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  1. stormothecentury
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    Nice (NEW) 650 engine guards on ebay

    If those go anywhere near that price, that's a helluva deal.
    Post by: stormothecentury, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. stormothecentury
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    Thinking about New tires, What you guys think?

    Ok, so I've heard somebody glowing recently about dynamic balancing, and I can't remember if that was here or on a trucking board. Anybody have...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. stormothecentury
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    For Newbies - Who is Chacal?

    I actually used to work in a small hardware/small appliance repair place like this. They still had shag carpet combs for Kirby vacuums in the...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  4. stormothecentury
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    sissy bar back rest

    Awesome, thanks!
    Post by: stormothecentury, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. stormothecentury
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    sissy bar back rest

    Ok, so it's been a few months - anybody still got a sissy bar around they're looking to unload?
    Post by: stormothecentury, Mar 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. stormothecentury
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    XJ Bobber Hardtail Project - ('81 XJ650)

    Holy crap, you guys did all that in 8 hours?!?
    Post by: stormothecentury, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. stormothecentury
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Got 'er fired up and took the first ride of the spring. And damn, did it ever feel great!
    Post by: stormothecentury, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. stormothecentury
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    Motorcycle registrations

    I just got my renewal notice - $14, and the inspection will be about $10.
    Post by: stormothecentury, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  9. stormothecentury
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    Buying new sneakers

    So my front tire's going to need to be replaced this year - is it kosher to replace that and leave the rear, or should I replace them both?
    Post by: stormothecentury, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. stormothecentury
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    Boulder bike works

    Not for nothin', but am I missing something? That might be the worst website for a business I've ever seen. Ok, the worst...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Feb 19, 2009 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  11. stormothecentury
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    crash bars and highway pegs

    I found my crash bars on eBay for about 40 or 50 bucks, and paid about 20 over at JC Whitney for a set of pegs. They mount very easily to the...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. stormothecentury
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    1982 XJ750 Maxim Parts

    http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/1028674662.html
    Post by: stormothecentury, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. stormothecentury
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    SHARP 750 on CL

    I'd pick it up, but I've got my eye on my buddy's Shadow 1100... http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/1019794517.html
    Thread by: stormothecentury, Feb 3, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. stormothecentury
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    Wow!!!!

    Well, clearly it extends 95' into the fifth dimension - and as it can travel transdmiensionally, it would be a steal at $52,000, let alone $5200!
    Post by: stormothecentury, Jan 30, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. stormothecentury
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    happy birthday

    You don't think she'd be better off in the passenger's seat than tied to the trailer's luggage rack? :wink: :lol:
    Post by: stormothecentury, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    What did you do on 1 Jan 09

    I spent most of it playing with my 15 month old daughter, and then had band practice. Exciting stuff, no?
    Post by: stormothecentury, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    long road trips on an xj

    I've not taken any real long trips yet (about 160 miles in an afternoon was the longest), but I can speak a bit to my take on the seating. I...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Dec 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. stormothecentury
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    Slow Crank

    You're supposed to add fuel stabilizer to your battery??! Hmm. I'll have to pull it back out & do that. Oh, and...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82/83 XJ650 Maxim

    I can't take the whole thing, but I'd love to pick up your back rest & luggage rack.
    Post by: stormothecentury, Nov 29, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Whats On Your Keychain?

    My bike's just got the bike key, a small carabiner, and a lucky penny (can't hurt, right?) My regular keys have all my keys on one of those...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Nov 8, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Playing Fast and Loose with the Rules!

    I find that statement ironically amusing. You know, since it's pretty much McCain selling the whole fear angle.
    Post by: stormothecentury, Oct 26, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Playing Fast and Loose with the Rules!

    Rick, contrary to popular belief, the First Amendment does not apply in situations such as this. The Bill of Rights only sets forth things that...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Man, look at this 1100 on CL near me

    Mine is one of these. If you do dig it, I might be willing to part with it (if I can convince my wife that she doesn't want it when she starts...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Oct 7, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Man, look at this 1100 on CL near me

    Slacker, I've got a similar one that I took off mine when I got it - I'll check and let you know what I can find out.
    Post by: stormothecentury, Oct 6, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    '99 Subaru Legacy Outback wagon And then at work, a 2007 Freightliner Columbia daycab.
    Post by: stormothecentury, Oct 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Who me? No pictures of you!

