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  1. Yammadof
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    Getting a shine from rattle can VHT black gloss enamel

    I had to take mine all the way back with 220 and then used a high build, sandable primer to give complete coverage before using the finish...
    Post by: Yammadof, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Yammadof
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    Health-related Absence of Moderator.

    Hope all goes well, Rick....and as a physiotherapist, listen to what they say...surgeons may do good surgery, but there is the little matter of...
    Post by: Yammadof, Aug 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Yammadof
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    Annual Sioux Lookout Bike Show

    Nice to see some bikes up there in the north - like the Triumph!! How many bikes in total Bob?
    Post by: Yammadof, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Yammadof
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    Gone Kwackers......

    Sometimes that might happen, gunna.....and I probably would walk away. Sellers generally have a ballpark number in their head...and then add to it...
    Post by: Yammadof, Aug 12, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Yammadof
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    Gone Kwackers......

    Well totally different ride..not better or worse..just , well, different..I like the ride at 60-70 mph and it pulls like a train to 80+....fit and...
    Post by: Yammadof, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Yammadof
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    Gone Kwackers......

    Well...I could'nt resist this one...96 VN800 Classic with 32K....kept in a garage last 5 years and run 500-1000 km each of those years.....$2500...
    Thread by: Yammadof, Aug 6, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Yammadof
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    Guys I was lucky tonight, my bike not so much /*(#)#//*(#/#/

    900-1100 ...what???........I,m chasing down a couple of baggers at present...might just keep the Seca coz its fun to ride! Dave
    Post by: Yammadof, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Yammadof
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    Guys I was lucky tonight, my bike not so much /*(#)#//*(#/#/

    $1100 !! Mines on the market at $1600 safetied....just passed my MI exit and the bikes definitely running well.......now on the look-out for...
    Post by: Yammadof, Jul 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Yammadof
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    Almost on the road........

    fuggers: the decals were from bigcityimages.com - I ordered the 14 inch long "Yamaha" with tuning fork decal in silver - and just used the tuning...
    Post by: Yammadof, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Yammadof
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    82 Yamaha XJ550 Dies after 5 Minutes

    Sounds more like fuel starvation than electrical - speedo is probably coincidental. Gas cap vent, vacuum line/ fuel line blocked, fuel filter(s)/...
    Post by: Yammadof, Jul 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Yammadof
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    All shined up...

    She looks real good!!!!!
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 11, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Yammadof
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    Engine revs above 3500 at idle?

    "The bike starts with or without choke and choke opperation makes little diffrence in RPM..." Enrichment circuit issue? Plungers all stuck...
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Yammadof
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    More stuff on carb to intake boots....

    Polock: They would be easier to tighten for sure. The stock clamps are sprung and hold in place. Would prefer an allen head to the crosshead....
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Yammadof
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    More stuff on carb to intake boots....

    fintip: It runs up to the vacuum port. If you need xtra coverage, make a REALLY small u-shaped cut in the tube to fit around the port. The vacuum...
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Yammadof
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    help: intake manifolds

    You have to pull the boots to really check...take care with the studs....Here's what I did... http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=37200.html
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Yammadof
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Went for my first solo ride in 30 years...last time I rode was in 1982 - an XS1100 in Germany.
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Yammadof
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    Gas Leak

    Mike: Where are you? Slow down and take a breath.......much of what needs to be done can be done by you...the advantage is you gain knowledge and...
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Yammadof
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    Tire Recommendations, Ratings and Comparisons

    I bought spitfires from Bike Bandit. Free shipping. Bias ply. Blackwall. $142 for the pair. Expect 10 -15 k miles depending on how you ride. If...
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Yammadof
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    How to: Fix cracked manifold boots with bicycle tube.

    I like the idea of rolling the tube....I did it this way: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=37200.html
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Yammadof
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    How Good is the sevice from Chacal?

    Just Great!! Petc**k fell apart and I decided to go with the delux on/off/res for an xtra $10 over the cost of a pet rebuild. 3 days to the...
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  21. Yammadof
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    Lets see those bikes!

    Thanks Mav....duplicolor + clear for panels/rear...dupli + urethane clear for the tank and front guard. Question for you: How does your dad like...
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Yammadof
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    Lets see those bikes!

    1982 XJ 650 RJC nearing completion with gunmetal gray metallic....on the battery tender and safety check Monday......so close now.... [img]...
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. Yammadof
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    petcock

    Just replaced my petc**k with an on-off-res. tap from Len (chacal)...works great....the delux is only a few more bucks than a full rebuild...
    Post by: Yammadof, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Yammadof
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    Undoing Sun damage to paint

    Thanks Len and Jeff...local price for clearcoating tank only is $100....Just one question on the Spraymax: Is there a timeframe from last finish...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Yammadof
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    Undoing Sun damage to paint

    ....and do not, repeat do not use DupliColor clear coat....even with six coats + cut + glaze + meguiars, gas just ate through it..........never...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Yammadof
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    Hello from Germany :)

    ....then you can mount the gun on the gas tank and really cut through he morning traffic...... :D
    Post by: Yammadof, May 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Yammadof
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    Almost on the road........

