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  1. Simmy
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    1985-750 parts

    @Daniel Stroud by the looks of your picture you have an 85 XJ700.
    Post by: Simmy, Feb 22, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750 id

    Let’s see more picks of that 750 cc 650 Seca! Pretty cool bike.
    Post by: Simmy, Feb 19, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Simmy
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    How Many Old Bikes Do You Have

    good on ya, that's a lot of riding.
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 31, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Simmy
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    How Many Old Bikes Do You Have

    snowblower can stay but it needs a custom exhaust!
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 31, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    nice info, I have some reading now thanks. Too bad the BS carbs are not in the listing.
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 29, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    OK now I understand, stiffening up the Maxim rubber mounts. Seca already solid bolts.
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 29, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    my head is still the completely stock original. The only mod I'm making is a bigger bore. My biggest complaint with the OEM Seca Turbo was they...
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 28, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    The vapour blasting looks pretty good in the pic he sent me. Should be good to accept paint.
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    [ATTACH] 900 block tapped for the knock sensor Nice of Yamaha to cast in the boss for this
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    I received another 31A cylinder block and dropped it off with the shop. I have in my hands new ring set for the 58L Shouldn’t be long until the...
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 XJ650 Fork/Swing Arm Advice Needed.

    And that’s another way to do it! Beyond my shade tree ability @50gary your Maxim looks awesome BTW Another option is to find a set of spoke...
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 20, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 XJ650 Fork/Swing Arm Advice Needed.

    Retro fitting a modern set of forks to an XJ is relatively easy. If you bring the GSXR front wheel with it there is a problem in my opinion....
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 19, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Testing an internet myth...

    I have small a batch electroplater nearby. Anytime I've asked about re-chroming motorcycle parts the quoted cost quickly cancelled any plans. The...
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 15, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Simmy
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    81 XJ650 Fork/Swing Arm Advice Needed.

    My mistake, I assumed XS650
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 13, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Simmy
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    81 XJ650 Fork/Swing Arm Advice Needed.

    The XJ is shaft drive The XS is chain drive
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 9, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    when Psychedelic drugs meet XJ550

    What can you say about this? [ATTACH] and to think someone thought it was such a good idea it needed repeating???? [ATTACH] this will bring you...
    Thread by: Simmy, Jan 8, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What is this on the carburetor ?

    here is the replacement gasket and foam filter from XJ4ever [ATTACH]
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 3, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What is this on the carburetor ?

    correct, but it has a valve which needs to be rebuilt. It will drain any oil/fuel residue at atmospheric pressure but seals up when under boost....
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 3, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What is this on the carburetor ?

    the nipple on carb 2 is the green line. This should go directly to the boost sensor. Below is how I had mine set up with a boost controller. I've...
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 3, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Simmy
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    My winter project

    Since 88 wow, nice bike
    Post by: Simmy, Jan 1, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Rebuild carb xj turbo

    What I do for initial float adjustment is to assemble the floats with the highest fuel level possible. Adjust so they close just before touching...
    Post by: Simmy, Dec 30, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rebuild carb xj turbo

    2-1/2 turns out
    Post by: Simmy, Dec 30, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 650 turbo 1982

    There are 2 different bolt patterns for XJ650's I think you're already aware if I understand your question. if the new replacement turbo motor...
    Post by: Simmy, Dec 26, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Merry Christmas

    [MEDIA]
    Thread by: Simmy, Dec 24, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Big bore short stroke modification

    I got thinking about the cam chains. I don't see how extra links could be added without making it way too long. [ATTACH] the caliper above...
    Post by: Simmy, Dec 17, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Big bore short stroke modification

    If you're contemplating just the 900 crank with 750 pistons, the cylinder block will need to be taller. A spacer would need to be made between the...
    Post by: Simmy, Dec 17, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    My 772 is closer to reality. The block is vapour blasted and machined shorter, 3 sleeves shortened the same and pressed back into the block. All...
    Post by: Simmy, Dec 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Any way to convert XJ600 3km 1989 to 17 inch rear rim?

    the XJ600 is chain drive so a much easier task. However, the OEM 600 rim is very skinny and most 17" will be wider, offsetting the chain...
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 30, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Clutch slipping running out of ideas.....

