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  1. MacMcMacmac
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    Suzuki GS series

    Better bike in every way. Suzuki builds STRONG drivetrains. I'd take a 650 Seca over the GS650 simply because it is such a pretty bike, unless...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. MacMcMacmac
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    XJ 900 N PISTONS AND RING MODIFICATIONS

    Probably easier to get an aftermarket piston ring catalog and cross reference to something else. You can fit certain Acura piston rings in an...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. MacMcMacmac
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    Uh oh...picked up a Turbo Seca

    I read of a guy using a Suzuki remote hydraulic shock adjuster to adjust boost on his turbo set up by using it to increase or decease the preload...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Oct 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. MacMcMacmac
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    CL Seca 900

    Tank looks like it has has rusted through and has been repaired. Might not be a problem if done right, or might be a fail on inspection.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Sep 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. MacMcMacmac
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    Any current or ex Bandit owners on here?

    The low speed backfiring is probably sue to the PAIR system which injects fresh intake air into the exhaust for emission reduction. It can be...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jul 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. MacMcMacmac
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    Delete this message.

    It was supposed to be a response to another post.
    Thread by: MacMcMacmac, Jul 2, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. MacMcMacmac
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    Helping friend look at bikes...

    Find out if you can still get parts for it. I think she can do better for the money.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  8. MacMcMacmac
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    Insurance woes....

    Welcome to Ontario, the land that fun forgot. I am amazed that you found anyone to insure your bike at all, since in Ontario, all bikes...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. MacMcMacmac
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    Seafoam

    Just taking 3 bikes out of winter storage. No Seafoam. No Stabil. Turned off the petcock and threw a cover over it. XS650 - 3 kicks, 1200 Bandit-...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Mar 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. MacMcMacmac
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    I think i found cheap master cylinder for xj with drag bars!

    Re: I think i found cheap master cylinder for xj with drag b Smaller bore = Less effort required at the lever but more level travel. Bigger...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. MacMcMacmac
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    Horsepower mods ? Cant find a tell all thread for the 750

    Re: Horsepower mods ? Cant find a tell all thread for the 75 When I owned my XJ900 back in 2000, I once left a stop light the same time as a new...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. MacMcMacmac
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    Forced air intake system

    Or you could use a draw through system. Simple and effective. One carb to tune.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. MacMcMacmac
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    Forced air intake system

    It's what Yamaha used on the XJ Turbo.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. MacMcMacmac
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    There is no great mystery to the kidney port. When the diaphragm goes up, the volume beneath it expands, like a lung when you breathe in. Pressure...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. MacMcMacmac
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    The next clunk test might be your helmet hitting the road. I hear these XJ's really scream, but probably not as loud as the rider does when he...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. MacMcMacmac
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    Could get interesting when all that unfiltered air going into the diaphragm port jams the pistons with fine grit.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. MacMcMacmac
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    '01 Ninja500 StreetFighter Build

    My apologies. Looks like you are keeping with the general theme of the bike. I had visions of header tape, rigid rear ends and poorly bent checker...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  18. MacMcMacmac
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    '01 Ninja500 StreetFighter Build

    Nice bike you had there.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  19. MacMcMacmac
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    Funny, every other bike site I go to has hundreds of people happily podding away yet the XJ has some deep dark mystery surrounding it's design...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. MacMcMacmac
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    Funny, the kidney port is subject to the highest vacuum loads with a totally stock airbox and filter arrangement yet the carbs work perfectly from...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. MacMcMacmac
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    Starter clutch, need help on how to install.

    If you are running synthetic oil in your 750, dump it, do 2 oil chamges with conventional oil then see if the problems go away.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Dec 31, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. MacMcMacmac
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    Vinegar ate my carb!

    The "fixtures" make sites like this one. Every site I'm on (XS11.com, GSResources, XS650.com, XJ Bikes, OldSkoolSuzuki, etc etc) is a treasure...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Sep 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. MacMcMacmac
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    Vinegar ate my carb!

    Pardon? Funny, I don't see any site called OldSkoolYamaha anywhere... :lol: The GSResources has been around a lot longer than XJ Bikes...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Sep 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. MacMcMacmac
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    My rant....."street fighter"

    www.oldskoolsuzuki.info >infoboard>oil cooled > Oil Cooled Owners Thread (post yer pics) http://forum.oldskoolsuzuki.info/cgi-bi ......
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. MacMcMacmac
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    Wire Wheels and a 150 Rear - Virago 700 style!!

    Nicely done! I suspected this would be a pretty straightforward swap. There seems to be quite a bit of clearance for that tire......Vmax wheel/160...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Vinegar ate my carb!

