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  1. Simmy
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    Well I got a "thanks for coming out" award. The vintage category was won with an original Suzuki Katana, it was gorgeous. I returned to the show...
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 9, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    I’m at the Toronto Motorcycle Show with my Seca. I set up early and got 1st spot on the red carpet. They get 50,000 people through here this...
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Simmy
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    'Junior' From France

    Yes pics please
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 4, 2023 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Centre Stand Spring

    there was a time I had the ability to pry these springs into place. After several attempts at this I thought I'd try the washer trick. It does...
    Thread by: Simmy, Jan 3, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Merry Christmas Everyone !

    So no riding today then. LOL
    Post by: Simmy, Dec 27, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Yamaha xj 600 f from 1989

    Yamaha will never recommend mounting a sidecar to one of their motorcycles. I'd be astonished if there were any official Yamaha documents...
    Post by: Simmy, Dec 21, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Anybody have recommendations for a slip-on exhaust?

    If you’re considering a new exhaust, I would rebuild all the OEM Yamaha stuff from the head to where the silencers are mounted. The silencers are...
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 26, 2022 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My built xj 750

    Is that faster than a raped ape?
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 24, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My built xj 750

    nope yep Sorry to burst your bubble Jerrod but no way in hell is an XJ750 hitting 95 hp at the rear wheel. What does it matter anyway, you're...
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 23, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello from new guy

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 21, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello from new guy

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 21, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Simmy
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    Hello from new guy

    Post by: Simmy, Nov 20, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Simmy
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    Hello from new guy

    Hey welcome to the forum @Jperg49. You are correct, what you have is known as a "Turbo 1". I have a brochure somewhere for one, I'll try and post...
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 20, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Xj 600 - 1991 new tyre recommendation?

    The Bridgestones are a good choice. When Yamaha designed the bike they could have spec'd a wider tire (and rim) but didn't. I'd go with Yamaha's...
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 17, 2022 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    How to change engine oil and filter 1983 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim

    You forgot the washer between the spring and the rubber seal on the filter. Without it the spring can distort the seal and could leak there,...
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 14, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Videos
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    XJ750 Midnight Maxim (Sounds like engine will blow up)

    new plugs installed in a motor without the carbs dialed in can foul in 60 seconds. Once a plug is wet it has trouble sparking. They can be dried...
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 7, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 Midnight Maxim (Sounds like engine will blow up)

    If a cylinder is cold you should rule out a bad plug. Make sure it has spark. 1st thing I suppose is inspect all 4 plugs Your bike sounds close...
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 5, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 Midnight Maxim (Sounds like engine will blow up)

    I’m not hearing fire in all 4 pots. You said you paid to have the carbs rebuilt, Without knowing what they did I would suggest inspecting all the...
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 5, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cylinder not firing/ white plug.

    there is also a washer there to protect the o-ring from the spring.
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 3, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cylinder not firing/ white plug.

    I would focus on the passages there. Make sure you don't have remnants of an old o-ring jammed in there.
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 3, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another flood

    That is seriously heavy rain. No one needs that
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 29, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Are you still riding?

    Florida? you don't count, you're expected to ride all year, ya I'm jealous.
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 24, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Are you still riding?

    I'm not sure what everyone else is seeing weather-wise but it's beautiful in Southern Ontario. Did a good long group ride yesterday and rode the...
    Thread by: Simmy, Oct 24, 2022, 67 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another CL optimist

    No price given. Ultra rare 400 V3 2-smoker https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes/city-of-toronto/1986-honda-ns400r-for-sale/1637059058
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 24, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another CL optimist

    Free XJ650RJC Seca in Ottawa https://www.kijiji.ca/v-motorcycle-other/ottawa/1982-yamaha-xj650-seca-for-parts/1635524905
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 16, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    79 Xs1100.

