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  1. flynnski
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    XJ4Ever is fantastic yet again!

    So I've just ordered and received about $600 in parts from XJ4Ever, and wanted to drop a line to say that their customer service was absolutely...
    Thread by: flynnski, Feb 8, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  2. flynnski
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    stranded in NC - not charging!

    You guys are fantastic, thank you. I was running out of time to decide between "troubleshoot and stay the night" or "throw bike in uhaul and...
    Post by: flynnski, Sep 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. flynnski
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    stranded in NC - not charging!

    Hey all, My 82 xj750 seca died here in NC as I was on my way back home in PA. She won't charge at any RPM - I'm just getting about 11.2 volts...
    Thread by: flynnski, Sep 4, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. flynnski
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    Darn carbs

    This is officially my favorite thread ever.
    Post by: flynnski, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. flynnski
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    Xj Rear Shocks

    Hey new person; welcome to the club. I have no idea, but I thought I'd say hi and best of luck anyhow. Which Maxim is it? 750? I'm visualizing...
    Post by: flynnski, Apr 11, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. flynnski
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    Brakes won't bleed

    You can do what I did - start from the hard line closest to the master cylinder. Disconnect it on the caliper side. Cover the open line with your...
    Post by: flynnski, Apr 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. flynnski
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    The Mystical Self-Adjusting Brake Lever

    Yes to all of the above. More bleeding for me then, I guess.
    Post by: flynnski, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. flynnski
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    The Mystical Self-Adjusting Brake Lever

    Hey all! So I'm riding my Seca around, and I've noticed that as it gets warmer (i.e., 55, 60, 70 degrees instead of 20, 30, 40) that the brake...
    Thread by: flynnski, Apr 9, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. flynnski
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    Does your bike have a name?

    Sadie! It just fits.
    Post by: flynnski, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. flynnski
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    click click click go the brakes?

    Hahaha, thanks. I figured I might, but you never know. There's 15,000 people on /r/motorcycles and I figured it couldn't hurt. :)
    Post by: flynnski, Feb 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. flynnski
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    click click click go the brakes?

    Several /years/? Seriously? It's just been doing that and not driving you /insane/? Have you replaced the discs?
    Post by: flynnski, Feb 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. flynnski
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    click click click go the brakes?

    Quick question: I just rebuilt my brake calipers. Everything seems to work just fine, and maybe it's always done this, but I noticed a tapping...
    Thread by: flynnski, Feb 5, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. flynnski
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    Thank you. :)

    Thanks guys. More bleeding helped quite a bit.
    Post by: flynnski, Feb 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. flynnski
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    Replaced stock taillight, blowing fuses.

    It's sunday morning; we're all asleep. give us a bit. ;) also, link us to the previous thread?
    Post by: flynnski, Feb 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. flynnski
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    Won't start when cold

    I had some issues similar to this. Turned out to be low battery fluid. Filled the battery, gave it a full charge, and popped it back on the bike....
    Post by: flynnski, Feb 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. flynnski
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    New to motorcycle repair

    As a new Seca owner and rider, I'm going to recommend you expand the "brakes" section a bit. Rebuild front and rear brakes. It could save your...
    Post by: flynnski, Feb 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. flynnski
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    Thank you. :)

    As a reward, here's a quick walkaround of my cheerfully running Seca. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOHWJf26GjU
    Post by: flynnski, Feb 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. flynnski
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    Thank you. :)

    So I've gotten about eight hours of seat time on my XJ750 this week, thanks in no small part to y'all's willingness to stick with my dumb ass as I...
    Thread by: flynnski, Feb 4, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. flynnski
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    Crazy Off Road Idea, Reponse from the Peanut Gallery?

    our bikes are heavy as hell. something lighter seems more appropriate. but awww, hell, do it :D see what happens. report back. what's the worst...
    Post by: flynnski, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    Alrighty! So I hate when people post problems, get advice, and never come back to say how they did it, so I'm reposting this from the other...
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. flynnski
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    The machine is winning, dammit. (brake bleeding)

    So, that's the ballgame, folks. FJ111200 and Shannonside save the day and my sanity with that trick. For those folks who may someday find this...
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. flynnski
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    Stainless Bolt Kit?

