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  1. joshwxj
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    exhaust pipe removal???

    yea kroil works but you have to let it sit for a while, thats the only drawback.
    Post by: joshwxj, Dec 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. joshwxj
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    stupid battery question

    does anybody know where i can get a gel battery for year round use i.e. A LOT OF COLD CRANKING AMPS. Ive been using a walmart battery that has to...
    Post by: joshwxj, Dec 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. joshwxj
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    Not starting flooded engine

    I hear ya lol Ive wiped of guiene frost off the seat but I ride at 5am ( the coldest time of the day) lol also dont count out the -10 wind chill...
    Post by: joshwxj, Nov 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. joshwxj
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    Not starting flooded engine

    ok threw the new plugs in with about .7mm gaps it cranked up with very little choke it works just fine now as for not starting in the cold,...
    Post by: joshwxj, Nov 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. joshwxj
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    Not starting flooded engine

    ok thanks guys I dont have my manual where the bike is....does any one know what the gap should be?
    Post by: joshwxj, Nov 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Not starting flooded engine

    Ok went to start the bike last night it was about 25 degrees. ran the battery down trying to start it with full choke. Of course this flooded the...
    Thread by: joshwxj, Nov 20, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. joshwxj
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    Seca 550 mods

    Man, If I ever get a cage Ill have to "upgrade" my seca...cant wait to see it done
    Post by: joshwxj, Nov 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. joshwxj
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    NEAR MINT! vintage bike CHEAP!

    i believe that is the email for the person that posted the ad not the ad itself...copy the address of the ad and paste it into your post.
    Post by: joshwxj, Oct 12, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. joshwxj
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    NOT MY POST BUT A GREAT DEAL!!!

    http://lubbock.craigslist.org/mcy/1337961416.html I wish i had the cash Lubbock Tx is 2 hours south of Amarillo and about 5 hours away from Dallas
    Thread by: joshwxj, Sep 18, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    Sorry I just saw that...No they didnt damage the cover. I said impact gun but what i meant was air gun. I think I will take it back to them and...
    Post by: joshwxj, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. joshwxj
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    Free Armor All

    Yes, can you post the exact page you were on. Ive been on eBay (US site) for what seems like the past 2 weeks now straight and I haven't seen this...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. joshwxj
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    Thanks Rick. My parts were shipped out today from xj parts. So I'm about five to seven days away from tearing into this. Say, How long does...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. joshwxj
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    LOL, Yes I have them on the way from "you-know-who". Thanks for the cleaning tip, Didn't think tat dish soap and a brass brush was a good idea....
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    LOL I hear ya on the local shops thing. The problem is that around here people think their crap is made of gold and you cant polish a...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. joshwxj
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    Ok Ive got some Kroil on the way. All of you will get a kick out of this..... I called my local motorcycle repair shop and asked to order of...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. joshwxj
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    omg 2:10 am central us

    LOL yeah its 4:47AM here. man I should probably go to bed. Ohhh well sleep will come to me, why go to it?
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    MY HELMET STINKS!

    hand wash it in cold water or less than warm water with your favorite clothes soap (I hear there is a cold water laundry detergent on the market...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    Oh I forgot.... I still am having troubles getting the bottom two front sprocket cover Allen bolts off. Right now they are absorbing Seafoam...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    Its funny i have a crack just like that under my bike right now in the garage. Well heres the update. I picked up a Craftsman 1/2" drive Impact...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    Lol yes , Like i said im not rich so dropping 50-150 on a power impact driver wouldn't happen and yes it would break most of the bolts if not all...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    Well, I haven't bought one yet. But 50 bones? Really? These alternator cover Allen heads are hard to get a hold of with any thing but a Allen...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Had to lay the bike down this morning

    Sorry to hear that helment... sound like you got lucky....friend of mine went down the exact same way...he tore up his knee pretty bad , the doc...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    I like that Ill have to use it sometime. Well all tests according to the manual according to the book lead me to the alternator. Its pretty...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. joshwxj
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    XJ550 EXHAUST

    which is why i held on to my exhaust....they are hard to find
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Engine stops randomly in the middle of running.

