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  1. co.dirtbiker
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    XJ900 Clock Buttons

    The XJ-900 has a nifty clock on the dashboard that still keeps time, however the buttons to set it seem to be inoperable. Pressing them does...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Apr 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. co.dirtbiker
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    Broken XJ900 headlight bezel?

    Took the headlight out of my '83 XJ900 to see what was back there, and I think I found a problem. It appears the only thing holding the headlight...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Apr 8, 2025, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. co.dirtbiker
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    Is it still possible for new bikes to become "classics"?

    A thought experiment to liven things up around here... After having to buy a new car for my wife recently with all of its gee-whiz high-tech...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Apr 8, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Handlebar cap for '83 XJ-900 Seca

    Missing one or both of the upper caps for the handlebar adjusters on your XJ-900? I made a 3D printable replica of the originals. Not a perfect...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Apr 6, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: XJ 3D Printing & STL Files
  5. co.dirtbiker
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    Wanted XJ900 31A Reflector bracket

    Looking for this little bracket that holds the side reflector on the front frame rails of the '83 XJ900 Seca US model. I have a reflector, so I...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Apr 6, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. co.dirtbiker
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    Master Cylinder Paint

    Anybody have recommendations on what paint to use on the master cylinder? The one on my 900 was already mostly peeled off around the cap, and a...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Mar 30, 2025, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. co.dirtbiker
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    Removing XJ900 front brake light switch wires

    Ok, I give up. The manuals are no help, and I can't for the life of me figure out how to disconnect the brake light switch wires from the master...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Mar 30, 2025, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. co.dirtbiker
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    Anyone doing the DGR this year?

    I've never done one, but I was thinking I might be fun to sign up for one of the Distinguished Gentleman's Rides in Colorado. Could be a good...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Mar 23, 2025, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. co.dirtbiker
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    Brake caliper piston holding tool for XJ900

    I was removing the pistons from the calipers on my '83 XJ900 Seca using the compressed air method. That worked somewhat, but as they got nearer to...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Mar 16, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: XJ 3D Printing & STL Files
  10. co.dirtbiker
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    XJ-900 Seca Anti Dive Wire Clip Removal Aide

    In the process of trying to rebuild my anti-dives on my 1983 XJ-900 Seca, I ended mangling the little wire clips (XJ4EVER part# HCP21521) that...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Mar 15, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: XJ 3D Printing & STL Files
  11. co.dirtbiker
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    Removal of XJ-900 Anti Dive top piston Brake Plunger Piston

    I think I went through every post I could find on this site about the XJ-900 anti-dive unit, but I didn't find any that details how to get the...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Mar 9, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  12. co.dirtbiker
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    XJ900 Continuing to put up a fight - fork disassembly

    Working on the forks on my '83 900 today. Got them pulled off and drained, now I'm working on disassembly. But I'm having trouble getting the...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Mar 1, 2025, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. co.dirtbiker
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    Stripping clear coat from engine

    Been wanting to make the clear coated aluminum parts on the engine look a little shinier. They are all yellowed and peeling on both my 750 and...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Feb 28, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. co.dirtbiker
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    '83 XJ900 Fork seals

    Now that I have the bike running, time to address some of the other issues. When I pulled the front wheel to mount a new tire, I noticed the fork...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Feb 22, 2025, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. co.dirtbiker
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    '83 XJ900 doesn't want to start

    I finally got through "un-botching" the carbs on the XJ900. Everything nice and clean with all the correct parts now. Adjustments should be...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Feb 2, 2025, 44 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. co.dirtbiker
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    Are these the wrong Mikuni pilot jets for XJ900?

    So, still messing with the '83 XJ900 carbs. I got them all cleaned up and replaced the seals. Throttle shaft screws were tons of fun, but much...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Nov 24, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. co.dirtbiker
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    Mikuni Carb Throttle Shaft Butterfly Screw Removal Aide

    So, I finally got to experience the joy of trying to remove the throttle shaft screws on the Mikuni BS35s for my '83 XJ900. Fortunately, I have...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Nov 18, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: XJ 3D Printing & STL Files
  18. co.dirtbiker
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    XJ900 Seca Saga Continues...butterflies and throttle shafts

    To catch up for anyone that missed my previous post where I discovered that someone had replaced the #1 carb on my newly acquired '83 XJ900 Seca...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Oct 26, 2024, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 Helmet/Seat Lock Guts

    While I am waiting for other parts from my '83 900, I decided to see if I could figure out why the helmet/seat lock wasn't working. The main...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Oct 19, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. co.dirtbiker
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    Handlebar emblem for '81-'83 XJ750 Seca

    Uploaded another one of my 3D models for XJs on Thingiverse. This one is for a replica of the emblem that covers the screws on the handlebar pad....
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Oct 15, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: XJ 3D Printing & STL Files
  21. co.dirtbiker
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    Really old tire date codes

    Anybody know how to read the date codes on really old tires? These are the Dunlops on my '83 Seca 900. Obviously, these are a bit past their...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Oct 13, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. co.dirtbiker
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    1983 XJ900 Seca (or 1980-1983 XJ650 Maxim) Toolkit contents

    My 900 is missing the factory toolkit. I'd like to find a replacement set for the sake of completeness. There are a lot of toolkits on eBay, but...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Oct 8, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. co.dirtbiker
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    Custom Garmin Zumo 396 mount for '83 XJ750 Seca

    Last summer I rode my Seca 750 from Colorado to Iowa to see the National Motorcycle Museum before they shut down for good. Fun ride, and the...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Oct 7, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Air box mounting bracket for XJ900

    My recently acquired 1983 XJ900 was missing the bracket that bolts the airbox to the frame. I found some used ones on eBay, but they wanted a...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Oct 7, 2024, 0 replies, in forum: XJ 3D Printing & STL Files
  25. co.dirtbiker
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    Wanted Mikuni BS35 carb(s) for '83 XJ900 Seca

    I discovered that the previous owner had damaged the #1 (clutch side) carb and tried to replace it but put in a BS36 instead of a BS35. Obviously,...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Oct 5, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. co.dirtbiker
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    Mismatched carbs on '83 XJ900

    You may have seen my other thread on some questionable wiring under the seat on my recently acquired XJ900 Seca. That was the easy fix. Yay. This...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Oct 5, 2024, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. co.dirtbiker
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    Under seat wiring routing on '83 XJ900

    Just got a new (to me) '83 XJ900 Seca (US) to keep my '83 XJ750 Seca company. It's in pretty decent shape with less than 24,000 miles and I think...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Sep 30, 2024, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. co.dirtbiker
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    XJ750 Seca no power until around 3000 RPM

    I have an '83 XJ 750 Seca that for the most part runs great but has always had a "flat spot" at low RPMs. From just off idle to about 3000RPM it...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Jul 9, 2023, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. co.dirtbiker
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    Seca 750 stumble on take off

    I've got an '83 XJ750 Seca that is running great except for one problem: when starting out, or when the RPMs drop down low (under ~2500) it has...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Sep 1, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. co.dirtbiker
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    Removing luggage and fairing

    Hi there, new member to the forum. I don't own an XJ yet, but I've been looking for a good early 80's Seca for quite some time now. I have my...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Jul 28, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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