    I am wondering if there wasn't some sort of electrolytic circuit set up with the vinegar and whatever it was setting on or in. I know my friend...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. MacMcMacmac
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    Anyone ever have a honda shadow? (VT500, 1984)

    First, try burping the system by running it with the cap off. Make sure the coolant overflow tank isn't empty. If it is, it may be cracked, and...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. MacMcMacmac
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    Anyone ever have a honda shadow? (VT500, 1984)

    Air lock Low Coolant Bad fan switch Impeller shot on water pump Blown head gasket Scale buildup in coolant circuit. I'd run the...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. MacMcMacmac
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    anyone knowledgable about 82-85 suzuki gs450s?

    Did you take the side engine cover off to check the condition of the little spiral bearing? My old 550 had chewed it up pretty good with road...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  30. MacMcMacmac
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    how to remove valve springs??

    Get a deep socket and rap it with a hammer down onto the top retainer. Works like a charm and doesn't require much force at all.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Mar 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. MacMcMacmac
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    WD40 is Evil

    It won't dissolve the sticker, but it will lift the glue behind it. I cleaned out a 7ft long, 2 1/2' diameter shell and tube oil cooler last...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Feb 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. MacMcMacmac
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    Pod filters, yes, I stepped in it on purpose.

    Smoothbores are good carbs, but with so many GSXR slingshot carbs going on Ebay for little money, there is very little incentive to use them...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. MacMcMacmac
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    Pod filters, yes, I stepped in it on purpose.

    Pipe and pods--Dynojet Stage 3 kit- Bob's yer uncle. I'll second KZ rider. There's plenty of expertise on this subject at the GS Resources....
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Feb 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. MacMcMacmac
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    Tutorials with pics?

    http://www.thegsresources.com/gs_carbrebuild.htm Pretty much the same carbs as on the XJ's, plus an excellent overall tutorial.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Feb 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. MacMcMacmac
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    Pod filters, yes, I stepped in it on purpose.

    How does the oblong hole provide air for the air jet circuit, which lies on the periphery of the intake bell (green line), when it is connected to...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Feb 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. MacMcMacmac
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    For Pod Guys & PVC Manifold Guys ONLY !! By: Rick Massey

    Re: For Pod Guys & PVC Manifold Guys ONLY !! By: Rick Masse Most loss of vacuum problems associated with pods can be overcome by enlarging the...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. MacMcMacmac
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    XJ1100 tank emblems/badges???

    Personally, I'd go with one of these badges from Mike's XS and apply them with double sided tape. I attached metal GS badges to my Suzuki last...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 21, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    For Pod Guys & PVC Manifold Guys ONLY !! By: Rick Massey

    Re: For Pod Guys & PVC Manifold Guys ONLY !! By: Rick Masse I must be missing something here... That obong hole needs to supply a vacuum...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. MacMcMacmac
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    picked up my kettle project

    That's a sweet looking Suzuki. Hell of a deal! What would this one have been called then, The Percolator? Smoked Yam?...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. MacMcMacmac
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    '82 750 Seca vs 650 turbo

    The Turbo would be a downgrade. Find a nice 900. Unless you like to wrench. However, if exclusivity is your bag, go for it. The novelty wears...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Dec 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. MacMcMacmac
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    TX500 Yamaha twin motorcycle 1973

    I read an article a few months back that stated these bikes are about to have their moment in the sun soon, as the XS650's are all starting to...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Dec 27, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Need to tap the resident Turbo braintrust

    I think you have the wrong idea about the seals. They should all be metallic seals, with the shaft seals resembling small piston rings. There is...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Dec 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. MacMcMacmac
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    Question about a bike

    1987 was the final year for the FZ and the only year it had a full fairing.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Dec 12, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  44. MacMcMacmac
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    XJ900 fork mounted fairing question

    The XJ900 frame is identical to the Canadian model XJ750RL, in fact, it is an identical bike except for the drive train. The later frame mounted...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Dec 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 fork mounted fairing question

    I had mine topped out at 135mph many times and there was no hint of a wobble.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Dec 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. MacMcMacmac
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    Y.I.C.S tool horror.

    If the O-rings are Viton you can stop worrying about them being melted. Even plain Buna rubber should not be a problem at all.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Dec 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. MacMcMacmac
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    New UK MOT laws 2011

    Too true. Whenever I see some car coming up behind me weaving in and out, with lights blazing, it's always some r-sole in a German car or a Subaru.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Nov 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. MacMcMacmac
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    check out this nicely done 81 yami 650 special.

    Looks like it was built off a 500 Shadow.
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Oct 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. MacMcMacmac
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    Where are those darn rose tinted glasses?

    Methinks you are making a bad decision, but its your life. Only you know what your heart desires. I am cheered that you at least are planning to...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Sep 25, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. MacMcMacmac
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    XJ Farkle

    http://www.xjbikes.com/coppermine/displ ... =2662.html I posted a pic of one like it a few years ago. As far as not having a high enough...
    Post by: MacMcMacmac, Sep 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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