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My Seca II Scrambler Project

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by radare, Jun 29, 2015.

  1. MattiThundrrr

    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    i like the 'ride into the sunset' photos. a good ending to a great build story.
     
  2. radare

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    Took the bike out yesterday for a good ride including a half-dozen miles of dirt and gravel roads. Found a small oil leak on the clutch arm but otherwise, bike did great. I'd forgotten how well those Kenda Cruiser tires do on dirt/gravel.

    Here's a short video from the ride. Enjoy.

     
  3. radare

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    I recently bought a second set of wheels for the Scrambler and fitted a pair of IRC GP110 tires (4.6x17 in the front and 5.1x18 in the rear). I think it looks great.

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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Very nice looking!
     
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    jayrodoh YimYam Premium Member

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    Very nice indeed. I love seeing a bike brought back to life that was nearly terminated by a PO. Doesn't cost much to strip em down and cut em up. Unfortunately that's when they realize they're too far in.
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Wasn't SnoSheriff looking for dirtbike ideas? This looks awesome! Really unique build.
     
  7. radare

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    Here's a shot of the rear:

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    And while I'm here: I'm thinking about replacing the signals with something smaller and less stick-out-ish. Any ideas?
     
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    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    your front fender is VERY close to your front tire, you'd better not go play in the mud.

    Nice bike by the way.
     
  9. radare

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    I have a Ducati Monster fender that will be fitted once the weather warms up here enough to paint it. Should restore the proper clearance.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    He's got that covered; just didn't post about it here.

    Smaller signals that don't stick out as much.... hmmmm

    Late-model FJ1200 rear turn signals come to mind.
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    Awesome idea. I ordered a pair from edecals using your idea as a base. Here's what I came up with. I kept them small (.75" x 5.5") so that they will fit along the ridge in the tank.

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    Also, here it is with the Ducati fender. I know, I know; it's not as good looking as the metal one. It's true. But once it's painted, I think it'll look alright AND it gives me much more clearance than the metal one.

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    Nice!

    Much better clearance on the fender. Probably not much you can do about crap getting slung up onto the exhaust.
    Is that just a standard high heat paint on it?

    Tony
     
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    Yeah, it is. I used to have really good luck with Rustoleum BBQ paint but have had flaking issues with the latest formulations. This current coat is VHT header paint but its also flaked. I plan to have the exhaust sandblasted in the spring and repaint with VHT or Duplicolor high-temp paint and see if that helps. Eventually, though, I do have plans to fit a set of Stainless headers and a pair of Thruxton mufflers that I have on the shelf.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    That looks good.
    For a glimpse into my mind: I think it'd look better if it read' "Lambelresc"
     
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    Reason why I ask is that I had ceramic coating done on the current set of headers that are on mine at the moment, and they still look great. However, it cost a good bit a few years back. And now that I'm fabricating a custom exhaust, I plan on trying to keep the overall cost within reason and thought about using this inside and out:
    http://www.eastwood.com/ew-hi-temp-internal-exhaust-coating-w-extension-tu.html?reltype=3
    You would definitely have to blast any old paint off and make sure the bare metal is prepped properly before using.

    I sense the verdict is still out on the turn signals?

    Tony
     
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    New signals (thanks to xHondaHack's suggestions), revised front fender, custom side-bars for rear bag mounts and an FZ6R shock install later, here's how the bike sits now:

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    And a couple of recent photos showing it NOT in the garage:

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  19. k-moe

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

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    Pretty, pretty. Now go get some mud on it :)


    I think what I like about your machine the most is how it's subtile, tasteful, and really doesn't look far off from what Yamaha could have done if they had chosen to.
     
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    Glad you liked my suggestion.

    That bike just oozes cool......

    Tony
     

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