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1999 1200C Chop & 1250 Kit Rebuild

Discussion in 'Projects' started by Captaincalf, Apr 12, 2012.

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  1. joshbob

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    Your project is looking good. Nice and clean and lean. Seamless work on the hard tail, too. Very impressive - keep up the good work!
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    Thanks, it will look a lot better once I get some paint on the frame:)
    Captaincalf, Jul 31, 2012
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    Thank you, I'm just a shadetree mechanic who likes a good challenge and with any luck this little project will turn out:rolleyes:
    Captaincalf, Jul 31, 2012
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    likin what i see...:cool:
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    Thanks, I finished all to frame prep work tonight. Should get it primed and painted this weekend!
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    Almost forgot the kickstand bumper post:rolleyes:

    I cut it off then was able to throw away the old rear clip. Had to shape it to fit the contour of the hardtail then it fit nicely!

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    Captaincalf, Aug 3, 2012
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    Looks like that will work just fine
    cowboy, Aug 3, 2012
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  9. Captaincalf

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    Yep, once I paint it all up I'll put on the little rubber boot to finish it off:D
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    Here's what the new rubber looks like & I've managed to find a nice rear laced wheel to replace the solid one. Anybody need a boat anchor...LOL;)

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    likin' the stop for the kickstand...save the primary...:cool:
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    True!
    Captaincalf, Aug 6, 2012
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    I'm reusing the rear brake caliper, but it requires a little modification:p

    First I took a grinder to it so it would fit. Then chopped off the bottom so I can weld on a chunk of alum plate so it will hold itself in place using the lower part of the rear frame triangle. This may be overkill, but I don't want to ever see a spinning caliper out back;)

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    I'm considering a set of XR1200 pipes for my project. I like the looks of the V&H Widow# 47537 and the crossover should help tune and extract all the power outta the motor. Anybody know what it would take to get these to fit my 1999 heads?

    Thanks:)

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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    from the looks of the bikes with the pipes you like , look like you'll have the move your brake & shifter way up front & out to the side , not sure about hooking to the heads
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    As far as I know the exhaust ports are the same on them all 1 3/4"....so you'd just need 4 exhaust studs and nuts;)

    Footrest and brake pedal would need relocating though by the look of the pics... for that reason alone V&H would say they only fit 1200XR models...
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    Thanks Guys, I never even considered the location of the right foot peg & rear brake pedal and relocating them would be a PITA, but not a deal breaker. I just want to avoid cutting them if at all possible cuz it's hard to buy a nice new set of pipes then cut up:)
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    I think they would look better wrapped w/o heat shield...

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    Frame is finally primed:D

    Painting base & top coats on frame & fender this weekend, so assembly will start in earnest in September and riding season starts in October down here cuz it's just too hot to ride right now!

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    Wrap on pipes look good for about 200 miles & a bit of getting wet , then ugly set in frame looks good
    cowboy, Aug 21, 2012
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