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  1. RangerG
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    NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

    Five out of six ain't bad!
    Post by: RangerG, Jan 16, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. RangerG
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    Alternator/Battery Up for Heated Jacket and Grips?

    I run a heated vest with my 550 and have no problems. I did upgrade the sealed beam headlight to a Halogen. I still try to avoid driving at night.
    Post by: RangerG, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Educate me about the 550 Seca

    Fitz is close. I actually bought my bike with 3,000 kms on it in 1981. It was an insurance write-off that was fixed up and has been mine ever...
    Post by: RangerG, Jan 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I almost cried a little!

    Hauling a dead washer and other treasure to the landfill today. As I pulled up to the metal pile there is a motorcycle engine sitting on the...
    Thread by: RangerG, Dec 10, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    83 seca 550 Part out

    Are you sure the 6 pack rack fits on the Seca? I'd be interested in seeing a picture of it on the bike.
    Post by: RangerG, Oct 16, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. RangerG
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    Are you OLDER than your XJ?

    I'm 21 years older than my '81 Seca.
    Post by: RangerG, Aug 30, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. RangerG
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    Ride Report - 2011 Parkland to Glacier to Prairie Ride

    My friend Gerry, on an '09 Harley V-rod Muscle and I started our 2011 trip on August 8th. We left the border of Saskatchewan and Alberta and...
    Thread by: RangerG, Aug 28, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. RangerG
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    First Bike, 81' XJ550 Seca

    Greatscott. Keep your eyes peeled on the Yellowhead, Monday around noon. I'm headed for the mountains on a 4,000 km trip. I have done all the...
    Post by: RangerG, Aug 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. RangerG
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    It gets me every single time

    I'm still looking for 7th gear!
    Post by: RangerG, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. RangerG
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    USB cams

    http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=27007.html This one?
    Post by: RangerG, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. RangerG
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    over 6000 rpm

    The vast majority of my riding these days involves long distance touring. As a rule I usually ride at 110 - 120 kph. (About 70 - 75 mph). 110...
    Post by: RangerG, Jun 20, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. RangerG
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    550 SECA AIRBOX Tech Bulletin- Important

    I have been waiting by the computer for Fitz to post up his latest Tech Tip. I was afraid that it was going to be something life threatening like...
    Post by: RangerG, May 29, 2011 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  13. RangerG
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    Wiz goes cafe

    Thanks Wiz. Can't wait to see you in action.
    Post by: RangerG, May 26, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  14. RangerG
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    My Seca II headlamp conversion

    Is that the stock exhaust on the bike? I like the headers crossing back and forth!
    Post by: RangerG, May 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. RangerG
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    Vid of me overcooking a turn/almost hitting a truck

    WOW. Lucky boy! In my younger days I maybe rode a little fast. Now that I'm older, coming home in one piece, bike undamaged, is my main goal. I...
    Post by: RangerG, May 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. RangerG
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    officially registered as a historical vehicle

    I just registered mine as an antique vehicle this year. Maximum pay out in a claim is $800.00. I don't plan on crashing though.
    Post by: RangerG, May 21, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. RangerG
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    Saskatoon, SK Rider

    Lloydminster
    Post by: RangerG, May 17, 2011 in forum: Western US and Canada
  18. RangerG
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    What your bike can look like if you do it right....

    * denotes everything I've done as well with the addition of the following: SS brake lines Valve cover gasket Carb to cylinder boots seat cover...
    Post by: RangerG, May 17, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    WIZARD...............get another bike!

    Has anyone else noticed a void on this forum? I used to love the healthy dose of inspiration that I would get every time I looked at the work...
    Thread by: RangerG, May 12, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Thinking of a DIY auto chain oiler...

    Since I put on mostly touring miles and I have no center stand (Yoshimura pipe), I was getting tired of chasing my bike across the parking lot...
    Post by: RangerG, May 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Petcock To Give Away - Gone!

    I rebuilt my fuel petcock two years ago. Last summer it started leaking around the back, diaphram area. I replaced the diaphram and spring....
    Thread by: RangerG, May 3, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. RangerG
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Installed the new fuel petcock that I ordered a couple months ago. Plates will be renewed tomorrow then I can go for a ride after work. :)
    Post by: RangerG, May 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Guy. 1981 XJ550 Seca.

    My one and only street bike, in 30 years, is my 550 Seca. It sat for 10 years but I'm making up for that now. I'm up to 69,000 kms (43,000...
    Post by: RangerG, Apr 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. RangerG
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    Website - slow page loads

    Thanks Sno!
    Post by: RangerG, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: Suggestion Box
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    Do you hate cops?

    I work as a Game Warden and as far as I can see, the only people that shouldn't like wardens are poachers. Wouldn't be much for wildlife left...
    Post by: RangerG, Apr 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My first Manometer

    I have a Polock set up as well. The only difference is that I used glass bottles. I was getting the bottles sucked flat when I tried to use...
    Post by: RangerG, Mar 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ550 owners.. Info request

    I have a center stand that has been sitting around for about 25 years that I'd be willing to part with. The spring has been lost though.
    Post by: RangerG, Mar 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    All you XJ'ers, put a cork in it!