    I have no pictures of me on my Maxim, but here's a couple of others. My family (when my daughter was 4 weeks old - she'll be a year in about...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Sep 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Loud horns - Pros and cons?

    A big con for me would be that I've accidentally bumped my horn while cancelling a turn signal before 6:00 AM in my neighborhood a few times. So...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Sep 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    25 year old nuts n bolts

    How do you know these things? (Hey, I'm nothing if not agreeable, sometimes.)
    Post by: stormothecentury, Sep 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Craigslist WNY: 82 Seca 650 Turbo

    FAIR ENOUGH, I SUPPOSE. Although I've never finished off a vehicle that was less than 15 years old or under 190,000 miles. Also, it's not...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Sep 20, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Craigslist WNY: 82 Seca 650 Turbo

    ACTUALLY IT'S NOT A BIG DEAL IF YOU DON'T RIDE IN THE SNOW. SEE, HERE WE ONLY SALT WHEN IT'S NECESSARY. AND THEN IN THE SPRING, THE RAIN WASHES...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Sep 18, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Craigslist WNY: 82 Seca 650 Turbo

    http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/845137840.html
    Thread by: stormothecentury, Sep 18, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    CL alert: Maxim 550, WNY

    http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/839438392.html He's asking a little much, but who knows? Maybe you can talk him down.
    Thread by: stormothecentury, Sep 14, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. stormothecentury
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    Well, it didn't take long...

    I had my first close call on my first highway ride - I was in the left lane in moderately heavy traffic, and a car nearly moved his rear door into...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Sep 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. stormothecentury
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    1981 XJ550 Maxim for parts(many pickies)

    PM sent.
    Post by: stormothecentury, Sep 8, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  35. stormothecentury
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    cheap easy camera mount (works great!)

    It used to run on PBS here, I don't think it does anymore though. I think they're running the new Dr. Who instead (which you won't catch me...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Aug 31, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. stormothecentury
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    Clutchless Shifting

    I tried it out last evening a bit, got the hang of it on the second try with no hitches whatsoever from there on out. That said, I don't plan to...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Aug 31, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. stormothecentury
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    cheap easy camera mount (works great!)

    That's pretty slick. Because if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
    Post by: stormothecentury, Aug 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. stormothecentury
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    Any New York or PA riders here?

    One more in Rochester.
    Post by: stormothecentury, Aug 30, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Working out as a last resort!

    Excellent! That'll probably work better than trying to get a screw in there and then into the bumper... A buddy of mine has an 86 Virago...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Aug 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutchless Shifting

    Like grimreaper, I drive big trucks, and only use a clutch when coming to or leaving a stop. On the bike, though, I always use the clutch....
    Post by: stormothecentury, Aug 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    FNG w/ '82 Maxim 650

    Well, I'd been having a bit of a tough time finding a replacement stock-style air filter at a reasonable price (since solved), and thought that...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Aug 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Working out as a last resort!

    While on the subject of center stands... the rubber bumper that mine hits on the bottom of the exhaust has fallen off. Anyone else run across...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    FNG w/ '82 Maxim 650

    I picked mine up from my stepdad's sister, who bought it from him a few years ago. He was the second owner, and bought it in 1992 or 93. So I...
    Thread by: stormothecentury, Aug 27, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Painted highway bars...Anyone else???

    If I could, I'd powder coat all the chrome on mine - I prefer the matte black to shiny by a long shot.
    Post by: stormothecentury, Aug 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim Vs Seca

    Sure thing! [img] With my feet on the stock pegs, my knees come about even with the top of the last 'a' in 'Yamaha'. Stretched out,...
    Post by: stormothecentury, Aug 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake pad xref?

    I found some reasonably priced brake pads marked for (among other things) an xj550 or xj750. Anyone tell me whether they might fit an xj650, too?...
    Thread by: stormothecentury, Aug 27, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim Vs Seca

    I'm about 6'4" - to fit on my (new to me as of three months ago) Maxim 650, I added engine guards & highway pegs. :wink:
    Post by: stormothecentury, Aug 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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