    Thanks Mav - gonna go with something like this: [img] would be 1.5 x 3ins. on both side covers and rear seat panel....
    Post by: Yammadof, May 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. Yammadof
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    new guy in pa

    Welcome...coffee's hot...where are you? Can you post pics? [we love pics!!]
    Post by: Yammadof, May 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Almost on the road........

    Just started the first 3 clear coats....color is metallic grey and I'm going to try for a smooth almost satin finish...I'm gettin desperate to...
    Thread by: Yammadof, May 20, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Yammadof
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    Hello from Germany :)

    Welcome....good pics.....I got married in Wegberg (near Moenchengladbach) honeymoon in Fussen.....will be back there in December....
    Post by: Yammadof, May 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Yammadof
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    Just about dumped her......

    What.....no video??.......good catch!! Hey Smurf......I was born down the road in Grantham....went to Kings then then to Matlock College. Used...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Yammadof
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    Oil level in sight glass.

    We are talking xj650 - 2.35 with no filter change and 2.65 with filter - unless its an RJ which is 2.65 and 2.95 with filter. Level ground...Top...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Yammadof
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    carb installation

    Push intake boots well back into the intake. Line up carb #1 (left) and push it in firmly. I used a 1in x 4in x 24in board across the intakes to...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Yammadof
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    Color choice for repaint

    so........gunmetal...red....silver.....oh, and I will be clear coating....for sure.. Time: I'm steering away from the red...if I'd done a...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Yammadof
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    Color choice for repaint

    Need a bit of input.....started the rebuild and now looking at rattle can finish - local auto spray firms are quoting $500+ even if I do all the...
    Thread by: Yammadof, May 14, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Yammadof
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    More stuff on carb to intake boots....

    So here's how they look....as the rebuild continues... [img] Dave
    Post by: Yammadof, May 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Yammadof
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    Heart Breaking

    Likewise glad you're semi-o.k. - could have been way worse if you'd gone onto the rocks with your bike....It's a real pita when the bike looked...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. Yammadof
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    Gear is Dear!!!

    Glad he's o.k.....kevlar pads make a lot of sense with a slide like that. Good that there was no kerbing/railing/trees etc....The sign looks like...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. Yammadof
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    xj 650 intake manifolds

    I went this route - remember the rubber is thinnest at the carb outlet.... http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=37200.html Dave
    Post by: Yammadof, May 13, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. Yammadof
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    New Rotors and Pads...

    And if you don't have ABS on the front...or you're on gravel / ice /wet etc...you'll lose the front end........the best the rear can do is offer...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Yammadof
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    Solid carb to intake boots?

    Hey there, Metal Bob: Here's the reply I received from Don regarding the making of Intake boots for the HSC 32's: "Thanks for your call and...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Yammadof
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    Solid carb to intake boots?

    But again raises the issue of a vacuum sync. JBM [Don] told me that this type of boot with the stub is hard to fabricate and that there are...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Yammadof
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    Solid carb to intake boots?

    Oops......lost in translation...and brain meld...meant the vacuum tube..would result in 4 blocked off stubs.
    Post by: Yammadof, May 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Yammadof
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    Solid carb to intake boots?

    I think you would need a perfectly smooth bore, uniform diameter across all four boots. I would also change from vacuum/petcock to straight...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Yammadof
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    More stuff on carb to intake boots....

    here's the tubes: [img] Anything smaller would be difficult to pry over the boot. I'll post a pick on this thread when carbs on on the...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Yammadof
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    Hitachi HSC 32 carb diaphragms ....from JBM Industries

    Found these USA made diaphragms....wondered if anyone has used them? Price is good.... http://jbmindustries.com/HITACHI.html
    Thread by: Yammadof, May 6, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Yammadof
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    New owner questions

    remove the bowls....if you cant shift the screws, use a #2 easy-out with care and then replace the screws with s.s. hex drain bolts from Len...
    Post by: Yammadof, May 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. Yammadof
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    More stuff on carb to intake boots....

    Getting ready to re-install the carb rack so turned my attention to the boots...I had read a thread on using RTV for cracks as well as a thread on...
    Thread by: Yammadof, May 6, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Yammadof
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    Fast Taker Secaha - a blog

    That's really nice work!! Keep posting .... really good pics and commentary!
    Post by: Yammadof, May 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. Yammadof
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    Solving the "back seat driver" problem.....

    You know...."it's too hot/cold/wet/dry/windy/....etc"....hoping that Nitro bass boats solution could be applied to XJ's......enjoy.......
    Thread by: Yammadof, May 4, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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