    I have Barnett clutch springs in mine with the original plates. No slipping, even ran 16 psi boost for a while. Your friction plates might be...
    Post by: Simmy, Nov 7, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Vision 550

    Now that you're not putting it in your stable I can say this, the 550 Vision has the ugliest forks of all motorcycles LOL. I'd like to understand...
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 24, 2023 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Xj 650 turbo 1982

    I took this pic to show a 900 block can be drilled to accept the knock sensor shown. The non-YICS motors do not have this boss so I don't know...
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 21, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 650 turbo 1982

    here are schematics below. it's a small microphone device that screws into the cylinder block, at the front between 2&3 Look for 2 wires coming...
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 21, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Getting Two Yamaha YX600 Radians Back on the Road :)

    that looks great, describe that process for me please. it looks like it's ready for clear coat
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 18, 2023 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Will 85 XJ700 Function with Mikuni BSR-36 Carburators?

    I'm doubtful those will be any use to you, FZR using downdraft carbs I would expect the angle to be way off.
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 16, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Will 85 XJ700 Function with Mikuni BSR-36 Carburators?

    some Kawasaki (KZ750 KZ1000) are same spacing as the Suzuki bank you have. Welcome to Mikuni Power - RS Series Carburetors
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Will 85 XJ700 Function with Mikuni BSR-36 Carburators?

    nope
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Xj 650 turbo 1982

    ok working on it
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 650 turbo 1982

    a peculiar fact with the XJ650's yics and non-yics the Turbo is an 82 650YICS but it's valve cover interchanges with the 650 non-YICS the 650 YICS...
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 650 turbo 1982

    that makes it a non-YICS motor. If the knock sensor is not installed then it won't run right.
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 650 turbo 1982

    interesting that is a standard motor installed or at least the head. In one pic you can see mechanical tach drive not hooked up to anything.
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 XJ900 restore or custom?

    Having said all that (I'm an opinionated 62 yo LOL), you could find a 650 Seca headlight and instrument cluster and replicate this Euro only...
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 12, 2023 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    '83 XJ900 restore or custom?

    absolutely That bike has lasted 40 years in it's original state, it does not deserve the indignity of being chopped into a kid's wanna be cafe. I...
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 12, 2023 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Will 85 XJ700 Function with Mikuni BSR-36 Carburators?

    I won’t forget the discussion we had with your carbs. I learned from you the XJ/FJ600 carbs are spaced the same as the 650. I could never figure...
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 11, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Xj 650 turbo 1982

    you need 5 posts before it will allow you to send pics
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 11, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Simmy
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    Will 85 XJ700 Function with Mikuni BSR-36 Carburators?

    Alternatively you could collect the carb rails from an XJ that came with Mikuni carbs. Then change the spacing to stock dimensions by changing the...
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 11, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Xj 650 turbo 1982

    Welcome to the forum @Rammstein86380 always fun to focus talk on the Turbos. Of the OEM Turbo bikes the Yamaha is the most basic and easiest to...
    Post by: Simmy, Oct 11, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Piston housing oil leak

    I suspect your exhaust is loose at the head and you need to address a leaking valve cover gasket. When you have the valve cover off it will be...
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    top fork plug is stuck

    clever solution
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dead spot at 6000 RPM

    What you've described is typical of CV carbs running without the airbox, doesn't matter what bike we're talking about. The airbox has little...
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    another CL optimist

    real nice! https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/gatineau/yamaha-seca-xj650rj/1670461393 nice deal...
    Post by: Simmy, Sep 2, 2023 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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