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  1. JBurch
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    Any New York or PA riders here?

    Yes Penn_Can is still there
    Post by: JBurch, Aug 29, 2020 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  2. JBurch
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    Any New York or PA riders here?

    I put my own vintage ride on; as far as other Yamaha riders close by here, thinking 20 mile radius, don't know of any
    Post by: JBurch, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  3. JBurch
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    Any New York or PA riders here?

    I put my own vintage ride on; I get company from a vintage Beemer rider
    Post by: JBurch, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  4. JBurch
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    Any New York or PA riders here?

    I live in Owego
    Post by: JBurch, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  5. JBurch
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    Billet or Cast?

    The cases are cast, good luck and have fun I don't think casting vrs billet has any effect on polishing, there are millions of pieces of cast...
    Post by: JBurch, Aug 12, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. JBurch
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    Master Cylinder possibly shot

    A year ago I spent hours trying to bleed the front brakes on my Seca. I came here looking for tips/tricks to bleeding out the front brakes; one...
    Post by: JBurch, Aug 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. JBurch
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    Yamaha XJ 900 f Cylinder Cross Hatching

    If you are reusing the rings, I wouldn't hone the cylinders, just put the rings back in the cylinder they came out of, they (the rings ) are...
    Post by: JBurch, Jul 13, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. JBurch
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    Have you reached out to your friends lately?

    As a kid growing up, used to spend time in Parishville, haven't been there in years
    Post by: JBurch, Jul 6, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. JBurch
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    Central New York Carburetor Clinic #13 - June 13, 2020

    Finally got out to ride yesterday; I figured I'd use the fog lights as additional daytime running lights for more visibility, figured it can't...
    Post by: JBurch, Jul 2, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. JBurch
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    Have you reached out to your friends lately?

    I see you are from New York; where?
    Post by: JBurch, Jun 29, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. JBurch
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    Central New York Carburetor Clinic #13 - June 13, 2020

    Who's playing Mr. Hanie Who's Mr. Haney??
    Post by: JBurch, Jun 17, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. JBurch
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    Central New York Carburetor Clinic #13 - June 13, 2020

    An additional note to the fog light installation; the switch position we chose works out to be a convenient thumb reach, or at least for me....
    Post by: JBurch, Jun 14, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. JBurch
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    Central New York Carburetor Clinic #13 - June 13, 2020

    Got home just a little bit ago; had a good time. Dave/Len thanks for the Fog lights. Looking forward to CNYCCXIV Jim Burch
    Post by: JBurch, Jun 13, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. JBurch
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    Engine Assembly

    If this is going to sit for awhile before being run, all the more reason to use tacky assembly lubricant on the shell bearings and cam lobes. How...
    Post by: JBurch, Jun 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. JBurch
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    Engine Assembly

    Myself, I would try to find something else. Questions arise as to how well it will mix with engine oil at startup, and the Moly will have a...
    Post by: JBurch, Jun 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. JBurch
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Took it for a ride...........
    Post by: JBurch, May 31, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. JBurch
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    RPM issue

    Let up on the throttle...........
    Post by: JBurch, May 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. JBurch
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    1980 XJ650 SECA MANUAL

    I got mine a year ago from my local Yamaha dealer, not sure if there is a down loadable version.
    Post by: JBurch, May 12, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. JBurch
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    Good job!!
    Post by: JBurch, May 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. JBurch
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    Flip it on it's side and have at it!
    Post by: JBurch, May 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. JBurch
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    If the haggis didn't do it, not sure if the pipes will either. Question: is the bike still down on the floor or do you have it up on a lift?...
    Post by: JBurch, May 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. JBurch
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    The thing with a hole saw is that it will wander all over the place, and cut a hole larger than 12 mm
    Post by: JBurch, May 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. JBurch
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    Rather than swinging a hammer, the air hammer is a much better choice; you have greater control of the force applied.
    Post by: JBurch, May 7, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. JBurch
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    If a Haggis can't scare it apart, IT's STUCK!!
    Post by: JBurch, May 7, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. JBurch
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    Maybe he could throw a Haggis at it
    Post by: JBurch, May 7, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. JBurch
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    Call me the village idiot if I am stating the obvious........the stud which is screwed into the cylinder, and passes thru a boss on the upper half...
    Post by: JBurch, May 7, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. JBurch
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    Extreme rust on exhaust. Can I save it?

