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XJ DIY How-To Instructions

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  1. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 6, 2009 ... 15 16 17
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    k-moe
    Aug 18, 2017
  2. Chorca
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    Doing the 750 Seca's Forks.. (Rebuild.. now a HOW TO!)

    Chorca, Jun 11, 2009 ... 5 6 7
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    Johnius
    Dec 27, 2022
  3. SQLGuy
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    How to convert to LED's and still have everything work

    SQLGuy, Nov 7, 2008 ... 4 5 6
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    Tim morris
    Jul 28, 2023
  4. bigfitz52
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    CLUTCHES 101-Part 1: the 400/550/600s with pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 29, 2011 ... 3 4 5
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    Franz
    Jul 12, 2021
  5. RickCoMatic
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    Clean Your Own Carb's - The Whole 9 Yards - by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Jan 2, 2007 ... 3 4 5
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    261,416
    RickCoMatic
    Jul 15, 2010
  6. bigfitz52
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    Rebuilding the Yamaha Vacuum Fuel Valve w/pics

    bigfitz52, May 9, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    Lanpoop
    Jan 8, 2021
  7. bigfitz52
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    bigfitz52, Feb 17, 2013 ... 2 3 4
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    DarinAdkins
    Jan 20, 2023
  8. RickCoMatic
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    Clutch Adjustment & Clutch Cable Replacement Procedure

    RickCoMatic, Nov 23, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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    bigfitz52
    Oct 27, 2011
  9. Gamuru
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    HOW TO: Test your starter circuit

    Gamuru, Jan 23, 2008 ... 2 3
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    Brickiejase
    Dec 18, 2022
  10. cds1984
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    XJ750 Engine removal and split - Pictures.

    cds1984, Jul 7, 2012 ... 2 3
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    hogfiddles
    Dec 12, 2017
  11. Nuch
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    1985(86) XJ700 Caliper Rebuild

    Nuch, Jan 30, 2018 ... 2 3
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    12,223
    Jeff Stablet
    Jun 25, 2022
  12. bigfitz52
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    Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal replacement w/pics

    bigfitz52, Jul 12, 2009 ... 2
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    31,334
    DaygloDavid
    Jun 17, 2022
  13. RickCoMatic
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    "Clean Your Own Carbs!" Old School Method by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Aug 28, 2006 ... 2
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    46,745
    joshua
    Sep 29, 2009
  14. darkfibre
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    TCI rebuild thread.

    darkfibre, Jun 23, 2012 ... 2
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    14,120
    XJ550H
    Jun 8, 2020
  15. tskaz
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    Replacing your starter motor brushes w/ pics

    tskaz, Mar 30, 2014 ... 2
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    27,618
    Andrew Nichols
    Apr 24, 2020
  16. bigfitz52
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    REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT: How-To w/Pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 28, 2011 ... 2
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    22,656
    Brenden
    May 19, 2018
  17. RickCoMatic
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    Old School Method of One Vacuum Gauge Carb Sync

    RickCoMatic, Sep 16, 2006 ... 2
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    Steve R
    Aug 13, 2015
  18. CaptNemo
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    LCD Screen

    CaptNemo, Jan 2, 2009 ... 2
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    10,257
    Rooster53
    Oct 18, 2023
  19. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT Part 2: The Tool vs. ZipTie -w/pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 19, 2010 ... 2
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    33,107
    XJ550H
    Apr 27, 2016
  20. Gamuru
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    How-To Links (now with links that work)

    Gamuru, Mar 21, 2008 ... 2
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    32,089
    Dre42
    Jul 7, 2020
  21. osprey1000
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    Why you need to rebuild your caliper and M/C w/pics

    osprey1000, Feb 17, 2013 ... 2
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    13,577
    coltblade
    Feb 29, 2020
  22. RickCoMatic
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    Your Fuse Box -- A Ticking Bomb??? By: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Sep 23, 2006 ... 2
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    22,132
    RCHER
    Apr 26, 2018
  23. Franz
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    Rotor Locking Tool Fitment

    Franz, Feb 7, 2021 ... 2
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    4,124
    lostboy
    Feb 12, 2021
  24. BigT
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    Dissolving broken bolt with alum

    BigT, Mar 1, 2017
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    k-moe
    Aug 23, 2019
  25. hogfiddles
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    Rear shock stud end repair

    hogfiddles, Jun 9, 2015
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    7,162
    Paul Howells
    Sep 17, 2018
  26. hogfiddles
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seat Cover Replacement

    hogfiddles, Apr 1, 2020
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    3,933
    hogfiddles
    Jul 10, 2020
  27. Nuch
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    Another Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal Replacement!!!

    Nuch, Mar 26, 2018
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    bigfitz52
    Aug 26, 2020
  28. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    XJ900RK Anti-Dive stripdown how-to with pics...

