XJ550 Blaster

I did some more work over the weekend. Got the 15 tooth front sprocket installed. I also have the option of running trail legal pipes now. The pipes REALLY quiet it down. I have both before and after videos of the sound.

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D&D pipes with the new header design:


Trail legal pipes:

 
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I found out that my stock coils had cracks in them. My new replacement coils showed up today. Dynatek DC1-1s. I'll post some install pictures this weekend.

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Got the new coils installed. I went for the easy mockup/install. I Used two nuts to lock bolts onto each end of the coil. I then held the coil up to the frame and tacked them on. Last. I unbolted the coils and finished welding the bolts to the frame.

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I got the rear skid plate fixed up this afternoon. I started with a stock skid plate.



As you can see, it did not clear the new sprocket:
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Here is the amount of space I would need to clear the sprocket+chain:
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I keep a selection of gussets around just for quick little projects like this. I used one on each side:
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Welded it all up:
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Now lets install the chain.......opps

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I cut the round bar out. Added a section of plate to help keep it strong:

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Clears the chain now:

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Tomorrow or next weekend I will be making the motor skid plate.
 
I went to replace my axle bearings and found this....

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I cleaned everything up. I also installed a grease fitting along with the new bearings/seals.

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