    I may be off, but does anyone else think this might be a ground wire problem? Once the ground on the battery, ignition and others i cant think of...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    Ok UPDATE thanks for all the help guys Ahhh the volt meter. its been shot for a while and Im not brave enough to tear it apart. It bounces back...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    clutch slipping at high rpm

    It sound like your plates are worn. Mine did the same thing, but dont put it off like I did. All of a sudden youre only able to go 30mph at full...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    ok quick update... I got home, a buddy picked me and the bike up. When I was stuck I tried to charge it w/ a quick charger and got about 3 miles...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. joshwxj
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    battery level was fine when i left but i haven't checked it since i got back ill do that
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alrernator/ brushes problem road trip mishap HELP!!!

    I was on the way to Ruidoso, NM when i pulled off the road to check if i was about to hit my turn. Turned the bike off, checked map, hit the...
    Thread by: joshwxj, Aug 17, 2009, 39 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. joshwxj
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    Time to replace the exhaust

    have you tried chacal? hes got a lot of stuff. Or you can try a national motorcycle salvage yard.
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTB 81 550 seca tank

    Well the rust has gotten to the better part of the top of my tank an I need a new one ASAP. PO stored it for 15 years with no gas in it. Mine is...
    Thread by: joshwxj, Aug 12, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. joshwxj
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    G'day from OZ

    Welcome Oz Wow that's pretty incredible. Great buy Oz. Ive seen crappy rusted frames sell for more than that. I recovered my seat. Its pretty...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. joshwxj
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    opinion article on motorcycle safety in local paper

    its pretty obvious that Jerold LeBlanc knows nothing about motorcyclists and their culture. It seems to me that he wrote this article because...
    Post by: joshwxj, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The seca is deteriorating triumph??

    Hey guys well the tank is rusting away ive got an oil leak out of my transmission shaft, i think i have come to the point where I am sick of...
    Thread by: joshwxj, Jun 20, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Tank Badge Parts Question

    i dont think they will fit.... find chacal. he has the info and parts you need. info@xj4ever.com
    Post by: joshwxj, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. joshwxj
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    Great seca buys on autotrader

    thats true, that also means its been sitting for god only knows years...one of those "it looks like a great buy but...."
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Great seca buys on autotrader

    found these on autotrader the first one is in dallas with 4,xxx miles. just thought i might share my findings...
    Thread by: joshwxj, Feb 25, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. joshwxj
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    How fast have you gone on you're xj?

    ok with all due respect, the RZ500 and FJ600 were different gearing. the seca's were meant to race. that meant, having a sixth gear, slightly...
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    WTB Tank Badges for 81 xj550 seca

    wow that looks great... hard to find these little buggers. ive ordered a set from him thanks for the info and pic
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 22, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Open Headers

    this is where i went to get mine. take a look around at the website, they have a lot of stuff. the best part about these guys is they have email...
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers

    i ran open headers on my 550 seca for about 2 years. you will need to go to stage three jets ($115) as stage 2 jets ($110) are for modified or...
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How fast have you gone on you're xj?

    The only way i was able to acheve that speed was a 20 mile plot of road straight and flat (west texas, there everywhere) not to mention the...
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 21, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    WTB Tank Badges for 81 xj550 seca

    I cant seem to find any new/er badges for my bike. they are six inches long and two inches in height and gold. if you have some in new condition...
    Thread by: joshwxj, Feb 21, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. joshwxj
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    HOW TO: Test your starter circuit

    hey guys thanks for the help, once again the xj forums have given me transportation. "one fresh solenoid commin' up!"
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 15, 2009 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  46. joshwxj
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    How fast have you gone on you're xj?

    My tach is from over seas with mph toping out at 145mph (on the inside, and kph on the outer region of the gauge.) you can find these cluster on...
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 14, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    HOW TO: Test your starter circuit

    i have charged the battery to 100% using a maintenance free charger and a battery that was made for motorcycles. load test at auto zone says the...
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 14, 2009 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    HOW TO: Test your starter circuit

    ok got a question. i think Ive pinpointed it down to my starter solenoid. I just want to make sure. I have 12.7v at the battery. I go to hit the...
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    81 xj550H stalls when i put in Gear

    i had the same problem with mine in two different ways. first, the kickstand has a little piston that comes out when the kickstand is in the up...
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speedo..=\

    i am having the same problem with my spedo. ive tried SOAKING my cable in heavy synthetic and conventional oil, but neither worked, i will have to...
    Post by: joshwxj, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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