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Hello from MN

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by mikeisboris, Apr 2, 2011.

  1. mikeisboris

    mikeisboris Member

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    Hi everyone,

    I've been poking around these forums for a couple of days now and it seems like you have a great community here and I look forward to being part of it.

    Just bought my first bike today, an '81 XJSeca 750...kind of. After looking around on here, I found out how to decode my VINs. The frame is an '81 Seca 750 like I thought, but the engine code says it is from an '82 650 turbo. Should I be excited or disapointed by that? The little bit I know is that the turbos are pretty rare and harder to find parts for, but a little knowledge is a dangrous and horrible thing.

    Here is a quick picture from my camera phone in my pre spring-cleaning garage:

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    Mike
     
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    Nice looking bike. First thing you should do is pull the back wheel off and check the brakes for delamination. Also check the date codes on the tires and make sure they aren't too old. You are gonna have a blast riding it.
     
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    Welcome from NC mikeisboris! I'm sure you'll enjoy the site and all the wonderful info available! Don't forget to put your location and model/year/miles of the bike in your signature so people can identify and help you.
     
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    Thanks for the welcomes, I will check out the brakes and tires today. :)

    Good point on the sig, Macros, done and done.
     
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    Lots of HELP and info when you need it and WELCOME from TN!!!

    skillet
     
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    Welcome aboard Mike!
    I can't comment on if the engine is good or not, but I'm sure you get all your questions answered here one way or another.
    Keep an eye out for rides in your area this summer. Hopefully we can get the group together and do some riding as soon as the weather gets better.
     
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