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
@BettaAxeSomebody
Ай бұрын
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
Ай 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
Ай 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.
@bear186
2 жыл бұрын
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..
@neilyakuza6595
2 жыл бұрын
What a beauty! Great work! I love the rear cowling behind the seat you made. Very clean build. Thanks for sharing.
@collingervais1578
2 ай бұрын
Just bought one of these and I’m about to start taking it apart this helps a lot thanks!
@sporty05
2 жыл бұрын
I'd say you have some real talent for bike building. Loved watching this video!
@brwhyon
Жыл бұрын
Nice little Rocket ya have there ! Best thing is, you built it, also love that engine sound !
@dominicbarker999
2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@roadnoisejournal4696
9 ай бұрын
Rad. You did a great job. Now I need to get started on mine.
@payton5759
2 ай бұрын
Lowes: Do it right And right you did
@jeffthompson53
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@alanpatric5377
2 жыл бұрын
never had a machine like this in Brazil !
@mii-1droid549
2 жыл бұрын
Great work, you did a wonderfull rebuilt, you inspire me for a winter project !!!
@joelt8887
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck!
@E.Bandier
Ай бұрын
Well done🎉
@chriscunningham3591
2 жыл бұрын
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" 😅
@rental_blanket1716
7 ай бұрын
Brown grips would go hard
@brutallegend3
2 жыл бұрын
Gives me the chills. Fantastic build
@tylormcvey1493
Ай бұрын
Awesome work 👏 👌
@erichadley7813
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@sgmail6686
2 жыл бұрын
Looks Amazing Joel! Very proud of you!
@petergriffin7777
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@stratolestele7611
Жыл бұрын
Great start up. Sounds perfect - very healthy!
@nighthawksoffice
2 жыл бұрын
A beauty! Very well done!
@joelt8887
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@juniorbanks5145
2 жыл бұрын
Bike looks awesome !
@motocyclassic
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful bike
@TheBirdshat
2 жыл бұрын
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?
@dreadspeaks9411
Жыл бұрын
Im about to literally do just about the same thing. Waiting to go fet the parts bike in a few weeks
@brucehelppie6119
2 жыл бұрын
nice work!
@joelt8887
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@best1yet
2 жыл бұрын
Good Job
@ShedDwellerMakerandRepairer
10 ай бұрын
Where the fuck do I get friends that give bikes away? 😮
@derrickfinch7685
5 ай бұрын
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
5 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
5 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
@mordimermadderdin4039
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@ChrisJohnson-hd8iv
Жыл бұрын
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.
@keithburlingame5938
Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@vincentarmstrong4564
9 ай бұрын
Where did you get those bars? I’m trying to find them for my 650 Maxim. Beautiful bike by the way!
@joelt8887
9 ай бұрын
Thanks! I just got them on Amazon like just about everything else.
@imanijohn5999
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I didn't rebuild the engine at all, just swapped it... what are you having trouble with?
@user-ul3wj6ij9z
Жыл бұрын
круто сделал!!! молодец
@zetok45
Жыл бұрын
Just title swap at that point. Cops won't know the difference
@elliotcapson3101
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@mrpanda8472
11 ай бұрын
What jets did u have to use for the carbs for the air pod filters
@joelt8887
11 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.
@nuffysbuilds3750
2 жыл бұрын
Looks good, sounds great, well done. I’m in the very early stages of building a cafe racer from an XJ650. Very inspirational, thanks !!! KZitem: Nuffys Builds
@iruleyounow
Жыл бұрын
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.
@jerrybigrig
9 ай бұрын
😎👍😎
@williammonk1366
Жыл бұрын
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.
@marzbarz268
Жыл бұрын
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
@bboybreaker101
3 ай бұрын
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
3 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
Ай бұрын
@@joelt8887 WHAT SPEEDO?! I'm having a hell of a time choosing one for my XJ
@garciagomez5691
2 жыл бұрын
Genial
@lf1626
Жыл бұрын
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….?
@bertone6996
Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed. Cheers from Canada. Nice job
@burgemo
9 ай бұрын
Any chance someone could pay you to do another with a 1983 Maxim xj750?
@joelt8887
9 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.
@jimmyflawless
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@lf1626
Жыл бұрын
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…?
@donellmecca.booker5969
2 жыл бұрын
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
@Mo_G
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@mkfmgaming3019
Ай бұрын
Can someone help me find that speedometer he used for this build.
@RustyWrenchesAuto
9 ай бұрын
Can you make a list of the parts with links?????
@porfiriomarte7490
5 ай бұрын
Xj750 maxim engine mounted on the xj650 seca?
@joelt8887
5 ай бұрын
No, it's all xj650.
@Fun-under-the-hood
Жыл бұрын
where u get the seat
@joelt8887
Жыл бұрын
I got everything on ebay or Amazon.
@jerrybigrig9475
2 жыл бұрын
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
@DCopp
2 жыл бұрын
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?
@coltonthompson9577
2 жыл бұрын
What speedometer did you use at the end, I am trying to find one for my 85 xj700.
@joelt8887
2 жыл бұрын
It is a cheap no name brand off ebay. It was about $30 and I'm very happy with it!
@coltonthompson9577
2 жыл бұрын
Ok, did it have the tachometer built in?
@joelt8887
2 жыл бұрын
@@coltonthompson9577 yes! The tach is analog and the speed is digital. It's pretty accurate too.
@coltonthompson9577
2 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.
@throttletwstn9731
2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that headlight
@joelt8887
2 жыл бұрын
I bought everything on ebay or Amazon.
@IGSpawns
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrWoodson95
2 жыл бұрын
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.
Looks good, but it's not a cafe racer. The seat is all you have in that direction.
@JoeRocket-sf6qs
6 ай бұрын
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.
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