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  1. strange246
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    Plastic Repair

    Thanks, I see alot of this in my future LOL
    Post by: strange246, Aug 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    GIDDY!!!! Got ANOTHER 83 Turbo!

    So I'm in my garage moving stuff around to get my hotrod off the lift to send to the paint shop, among the stuff is my Turbo "parts" bike, which I...
    Thread by: strange246, Jul 31, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Seca Turbo Parts Bike For Sale

    Sorry, my email is down, still have it but I've decided to keep it sorry. Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 31, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. strange246
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    Giggling Like a Schoolgirl! Scored!!!

    Ok cool thanks! Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. strange246
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    It happened in a blink of an eye.

    Glad you're ok!
    Post by: strange246, Jul 24, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. strange246
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    xjbikes.com black out

    I was like a fiend needing a fix too! LOL
    Post by: strange246, Jul 24, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. strange246
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    Giggling Like a Schoolgirl! Scored!!!

    Mine is lower, 28k miles, the new cluster is 58k kilometers...Not a huge deal really, but it'd be nice to have it the same...I do have a ratty...
    Post by: strange246, Jul 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Seriously, I almost died last August in a bike wreck, I did EXACTLY what they taught me, and it would have worked in any other circumstance! Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. strange246
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Best money you'll ever spend MC wise
    Post by: strange246, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. strange246
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Got my new brake lever, clutch lever, clutch cable, choke cable, and speedo cable in the mail, ordered EVERYTHING to rebuild my carbs, paid for my...
    Post by: strange246, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Giggling Like a Schoolgirl! Scored!!!

    That would be cool if so! Now if I could figure out how to adjust the odometer to correct it for my bike's mileage... :? Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. strange246
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    Which Tires & Brake Pads & Shoes?

    Ok thanks, I'll take a look at those... Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. strange246
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    Importance of helmet and riding gear!!!!

    Yeah if you look at the speedo closely in slow motion he had slowed to somewhere in the high 40's at impact. I can say (unfortunately) from...
    Post by: strange246, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Turbo Intake Manifolds

    My intake manifolds are shot, cracks everywhere both on the round tubular part and the "flange" where the bolts go through, I looked through...
    Thread by: strange246, Jul 21, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. strange246
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    Giggling Like a Schoolgirl! Scored!!!

    Pic from the Ebag posting [img]
    Post by: strange246, Jul 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Giggling Like a Schoolgirl! Scored!!!

    Just found and bought a Canadian gauge cluster for my Turbo! Looks like it'll need a good cleaning but bye bye to the silly 85mph speedo!! Now...
    Thread by: strange246, Jul 21, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. strange246
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    Just a couple turbo seca's

    That picture makes me want to cry! Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. strange246
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    Master Cylinder Rebuild

    Thanks guys Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Which Tires & Brake Pads & Shoes?

    Ok thanks, I remember the brakes on the bike being crap 20 years ago so I didn't know if there was specific pads etc people recommended for...
    Post by: strange246, Jul 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Master Cylinder Rebuild

    Hmm..Ok next question, where can I find one? Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. strange246
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    Which Tires & Brake Pads & Shoes?

    What's recommended for tires, brake pads and shoes for a 83 Turbo? Ryan
    Thread by: strange246, Jul 20, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Master Cylinder Rebuild

    Anyone know if the clear "window" comes with the rebuild kits? Its an 83 Turbo but I'm pretty sure the non turbo is the same kit....Kit I'm...
    Thread by: strange246, Jul 20, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Uh oh...picked up a Turbo Seca

    Any new pics or updates BTW? Been reading this thread with great interest as I'm starting work on my Turbo.. Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Uh oh...picked up a Turbo Seca

    This is admittedly a dumb question, but how do you set the float levels this way? I havnt gotten into my carbs yet, but most carbs I've worked on...
    Post by: strange246, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Restoration..Where To Start???

    I would say the goal is a really good resurrection, I still plan to ride it, to me an actual "restoration" would be to nice to ride I suppose? Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Restoration..Where To Start???

    That's actually what I'm doing in about an hour! I just have to plug the open fuel lines... Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Restoration..Where To Start???

