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  1. MercuryMan
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    1981 XV750 Virago, someone wants to trade me.

    The permanent fix only applies to the 900's of that time period, unless someone has found a 750 that has the same hole in the case for the newer...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. MercuryMan
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    Has anyone had success correcting high fuel consumption?

    Tabaka, I pulled mine up from mid 40's to above 50mpg, by valve adj, air box stock and cleaned, carb clean & synch, E3 plugs, several early oil...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. MercuryMan
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    What are your thoughts on Suzuki and Kawasaki?

    To be honest the differences between the SJM's are fairly negligible, but of course everyone has their favorites and opinions so... Used to...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. MercuryMan
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    How fast have you gone on your xj, and gotten caught?

    Never been busted on a motorcycle...(can you hear that sound I'm knocking on wood), but when I was 18 my Grammy had just died and she was way...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. MercuryMan
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    Seems I have a problem with idle.

    Re: Seems I have a problem. And the amount of resting rpms is twice what you started with that should be a clue to you. It was running up to 3k...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. MercuryMan
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    XJ550 carb bank on Ebay.

    Your original post didn't id you as the seller, why not just tell us you're the seller straight away? Instead we have to hold a mirror up to your...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. MercuryMan
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    Need some advice on my new(ish) ride: 1982 XJ 550 Maxim

    Those original lines were only spec'd to be good for 4 years from the factory. No doubt they have lasted much longer and some (not so bright)...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. MercuryMan
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    Need some advice on my new(ish) ride: 1982 XJ 550 Maxim

    Wonder why he didn't skip town on the XJ?! :-) Get a manual and go through the whole maintenance section, it won't take too long if it's in...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. MercuryMan
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    Seems I have a problem with idle.

    Re: Seems I have a problem. I agree. My 550 when I first got it was noisy at idle-but after a valve adjustment, full carb clean, synch, once...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. MercuryMan
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    New to site

    You can usually find AM seat covers from online parts suppliers, check with XJ4Ever (top right link here) to see what he has. Welcome to...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. MercuryMan
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    XJ550 carb bank on Ebay.

    Well not all that nice, he does say he isn't sure if all the parts are there? Why is that? Where did he get these parts from? It's hard to tell...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. MercuryMan
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    Pod Thoughts

    Whether the Pods can be tuned is secondary to 'do you actually get a performance boost.' I contend that you don't because there is no significant...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. MercuryMan
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    Seems I have a problem with idle.

    Re: Seems I have a problem. what do you mean runs at 100 or so? Do you mean 1000rpms? Are your vacuum rubber caps new? They can seem good but...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. MercuryMan
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    XJ owners' Seafoam stories

    You might want to check with your station's manager or Shell about that. They sell E10 in both lower grades at almost all Shell stations around...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. MercuryMan
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    Nice XJ700 on Craigslist

    I'm doubting that mpg. It's a 700cc with a shaft drive. I don't think those have gone above 48mpg and more likely to be in the 45mpg range. The...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. MercuryMan
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    Thermal Exhaust/Header Wraps

    Don't think our pipes are lacking in scavenging anyway. If your pipes were baking you it might make sense, or for autos if the exhaust is 12 feet...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Apr 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. MercuryMan
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    powdercoat after Kreme ?

    Agreed. Por 15 is bulletproof if you follow the directions to a 't'. Not sure about the others but the curing process for por15 is opposite of...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. MercuryMan
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    The XJ550 interactive colorized electrical diagram! Update 4

    Re: The XJ550 interactive, colorized electrical diagram! The memories are more important than the actual data anyway. I get a kick out of...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. MercuryMan
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    1920 Indian Scout doing 200mph?

    That's a life well spent. Pursuing your dream no matter what and doing it better than most. I respect that immensely. To do what he did I would...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 30, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  20. MercuryMan
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    Proper Way To Clean Windshild and Shild

    Common error with that type of plastic. Polycarbonate can scratch pretty easy and any abrasive, alcohol based, or ammonia based cleaner (windex)...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. MercuryMan
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    Leaking fork seal

    Not really. More than likely he didn't bother to remove and clean out all the old dust and fork oil-there will be some left behind if you only...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. MercuryMan
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    New guy here, need some advice?

    Welcome to XJBikes. The 550's are great bikes, great gas mileage and plenty fast. They aren't a full dress crotch rocket but not much slower at...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. MercuryMan
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    The XJ550 interactive colorized electrical diagram! Update 4

    Re: The XJ550 interactive, colorized electrical diagram! It's cool. If it works, it works. I had dial-up until 2006 when I got DSL. It's not...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. MercuryMan
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    He uses a special product to keep it that way. It's called elbow grease :P
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 28, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  25. MercuryMan
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    The XJ550 interactive colorized electrical diagram! Update 4

    Re: The XJ550 interactive, colorized electrical diagram! If it had all that, the creator would need some compensation for all the time and labor....
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. MercuryMan
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    The XJ550 interactive colorized electrical diagram! Update 4

    Re: The XJ550 interactive, colorized electrical diagram! Love it! That makes it possible to visualize and trace each wire one time and not have...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. MercuryMan
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    XJ owners' Seafoam stories

    If you notice I didn't include Sta-bil in my test. It hasn't worked well for me in the past so I just pass it by. Plus Sea-Foam, MMOil, and STP...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. MercuryMan
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    First look under seca 550 seat

    WD-40 is useful for cleaning dirty wiring, but it doesn't have persistent lubricating qualities that is for sure. Spray a squeky hinge with it and...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. MercuryMan
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    1983 xj750mk compression reading

    All four close is good, but have you tried a different tester to be sure its accurate? You can go to the major auto parts stores and borrow one....
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. MercuryMan
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    1920 Indian Scout doing 200mph?

    That's a scary thought considering the technology for those Indian's. Hopkins must of been a young man back then? Was it at the salt flats?
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  31. MercuryMan
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    XJ owners' Seafoam stories

    Seafoam and any other upper cylinder lube/cleaner all work in the same basic way. They are excellent solvents which also have lubricating...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. MercuryMan
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    First look under seca 550 seat

    No not stupid just inadequate, it was Yamaha's PR way of saying 'see we gave you every tool you might need,' yea right. :-) An intact tool kit...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. MercuryMan
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    seca 550 on craigslist ...nice

    Both very respectable looking, the 550 has been kept inside while the 650 has not. If everything checked out on the 550 (mostly compression and...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. MercuryMan
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    Well, hello.

    Symptoms point to clogged pilot circuits/jets, so a carb cleaning is in order. Also your high idle is likely a vacuum leak, check intake boots,...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 23, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. MercuryMan
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    Smart Phone Bike

    More functionality and information from your bike...yes. But a phone lockout, remote start, no way. Why would you want or need a remote start?...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. MercuryMan
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    Any Ideas?

    Exhaust is the main concern with S'bags, my Virago has two deep ones mounted to the grab bar that just clear the exhaust, as long as there is more...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 23, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. MercuryMan
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    Member Knowledge Test

    Does the side-stand not work? The grab bar appears to have been drilled for no reason. It's lived outside a long time (not garage kept for most of...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 22, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. MercuryMan
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    I suppose the wires could be bad, but you can only check primary resistance on XJ coils at the coil and not secondary resistance, since the plug...
    Post by: MercuryMan, Mar 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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