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  1. Lowbot
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    How many times have you wrecked?

    I was just realizing that I've been riding for 27 years and I've never gone down. I've come close, of course, when people didn't see me, but I've...
    Thread by: Lowbot, Jun 26, 2013, 32 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Lowbot
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    Craiglist SoCal '81 1100

    Bah, so the clutch is out...it's only a grand! http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mc ... 24735.html
    Thread by: Lowbot, May 21, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Lowbot
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    Motorcycle tracking "alarm"

    This looks pretty cool: https://www.ghostalarm.com/ It's like a LoJack type of setup where you can get "movement alerts" if your bike starts...
    Thread by: Lowbot, Apr 16, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Lowbot
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    1981 XV750 Virago, someone wants to trade me.

    I had an '81 Virago for a while, and the starter thing really was a hassle. Even after applying the "fixes" it wasn't especially dependable. My...
    Post by: Lowbot, Apr 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Lowbot
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    Now THIS is what I call a "fixer-upper"...

    http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mc ... 64004.html $90..."the engine has been rained in".
    Thread by: Lowbot, Apr 4, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Lowbot
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    XJ650 on Craigslist (Los Angeles)

    http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mc ... 08420.html Just in case anyone has more spending money sitting around than I do...
    Thread by: Lowbot, Mar 14, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Lowbot
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    An XS 850 on Craigslist...don't see that every day.

    http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mc ... 40077.html
    Thread by: Lowbot, Feb 8, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Lowbot
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    Craigslist horror stories?

    Another CL trick I love is when people post an ad that has a big block of text at the bottom that contains every imaginable make, model, and year...
    Post by: Lowbot, Dec 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Lowbot
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    Craigslist horror stories?

    The bike ads with no photo drive me crazy. C'mon, it's not THAT hard to post a photo if you're trying to sell something!
    Post by: Lowbot, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Lowbot
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    Craigslist horror stories?

    Come to think of it, I did have one that was a bust; I answered an ad from a kid in Santa Monica who said he was leaving for the army the next...
    Post by: Lowbot, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Lowbot
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    Craigslist horror stories?

    A friend of mine was telling me about all of the horrible experiences he has had trying to deal with people from Craigslist. I have bought and...
    Thread by: Lowbot, Dec 13, 2012, 23 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Lowbot
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    '83 Seca on Craigslist

    Well, look here...ANOTHER cheap, clean one. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mc ... 08910.html Why do all of these pop up when I don't...
    Post by: Lowbot, Dec 7, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Lowbot
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    '83 Seca on Craigslist

    Agree on all counts, obviously. That's the reason I posted it...thought it was kinda funny that he listed it with the wrong name, poor guy.
    Post by: Lowbot, Dec 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Lowbot
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    '83 Seca on Craigslist

    And, wow...look at this: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/mc ... 64184.html He lists it as a "Yamaha Magnum". Look how clean it looks. I...
    Post by: Lowbot, Dec 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Lowbot
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    '83 Seca on Craigslist

    I just ran across this on Craigslist. I sure can't get it, but I figured I might as well post it in case someone else on here might be interested....
    Thread by: Lowbot, Dec 4, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Lowbot
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    Hard to shift after warming up

    Yeah, I did replace the chain and sprockets. Quite a difference that makes. I also redid the back brake while I had the wheel off. Rebuilt my...
    Post by: Lowbot, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Lowbot
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    Hard to shift after warming up

    Cool, thanks!
    Post by: Lowbot, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Lowbot
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    Hard to shift after warming up

    This ended up being some part of the shift shaft assembly that had broken. DeWayne told me what part it was, but he was mumbling so I'm not sure...
    Post by: Lowbot, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Lowbot
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    Hard to shift after warming up

    Cool, thanks! I'm in Claremont, so we're neighbors. I'll see how I do and check with you if I can't work it out. Really appreciate the offer.
    Post by: Lowbot, Feb 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Lowbot
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    Hard to shift after warming up

    Thanks Rick. I'll keep that in mind after the chain test. I'm definitely not one to get mad and beat on the lever...there are at least SOME...
    Post by: Lowbot, Feb 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Lowbot
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    Hard to shift after warming up

    Thanks for the reply. I have probably put less than 100 miles on the bike myself. My job is less than a mile away. I haven't lubed the chain,...
    Post by: Lowbot, Feb 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Lowbot
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    Hard to shift after warming up

    Hello, My '81 XJ550 got stuck and wouldn't shift at all a while back. I took it to De Wayne Jones in Pomona and he worked on it. He said that...
    Thread by: Lowbot, Feb 8, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Lowbot
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    Shift pedal sticks in up position

    Yeah, sorry about that. I added the info for my future bumblings. Thanks Rick!
    Post by: Lowbot, Dec 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Lowbot
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    Shift pedal sticks in up position

    Hello all, My shift pedal has begun sticking in the up position occasionally when I shift. I have to tap it down with my toe in order to be able...
    Thread by: Lowbot, Dec 29, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Lowbot
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    Won't start in the morning, fires right up in the afternoon!

    Update... I'm still in process with all of Fitz's recommendations. Brakes and hoses are good, wheels and tires are good, various other bullet...
    Post by: Lowbot, Nov 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Lowbot
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    Won't start in the morning, fires right up in the afternoon!

    Thank you so much! I will absolutely print out your advice and use it as a checklist to get it safe and sound. I very much appreciate the detailed...
    Post by: Lowbot, Oct 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Lowbot
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    Won't start in the morning, fires right up in the afternoon!

    I've tried it in the morning with the choke and without. Every time it's the same. I wait until noon or so and it's ready to go. I suspected that...
    Post by: Lowbot, Oct 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Lowbot
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    Won't start in the morning, fires right up in the afternoon!

    Re: Won't start in the morning, fires right up in the aftern There you go, problem solved! :lol:
    Post by: Lowbot, Oct 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Lowbot
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    Won't start in the morning, fires right up in the afternoon!

    Hello all, I just bought an '81 xj550 Maxim. Seems to be in pretty good shape overall, but it has a unique, uh, feature. In the morning it just...
    Thread by: Lowbot, Oct 31, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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