    Thanks guys, she's definitely a keeper, even if I had to rebuild the motor, it was my first street bike many moons ago, I gave her to my best...
    Post by: strange246, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I'm Back!

    LMAO! I like that! Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ650 Turbo restoration

    Watching this thread closely, starting on a resto of my 83 Turbo veeery soon.. Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Jul 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Rough Crash, Almost like Mine

    I wonder that myself, in my accident an old lady was stopped half in the left break down lane and half in the fast lane and backed up towards the...
    Post by: strange246, Jul 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Rough Crash, Almost like Mine

    Luck, fate, higher purpose or something, not sure which but it backs up my theory that when your time is up..your time is up, be it laying in bed...
    Post by: strange246, Jul 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Restoration..Where To Start???

    About to start resurrection of my beloved 83 Seca Turbo, she's been sitting for approximately 15 years, I've already changed the oil and filter,...
    Thread by: strange246, Jul 13, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rough Crash, Almost like Mine

    Watch this video at your own risk of nightmares! I posted a couple months back about my own severe accident last August, my brother was with me...
    Thread by: strange246, Jul 13, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I'm Back!

    Hey guys, figured I'd update this post, finally back on 2 feet, no walker or cane anymore, somewhat of a limp but still doing physical therapy for...
    Post by: strange246, Jul 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82 Seca Turbo Parts Bike For Sale

    1982 Yamaha Seca Turbo 650 parts bike, some of the plastics are shot, some usable, the mechanicals including the turbo and carbs are all there,...
    Thread by: strange246, May 12, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    I'm Back!

    The impact was so severe that the end of the crankshaft was bent 1/2"....As for violations, they wrote her up for improper lane usage and failure...
    Post by: strange246, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I'm Back!

    OSF in Peoria was great, other than me catching MRSA there, but in fairness that is running rampant in most hospitals... Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I'm Back!

    Thanks, if you find anything let me know, I havn't been able to find anything other than the police report online anywhere, the accident was at...
    Post by: strange246, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. strange246
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    I'm Back!

    Yeah its weird when things disappear, I never lost consciousness, but I only remember up till the moment of impact, then I remember lying in the...
    Post by: strange246, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I'm Back!

    LOL yep its like sitting on a recliner cruising down the highway, man she just eats up miles, definately want a regular bike for short trips...
    Post by: strange246, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. strange246
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    I'm Back!

    A couple more, any of the Illinois folks recognize this? Its in Bloomington on I-74 West, this is where it happened, thats the cutover she was...
    Post by: strange246, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I'm Back!

    Thanks guys, as for the old lady, she was 73 and taking her daughter to the methadone clinic and missed her exit (you cant make this crap up) the...
    Post by: strange246, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb/Valve Adjustment Help in New England

    Anyone in New England good with XJ (turbo) carb rebuilds/sync/tuning? Possibly the valve adjustments? My first time doing both...Looking for...
    Thread by: strange246, Apr 15, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I'm Back!

    Thanks guys, Fitz thats why I posted it, I've been riding the better part of 27 years and thought I was ready for anything, I was wrong! As...
    Post by: strange246, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I'm Back!

    A few of you guys might remember me from last summer, I kind of disappeared after last August... August 4th I was in Illinois with my brother...
    Thread by: strange246, Apr 15, 2013, 30 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Terrible news about a forum member...

    Damn I hate to hear this kind of news, godspeed Doc.... Try not to beat yourself up over selling him the bike, he knew the risks as do we all,...
    Post by: strange246, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How fast have you gone on you're xj?

    LOL He didnt s**t himself but he had to sit down on the curb and have a cigarette with very very shaky hands LOL Ryan
    Post by: strange246, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ 650 new owner from UK

    Incidently, welcome from another Turbo owner! I have a '83 model that was my first streetbike back in 95, I gave it to my best friend in 99 and...
    Post by: strange246, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ 650 new owner from UK

    If its a red warning light flashing on the dash, its most likely just the battery sensor warning light, there's a sensor that screws into the...
    Post by: strange246, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How fast have you gone on you're xj?

    Many moons ago on my 83 Turbo, I was racing a friend on a GPZ 750 on rte 128 in MA, both wide open, pretty much side by side, came up over a rise...
    Post by: strange246, Sep 3, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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