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  1. LAB3
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    $1700 is more than fair for a road worthy bike, if you could find a place to store it until spring you'd probably have no problem breaking even.
    Post by: LAB3, Oct 1, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. LAB3
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    82 XJ1100 timing advance pinouts

    Thanks for posting that, it looks to be what I needed!
    Post by: LAB3, Sep 16, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. LAB3
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    82 XJ1100 timing advance pinouts

    I'm FINALLY getting around to swapping my 1980 XS1100 ignition out for an ignition off of an 82XJ1100. Looks like I have everything I need except...
    Thread by: LAB3, Sep 15, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    An old timer taught me a cool trick years ago, reverse bleeding. Get one of those big hypodermic needles they use to inject marinade into meat and...
    Post by: LAB3, Mar 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    CNYCC#17 - June 8, 2024

    I've not been to one of these before, there's a good chance I'll be up that way this summer. Where is it being held?
    Post by: LAB3, Mar 12, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    30% of the way there...

    Those look sharp! It's one of those little things that all add up to create a nice looking restoration.
    Post by: LAB3, Mar 10, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    2002 GL1800

    Goldwings are more of a technical challenge than our UJM's for sure. In the end my conclusion after riding an 83 for a couple of years is that...
    Post by: LAB3, Mar 5, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  8. LAB3
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    30% of the way there...

    Wouldn't it be best to remove the badges until you're done painting?
    Post by: LAB3, Mar 3, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. LAB3
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    24 Hours ago...

    Picked up a puncture in my rear tire, the Ride-On balancer/sealer had sprayed itself out all over the inside of the rear fender not doing it's job...
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 28, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Some will tell you that using modern oil with "friction modifiers" in it will cause the clutch to slip. I'm not sure if the fancier versions of...
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 27, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. LAB3
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    My XS is probably not much different clutch wise from an XJ. If I don't get the adjustment screw for the cable inside the right cover set just...
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 22, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. LAB3
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Without a front fender you'll be getting a lot of dirt kicking up in front of you that will end up on both your body and in your face. Forget...
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 21, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. LAB3
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Any tech geek with a well stocked junk box can cobble up a 555 to do the job but for under $5 on eBay an adjustable flasher you have to ask...
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 20, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Tires???

    I also mount and balance my own tires, living on the road full time makes carrying a balancing stand out of the question. I've used the old school...
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 18, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    It seems me that the thicknesses would be QUITE important to get the needle and jet in the proper position to function. If something isn't working...
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 13, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alternative plugs for NGK BP7ES

    Here's another link, probably closer to answering the original question than the last link I posted....
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alternative plugs for NGK BP7ES

    NGK plugs are the opposite of most plugs, a lower number is hotter. If you're using BP7ES and want a hotter spark you'd go to BP6ES. I've found...
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 11, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Tires???

    1) Michelin Classic if you're willing to mortgage your house and sacrifice your first born child 2) Bridgestone Battleax BT46 (best I've ever...
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    30% of the way there...

    Why eas it his place to make man question his decision after the fact? Seems to me it does nothing other than to "prove" he thinks he knows...
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 7, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    30% of the way there...

    Sometimes it's best to leave the "Bill Nye the Science Guy" mentality out of the picture and just accept the fact that there's more than likely...
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 7, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    30% of the way there...

    If the ceramic needs to be cured then what disease does it have?
    Post by: LAB3, Feb 1, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ Charging System vs Lithium Batteries

    Looks like a100man has the best answer on that one. If the regulator is connecting and disconnecting based on resistance and not voltage then a...
    Post by: LAB3, Jan 31, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Charging System vs Lithium Batteries

    Lithium batteries require a higher charging voltage, this often plays havoc with the electronics on older bikes which where not designed to cope...
    Post by: LAB3, Jan 31, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Has anyone done any custom work to viragos

    I've done a lot to a 920 Virago and you can't really do anything to lower the bike without fabbing and welding different mount points for the...
    Post by: LAB3, Jan 18, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    That was about 7500 miles worth of wear on a 1980 XS1100 equipped with full Vetter touring gear and pulling a trailer about 1/3 - 1/2 the time....
    Post by: LAB3, Jan 16, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Replaced a Shinko 712 about 750 miles past solidly hitting the wear bars, don't try this at home kids! [ATTACH]
    Post by: LAB3, Jan 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    30% of the way there...

