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  • #1

    Its getting closer!

    Been working hard on the XS during the winter, very close now
    Going to order my brake lines on Friday and that should be all that's left.
    Here are some pics for updates

    Pic with seat on prior to painting the side covers

    Fresh Rubber!

    New headlight and after market turns

    Still a few inches of snow on the ground here but im hoping once that melts off and the brake lines come in the Beast may see the light of day again!
    80 SG
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  • #2
    Sorry, but I just gotta beat Greg....
    What is the dress form and tires doing together???
    OK, back to the "nice looking bike!" I just got the carbs done for my project, and they should be on Thursday. And I AM running Shinko's on it as well.
    Ray Matteis
    KE6NHG
    XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
    XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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    • #3
      Originally posted by DiverRay View Post
      Sorry, but I just gotta beat Greg....
      I know your not talking about me...........


      You do have a good question though.
      Greg

      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

      ― Albert Einstein

      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

      The list changes.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by DiverRay View Post
        - - - What is the dress form and tires doing together??? - - -
        Hi Ray,
        most likely the dress form is there to check the fit of Justin's racing leathers.
        Fred Hill, S'toon
        XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
        "The Flying Pumpkin"

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        • #5
          LOL i didnt even notice that there!
          I was storing the tires inside for a day before putting them out in the workshop, that is our spare room
          80 SG

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          • #6
            Good looking so far. How did you paint the wheels? If rattle can, what did you use?
            Rob - 79 SF

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            • #7
              Buddy of mine actually powder coated the wheels, grab bar, both fenders, and the engine covers
              The color is charcoal so it looks a little matte in color.
              I had originally painted them with high temp bbq paint but buddy said no way and took them to his shop lol
              80 SG

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              • #8
                Hope you pulled all the bearings out of those wheels before you coated them and then installed new ones... if not, new bearings are in your future. The cure heat will kill the grease in them.

                Another issue is coating the rear wheel exposes the drive hub rubber 'shock absorbers' to excessive heat when curing. These can't be removed (or replaced), if these fail you have to replace the wheel....

                You'll also have to scrape the coating off the hubs where the brake rotors locate otherwise you won't get them on.
                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...

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