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First Cafe Racer Mod! 1983 XJ750 Maxim

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by May_J_Aaron, Jun 24, 2018.

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  1. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    You won't need high heat paint on the calipers. They don't get that hot.
     
    k-moe, Jul 6, 2018
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    May_J_Aaron Josh May

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    Even in Arizona?! We already almost at boiling!
    I know the engine Clearcoat is a bit extreme, but brakes are known to reach 400°...
     
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    Nevermind. I'm off in my thinking.
     
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    k-moe, Jul 7, 2018
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    get your calipers anodized and be done with it
     
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    May_J_Aaron Josh May

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    Are the bolts that mount the Calipers to the forks stainless steel or not?
    Caswell has 2 kits for turning metals black, zinc oxide or stainless steel blackener.
    I’m likely going to do this to a lot of bolts in the bike!
     
    May_J_Aaron, Jul 11, 2018
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    None of the fasteners are stainless. Stainless steel was quite expensive at the time.
     
    k-moe, Jul 11, 2018
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    i never had a coating or treatment last once it met a wrench
     
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    Do you know of a way that would stand up to a wrench?My calipers and lower Forks are going to be black, kind of want those to blend in.
     
    May_J_Aaron, Jul 13, 2018
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    Maybe black oxide fasteners that match the same specs as the original fasteners and be very carefully tightening them to spec?
     
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    Paint the heads black with model paint and a fine brush. Touch them up whenever you need to wrench on them.
    That's what I do :)
     
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    I noticed a few posts above, you mentioned wanting to upgrade the fusebox. I'd say your best bet is to get the upgrade kit that Chacal sells. It comes with two extra circuits for extra equipment and has fuses that glow if they've blown. I just installed it a month or so ago - simple to do: Drill two holes into plastic for mounting the fusebox, wire and solder appropriately!

    P.S., Good to see I'm not the only desert rat on here. Salutations from 20 miles down the road!
     
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    May_J_Aaron Josh May

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    P.S., Good to see I'm not the only desert rat on here. Salutations from 20 miles down the road![/QUOTE]

    Great suggestion!
    I'm in Ahwatukee, if you needs stock parts, let me know!
     
    May_J_Aaron, Jul 14, 2018
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    I'm considering purchasing this LED Lamp/Bucket + Mount combo, will I have any issues?
    Connectors, wattage, unexpected explosions....
    Shows 45w High Beam, 30 W Low Beam.
    My bike seems to have the typical 3 prong Headlight setup, not sure if there's a size or electrical load difference I should be aware of.
    Yes I am wanting to go with the smaller 5.75"

    https://www.amazon.com/HOZAN-Headli...SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail&th=1#customerReviews

    headlamp connector.jpg
     
    May_J_Aaron, Jul 15, 2018
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    do the words "beam pattern" or "D.O.T. approved" appear anywhere on that page or in any reviews?
     
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    May_J_Aaron Josh May

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    They do not...
    I’ve seen that quite a few times on others, I certain DOT is a safety standard but is there other concerns I should worried about when it doesn’t appear?
     
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    Your safety is on you. No car out there sees you. I'd play it safe and only get certified lighting, and not poke the proverbial bear.
     
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    certified means they have a beam pattern that doesn't blind oncoming traffic. pull a car 15 feet from a wall, notice how the light pattern has a cutoff at the top. now try a flashlight, big round pattern, not good for driving. or it might make a ten foot circle 50 feet away, also not good. forget the lumen ratings, there's too many ways to measure it to be any use.
    none of the reviews mention beam pattern, that's because they were probably written by that guys friends who ride skateboards
     
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    I asked the seller and he stated it is DOT approved!
    I saw it in the photo but I wanted have them make the statement.
     
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    A ticket for using nonapproved equipment.
     
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