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What did you do to your Yamaha today?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Cutlass84, Jun 4, 2007.

  1. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    There's that, and more.
    https://motochassis.com/

    There are plenty of videos on Youtube as well.

    Guess which major German motorcycle manufacturer waited until Mr. Foale's patents ran out before putting the system into production.

    I think further discussion shoild be part of another (or new ) thread. We're a bit off track now.
     
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    Was definitely the oldest guy and oldest bike in my group ride this morning. The young'uns thought the Atari was actually cool and were taking pictures of it :)
     

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    Only V Twin I have tried is my cousins Aprillia V 1000. I liked the power delivery but I still would not have bought one. That XS 1100 looks great, I would buy one in that condition.
     
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  4. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    That's because it is cool.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    I'm almost done with this addition to my trailer.

    [​IMG]

    Which means that I just thought of a way to secure the can without needing to make as many welds. :(
     
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    Got up this morning for work and off I went for my normal daily commute of 24 miles round trip. Bike is running well and I can really tell the difference with the new bushings in the front forks. Handles a lot better through the corners not so much jittering as before.
    Jittering definition unknown lol.
    Just better corning
     
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    Put a new headlight bulb in the Seca, hopefully that makes a difference on the way home from work tonight. The old bulb was pretty black and wasn't giving off much light, this one seems to give off a brighter whiter light. After reading through the owners and service manuals I noticed they rate the Seca's max weight at 190lbs. This was a little disconcerting as I'm 220, recently dropped from 236. So increased the rear shocks dampener setting 2 clicks and increased the rear spring preload. I took her for a ride before work and she seems to be a little more solid and less squirmy. I'll keep an eye on things and see if it's an overall improvement.
     
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    Did a little hauling/delivering some borrowed goods...

    Buddy told me I should just add the required receptacle to charge my phone while riding instead...
     

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    I like that, think I’ll have get one for the Seca.
     
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    Yesterday took some time to go riding :)
    Started in Medford, Oregon and proceeded North out HWY 62 to Butte Falls Hwy took a right and then rode about 10 miles to a left turn that took me through some very curvy roads! As this was my first time riding this road I took it very cautiously :rolleyes:, no really I did. The road took me to Hwy 62 again so I took a right and ended up at mill creek falls. I will download the picture of the falls later today.
    Overall 128 miles round trip-;)
    Enjoy your day off if you get one and if not enjoy your evening my friends and ride safe!
     
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    Not like that, but I do think I'll try to find someplace to tuck a lighter socket on my Seca. I'm planning to take it on a multi-day road trip in the next few weeks, and having a place to plug in my phone charger would be good.
     
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    Did nothing today on XJ. Starter not working. :(

    Ordered kit on Sunday from Chacal. Maybe this weekend after it arrives.
     
  13. k-moe

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    After Tuesday's 3-hour long ride I noticed a streak of oil along the outside of #4 carb. This was not pleasing to me since I JUST replaced a weeping base gasket.
    It appeared to be dripping back from the head gasket joint. No beuno.

    So today I looked, and followed, and looked, and followed.

    "Horray," says I!! The valve cover is leaking at the cam chain tunnel. WHEW!! Easy fix.

    Having a spare gasket and doughnuts on hand, I'll redo that work. It's been 5 years since they were done, and they shouldn't be so hard as to not seal, but they're getting replaced anyway.
     
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    Agreed. No one should replace their gasket without fresh doughnuts. Preferably, Maple-Bourbon Bacon Doughnuts if you can get your hands on them.
     
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    Changed the oil & filter.
    Replaced brake pads. Only down to 3mm on thinnest pad, could have probably gone another season or two but I had already bought the pads.
     
  16. k-moe

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    Those are good, but won't keep the valve cover tight.
    Rubber doughnuts more bettererer for that application.
    [​IMG]
     
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    My Yamaha and I are fighting at the moment. That is all I have to say about that.
     
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    My son and I replaced the rear shock on the XJ/RJ today and the change is remarkable (in a good way). Biggest issue was getting he shock inside the spring because, due to oversight, we did not buy a tool to compress the spring thus, a picture of our solution....should have bought the part.
     

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    Just one?

    What kind of shock(s) did you get for the replacement?
     
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    when the Atari goes through its diagnostics I think of the light pole at the drag races
     
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