    750E-II_29Rbloke, Dec 5, 2013
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    Polock
    Nov 22, 2018
  29. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics - parts I & II

    hogfiddles, Aug 20, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  30. Doublebourbon
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    Dirt Cheap Manometer

    Doublebourbon, Aug 5, 2016
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    Doublebourbon
    Aug 24, 2016
  31. tabaka45
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    Replacing Alternator Seals in XJ700N with Pictures (applies to all XJ models)

    tabaka45, Jan 3, 2017
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    5,557
    k-moe
    Jun 12, 2018
  32. Dan Gardner
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    HOW TO: Repair plastic side covers

    Dan Gardner, Mar 27, 2022
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    2,668
    Roast644
    Nov 3, 2023
  33. k-moe
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    What WD-40 is Really for

    k-moe, Nov 21, 2020
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    3,159
    cgutz
    Aug 11, 2021
  34. k-moe
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    Bleeding the XJ750 Seca Front Brakes

    k-moe, Jun 30, 2019
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    3,640
    Franz
    Jul 1, 2019
  35. LarryMc
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    Clutch rattle fix (XJ550)

    LarryMc, Nov 21, 2017
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    4,500
    LarryMc
    Aug 23, 2019
  36. k-moe
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    How to Use a Multimeter and Read Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.

    k-moe, Jul 25, 2015
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    5,235
    BABAKU
    Jul 15, 2017
  37. mark1911
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    Homemade fuel level adjustment YM-01312 tool and adapter for Mikuni carbs

    mark1911, Apr 15, 2021
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    3,710
    chris123
    Aug 26, 2023
  38. hogfiddles
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    bigfitz's Seca 550 Instrument Cluster Teardown

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  39. k-moe
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    Thread Placement: What Goes Where.

    k-moe, Aug 22, 2020
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    k-moe
    Mar 16, 2021
  40. k-moe
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    Read This First

    k-moe, Mar 13, 2017
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    11,652
    k-moe
    Sep 28, 2020
  41. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's 550r: 150mph speedo retrofit

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    3,692
    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  42. hogfiddles
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    Wheel Bearing Replacement

    hogfiddles, Aug 17, 2017
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    2,666
    hogfiddles
    Aug 17, 2017
  43. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Bench-synch your carbs

    Gamuru, Sep 6, 2007 ... 3 4 5
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    89,166
    chacal
    Oct 20, 2023
  44. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Change your fork seals

    Gamuru, Mar 9, 2008 ... 2 3 4
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    106,414
    timotheos
    Jul 26, 2021
  45. Metal_Bob

    Center Stand Trick for new riders or new to center stands

    Metal_Bob, Aug 21, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    23,774
    Lightcs1776
    Jun 16, 2016
  46. bigfitz52

    Speedo and Tach dissection with pics

    bigfitz52, Feb 7, 2009 ... 2 3
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    47,117
    hogfiddles
    Jan 31, 2021
  47. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Install an aftermarket fuse box

    Gamuru, Sep 5, 2007 ... 2 3
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    59
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    57,939
    Scottie1
    Mar 14, 2018
  48. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Clean the Enrichment Circuit Well

    Gamuru, Apr 6, 2008 ... 2 3
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    67,778
    wgul
    Nov 24, 2017
  49. sethoneal7

    Tank rust removal. No frills. Easiest. Fastest. Cheapest.

    sethoneal7, Dec 8, 2014 ... 2 3
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    12,315
    k-moe
    Mar 27, 2017
  50. greggvickrey

    How To: Make a 2 bottle synch tool

    greggvickrey, Feb 23, 2009 ... 2 3
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    50
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    31,659
    tabaka45
    Jun 26, 2012
  51. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Rebuild Your Master Cylinder

    Gamuru, May 31, 2009 ... 2 3
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    47
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    41,129
    tj.
    Aug 25, 2019
  52. Joe34

    Gear oil

    Joe34, Sep 29, 2017 ... 2 3
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    46
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    6,594
    Jeremy Washburn
    May 17, 2019
  53. iandmac

    Easy Brake Caliper Piston Removal - Contraptioneering #1

    iandmac, Jan 3, 2012 ... 2 3
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    12,532
    Todd Reynolds
    Sep 15, 2016
  54. tabaka45

    Fork Seals, 85 XJ700N, picture heavy

    tabaka45, Dec 23, 2015 ... 2 3
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    43
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    13,118
    Dan Gardner
    Aug 13, 2023
  55. gungrave9009

    Dialing the carbs in

    gungrave9009, Jun 5, 2015 ... 2 3
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    8,250
    Rooster53
    Jul 2, 2015
  56. bigfitz52

    VALVE COVER REFURB: Step-by-step with pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 6, 2009 ... 2
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    27,371
    May_J_Aaron
    Jul 10, 2019
  57. shovel268

    Tapered steering stem bearings install

    shovel268, May 11, 2015 ... 2
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    8,058
    k-moe
    Jun 18, 2015
  58. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Install a headlight modulator

    Gamuru, Oct 1, 2007 ... 2
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    14,458
    bigfitz52
    Sep 22, 2013
  59. gman

    Taking rust off chrome

    gman, Jul 14, 2011 ... 2
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    35
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    14,187
    bullheimer
    Nov 26, 2014
  60. Switz1

    Polishing Aluminium

    Switz1, Feb 24, 2007 ... 2
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    32
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    17,080
    Melnic
    Jan 8, 2024
  61. bigfitz52

    HEAD PIPE GASKETS yes you have them and how to remove w/pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 9, 2011 ... 2
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    32
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    11,852
    DaygloDavid
    Oct 15, 2020
  62. Michael R

    XJ550 Seca Front Wheel Bearing Replacement

    Michael R, May 19, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    3,581
    k-moe
    May 22, 2018
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