    For the really rusty areas, take the pipes off take the heavy rust off and paint, for the rest of the pipes try "CLR" to remove the rust stains...
    Post by: JBurch, May 3, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. JBurch
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    For Sale 1982 xj650 SECA parts

    Pm'd
    Post by: JBurch, May 2, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. JBurch
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    Valve timing?

    what bike we working on??
    Post by: JBurch, Apr 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. JBurch
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    Patches on cylinder walls

    You could check out having custom pistons made, OR you could study catalogs, match bore, pin diameter and compression height, or find something...
    Post by: JBurch, Apr 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Patches on cylinder walls

    You are now in the Twlight zone; between doing a low buck resurrection or a full blown rebuild. Questions are what are your expectations of the...
    Post by: JBurch, Apr 1, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. JBurch
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Again, a big "Thank You" to Len. A great help and great service.
    Post by: JBurch, Apr 1, 2020 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  33. JBurch
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    Do I need to replace the crank journal bearings?

    I would agree with K-Moe, they do look to be in very good shape. Just out of curiosity, how many miles on the engine? As a precaution remove...
    Post by: JBurch, Mar 30, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. JBurch
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    A big "Thank you" to Len, great help, and great service.
    Post by: JBurch, Mar 26, 2020 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  35. JBurch
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    82' Seca 650 suspension rebuild

    My experience so far. Became the owner of 3 Seca's, last Summer, made one road worthy. In process of servicing bike to be ready to ride, found...
    Post by: JBurch, Feb 20, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. JBurch
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    Tips for riding in the wet

    Don't ride in the center of the lane, oil that drips off vehicles collects there and it is as slippery as ice, also if you get caught out and it...
    Post by: JBurch, Feb 8, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. JBurch
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    Central New York Carburetor Clinic #13 - June 13, 2020

    God willing, I'll be there
    Post by: JBurch, Jan 9, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. JBurch
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    jis screwdrivers dont seem to fit right?.

    The bits you are using are for Philips Head screws; not JIS. The markings PH0 ( Philips head size 0 ), PH1 ( Philips head size 1 ), PH2 ( Philips...
    Post by: JBurch, Dec 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. JBurch
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    Removing caliper pistons (the easy way)

    I'd like to add my 2 cents worth: if the air gun does not push the piston out, connect your grease gun to the bleeder port and start pumping,...
    Post by: JBurch, Nov 10, 2019 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  40. JBurch
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    Fuel cap key change

    Thanks!!
    Post by: JBurch, Oct 2, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. JBurch
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    Fuel cap key change

    Excellent question, I'm in the same boat.
    Post by: JBurch, Oct 2, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. JBurch
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    What the cat dragged home

    Possibility I suppose, 28,000 miles and 37 years old. Suggestions for replacements IF they be worn out. Question: earlier you suggested to...
    Post by: JBurch, Sep 28, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. JBurch
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    What the cat dragged home

    Last 40 miles of ride, rear springs one step above min, will try fork oil change, fork springs are from Progressive spring/suspension.......all...
    Post by: JBurch, Sep 28, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. JBurch
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    What the cat dragged home

    Up date.............. Went out for a ride yesterday, something more than a 1/2 hour trip. Did about 200 miles here in central NY, Finger lakes...
    Post by: JBurch, Sep 28, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. JBurch
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Many thanks to Len at XJ4ever parts. Great service!!!!
    Post by: JBurch, Sep 26, 2019 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  46. JBurch
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    Long Distance Motorcycle Shipping

    I had a bike shipped from Calf to NY back in May. Went to local car shipper who brokered pick up and delivery, cost $800.00 and took about a...
    Post by: JBurch, Sep 23, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. JBurch
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    Xj 650 ko master cylinder seal kit new

    If you can find a way to pump brake fluid up to the M/C thru the caliper bleed port, you will be able to bleed your brakes and get a firm lever...
    Post by: JBurch, Sep 17, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. JBurch
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    Intake Boot/Carb Issue

    An air leak in the boot would cause an lean condition, and the plug would be white or almost white.....dry sooty black is rich fuel, wet soot...
    Post by: JBurch, Aug 31, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. JBurch
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    What the cat dragged home

    tr So the customer suffers because the technicians are given no or bad information.....to that point, story circulated a local dealer; no longer...
    Post by: JBurch, Aug 31, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. JBurch
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    What the cat dragged home

    Took the head pipes and collector off; no issues with the clamps/nuts/studs...Thank you Jesus....drain plug back where it belongs......I don't...
    Post by: JBurch, Aug 31, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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