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1982 XJ1100J; 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50
Athens GA
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -Benjamin Franklin -
Is it your bike or are you looking to buy it?Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore Roosevelt -
I smell BS... looks like a rattle-can rebuild to me. Claims powdercoated wheels, but no mention of new wheel bearings (needed because the PC cure heat will ruin the grease), and I don't see any support for the mufflers; looks like they're hanging off the head pipes. If the bike was disassembled as far as claimed, redoing the brakes should have been a no-brainer...
Beware, Will Robinson, beware...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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How could the side covers be powder coated? Plastic doesnt like heat all that much....
I think I would agree with your assertions Steve.Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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That could be accurate, as I think the XJ covers are metal. But the painted engine, and myriad other details don't show me a bike that was done properly IMO...Originally posted by natemoen View PostFast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Arent they plastic with the chrome metal edge?Originally posted by crazy steve View PostNathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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I can't recall for sure... I was rummaging around in some 'stuff' a local guy had for sale a year or so ago and there was a set of what I thought were XJ covers; I remember being a bit surprised that they were metal, or at least partially so, as they were pretty heavy. But the 'Maxim' emblems were plastic IIRC. I wonder how much of that 'powdercoat' really is...Originally posted by natemoen View PostFast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Metal and Plastic.
The XJ side covers are metal frames with plastic in the triangle center. The "Maxim" emblem is plastic and suppose to be gold. The side covers clean up pretty nice if your willing to take the time to do it. Not sure what they did to the motor but it seems all the colors are gone from that too.Rob
82 XJ1100
Stock..With a few cosmetic changes.
Current Project..Dad's 81 1100 Special
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