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  1. MBFTY
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    battery

    You did replace your fusebox, didnt you?
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. MBFTY
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    having trouble finding new o.e.m. parts!

    XJ4ever has almost everything you need. Click the link at the top of the forums. If you cant find it directly, PM chacal and ask. They are an...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. MBFTY
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Awesome service and very friendly, too! XJ4Ever has every part and a solution for everything. Dont waste time with eBay.
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 30, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. MBFTY
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    Members Map

    How do I get in the map? I want to link with other XJ riders.
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 29, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. MBFTY
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    For Sale 4 SALE:: xj750 Seca Sport Touring Package

    Re: xj750 Seca Sport Touring Package Any photos?
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 29, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. MBFTY
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    tipped it over :-\

    I had to set my SECA down once when the rear slid out on gravel during a slow turn. One leg almost horizontal on the bike, the other planted on...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 29, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. MBFTY
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    Petcock rebuild

    There is no such thing as a stupid question. Dont ever forget that. Ever. This got me as well the first time I rebuilt my petcock. I stood...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock repair vs. Replacement

    That actually seems like a really easy and good idea. Possibly clean everything very well, coat in rubber cement, and then fit the tube over....
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. MBFTY
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    Petcock repair vs. Replacement

    Oh yes. There is clearly a float issue. The leaking petcock diagnosed the leaking float for me. Im talking with chacal now about which kit I need...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. MBFTY
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    trans problems xj750

    Chain slap is chain slap. You can ride on it until it is more convenient to replace, but eventually it will begin to damage things. I have a...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 27, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. MBFTY
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    Petcock repair vs. Replacement

    Never broke the rack for the first cleaning. Just stripped things down and sent them to the autoclave. Came back nice and clean, and as I said...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. MBFTY
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    Petcock repair vs. Replacement

    It WORKED! Petcock works flawlessly this time around. I guess if a rebuild kit wont work you can actually grind the seat to seal with the new...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. MBFTY
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    Petcock repair vs. Replacement

    The carbs are going to be setup by someone with extensive experience with XJ bikes this weekend. I did catch the writeup about the petcocks. Im...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. MBFTY
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    Petcock repair vs. Replacement

    Yes, in a perfect world they will. The world is not perfect, and neither are my needle seats apparently. They looked good going back in, but I...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock repair vs. Replacement

    So, yes I did rebuild my fuel petcock at the same time I cleaned and redid my carburetors. Bike ran fine for a week or 3, then decided to suddenly...
    Thread by: MBFTY, Aug 27, 2014, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    sometime start, fuses blowing, voltage regulator???

    The fusebox and fuses may look fine, but arent making enough connection. Just age and corrosion can make them not work. My XS had the original...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. MBFTY
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    trans problems xj750

    Did you try sending a PM to chacal? I find his parts listings completely impossible to navigate and worthless (Sorry, buddy!). If you message him...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    sometime start, fuses blowing, voltage regulator???

    Motorcycle and automotive charging systems are apples to potatoes. An auto alternator charges all of the time and can even charge a flat dead...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    sometime start, fuses blowing, voltage regulator???

    The stator is sort of "inside" the engine. You would check the stator by disconnecting its plug and ohming the terminals. However, as hogfiddles...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    sometime start, fuses blowing, voltage regulator???

    Take the voltage regulator off and give it a good whiff... Does it have that smell? You know... that smell that things get when you let the white...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Body Shop estimate

    A lot of auto body shops will highball you because they dont NEED your business. They stay busy billing insurance companies all day You might...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    trans problems xj750

    Unfortunately I dont have much to add by way of tips, but I will say this. This guy. I like this guy. Welcome to the forums.
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wish I had my Camera!!

    The shop I work at is in a particularly affluent area. We see a lot of stuff like that come through. Usually only for tire changeouts, though....
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 23, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello all

    If that is, indeed, 2500 miles then it may just be break in shavings. One thing to keep in mind is that oil does oxidize over time and 30 year...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 23, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. MBFTY
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    air tools

    Tractor Supply carries a lot of IR tools now. The first impact gun I ever got was from there, It was IR and Chinese. It only lasted about a year....
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    air tools

    That is very important. You definitely want a compressor that you dont have to wait for it to fill back up every time you use a tool. If you are...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    CurbNinja is saving motorbikers across the country!

