That was a very cool idea to use a bucket as the transition piece from seat to hoop! Worked perfectly! Well done and the bike sounds great

Just bought one of these and I’m about to start taking it apart this helps a lot thanks!

That’s pretty damn good…. The use of the bucket was very cool… a lot builders would of spent 2 days welding something up & wouldn’t have looked as good… VERY WELL DONE

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I specifically put the bucket in the video because I hadn't seen anyone else do it and I was happy with how it turned out.

@bear186

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 I had been looking for a mini fairing for headlight. I’m going use an old bucket I have now… Soooo simple yet sooooo cool..

I think you’ve just inspired me… and made a mortal enemy of my wife.😂 Seriously, though it turned out amazing! I’ve been kicking around the idea of getting an Indian Scout Bobber… but rebuilding a bike sounds like a ton of fun.

@joelt8887

3 күн бұрын

@@BettaAxeSomebody awesome man! Yeah, I'm still riding this and taught my girlfriend to ride on it. It's been a fun budget build.

@BettaAxeSomebody

3 күн бұрын

@@joelt8887 I’m seriously kicking this around. Makes more sense for a first bike that I might die on. 😀 Did a lot of research today and think a Honda VX65 might be the platform for me. I like the longer wheelbase.

What a beauty! Great work! I love the rear cowling behind the seat you made. Very clean build. Thanks for sharing.

I'd say you have some real talent for bike building. Loved watching this video!

Nice little Rocket ya have there ! Best thing is, you built it, also love that engine sound !

Looks Amazing Joel! Very proud of you!

Gives me the chills. Fantastic build

Rad. You did a great job. Now I need to get started on mine.

Lowes: Do it right And right you did

Great start up. Sounds perfect - very healthy!

Sweet! That first ride must of been so satisfying... Monumental task. Great job bro.

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

Took a lot of trial, error, and tuning for that "first ride" 😅

Well done🎉

Bike looks awesome !

Awesome work 👏 👌

never had a machine like this in Brazil !

Great work, you did a wonderfull rebuilt, you inspire me for a winter project !!!

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck!

A beauty! Very well done!

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The motorcycle is literally awesome looks really nice and has your personal touches into it I absolutely love how it looks here soon once I get the money and time Im gonna be starting a motorcycle build of my own

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Brown grips would go hard

Wow ! Lotta work but that bike turned out really cool . You did good 🙂

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Whell ave to go for a ride when the weather is nicer near you.

Lowes bucket tail fairing is definitely my favorite part! Bike looks soooooo good 🤤

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

@chrisjones5033

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 I’m actually building the same cafe racer got so many questions lol where you get the bracket for the speedometer an did the tank emblem come off easy ?

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisjones5033 I cut the original speedometer bracket to use for the after market one. The emblems came off very easy. There was no tape or glue on mine just 2 screws.

nice work!

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful bike

Fantastic

круто сделал!!! молодец

Good Job

Awesome

Really really sick and cool build, but that’s more of a scrambler than a cafe bro.

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe if I put some dirt tires on it. Café, scrambler, bobber, I really don't know.

Genial

Im about to literally do just about the same thing. Waiting to go fet the parts bike in a few weeks

Man Awesome build !! Much Respect ! Question are the front forks the stock forks ?? I love the way you did the bars they are higher mounted not the little clip ons that sit way down by the tank.

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, stock forks... yeah, I wanted to be somewhat comfortable while riding, so I went with taller handlebars.

Looks good, sounds great, well done. I’m in the very early stages of building a cafe racer from an XJ650. Very inspirational, thanks !!! KZread: Nuffys Builds

👍👍👍

Great build! I’m working on finishing up my ‘80 XJ650. What exhaust is that though? It sounds amazing and I’d love to throw it on my bike as well

@derrickfinch7685

3 ай бұрын

Also are those the stock headers? My 650 has dual exhaust, one on each side of the bike and I like that single exhaust style

@joelt8887

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I think they all come with dual exhausts. Unfortunately I don't know the brand. I was fortunate enough to get them with a parts bike. The tip is just a $30 ebay brand

What jets did u have to use for the carbs for the air pod filters

@joelt8887

9 ай бұрын

I drilled the stock ones out. About 118 for the main and either 45 or 50 for the idle. It runs rich at idle but rides fine.

Any chance you could put a list of parts in the description? Awesome bike. I love it.

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

Anything in particular you're looking for?

@TheBirdshat

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 headlight, gauges, seat, handlebars. Is that front fender original?

Can someone help me find that speedometer he used for this build.

😎👍😎

Just subscribed. Cheers from Canada. Nice job

Where did you get those bars? I’m trying to find them for my 650 Maxim. Beautiful bike by the way!

@joelt8887

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I just got them on Amazon like just about everything else.

Where'd you get the speedo? Been looking for something similar and that's pretty much exactly what I want. Bike looks slick

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Got the speedo for about $30 on ebay. I'm surprised at how well it's worked. Would definitely recommend it!

Hey man, awesome build. I have a 750 seca that I'm wanting to redo like this because it has a lot of miles and is showing. Do you remember what paint you used on the rims?

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I used duplicolor wheel paint from a spray can. I sprayed it into a small container and used a foam brush to paint it on.

How heavy is the engine? Did you get help with moving it around and installing into the frame?

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

I had to roll the engine too move it. Too heavy to lift. Had to do everything on my own. I laid the engine on its side and slid the frame over it.

finished mine last season. like it better than the harley... i know, iknow.. i went cafe style.. thinking of doing a 750 swap. did you have any problems i should look out for?

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

I'm working on a 750 right now. The wiring harness is a bit diffrent it seems. I'm putting it in a 650 frame and it fits the same way. No specific problems that I could mention. Plenty of problem solving along the way though.

