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    Motorcycle Insurance

    I just picked up full insurance (liability and comp) w/ 100$ deductible (mainly in case someone steals bike or just completely wrecks it), for 96$...
    Post by: jgb1503, May 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb Boot Bolts Advice

    Hmm ok. That was the problem when I pulled 'em off my parts bike, some come off - some didn't and the head just snapped right off. Isn't kroil...
    Post by: jgb1503, May 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Boot Bolts Advice

    Hey all, advice needed. So I got my new Seca that I am working on - but I am trying to limit breakage ;-) The carb boots that are on her...
    Thread by: jgb1503, May 1, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Any Upstate NY 'clinics'

    Basically, get a place, get some food, and get some people there ;-)
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Mysterious XJ.....FOR SALE!

    for the price, you could easily make some cash just parting it out. Whats the VIN number? (on the right side engine casing, right next to where...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Any Upstate NY 'clinics'

    Doh, figures.. day late.. dollar short Will have to cross fingers and hope for on in the future ;-)
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Murphy must love me - Oil Drain Plug Issue

    So am I!! Drove to work today on her, very nice very nice ;-) Took the long way, a normal 15 minute trip took me almost 40, lol ;-)
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Fairing Parts Breakout

    Hahahaha You keep at it, I might just do it! ;-) I'm liking the idea more and more ;-)
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Fairing Parts Breakout

    Actually she does have a oil cooler, her and I just had some intimate moments with the oil as the oil pan bolt was stripped ;-P I just picked...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Fairing Parts Breakout

    Does anyone have a parts breakout for this type of fairing? Looking for the yamaha schematic/breakout if possible. Thanks!! [img]
    Thread by: jgb1503, Apr 29, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Murphy must love me - Oil Drain Plug Issue

    WooHoo! I am back in the saddle (so to speak ;-P ) Went to autozone to look for an oversized plug, the people working were partially brain dead...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Any Upstate NY 'clinics'

    Anyone ever get anything going in Upstate (Central) NY?
    Thread by: jgb1503, Apr 29, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Murphy must love me - Oil Drain Plug Issue

    Hmm.... Well, on the link Rick posted I did see oversized plugs w/ magnets so not too worried about that. As for the other, if I used an...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Murphy must love me - Oil Drain Plug Issue

    Rick, With the piggy back, i didn't see any with the magnet on it (for obvious reasons I would think). with these bikes is that an issue?...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine Overheat Question

    not to hijack the thread, but is there a way of hooking up (so it looks nice ;-) ) a temp gauge so you do know how hot your ride is, so you can be...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Murphy must love me - Oil Drain Plug Issue

    Will do - a few more questions if anyone has an interest in answering ;-) So, with the helicoil - how big is the worry about metal shavings...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Forward controls

    Same here, I have big time interest in them. Expensive though. I remember seeing a post here about a year or so ago about making your own. Might...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Murphy must love me - Oil Drain Plug Issue

    Thanks for the info. Yeah, I got a full fairing that I would have to remove simply to get to the pipes so I could remove them to get a straight...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Murphy must love me - Oil Drain Plug Issue

    damn, i was hoping against that. Means I have to take the fairing off first, and then the pipes and all that. Is the hole in the oil pan or in...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Murphy must love me - Oil Drain Plug Issue

    how hard is it to helicoil it? do I have to drop the pan, or can I do it with everything on? Not really sure whats involved.
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Murphy must love me - Oil Drain Plug Issue

    Hey all, need wisdom yet again. I did search on this topic - and I found some hits, but they were over 1 yr old, so curious if things have...
    Thread by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The Newest Addition to my Stable (Pic heavy)

    Well, the fairing and paint job (based on discussions here) is definitely original. They are vinyl decals and everything matches as it should. I...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Air Filter Suggestions

    Hey Chacal - any recommendations? ;-) Especially if I am not looking to re-jet my carbs right now
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 650- parting out or sell as is- pics added

    Re: 1982 Seca 650 complete bike- parting out anything special on it? Bags, fairing, etc?
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Air Filter Suggestions

    I've seen a lot of posts (yes I did search before I posted this ;-) ) about air filters and what people use. If there truly a difference...
    Thread by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New guy here - just got a Seca!

