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  1. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    Continuation of the anti-dive. I have gotten the circlip and the retaining shim washer from the anti-dive unit (the upper, brake piston assembly...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Dadoseven
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    What car did you drive in High School

    1977 Chevrolet Impala Coupe; the one with the 3 sided, sloped rear window like seen later on the 87 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe.
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Dadoseven
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Put away all of the nest of wiring up front and buttoned up in the wiring sack. Installed front fairing. Took it down to the gas station for the...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jul 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Dadoseven
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Replaced / updated fuse box. I wanted a fuse block for the mini, low profile blade fuses, but couldn't locate any. This should function fine....
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jul 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Dadoseven
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    Another Headlight / Electrical Demon

    Thank you! I located the problem. I was getting continuity between the L/B wire to the headlight relay and ground. I was going to check the...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jul 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Dadoseven
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    Another Headlight / Electrical Demon

    Thank you @Rooster53 ! That helps and gives me some direction. I thought for a bit I may have found the problem when I found the wiring group for...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jul 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Dadoseven
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    81 xj750 seca wiring diagram needed

    Try this: https://www.xjcd.org/node/83 Not in color; but wire color codes
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jul 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Dadoseven
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    Signal light issues

    Look for good ground connections. The chocolate and dark green wires are for the signals; black for ground. Dark Green for right side, chocolate...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jul 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Dadoseven
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    Another Headlight / Electrical Demon

    It seems there has been a cluster of headlight / electrical posts lately. Here is another. My headlight fuse blows instantly as soon as the...
    Thread by: Dadoseven, Jul 3, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Dadoseven
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    XJforever.com is the best!

    If you get parts somewhere else, sooner or later you will get an incorrect fitment. Save the hassle; just go with XJ4Ever.com to begin with.
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    Thinking I may just try to find a replacement anti-dive unit; at least the hydraulic portion. The circlip is fused in the groove. Can't get the...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Dadoseven
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Fairing will be installed next. The headlight is installed in that. Want to make sure everything is in order and buttoned back up before putting...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Dadoseven
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Took her out for my first ride with her! This is also my first ride since I took the MSF course over a year ago. This bike hasn't been registered...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    So, I suspect the leaking air in my brake system may be around that O-ring? Or the bleeder valve? Good news, I didn't see any brake fluid or fork...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    I removed the brake side of the anti-dive unit. The fork side seems OK as far as I can tell. The piston on top moves up and down freely with the...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    The system did act as though there was an air leak. Is it possible for brake fluid to leak and mingle with the fork oil? I never saw any leaking...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    I've let this set for a while and have been working with Len from XJ4Ever behind the scenes. Did some more work tonight and even substituted MC...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Dadoseven
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    Good living

    duplicate ; Could a mod please delete.
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 18, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Dadoseven
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    Good living

    ISOM, indicating that Isle South Of Miami; that would be Cuba. ;) Fine drink and cigars: these XJ owners have good taste! Enjoying a bit of good...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 18, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Dadoseven
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    Good living

    Looking good, Matti! Is that a Monte, frome the ISOM?
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    Ha ha! Tried it last eve. I thought it crazy too, but what the heck? No improvement. The piston was darn near stuck in there; couldn't pull it...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    I am led to believe that the lack of or weak return is what may be causing my issue. It is on the return that more fluid is pulled from the...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    Well, it seems as something is going on with the seal. With the MC off and with the reservoir attached, I could not get it pump any fluid. To the...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Dadoseven
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    another CL optimist

    Nothing optimistic about that price. Nice looking bike at what appears to be a potential bargain. I would like to see the fairings available also.
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    XJ4Ever, along with new SS lines
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    I have played with the brake cable adjustment allowing just a tiny bit of play before engaging the lever to push the piston. I successfully bled...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    So, now I'm wondering if it might have something to do with the diaphragm in the reservoir and not allowing atmospheric pressure to replace fluid...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Dadoseven
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Very nice!
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    Disassembled MC, AGAIN! Just to verify, this is the orientation and order of the MC parts. Correct? [ATTACH] Close up of the rubber gaskets....
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Dadoseven
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    How many miles on your bike

    Mine states 7667. I hoestly don't know if it is entirely accurate. Hadn't been registered since 1994. The tires had date codes of the late 80's...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Dadoseven
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    Two things that WILL keep you alive!