@donellmecca.booker5969

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 good to know im swaping into a 650 frame as well. keep us posted

Where the fuck do I get friends that give bikes away? 😮

Almost forgot…the air filter….? Appreciate any help. Ride safe 🙏🏻

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

What about it?

@lf1626

Жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 which ones did you use…?

Where did you get that headlight

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

I bought everything on ebay or Amazon.

Do you have anymore videos of the bike being done? Like carbs etc? Or a list of aftermarket parts you got for the bike?

@joelt8887

2 ай бұрын

Nope sorry, not much of a youtuber. I've got the carbs tuned and I've been enjoying it since the vid... everything I got for it was from ebay or Amazon. If you have any questions though let me know.

@ericwall9518

10 сағат бұрын

​@@joelt8887 WHAT SPEEDO?! I'm having a hell of a time choosing one for my XJ

Xj750 maxim engine mounted on the xj650 seca?

@joelt8887

4 ай бұрын

No, it's all xj650.

bike looks sick. I have the same bike and made it a cafe. I actually just got the same speedo and tach that you installed, any way you could share how you did cause i can't get it to all work

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

What's not working? If I can find the wiring diagram I used I'd be happy to share it.

@marzbarz268

Жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887right now, just the neutral light. when i originally sent this i wasn't able to get it to light up when i flipped the key, but i surprisingly figured all that out.

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

@@marzbarz268 are the wire colors different than the diagram? I can't remember if I had issues wiring it. It's worked great for me and I'd definitely buy another one.

@marzbarz268

Жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 for me I had to make a jumper to line up the speedo/tach wires to the right ones on the bike. everything on the diagrams seem correct i just had to move some wires into different spots so they match

Did you rejet the carbs to use the pods?

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

Not in the video. I just partially covered the pods with sweatband to get it running ok. I rejetted after the video though and it runs much better.

@IGSpawns

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 is yours the 650 or 750? If it's the 750 which jets did you throw in?

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

@@IGSpawns 650, and I drilled out the stock jets.

What speedometer did you use at the end, I am trying to find one for my 85 xj700.

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

It is a cheap no name brand off ebay. It was about $30 and I'm very happy with it!

@coltonthompson9577

Жыл бұрын

Ok, did it have the tachometer built in?

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

@@coltonthompson9577 yes! The tach is analog and the speed is digital. It's pretty accurate too.

@coltonthompson9577

Жыл бұрын

Oh, mine is the other way where the speed is analog. Thanks for your help

@ZoomZoom870atGmail

Жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 I dug through these comments specifically trying to track down that Speedo.

Please respond and tell me about your tach/speedo and how you wired it. I'm doing a Maxim now and need to know

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

I'll need to find the wiring diagram I used. Are you purchasing the same speedo?

@DCopp

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 yes. Please find it if u can

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

I found them but dont know how I can send pictures to you.

@joshuamaximus1080

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 the wiring diagram and which wires to splice into which I’d appreciate it so much

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuamaximus1080 I would be happy to. But I'm not sure how to send it to you?

I thought the bike came out nice i have one now I just wish u took more time in showing how you put the engine parts together in slow motion. I have some parts on my bike that I’m trying to figure out

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I didn't rebuild the engine at all, just swapped it... what are you having trouble with?

Trying to do the same to mine…where did you get the exhaust…? And the odometer….? Cheers

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

Everything was purchased on ebay or Amazon.

@lf1626

Жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 you have any references….?

What would you say the cost of the entire build was? Ball park. You killed it! I've been looking at getting one of these XJ's.

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

It was a budget build. Just about $1000 total. Including the cost of the bike.

Looks good, but it's not a cafe racer. The seat is all you have in that direction.

Any chance someone could pay you to do another with a 1983 Maxim xj750?

@joelt8887

7 ай бұрын

I'm not a pro by any means. I wouldn't feel right taking anyone's money. I worked on it for about 6 months, so it wouldn't really be cost effective. It really has to be a labor of love.

What did you do in order to get a title ..??

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

Kind of a long story, but in short I was lucky because it was out of the dmv system so I just had to make a story about how it had been sitting and the paperwork was lost. Then had to do a chp vin verification

Can you make a list of the parts with links?????

where u get the seat

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

I got everything on ebay or Amazon.

Just title swap at that point. Cops won't know the difference

What jets did you use? Or did you buy a kit. Nice build though 👍🏻

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a couple of micro drill bit sets for the jets and made inserts for the pods out of a brass sink drain pipe. I didnt have it tuned properly in the video but it runs great now! Happy to go into more detail if you want.

@philiphempell1435

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 Hi Joel. When you had the sweat bands on the filters were the jets untouched and if so how did it run?

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

@@philiphempell1435 the carb jets were stock. I just put the sweat bands on to get it running. Ran ok until about 6k. I've drilled out my jets and have it running much better now.

@philiphempell1435

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelt8887 Thanks for the reply. Do you think that the bands were still letting too much air and that their length would need to be longer to avoid drilling or rejetting? I'm thinking of trying this approach on a new bike project because I don't really want to get involved in dismantling the carbs.

@joelt8887

2 жыл бұрын

@@philiphempell1435 I actually cut the bands to allow more airflow, then folded them and adjusted them equally until it performed decently.

What tires are those?

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

Shinko

Link for cluster, exhaust, and seat?

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

www.ebay.com/itm/403259390645?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=NvLDJOgNRZi&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=O8ga1FX0Rxu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@joelt8887

Жыл бұрын

Motorcycle Cafe Racer Seat... www.amazon.com/dp/B07H27VCHT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The gaps between the seat and side panels are ugly as fuk, another classic butchered,not running right either,sputters in high rpm bad coils or bad valve maybe.