    Don’t forget the drugs! Psychedelic inspiration will be required to keep this project proceeding.
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    79 Xs1100.

    not compatible
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First time Building a bobber

    take the front fender off and go ride! Just not in the rain LOL
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 6, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Starting Issues

    One or more floats are not sealing properly when bowls are full. Tell us more about the carb rebuild.
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 30, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Adding Pods to a XJ750 Midnight Maxim

    This is so very important. Most think it is just a matter of getting the jetting correct. When the carb pistons no longer respond properly to...
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 30, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why! Why! WHY do my Carbs leak????

    I can sympathize, I had the same issue with a set, very frustrating. Try lifting your fuel source higher so you have more static head pressure....
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 28, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First XJ! Need some help.

    The Turbo 4-1 collector will mount to the bottom of the engine just like the OEM Maxim collector. Your Maxim head pipes will even insert into the...
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 23, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    93 Xj600 Suddenly no longer wants to start.

    What you read is correct. The XJ ignition system is known as "wasted spark", both plugs on that coil fire together, one is fired for the power...
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 20, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What is the logical order of things to do to make my '81 650 Maxim the best it can be?

    If the bike was run without the spacer or even just torqued together without it I would be worried about damage to the rear wheel bearings. sorry...
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 19, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Simmy
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    Vintage Yamaha Dirtbike Restore

    Pics?
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 9, 2022 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    XJ750 UK Gear Lever Pivot Removal

    Can you find a replacement shift lever? I have a low-miles one you can have but it is a bit rusty, and in Canada.
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2006 KLR 650

    Did you paint the body panels red to match the milk crate or find a red milk crate to match the body panels? LOL Good job getting it going again.
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 6, 2022 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Shell game mystery… another hanging idle riddle

    Sorry I just re-read your reference to your "mercury motion pro" so you have a sync gauge set up. With the petcock on "pri" and the gauge plugged...
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 6, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Simmy
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    Shell game mystery… another hanging idle riddle

    We have to assume Oldskool Rick knows his stuff, so that assumption includes replacing all the rubber bits and cleaning the vital passages. An...
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 6, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Simmy
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    XJ750 SECA Custom

    Really cool project. Is that a 400 tank or Vision?
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. Simmy
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    Sharing my experience re LOW COMPRESSION on '81 XJ650 4k1 SECA

    Tom Cruise top gun has immortalized your bike
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sharing my experience re LOW COMPRESSION on '81 XJ650 4k1 SECA

    I can agree with what you suggest, I suppose if the rings had carbon deposits stuck holding the ring a solution to dissolve it might work. But if...
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sharing my experience re LOW COMPRESSION on '81 XJ650 4k1 SECA

    I think if your GPZ (collectible bike BTW) has been running, the rings have already settled in as good as they get. No soaking in anything will...
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 1, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Simmy
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    Are they the same ?

    And the shifter pivot is in a different location, necessitating an external linkage in the Seca shifter. All the parts are easily interchanged though.
    Post by: Simmy, Aug 29, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 dies when put “into” neutral?!

    Does the neutral light on the dash light up when in neutral?
    Post by: Simmy, Aug 24, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Simmy
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    XJ750 dies when put “into” neutral?!

    Sounds to me like the neutral switch and the sidestand switch are wired incorrectly. The neutral switch (sky blue wire) has bullet connectors and...
    Post by: Simmy, Aug 24, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca650 No spark

    I didn't say that. The drive shaft slipped right out of the U-joint on both standard 650 Seca and the Turbo. The drive shaft was clipped to the...
    Post by: Simmy, Aug 24, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca650 No spark

    The turbo drive shaft I used came from own Turbo which was all pretty much original so I think the 2 650 Seca’s differ there. I would remember...
    Post by: Simmy, Aug 21, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca650 No spark

    I just replaced my original XJ650 Seca final drive with the Turbo’s final drive. I couldn’t pull the drive shaft out of the original so I used the...
    Post by: Simmy, Aug 21, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What are your prime XJ likes & dislikes?

    PRO - XJ's are like Meccano building sets, easy to mix and match parts CONS - thinking about mixing and matching shit keeps me up at night
    Post by: Simmy, Aug 19, 2022 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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