    This a great post @JeffK . Helpful for both the experienced, and the new rider such as myself. I plan to incorporate these tips into my riding...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    Got some more brake fluid. Unattached the steel tube from the MC. Attached a tubing to that submerged into brake fluid. Used a vacuum at the...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    Nope. Pulled it, blew air through it, sprayed brake cleaner through it. Open passage.
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    Dont know if this is helpful or not, but I think it confirms the bleeder passages are ok. I connected a tubing sourced to brake fluid into the...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    Yes, with new seals too. At this point, the entire brake system has been gone through. There isn't a trace of old fluid or gunk left. If you mean...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    The thing is, it worked prior and I didn't touch it since until the brake calipers rebuild. It does return now. I didn't hone the bore, but did...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    Ok, I got the master cylinder piston to return now. It springs right back. I still cannot the MC to take fluid from the reservoir. ?? Tried the...
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Dadoseven
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    Master-cylinder 750 SECA

    Its the old problem XJ750 SECA Master Cylinder headache. You know, the one buried behind the headlight and a mess of wires with the hidden...
    Thread by: Dadoseven, Jun 9, 2017, 43 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Dadoseven
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    another CL optimist

    Maybe because you've already picked up everything decent near you? ;)
    Post by: Dadoseven, Jun 5, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. Dadoseven
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Reinstalled forks today after receiving dust seals. Thought I was just missing a pinch bolt on the triple tree bracket and had a replacement....
    Post by: Dadoseven, May 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Dadoseven
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    Fork Disassembly Help

    Next time. Haha, hope there is a next time as it will be a ways down the road. Don't have an air impact gun. Maybe should think about getting...
    Post by: Dadoseven, May 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Dadoseven
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    Fork Disassembly Help

    Funny, I accidentally? found a wooden dowel laying around for that exact purpose of holding the damper rod. Was surprised it held the damper rod...
    Post by: Dadoseven, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Dadoseven
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Finished rebuilding my forks. Need to get dust seals, then I can reinstall forks, wheel, and reinstall rebuilt calipers / brakes. Getting close to...
    Post by: Dadoseven, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Dadoseven
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    Fork Disassembly Help

    Yes, I know Len is THE source. Just thought I would save time, a little $, I happened to be driving by the motorcycle store, and I wanted to check...
    Post by: Dadoseven, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Dadoseven
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    Fork Disassembly Help

    They were still in the lower tube. I was careful not to let things slam the bottom. The semi-folded spring washer still looks to be in good shape.
    Post by: Dadoseven, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Dadoseven
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    Fork Disassembly Help

    Thank you all! Think I got it. I was being too timid about getting the dust seals out. I mistook the metal ring inside of the dust seal as part of...
    Post by: Dadoseven, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Dadoseven
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    XJ750 Seca, '83, says hello...

    Very nice! Hoping to get mine like that some day! I have all the fairings and luggage like yours, but not in as nice of shape. Mine is a bit...
    Post by: Dadoseven, May 20, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. Dadoseven
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    Fork Disassembly Help

    Replacing the fork seals and oil on my 82 XJ750 SECA. I can't seem to get the upper tube out! I have removed the damper rod bolt and slid the...
    Thread by: Dadoseven, May 20, 2017, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Dadoseven
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    That's what I get for bragging--idle problem

    Idles rough. More evident though, the header pipe for the non working cylinder stays cold.
    Post by: Dadoseven, May 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Dadoseven
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    Why did you buy an XJ?

    Was looking for my first bike, but did not want to put out much money for my new interest. Was actually interested in a mid 80's Honda CB650...
    Post by: Dadoseven, May 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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