    Very nice! You'll be happy with her I am sure. For my own personal view - do you have a picture of the bike from the front straight on? Curious...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I'm probably an idiot, but I got an oil question

    Yeah I am going to get the spin on from chacal probably later in the season, already got that on the list. LOL I feel like a moron, I'm...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SaddleBags For a Stock XJ700

    According to my wife, no... Dreaming isn't allowed.. because it leads to things ;-P
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Just got an aluminum boat anchor, but who cares it cost $20

    Yeah, I paid more then that for a crappy rack of carbs not to long ago Good find.
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I'm probably an idiot, but I got an oil question

    hahahahaha, man o man. I thought I was going nutz Like I said then, I am an idiot - i was basing it on the old one and I just thought I had to...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I'm probably an idiot, but I got an oil question

    So I got my new 81 XJ750 Seca (haven't updated my sig yet), and one of the first things I wanted to do was change the oil - so that was what I was...
    Thread by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for Luggage/Bags

    Hey all, Looking for a set of original (or close to) hard saddlebags / back rack luggage rack set for a 1981 XJ750 Seca PM me if you have,...
    Thread by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Motorcycle Insurance

    Honestly, just on a whim and so i can give them a chance, I just called my allstate rep and he was able to get everything I have down to a...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Motorcycle Insurance

    yeah I just checked NY DMV for the historic plates and registration(s). This bike will get way to much usage to even be close to trying to explain...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Motorcycle Insurance

    Interesting, will have to see how that plays here in New York. Thanks for the info
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Motorcycle Insurance

    Cole, How did you get/do the antique plates?
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The Newest Addition to my Stable (Pic heavy)

    I have a inline filter that I bought for my original project bike that I am going to put on today hopefully (got extra fuel line tubing too just...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Motorcycle Insurance

    Anyone here use Progressive? Any thoughts on them? Good/bad/ugly? The rate they gave me is good, and just to check they gave me some good rates...
    Thread by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009, 34 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The Newest Addition to my Stable (Pic heavy)

    LOL, I hear ya. My originial junker is sitting on my porch because my garage has the wifes 1970 VW Westfalia Camber Bus (i.e., Hippie Van)...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Nice Carb boots on ebay

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Yam ... 240%3A1318 I know everyone's always looking for some good ones, and I just saw these. And no, i...
    Thread by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    The Newest Addition to my Stable (Pic heavy)

    yeah I did check the brakes out and they are solid. He said he had them done last year, and based on the test drive and the inspection I did...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The Newest Addition to my Stable (Pic heavy)

    Yeah I was worried about that, but because of the slight rough idle and slight roughness of the engine i wanted to clean it out as much as...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Sold! New Seca Tall Windshield ABA-5G201-11-01 $40 plus ship

    Re: For Sale Seca Tall Windshield ABA-5G201-11-01 $40 plus ship pic?
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    The Newest Addition to my Stable (Pic heavy)

    Glad to hear i didn't get too screwed, I talked the guy down a bit - picked it up for a decent price though so... ;-) I'm just happy I got a...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The Newest Addition to my Stable (Pic heavy)

    Hey, that might not be a bad look ;-) I could add a little turret to the back, get some ammo cans, and go to town! ;-) I thought that re:...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The Newest Addition to my Stable (Pic heavy)

    LOL I'm not too familiar w/ fairings so I know nothing about it. I assume its not a stock SECA fairing - but that's just a guess based on the...
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The Newest Addition to my Stable (Pic heavy)

    Welp, I went and looked at a XJ 750 Seca this afternoon and bit the bullet and bought her. She seems ok, oil seemed good, she started right up...
    Thread by: jgb1503, Apr 26, 2009, 19 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Quick Advice Request

    It does, thanks!
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Quick Advice Request

    Got it, thanks!
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Quick Advice Request

    Wizard: What do yo mean, "Don't forget WOT when checking the compression" ? Thanks for the advice all, great stuff! ;-)
    Post by: jgb1503, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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