    A wad of steel wool stuffed in the end would keep the rodents out.
    Post by: RangerG, Mar 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    15 Best Roads in America

    Here's a shot of the Seca on the top of Beartooth Pass, 2009. The old girl wasn't real happy at just about 11,000 ft elevation. It's more of a...
    Post by: RangerG, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    oiling chain on a 1993 XJ600 Seca II

    I bought a couple inexpensive rollers and made a stand for doing chain maintenance. I have a Tutoro chain oiler that I will be installing in the...
    Post by: RangerG, Feb 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    CHEAP Custom XJ Patch Ideas - (Final Product on Page 3)

    Re: xjbikes.com site logo ??'s & (cheap) Patch Ideas There is a products section under the main site menu. CafeePress is a printing site that...
    Post by: RangerG, Feb 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How much snow did you guys get?

    NONE! And it's been above freezing the last two days! My wife is vacationing on the Gulf coast of Texas and yesterday it was about 3* warmer...
    Post by: RangerG, Feb 3, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Winter sucks!

    We've gotten a bit more snow since this picture was taken on Jan 15/11. [img]
    Post by: RangerG, Jan 26, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. RangerG
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    My new fuel petcock and related parts arrived today. Everything exactly as it should be. Len had marked "antique cycle parts" on the customs...
    Post by: RangerG, Jan 25, 2011 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  35. RangerG
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    past motorcycles

    Short list. 1974 Suzuki TC 100 1977 Can-am MX-3 250 1980 Yamaha YZ 125 1981 Yamaha XJ 550 Seca
    Post by: RangerG, Jan 25, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I stink!

    My fuel petcock was leaking around the diaphram this past summer. You couldn't see anything unless you revved up the engine and looked from the...
    Post by: RangerG, Jan 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. RangerG
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    Completely O.T. - Xjers with "Other halves" beware!

    Wallpapered with my wife once. I asked the other guys at hockey practice that night if any of them had ever done the same. One guy said he had....
    Post by: RangerG, Jan 3, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1st ride of 2011

    You guys make me sick! Hopefully the snow will have melted by late April, early May and I'll be able to make my way to the bike shed by then. A...
    Post by: RangerG, Jan 3, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. RangerG
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    did you get anything good for christmas

    My son bought me a 73 piece Stanley socket set. Wife got me a new camera to document all my adventures. Daughters got me a couple sweaters and a...
    Post by: RangerG, Dec 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. RangerG
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    Back in the game

    Welcome back! I'm just down the road 2 1/2 hours east. I have gotten together with some other XJ riders from Edmonton in the past. Perhaps we...
    Post by: RangerG, Nov 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Your XJ550 Geneology, Past Owners, Incidents, Repairs etc.

    Re: Your XJ550 Geneology, Past Owners, Incidents, Repairs et I'll play! A good friend of mine bought the 550 Seca new in '81. He rode it for...
    Post by: RangerG, Nov 12, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How do you like your XJ

    98% stock. Aftermarket exhaust is the only visible difference. Have done some upgrades such as stainless steel brake lines - highly recommended!...
    Post by: RangerG, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. RangerG
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    Enjoying The View - Fall In New England

    What's with the mirror on the power pole?
    Post by: RangerG, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. RangerG
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    Gday from new XJ racer in Oz

    You need to loose the center stand. Race bikes use axle stands. You'll save a few pounds and costs nothing.
    Post by: RangerG, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    DON'T DO THIS!

    Went out to fire up the bike today. As I bent over to check the oil level (which I do faithfully after the leaking petcock, float valve, fuel in...
    Thread by: RangerG, Oct 2, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why I like the metric system :)

    We've had the metric system for many years now and two things that have never changed are height and weight which everyone still uses feet and...
    Post by: RangerG, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Minnesota - Western Wisconsin riders

    August 15 - 18th I made my farthest journey into eastern, or central. USA and Canada. Rode Hwy #2 from East Grand Forks to Bemidji on the 15th....
    Post by: RangerG, Sep 17, 2010 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    $30.00 Bike Cam

    You-tube video I shot on my recent trip. This is Hwy #1 in MN. Quality is not great but it's better than nothing....
    Post by: RangerG, Sep 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Photo Thread. My XJ and the World's Largest ....

    I've just completed a 4,400 km trip to the north shore of Lake Superior. My XJ and The World's Largest Freshwater Lake, Superior. [img]...
    Post by: RangerG, Sep 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    $30.00 Bike Cam

    Yup, that's pretty much what I bought. Mine came from Hong Kong. Even better if it's from the US for the same price. I'm leaving on a 5,000 km...
    Post by: RangerG, Aug 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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