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XJ and quite frankly, cycle noob.....

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Nastn8, Feb 3, 2017.

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    Oh boy.... Lemme figure that out lol. Thanks K-Moe! Feeling better?
     
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    I just use youtube and throw the link here.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Lungs are officially clear. My head's still a bit stuffy, but that's just a minor detail.
     
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    Put the headlamps brackets and front turns on today to see how it all fit......
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    I need to buy a real camera or replace this phone.... She's getting shaky. Old Galaxy s3 on its 3rd screen, 5th gps antenna repair, and 2nd audio jack lol. Sorry for the blur.
     
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    It was just a short video of some really bright leds in the proto board with resistors, diodes, and a switch to simulate tail and brake light.... I also got my acrylic rod today. i want to play with the optics in the tail cone. I like the idea of being visible from a distance (that and as a child I was nuts over the film Tron. So there will be a bit of influence there).
     
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    That being said, I like that idea Dave. It's time for me to come out of my cave lol. My better half's daughter has a go pro and she expressed interest in filming the bike some when it's done.
     
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    Nice work. With the headlight bucket mounted upside down it may effect the beam comes from the light.
     
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    i notched the bezel to relocate the alignment tabs. The headlamp is right side up. You'd be able to see it if my phone didn't make me look like i wake up to a pot of coffee LOL!
     
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    I do however wake up to green tea and smokes:confused:
     
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    WOO HOO!!! I'm like you, ever since my back blew out and I was "installing" my socks with long needle nose pliers for an hour every morning, my current limp and occasional "lightning bolt' down one leg or another, is a very minor detail!
     
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    Wow, the socks thing is too close to home. (not anymore, but just a month ago).
     
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    I take it you are a card carrying member of the sciatica club?
     
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    Inversion table.
     
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    I hang from a chin-up bar.... upside down messes with the pressure in my head. Ears and Sinuses. But it is amazing on the spine.
     
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    make your life simple , get rid of the socks:rolleyes:
     
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    LMAO!!!! Then my feets get cold!
     
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    Got my bars......Finally got the position right. I could ride these for hours. Only slightly aggressive. But 6061 T6 Aluminum. I have a feeling I'll need the bar end mirrors that dampen vibration... Tracker bars1.jpg Tracker bars2.jpg Tracker bars3.jpg
     
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    Fill the bars with butylene rubber caulk. That will reduce the high frequency vibrations by quite a lot. Also make sure that you've done a running synch on the carbs. Cylinders that are fighting each other will cause more vibration.
     
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    Nice!!! I like the way you think! I just happen to have a tube of 3M window weld....
     

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