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

    First day out yesterday with new s/s hoses, calipers done, forks done, carbs cleaned, tank Caswell sealed, yada, yada. HUGE difference in the...
    Post by: Super, May 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    DOT 5 Brake Fluid

    Our '08, 4000+lb Tribeca with 3500lb tow rating uses ONLY DOT 3, with a 30 month replacement interval or, to quote the maintenance guide, 15...
    Post by: Super, May 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    DOT 5 Brake Fluid

    This could be a hotly debated topic, put whatever you wish in your vehicle/bike etc but there are negative issues associated with silicone brake...
    Post by: Super, Apr 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Multi-purpose tool

    When its in the suck or blow mode?? The can is plenty big enough to catch the brake fluid need to bleed the brakes. Just have to keep it upright...
    Post by: Super, Apr 29, 2011 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Multi-purpose tool

    [img] And someone wanted to see the electrode I used to zap my tank with. Its a 1/4" mild steel rod, poked through a "Folgers" lid. The vise...
    Post by: Super, Apr 29, 2011 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Multi-purpose tool

    I fabricated this can with two soldered fittings to make "smoke" to track down an emission hose leak that kept triggering the CEL in a friends...
    Thread by: Super, Apr 29, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Help! No pressure at my front brake lever....

    I believe periodic replacement for motorcycle rubber brake hoses is related to the deterioration due to the sun. No sun under your car, lots if...
    Post by: Super, Apr 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Super
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    Help with 900 carb hoses

    Thanks, hope you didn't take them off on my account!
    Post by: Super, Apr 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Super
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    Help! No pressure at my front brake lever....

    I'm with ghost on that. If the insides of the master and caliper are as nasty looking as the outside, time for a complete overhaul, Fix it...
    Post by: Super, Apr 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help with 900 carb hoses

    Mr. Fox, its a Canadian bike, I'm in Ottawa, there are pics of the bike from earlier posts. Wizard, thanks for the info, I had another look and...
    Post by: Super, Apr 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help with 900 carb hoses

    Senior moment, its been 6 months since I took the carbs off. There are four small vent hoses that face down and exit near the clutch cable,...
    Thread by: Super, Apr 22, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dual piston caliper rebuild

    I just rebuilt my twin piston xj 900 calipers last week with kits supplied by Len. First, resist the urge to separate the two halves, especially...
    Post by: Super, Feb 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    any big plans for your bike this winter

    Parts only took 4 days from Len (XJ4ever) to Ottawa Ontario. Outstanding! My bike has original brake parts, except perhaps the pads. Ordered...
    Post by: Super, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    900RK shocks

    I have the same "issue".. There must be a special "tool" for engaging the shocks? Someone have a picture? I have the original tool pack with my...
    Post by: Super, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    900RK fairing parts

    Do you have the broken plastic parts? If so, make up a batch of "glue" using Methyl Ethyl Ketone and the appropriately coloured Lego blocks in a...
    Post by: Super, Jan 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bent clutch lever?

    And, I was hoping to tell my co-worker the Harley owner that the lever was made that way on purpose, prior to him watching my tail light disappear...
    Post by: Super, Aug 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bent clutch lever?

    Definitely does "curve" downward, I'm ok with it the way it is, was just curious if this is "normal"..Funny the front brake lever doesn't "curve"...
    Post by: Super, Aug 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bent clutch lever?

    I'll try again in the proper forum, sorry folks.... My "new" '83 900.... Someone (a Harley owner) has asked me if my clutch lever is bent....
    Thread by: Super, Aug 31, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    it's tire time..

    Nail in my almost new 130 rear Spitfire. My choice was a new Spitfire, same size, or the proper 120 size in a Michelin Pilot Activ. The Michelin...
    Post by: Super, Jul 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Brake hoses

    Looking for advice please. My recently acquired XJ900, has the original 1983 brake hoses. I find the brakes feel great, and grab hard with...
    Thread by: Super, Jun 12, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Any Ottawa, ON members?

    Hi, I'm in Ottawa, recently picked up an xj900. Dave
    Post by: Super, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Insurance

    Ottawa,51 yrs old, no recent bike insurance, Waterloo Insurance, $480.00/yr. She would have knocked an additional 20% off if I gave them my house...
    Post by: Super, May 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New member xj900

    Wow, I feel like a kid at the park with a new toy. Thanks for the nice comments. The bike is as I received it, it needs a real good cleaning....
    Post by: Super, May 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New member xj900

    South of Ottawa
    Post by: Super, May 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New member xj900

    After a 25 year hiatus, I just picked up this nice 900. Passed Ontario DOT with no issues. 40k, was sitting for 2 years so I flushed/changed all...
    Thread by: Super, May 29, 2010, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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