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My '86 YX600 Radian build

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Jake750, Mar 24, 2021.

  1. Jake750

    Jake750 Member

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    My Radian 600 build. Officially done except might swap to aftermarket mirrors and add crash guards from a xj550 maxim.

    Modifications include:
    repainted the fairings, tank, forks, triple clamps, drum brake housing, and .
    LED round headlight with integrated turn signals and led rear turn signals.
    re-upholstered the seat with marine vinyl.
    accel coils and wires.
    braided steel brake lines from xj4ever.
    ebay mufflers.

    Ignore the puddle of gas on the ground.. I think I over filled it or put the nozzle too close to the breather tube when filling it. Luckily, all the gas was only coming out of the breather hose that connects to the tank which is routed to the ground and not spilling all over the fresh paint.

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    looks great!
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    That looks great Jake!
     
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    Smashing machine, like the colour too.
     
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    Fine looking bike.
     
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    Girlfriend actually picked the color scheme. Hence the rose gold upper fork bracket. And the gold keychain that says "Brazen Hussy". I think she thinks it's hers.
     
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    I have always thought that Radians look just right. What type of paint did you use for the tank?
     
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  9. Jake750

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    I actually got the paint for free from a local collision shop that had some leftover they were going to throw away. I know that it is color rite but I have no idea what the color code is. I used 2k diamond clear coat as a top coat.
     
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    Jake, nice looking bike...I have been looking for one in mu price range. When I see them they are sold fast.
     
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    Actually, looks fantastic;)
     
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    Very nice bike, I would have paint matched the front fender. Not a critique just my preference.
    I've always liked the Radian. Almost 'gas pump' blue.
    Kinda what I was going for with my XJ750 redo.
    Cheers, 50gary
     
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  14. Jake750

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    Interesting story about the fender actually. My original plan was to paint the front fender the same color. The bike didnt have a fender when I bought it. I thought for sure that any fenders for sale on ebay would be in rough shape and need to be glued, sanded and painted. The fender that's on the bike I actually found on an online oem shop in Norway believe it or not! The part was listed as an oem replacement part but had a warning that it had a manufacturing defect from factory. I inspected it when it arrived. Totally perfect. I figured it was destiny. And you dont f*** with destiny.
     

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