh, thanks. I would have given up after a month or so :)
     
    nkavanau1, Sep 3, 2015
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