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  1. ryanismyname
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    Which round headlight will fit a 750 Seca?

    The last theft attempt on my '82 Seca 750 damaged the headlight, as well as the speedo housing. I want to get rid of both and install a round...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Mar 29, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Should I fix or get rid of her?

    Long story short, my Seca is F'ed. She was in ok shape when I bought her, but the PO installed pods and royally screwed up the carbs. I rebuilt...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Feb 7, 2011, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca 750 Master Cylinder Transplant

    Those liking aesthetically pleasing modifications may want to avoid reading the rest of this write-up. The XJ750 is ugly enough, but this has...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Aug 28, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Bar mounting bolts bent

    When the would-be thief of my Seca dropped her on the right side, he bent the bolt attached to the bar mount and triple tree, as shown below. What...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Jun 24, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Routing L caliper line behind headlight/removing original MC

    I'm going to remove the old cable-actuated hydraulic front brake system from my Seca this weekend (assuming the new brake lines come in before...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Jun 15, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch cover the same on 82 750 Seca AND Maxim?

    I park my Seca on the sidewalk on the side of my house to avoid cars backing in to it. Well last night while I was at a show some asshole pushed...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Jun 4, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Installing a CBR600F3 master cylinder on my XJ750 Seca

    Yamamush brakes: they are HORRIBLE. Even when the system is supposed to be functioning properly. It's not leaking, none of the pistons are frozen,...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Apr 18, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. ryanismyname
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    Seca 750 drain screw dimensions

    I'm going to adjust the floats the "right" way this weekend. I used trial and error this weekend (don't have a vise/clamp to hold the carbs level)...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Jan 11, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ryanismyname
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    Stuck oil drain and filer bolts/white sludge in oil

    Both the bolts for my oil filter and oil pan are stuck on my 82 seca 750. I've put a 12mm open end wrench on the oil filter bolt, after soaking...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Jan 9, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Which way to bend the tangs so fuel level lowers?

    This cold snap has prevented me from fixing my XJ750's carbs for weeks now. It's ONLY 30 today so I'm going to try and tough it out. I need to...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Jan 9, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. ryanismyname
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    I've got a CBR F3 master cylinder, now I need lines...

    I want to get rid of the splitter and just run two lines off the MC. Can someone who has done this on a Seca 750 tell me the length of brakeline I...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Dec 28, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Throttle and clutch control removal

    I'm putting new bars on my Seca 750 today and am not sure how to remove the throttle and clutch controls. I have loosened the two screws on the...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Dec 27, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Taking off the plastic handlebar shrouds

    I've got a set of Renthal bars to replace the horrible ones that came with my Seca 750, but I'm not sure how to get those plastic covers off....
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Dec 26, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil level risen and smells like gasoline

    I still haven't fixed the floats on my Seca 750 so it's still running VERY rich. I've stopped riding it but tonight I took it out for a quick spin...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Dec 23, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Re-wire signal lights to always be on

    This Seca 750 is my first Yamaha; my other two bikes were both '84 Honda V's. On both of them all 4 turn signals were always illuminated and then...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Dec 9, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Aftermath of carb rebuild, and using 1 vacuum gauge to sync?

    Prior to this weekend's carb rebuild/clean, my Seca 750 was running like hell. It wouldn't idle and required large amounts of throttle to keep the...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Nov 23, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spark plug for XJ750 cold weather

    I ride, or WILL ride I should say, my Yamaha year round, as I don't have a car. My last two bikes (both Honda liquid cooled V's) never needed any...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Nov 20, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    YICS tool - same dimensions for all engine sizes?

    I've searched 3 different forums and can't find an answer to this question, yet I'm surprised it hasn't been asked: are the dimensions in the YICS...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Nov 18, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb rebuild prep work?

    Howdy I'm going to be tearing apart my carbs this weekend and hopefully re-installing the airbox. Can anyone give me some tips on prep...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Nov 17, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mounting the airbox to an XJ 750

    I've decided to remove the carb pods from my new XJ and replace them with an ebay airbox. Here it is:...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Nov 11, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bar replacement XJ750rh

    Ok these 80's style covered bars with the weird angle have to go. I was thinking of putting a set of Renthal Low's on it. Has anyone done...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Nov 11, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Questions about brakes, handlebars, and carbs

    So I picked up an '82 750r. It's clean but runs bad. Starts RIGHT up but won't idle very well. After I bought it I rode it for about 40 miles and...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Nov 9, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bought an '82 Seca 750

    Hello Two weeks ago a hit and run driver totaled my 1984 Honda VF1100S and contused my knee pretty badly. Today I replaced her with a 1982 Seca...
    Thread by: ryanismyname, Nov 8, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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