    Just downloaded the app. This looks really neat. If you dont live in a city, something like this seems sort of pointless. However, if you do,...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    RE: A First for me: professional car repair advice UPDATED

    Re: A First for me: need some professional car repair advice With that particular car, those axles are known to become one with the bearing and...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil filter check valve frozen - HELP!

    Picked up a replacement the buyer says is from an 81 750 SECA. Certainly looks correct. Gave $25 for it. The next cheapest was like $7, but looked...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. MBFTY
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    Oil filter check valve frozen - HELP!

    Harbor Freight is hit or miss. I am an auto technician and I have a TON of their tools. Some of them I have been using daily for quite a long...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. MBFTY
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    Oil filter check valve frozen - HELP!

    Took about 45 minutes with a cutting wheel but I finally managed to grind it down so the (now trashed) housing would slide off. As I suspected,...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. MBFTY
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    Oil filter check valve frozen - HELP!

    The flat part of the end of the valve sits below the cooling fins on the housing. I had considered that, but its going to be hard to cut without...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. MBFTY
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    Oil filter check valve frozen - HELP!

    Overtorqued and stripped seems to be the theme on my SECA. It seemed great, because it came with records for every time the PO had taken it in to...
    Thread by: MBFTY, Aug 19, 2014, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. MBFTY
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    Time-Serts vs Heli-coils

    He is saying a TimeSert would work fine, but that a HeliCoil will work fine too. HeliCoils are cheaper and more readily available, in my...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 18, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. MBFTY
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    Time-Serts vs Heli-coils

    They both work very well. One just works better than the other at certain applications. Feel free to helicoil just about any fastener that...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 18, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. MBFTY
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    Parting out: 1977 XS750-2D NOT AN XJ

    I have the complete bike with clear title, it can run but has some issues I dont feel like sorting. Namely the stretched out primary chain they...
    Thread by: MBFTY, Aug 15, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  37. MBFTY
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    Thinking about new tires...

    Just scooped up a set of Bridgestone Battlax BT45 from Dennis Kirk. $201 shipped, and thats for Bridgestone Sport Touring tires.
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine speed VS Vehicle speed and battery charging.

    I have a bad fusebox, so I wont be able to accurately check those things until my new one arrives from XJForever. I do know that the battery is...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky Spark Plug Hole

    Is the M14X1.25 the correct thread for the plugs? My #1 plug threads are buggered and I want to run a tap down first to see if I can save the...
    Post by: MBFTY, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine speed VS Vehicle speed and battery charging.

    What is a "normal" engine speed to ensure proper charging of the battery? Ive just had an electrical issue rear its head that resulted in needing...
    Thread by: MBFTY, Aug 10, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New here in town, and about to be back out

    Theres gunk from bad gasoline, and then there is scale and algae. I once cleaned a tank and carb on an old quad that had sat with fuel in it...
    Post by: MBFTY, Jul 11, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New here in town, and about to be back out

    I agree. I almost feel compelled to write my congressman and include these pictures. Ethanol fuel is bad, and will destroy all of the older...
    Post by: MBFTY, Jul 10, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New here in town, and about to be back out

    Got the carbs out to be cleaned yesterday. I decided it needed to be done because the idle situation wasnt getting any better and the power seemed...
    Post by: MBFTY, Jul 10, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. MBFTY
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    FS: XJ Fenders, Wheels, Forks, VETTER Complete Rig AND MORE

    Im interested in the touring package, and I am local. If you have everything still available, can I come and take a look? Also, What is your...
    Post by: MBFTY, Jul 8, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    New here in town, and about to be back out

    Here is my repair on NJ Route 9. Tinfoil. [img]
    Post by: MBFTY, Jul 8, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New here in town, and about to be back out

    The original owner who had it before it was parked in the garage had the valves done every 6k miles, and It came with the records to prove it. I...
    Post by: MBFTY, Jul 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New here in town, and about to be back out

    New here to the forums, and just want to introduce myself a little. I started riding when I was very young on dirtbikes and quads, and got onto...
    Thread by: MBFTY, Jul 7, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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