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  1. rtanner
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    Metal in oil and mystery noises

    Did you take any photos of the shavings? The XJs have a normal cam whirring that some myself included think sounds nice. The tea-kettle whine that...
    Post by: rtanner, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Seca 650 - Cold misfire / intermittent tach issues

    about the tach my 82 seca has a tach cable, it is not operated electrically
    Post by: rtanner, Oct 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. rtanner
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    Starting the "Barn Bike"

    Re: Starting (actually not starting) the "Barn Bike" Have you tried jumping the starter solenoid?
    Post by: rtanner, Oct 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Darn carbs

    Forgiven, I did not see what type of carbs do you have. If they are the Hitachi I would check the Idle jet in bottom of the float bowl. There is a...
    Post by: rtanner, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear end slipping?

    What oil are you running? I find that runing 20 w 50 GTX in cold weather causes my clutch to slip under heavy throttle when the revs hit... about...
    Post by: rtanner, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help with caliper piston

    I have had good luck trying an air hose before Grease gun (less clean up). Remove the bleeder valve use an air chuck with a rubber nozzle in the...
    Post by: rtanner, Sep 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    Metabolic you said take oil was on the left side near the oil sender wire. Is it possible that the oil is coming from the alternator which does...
    Post by: rtanner, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj650 master cylinder questions

    My MC was slightly pitted and it would not bleed properly. I replaced the MC with on from Mikes XS. What a difference. Not to expensive when you...
    Post by: rtanner, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj650 master cylinder questions

    ifonly, when you rebuild take a good look at the Master Cylinder bore. After these bikes sit for a long while the bore can pit. If it pits the...
    Post by: rtanner, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacement Tires? What would you buy?

    I have great service from my Bridgstone Spitfires. they have a dual tread compound so they resist forming the tire recking flat spot in the center...
    Post by: rtanner, Sep 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Monkeybutt! Solutions?

    If you can wait untill January, this is how I got mine[first link]. My picture is the one at barber with the Seca hidden under all the soft...
    Post by: rtanner, Aug 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Monkeybutt! Solutions?

    I got a Bead Rider just before a trip on my Seca 650 from Michigan to Barber Vintage days in Alabama. the ride was about 1500 miles there and back...
    Post by: rtanner, Aug 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First REAL ride - engine is racing

    Good news or bad news first? Good news every body has needed to clean ther carbs. Bad news you need to clean carbs. There are many many forum...
    Post by: rtanner, Aug 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SE Michigan carb clinic?

    Hey guys there have been some changes at work, I will need to put this off for a while. I will stay in touch.
    Post by: rtanner, Aug 24, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    SE Michigan carb clinic?

    09.12.10 should work. Get back with me a week before to confirm.
    Post by: rtanner, Aug 14, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    SE Michigan carb clinic?

    Sean I have the tools and a garage. my carbs are clean and my bike idles great and runs well but I need to do a little fine tunning. It boges...
    Post by: rtanner, Aug 11, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    EDIT -DISREGARD NOW and so it begins... first dead-end.

    Re: and so it begins... first dead-end. Any tips? LeSkid Take a look at the top of this forum page there is a complete explination of drain...
    Post by: rtanner, Mar 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    aftermarket master cylinder 1982 maxim 650

    I have good luck with a master cylinder from Mikes XS http://www.mikesxs.net/products-71.html#products I have one on my Seca 650 and it works...
    Post by: rtanner, Dec 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How did Yamaha set pilot screws from new?

    I can assure you that almost all Xj's delivered in the early to mid 80's had the carbs worked on at the dealership prior to delivery. Having...
    Post by: rtanner, Nov 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tire Recommendations?

    I have gotten great use out of the Bridgestone Spitfires. They give great mileage with there dual compound and on two sport tours on My Seca I...
    Post by: rtanner, Nov 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake Caliper Part Assistance Needed !

    I have atempted to atach the diagram of the front caliper of a 1982 XJ650j. Which item are we looking for? The only piece without a discription...
    Post by: rtanner, Oct 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dynatek Coils

    Has anyone installed Dynatek coils in an XJ or know the ohm rating of the standard coils? I have a set of DC1-1 coils I have considered installing...
    Thread by: rtanner, Oct 13, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. rtanner
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    176.8 miles, 3.4 gallons EQUALS

    ltdave are you going out to Dexter this comming Sunday?
    Post by: rtanner, Sep 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil Leak near alternator

    Once you get the cover off you will see the notch in the bottom lip {unless my po put the one in minen} I think it is supposed to be there for...
    Post by: rtanner, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil Leak near alternator

    I seem to have a small oil leak coming from the area under the alternator. It is not heavy but if is becoming a nuisance. It is spraying back onto...
    Thread by: rtanner, Sep 15, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Freshly rebuilt / cleaned carbs and issues

    I had a problem with my Seca 650 breaking up above 4 grand. After checking and rechecking everything over and over I stumbled upon a slide needle...
    Post by: rtanner, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Len {chacal} I just received my second order from you. It arived lickadesplit and...
    Post by: rtanner, Jun 27, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Tires - what to run?

    Put Spitfires on my Seca 650 and am very pleased. Work well on rain groves and have dual compound tread to help prevent uneven ware. Used them on...
    Post by: rtanner, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    ok so I got great color plugs but stutter at 4000rpm?

    I had the same problem with my Seca 650. I found that one of the needles had been pulled down in its nylon washer. If your carbs ever sat for a...
    Post by: rtanner, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fiberglass fairing fabrication tutorial

    I was thinking of using the r90s fairing on my seca 650. Airtech sells one with a 81/2 inch opening that should work fine with our head light....
    Post by: rtanner, Sep 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    wtb 82 550 seca fuel tank

    I guess I didn't read close enough you need a 550 tank. Never mind!!!
    Post by: rtanner, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    wtb 82 550 seca fuel tank

    There is one listed on craigslist San fran bay area. To rich for my blood. 1982 Yamaha 650 Seca gas fuel tank-excellent cond. mike (707)570-5160...
    Post by: rtanner, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. rtanner
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    xj750 FAIRING

    Vetter Fairings I will get the hang of this yet.
    Post by: rtanner, Jun 22, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. rtanner
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    xj750 FAIRING

    If you are looking for a Vetter fairing you will need the proper mounting hardware as the later fairings were all the same with differant mounts....
    Post by: rtanner, Jun 22, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    E85

    darkangel, do the math don't be so emotional. 91 octane is 10 cents a gallon more than 89, if you use 15 gallons {$1.50 more} once a week 52...
    Post by: rtanner, Jun 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Quarter throtle stumble

    when I clicked on new topic I had the feeling it was a lie, but I searched and couldn't find an answer. Went through the carbs of my seca...
    Thread by: rtanner, May 28, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacement Exhaust for the seca 650

    Has any one had a reason to compare the exhaust mounting dimensions of the Seca 650 to the Seca 900. I have been looking for a replacement...
    Thread by: rtanner, May 26, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. rtanner
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    Howto: Replace your stuck carb drain screws

    WOW thats alot of big words for us motorcycle guys don't ya think. Recalcitrant isn't that a diet pill?
    Post by: rtanner, May 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. rtanner
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    Howto: Replace your stuck carb drain screws

    Thanks for the info this works very very well, saved my float bowls. The Craftsman micro extractors work well. I do however recommend using an...
    Post by: rtanner, May 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Recommend me an Oil

    So I decided to search online for a little empirical evidence of this suggested scam perpetrated on the motorcycling public and found this. on...
    Post by: rtanner, May 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Recommend me an Oil

    Does the Rotela or the other automotive oils you guys are recomending have the anti shearing properties that I have allways been told are...
    Post by: rtanner, May 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    K & N and rejetting

    http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/pdf/savi ... ndards.pdf well I swear its in there lets try again.
    Post by: rtanner, May 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    K & N and rejetting

    lhttp://www.totalmotorcycle.com/pdf/sav ... ndards.pdf I was not able to atach the file but the address is above.
    Post by: rtanner, May 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    K & N and rejetting

    I have owned 2 Seca 650s and found both to be lean from the factory, it was the start of the EPA influance on motorcycles. Adding a K&N filter or...
    Post by: rtanner, May 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Final Drive Leak at the Boot

    I only used the 2 oil packets that came with the filter. I had just come back from a long shake down run and parked it on the side stand. The...
    Post by: rtanner, May 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Final Drive Leak at the Boot

    oh boy do I feal a little silly. the mystery is solved. the boot (with the red oil on it) is just below the air box drain hole. the red oil I...
    Post by: rtanner, May 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Final Drive Leak at the Boot

    My final drive is leaking at the u joint cover boot. I found a small puddle of the goo and Identified it by the red color of the Red Line 80...
    Thread by: rtanner, May 14, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Drilling brake rotors

    Dear (Members name edited- REM), or should we call you the pot that called the kettle black. Only an (Edit -REM) with no metallurgy training would...
    Post by: rtanner, May 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. rtanner
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    More mid-range grunt for Seca 650

    As a mater of fact this hole page has many links that you may find helpfullTotal Motorcycle Seca650
    Post by: rtanner, Apr 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    More mid-range grunt for Seca 650

    saving old standards Lets try that again.
    Post by: rtanner, Apr 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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