    I BLED THE MOTHER-LOVING BRAKES! WOOOOOO! Please note, these are _general_ torque specs. They don't apply in some special cases. Union...
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. flynnski
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    Virago Cosmetic parts interchangeable?

    Not that it helps you bunches, but I have an '88 XV535 and and '82 XJ750 if you're curious about anything re: those models.
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. flynnski
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    Sudden oil loss

    Ah! Thank you for explaining.
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. flynnski
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    Sudden oil loss

    I'm a little confused; so where's his oil coming from?
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. flynnski
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    FS: '82 Seca 750 parts

    Front and rear wheel shipped to 16823 by slowest/cheapest route possible? :)
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. flynnski
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    I think i found cheap master cylinder for xj with drag bars!

    Got a photo of that?
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. flynnski
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    And torque to 21 ft/lb

    Yeah, I have those days.
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. flynnski
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    The machine is winning, dammit. (brake bleeding)

    Oh my god, this is going to save me. I tied the handle back and cracked a bleeder valve overnight. Didn't help. So I re-read this, and...
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. flynnski
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    The machine is winning, dammit. (brake bleeding)

    So, from the top: I've just rebuilt my front brake calipers. I ran into an issue or two, but everything is back together, and now I'm bleeding...
    Thread by: flynnski, Jan 19, 2012, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    Yeah, I'm pretty sure the line is completely filled with air. But is that really how it works? I mean, line is full of air, bleeder valve is open,...
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    I just sheared a union bolt while checking torque specs. Two things: a) Union bolts on brake hoses get torqued to 18.8 ft-lbs, not 40. b)...
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    Okay, sorry to rely on you guys so much, but this is really befuddling. I modified a funnel (yay dremel!) to fit inside the filler plug, but...
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    Problem solved; I put a socket in the piston and tapped lightly with a rubber mallet until they seated nicely. Everything is now bolted up and...
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    Huh, propane torches are $17.99 at Tractor Supply. I may have to rethink my approach.
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    Dangit, I don't own a propane torch. I have a set of tiny screwdrivers that I'd been using; I guess I could get a little more emphatic with those....
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    Yeah, with fresh brake fluid. I don't have any brake assembly lube. (I do have a whole ton of lithium grease... but i take it that's bad.) I...
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    So between being out of town for weeks for the holiday and waiting for the rebuild kit to come in the mail, re-organizing the garage and getting a...
    Post by: flynnski, Jan 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. flynnski
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    Solid State Cover...NO GO. I ordered a Bell!

    Re: Solid State Cover... oh hey, nice. not to threadjack, but I /just/ moved to PA from Destin. :)
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. flynnski
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    Solid State Cover...NO GO. I ordered a Bell!

    Re: Solid State Cover... I feel like they'll decapitate me if I rapidly depart controlled flight.
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. flynnski
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    xj550 maxim

    I've got an alternator bracket bolt (the loooooong stupid one that runs next to the passenger-side valve cover, F&#K that thing), and a timing...
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. flynnski
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    xj550 maxim

    You may not know it, but you're not asking us about a motorcycle problem. You're asking about a life problem, and it's probably one most of us...
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    Hi again, all! So I bought a grease gun ($16) and some grease ($1.49) at Tractor Supply, removed the brake pads... ...actually, I'd like to...
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    I don't actually have a source of compressed air :( I'd seen some folks using grease guns and then being hypervigilant about cleaning the caliper...
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. flynnski
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    Hard to push, dangit.

    Hey, guys! Checking back in again; this week has been crazy. So, I've learned a number of things: a) The previous owner handed me a stack of...
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. flynnski
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    '92 Gets New Life

    I approve of these messages. Doing a frame-up restore?
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. flynnski
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    another insane craigslister

    Boy, those crash bars really destroy the lines of the bike, don't they? That said, the KBB is... holy shit, the KBB is like $800. From a dealer....
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. flynnski
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    Test, problem with Goggle Chrome browser

    Test, in Chrome 15.0.874.121 m.
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 6, 2011 in forum: Test Zone
  49. flynnski
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    So I walked away my first motorcycle accident this weekend

    You called the cops, right?
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. flynnski
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    Is this more than I can handle?

    This doesn't look that bad :) Let us know how it goes.
    Post by: flynnski, Dec 6, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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