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newbie parts fixing and upgrades

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by batrmancometh, Aug 20, 2011.

  1. batrmancometh

    batrmancometh New Member

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    hi all im new here to the site and to the riding world. i recently got an old beat up 82 550. it needs work.... a lot of it.

    so does the supporting vendor have a website? or do you have to browse everything till you find what your looking for?

    and were is a good place to get parts for modifying the bike. like a new front fork assembly and handlebars... im going to go for the cafe look. how will i know what will fit? is this just from experience that you start to know what will work?

    thanks for any suggestions and love the site very help full.
     
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  2. waldo

    waldo Member

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    Look to the top right of page flashing banner is Chacals site, XJ4ever. Be forewarned lots of info on these bikes in there so get you a pizza and some beers and prepare for a few hours of reading. Heres a link: http://www.xjbikes.com/banners.php?bid=3
     
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  3. MiGhost

    MiGhost Well-Known Member

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    You can PM Chacal with your bike info (VIN, part that you are working on.) He will make sure that you get the right parts, and any neccessary info that you will need.

    Mod parts you can get buy going through the Sale, Trade, Wanted section.

    Ghost
     
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    skillet Active Member

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    WELCOME from TN!!!

    skillet
     
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    I strongly recommend you get the bike running and stopping correctly BEFORE beginning any modifications.
     
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