    About 20 years ago I took that idea one step further and used two pallets as a floor. Sealed off the areas on the sides of the pallets with...
    Post by: LAB3, Jan 13, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another CL optimist

    I'm not sure about that seat but one thing is for sure, I won't be on it.
    Post by: LAB3, Jan 11, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Stuck Bowl needle right after rebuild

    I'm not familiar with THAT particular carb although sometimes float bowl gaskets are cut pretty wide and will come into contact with the float...
    Post by: LAB3, Jan 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How did you get here?

    That could be but these days they hold a good rep for quality and value. Pretty sure All Balls was a catch phrase for All Ball Bearings, makes...
    Post by: LAB3, Jan 3, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How did you get here?

    You had mentioned having the Kenda tires on order, I've run those before and if you have a chance to switch your order go for the Shinko 705 rear...
    Post by: LAB3, Jan 3, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    yamaha xj 750 82

    With a cap reading 130k ohm my guess is you'll have a much better running bike once you replace them.
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 31, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    yamaha xj 750 82

    The proper way to check the spark plug caps is to remove the spark plug wire and check the resistance through the cap with an ohm meter.
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 30, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. LAB3
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I've owned a few bikes with the black and bare aluminum wheels before and had always been leery of painting them, someone needs to make a "used...
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 27, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    yamaha xj 750 82

    If it's running good when cold and needs to be choked when warmed up to get it started then you probably have a problem with carburetion. Using...
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 21, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. LAB3
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    Stripped the paint

    Nice job! Is this a personal project or an ad?
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 17, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Faded plastics restoration technique?

    How about a spray paint that adheres to plastic, like Krylon Fusion? I've never tried it personally but have seen it on side covers and it looked...
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Faded plastics restoration technique?

    Heck, if I'm going to need to retreat it every two weeks I'd just put some silicone spray on a rag and rub it on there and save my money for NOS...
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Seca xj650rj

    The only thing I would add to that is to drill a very small hole at the end of the crack to keep it from getting longer before doing the patch up...
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 12, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Soda blasting... not so much...

    The cylinder heads that I mentioned where white after glass beading, even whiter than I could have gotten out of a rattle can which is why I chose...
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 10, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Soda blasting... not so much...

    I'm not positive on this but aren't the cases coated in an epoxy type paint? Could paint stripper be an option in cleaning that up? As to beat...
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 10, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 seca brakes/ fuel shutoff

    Over the course of the last ten years I've found that the el cheapo master cylinders on eBay are less expensive than a master cylinder rebuild...
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 9, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What car did you drive in High School

    68 Camaro 327/2bbl with a two speed slushbox that I bought for $300.
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 4, 2023 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Any way to convert XJ600 3km 1989 to 17 inch rear rim?

    Having lived the majority of my adult life in northern Michigan I'd tend to agree with you on not knowing about winter tires and putting screws...
    Post by: LAB3, Dec 1, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    ‘87 YX600 idles fine, but drops after short ride

    . After reading through the thread so far I'd venture to say that you still haven't gotten the pilot circuits on the carbs properly cleaned out....
    Post by: LAB3, Nov 26, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    83 Maxim changing handlebars

    Oh yeah, switch housings would need to be replaced too!
    Post by: LAB3, Nov 24, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. LAB3
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    83 Maxim changing handlebars

    HD bars are typically 1" diameter and those look to be as well. Since Yamaha (and practically all) Japanese handlebars are 7/8" you'd need to find...
    Post by: LAB3, Nov 23, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    (750 seca) Big Red Warning Light comes on while riding and stays on

    Start with your basics, did you check the oil level?
    Post by: LAB3, Nov 22, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Was moving my camp about 150 miles and about half way into the trip my oil pressure light came on, turns out my cam chain tensioner gasket let...
    Post by: LAB3, Nov 21, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    750 SECA Engine Rebuild Question

    You're not going to be able properly clean the carb with the idle screws in place. Remove the caps and take them out making sure to count how many...
    Post by: LAB3, Nov 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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