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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by kd5jbk, Jun 24, 2009.

  1. kd5jbk

    kd5jbk New Member

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    Hello all! What a wonderful group of folks ya'll got here. I just wanted to check in and say hi. I just bought my buddys 1982 xj650 and it is currently undergoing rehab. (Frame off resto/light customization) look forward to hammering you guys with questions. Hope I don't get too annoying.


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    Welcome!

    I'm starting to notice a pattern... A good deal of XJ owners are either HAMs, military folks, or computer techs.

    What's the deal with that?...

    Post some pics of your progress with the bike, or we will taunt you :mrgreen:

    73s,

    kd5wub
     
    stereomind, Jun 24, 2009
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  3. kd5jbk

    kd5jbk New Member

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    hmmmmm....what a small world. I am a part time computer tech, a ham op, and a military brat. I see we also live in oklahoma as well. You being in the tulsa area and all. I live in midwest city myself.
     
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    Welcome aboard!

    I've got 2 out of the 3. I'm a computer programmer and a vet.

    mikeg
     
    mikeg, Jun 25, 2009
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    bill Active Member

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    Welcome - Yea I noticed the same thing I'm a Software engineer and AE4XV
     
    bill, Jun 25, 2009
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    wel i dont mean to break the chain but im a chef, a vet and a XJ Rider that used to live in OKC
     
    86xj700_indy, Jun 25, 2009
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    LOL I don't fit the above mode either. I'm a Vet, Body Shop Manager by day and Bouncer by night.
     
    Wyldman, Jun 25, 2009
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    I'm an emergency room nurse, a part time tech head and a full time xj rehab engineer. :) As for military, I was awarded the rank of 2nd Lt in the ROTC.

    I know, that's not true military. :mrgreen:
     
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    I'm a pharmacuetical technician and part time musician...
     
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    Rockin' the stereotype - I'm in IT, though I'm trying to break into writing for television/movies.
     
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    2 out of 3 here as well. Retired Navy electronics technician with an degree in electronics and computer engineering technologies.
     
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    I'm also a vet (30 years) who started out as a radar repair technician. I do however maintain a legendary reputation for computer illiteracy (which I guard jealously).
     
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    I am a HAM (kc0jov), Web Developer and an Army Brat...guess I'll fit right in here!!!
     
    kc0jov, Jun 25, 2009
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    Don't want to jack a thread here, but what is a HAM?
     
    Wyldman, Jun 25, 2009
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    We HAMs, as we are known, are amateur radio operators. Not only do we use the radio for personal communication, but we also use them for severe waether spotting and emergency situations (those cell towers won't always be operational.)

    See the following links for more information:
    http://www.wedothat-radio.org/
    http://www.arrl.org
     
    kc0jov, Jun 25, 2009
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    kc0jov

    Cool thanks, I thought that's what it was but wasn't sure.
     
    Wyldman, Jun 25, 2009
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    Welcome to the site from a non HAM, non computer tech, non military, GM parts consultant from Canada!!!
    Shaun
     
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    welcome! I don't fit the mold either. Welder/fabricator and musician. Most of the guys I work with are Harley guys, but they don't give me any crap cause the bike's far from stock.
     
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    I am an AF vet who used to be an electronic technician. I mostly worked on audio, radio, and TV, But I did build the computer I'm using now. Never got into ham, but I once had a CB in my car. Actually, my bike has one too, but I never use it. I drive a truck now.

    Anyway, Welcome. And no question is too annoying for us! :D
     
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    Even if wasn't stock, they wouldn't want to run you for pinks. LOL
     
    Wyldman, Jun 28, 2009
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    Welcome

    I am a computer tech, have repaired a lot of electronics but never got into the radios.
     
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    Welcome.

    I do Civil Engineering Desgin. Not excatly IT but I know my way around better than most. No HAM and not a Vet.
     
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    I just uploaded pictures of the caliper. It looks like the PO of this caliper (Not me! This is actually off a different bike..) twisted the piston while it was stuck. There are a large number of gashes.

    What is the chance that it can be honed?
     
    kd5uzz, Jul 1, 2009
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    well i am just a chef right now, but i have done my fare share of mechanic work, especialy on my bike.
     
    jarreddaughtry, Jul 2, 2009
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    Maybe all them smart type people know that Yamaha XJ's are good bikes with bullet proof engines and they don't usually leak allover and are fairly easy to work on. Oh yeah, and they go pretty fast.
    Need anything else be said.....
    Did I mention I was an old Harley guy back in the day?
     
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    I think I fit the mold pretty well.

    Last job I was a Network Engineer, before that I was a 12v mobile electronics installer. Spare time I work on my car(now my bike) and race in AutoX locally.
     
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    Another ham checking in

    VE7EES VA7SQ

    73,
    Eric
     
    plansea, Oct 22, 2009
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    Haha, I just bought my XJ650 this week. Computer Tech here. Haha.
     
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    Another ham checking in

    VE3MTT
    73,
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    Galamb, Oct 23, 2009
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