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    super stuck oil filter bolt!!!!

    I had a flush mounted screw that had a completely stripped out phillips head on my brake's master cylinder. I used a torch and heated it up, let...
    Post by: bfg1971, Jan 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tire patching??? Anybody done this?

    I read that using a quick clamp makes short work of breaking the beads without having to resort to a bead breaker. Has anyone else tried this?
    Post by: bfg1971, Dec 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tire patching??? Anybody done this?

    Regarding tube insertion: Is it just a matter of breaking the bead, and putting the tube in there and then filling it up? My front tire's...
    Post by: bfg1971, Dec 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My Build

    Have a little faith Blue Maxim. :) He could have it running by the new year. You've got to figure that he's 17 and on Christmas break from...
    Post by: bfg1971, Dec 20, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Old school tires

    Forum member kevineleven is rocking a rear tire very similar to the one in the link. It looks and rides great! [img]
    Post by: bfg1971, Dec 19, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dual headlights

    Sweet! Thanks for the fuse block link!
    Post by: bfg1971, Dec 12, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    OEM Parts

    @WeAreZilla - Check your email to see a diagram of the hose routing on the Virago's fuel cock. Have a look at the right hand side of the top...
    Post by: bfg1971, Dec 8, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    OEM Parts

    Fantastic!! Thanks for the help!
    Post by: bfg1971, Dec 8, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    OEM Parts

    Thanks for the info WeAreZilla. I've condsidered the on/off/reserve route, but the problem is that there is a fuel return line that goes from my...
    Post by: bfg1971, Dec 7, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    OEM Parts

    I don't have an XJ; however, I do have a Yamaha. A 1983 xv500k to be exact. I am in dire need of a new fuel cock (OEM p/n:22U-24500-01-00);...
    Thread by: bfg1971, Dec 7, 2006, 7 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    YICS vs. not

    The later models of Yamaha (1982 & newer) use a YICS ( Yamaha Induction Control System) which is basically a vacuum balancing system in the intake...
    Post by: bfg1971, Nov 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My Petcock Solution ($27.08 All new parts)

    Wow! That's awesome. I'd love to be able to do that with my Virago. Unfortunately my OEM petcock has a fuel supply, fuel return, and vacuum...
    Post by: bfg1971, Nov 13, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another new xj owner

    WooHoo!! I just got to take a spin on kevineleven's XJ and it's hot. Now I REALLY can't wait to get a new starter for my Virago so we can go...
    Post by: bfg1971, Nov 5, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    n00B

    Howdy, new to XJBikes.com. I don't actually have an XJ motorcycle; however, I do have a Yamaha. It's a 1983 xv500 Virago. I'm a new rider...
    Thread by: bfg1971, Nov 3, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge