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  1. aj173pa
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    Not all harley riders are arrogant A-Holes.

    I work across the street from the Harley plant in York,pa. You wouldn't believe all the harley's in town all summer especially on open house...
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Vacuum gauge question

    Thanks stereo, I'm going to try that also. I hooked my rig up to do all 4 at once. I had a terrible time trying to get all 4 even.
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. aj173pa
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    Replacement parts list inside TCI

    Electronic parts degrade over time, after all they are 27 years old. As they age the tolerances get wider until they fail. Sometimes when one...
    Post by: aj173pa, Mar 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacement parts list inside TCI

    I thought of something else.... The electrolytic capacitors are polarized that means one leg is + and the other is - Remember how you take out...
    Post by: aj173pa, Mar 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. aj173pa
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    Not a good day...need your help.

    sorry double post
    Post by: aj173pa, Mar 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. aj173pa
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    Not a good day...need your help.

    Some days it just doesn't pay to get out of bed... :)
    Post by: aj173pa, Mar 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. aj173pa
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    Replacement parts list inside TCI

    Here is the parts list I used to re-build my TCI: Capacitor 47uf 50v Electrolytic Radial Digikey 493-1106-ND Capacitor 10uf 25v...
    Thread by: aj173pa, Mar 13, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. aj173pa
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    Rear Brake Locked Up

    My bike did that at the beginning of last year. Both brake pads came loose from the shoe and were getting pinched. (the glue left go) I had...
    Post by: aj173pa, Mar 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. aj173pa
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    TCI bad?

    p/n ETD41-035 transistor Replace with MJE5740 Darlington Transistor can buy at digikey.
    Post by: aj173pa, Mar 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. aj173pa
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    motocycle HELMET rental?

    Thanks Ferret, Now my head is starting to itch :D
    Post by: aj173pa, Mar 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. aj173pa
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    Why everyone needs a colortune plug!

    Rick, Could we save this topic in the technical write up section of the forum. You have given a very good explaination on the colortune plug and...
    Post by: aj173pa, Feb 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. aj173pa
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    Windshields/Fairings

    I need to get one for my 550 also, tired of catching bees in my shirt. 8O
    Post by: aj173pa, Feb 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. aj173pa
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    filthy engine. how to clean?

    There was a post a number of months ago on how to clean the bike including the engine. Also some information on how to "clear coat" the engine....
    Post by: aj173pa, Feb 15, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. aj173pa
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    Tci repair

    To open it up, I used a small micro torch to heat up the screws. There is some kind of clear goop on the screws and they won't loosen unless they...
    Post by: aj173pa, Feb 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tci repair

    I opened up my Tci module this past weekend, to replace the caps and the transistors. BTW these modules were not designed to be opened. You can't...
    Thread by: aj173pa, Feb 11, 2008, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. aj173pa
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    Yamah Manuals For all

    Right click, save target as send it to your desktop
    Post by: aj173pa, Jan 24, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. aj173pa
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    Check out this video

    There was some idiot driving towards me doing that on a 2 lane road. Children never learn......
    Post by: aj173pa, Jan 24, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. aj173pa
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    Born again bikers

    Since 1966: 1974 Rupp RMT 80 1974 Harley 100 (made in italy) 1980 Honda 100 1981 Yamaha XJ550H Still have the Rupp and the Harley in...
    Post by: aj173pa, Jan 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hard to start after sitting

    No, it's a new battery about 4 months old. I didn't try moving the petcock lever to prime.
    Post by: aj173pa, Oct 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hard to start after sitting

    When I run my bike one day it fires right up on the next day or two. I barely have to touch the starter. But lets say I don't ride it for 2...
    Thread by: aj173pa, Oct 4, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tired of the noise.....

    I work across the road from the Harley plant in York,Pa. Harley must be having some sort of an open house or something today. It sounds like...
    Thread by: aj173pa, Sep 28, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Insurance

    Geico $80.00 a year
    Post by: aj173pa, Aug 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. aj173pa
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    Wide white walls? Say it isn't so...

    Who has the wide Sharpie ?????
    Post by: aj173pa, May 25, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Reading the Colortune ??

    Maybe I'm just slow, but I'm trying to figure out how to properly view the colortune. When I adjust the pilot screws all the way in I can...
    Thread by: aj173pa, May 21, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. aj173pa
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    Barely starts with the choke on

    I've synced my bike with the Yics tool and colortuned it. It's running great once it gets a little warm. But when the bike is cold, I put the...
    Thread by: aj173pa, May 19, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    750 or 650 to 550 carb swap?

    Steve, Be careful buying carbs off ebay, I bought (2) sets. Seller said they were off a running bike. There was absolutely no way gas has...
    Post by: aj173pa, May 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Diaphragm Hole Repair?

    Check out this web site. I believe I saw diaphrams for around $50 www.mikesxs.net
    Post by: aj173pa, May 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pinch me...I must be dreaming!

    Hey, your bike looks exactly like mine. Just about the same mileage and same color..... :D
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 26, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Seca 900 eBay $150.00 3-Day No Bids yet.

    He had another Seca in his garage he is selling, I'm not sure what size it was. He said it was a 2 cycle ???? I only glanced at it, I think it...
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Seca 900 eBay $150.00 3-Day No Bids yet.

    I went to look at it. The mileage is actually 88,000 I couldn't get the gas cap off, the lock felt real dry. The forks were not that bad, a few...
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Seca 900 eBay $150.00 3-Day No Bids yet.

    I live in York, maybe I can call him and get his address to go see it. Art 81 XJ550
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 23, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    idle mixture screws ?

    When I removed the screws their were no springs or washers, just the brass idle mixture screws??? I had to pull the brass plug to get to the...
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    idle mixture screws ?

    Noob question Are their supposed to be O-rings on the Idle mixture screws ? I bought (4) carb rebuild kits and each kit had tiny little...
    Thread by: aj173pa, Apr 22, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. aj173pa
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    Dear Canadians, please shut off the air conditioner

    Maybe they will have another global warming conference in the middle of a snow storm.
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 13, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. aj173pa
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    Engine Temp's How hot do they get

    I just purchased some last week from McMaster-Carr Hi-temp Silicone tubing.
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 won't start when warm

    My 81 xj550 has done this for years, It would always start right after I would shut it off. But if I waited a couple of minutes, i would have to...
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    back to basics... fuel reserve question

    When my tank ran low and was sputtering, I switched it to reserve. I didn't have enough gas to make it to the next exit. The first time in my...
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. aj173pa
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    Bench synching a 550

    When your using the manometer is it nessecary to use the YCIS tool at the same time? 81 XJ550
    Post by: aj173pa, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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