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  1. ToddMackenzie
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    First start up after several years

    After sitting for a few years, the cylinder walls will be bone dry. I believe there is special oils you can squirt into the spark plug holes to...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. ToddMackenzie
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    Seca Turbo fork compatability with a Seca

    Thank you! This worked perfectly, the caps are now moving.
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. ToddMackenzie
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    Seca Turbo fork compatability with a Seca

    Are Seca Turbo forks compatible with Seca forks? Do they have the same brake mounts? The reason I am asking is because the fork seals need to...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, Aug 16, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. ToddMackenzie
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    Cleaning the engine

    I was told that using an aluminum aircraft paint remover is the best way to get the paint off the engine. You don't want sand getting into the...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, May 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. ToddMackenzie
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    Wanted - Headlight Bezel

    I am looking for a headlight bezel for an 82 650 Seca. It is the shiny chrome piece that surrounds the headlight that I am looking for. Mine got...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, May 6, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. ToddMackenzie
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    Crashed bike - steering bearings

    I guess I should set the forks in then and see if they are parallel.
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, May 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. ToddMackenzie
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    Crashed bike - steering bearings

    The fork tubes are straight, everything is dismantalled and I tested the straightness of the bottom fork tree by placing it on level ground and...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, May 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. ToddMackenzie
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    Crashed bike - steering bearings

    The bottom part of the triple tree seems to be very slightly bent. The parts which hold the forks seem to differ by about two degrees. Will this...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, May 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ToddMackenzie
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    Crashed bike - steering bearings

    My friend just crashed my bike in a parking lot. Everything is still functional except the steering is very sticky. The small tab on the frame...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, May 5, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ToddMackenzie
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    anti-glare

    Altus is right. If you have used a regular car oil with friction modifiers, it will cause your wet clutch to slip. If this is the case, changing...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. ToddMackenzie
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    Petcock problem?

    I do the same thing every time I accidentally hit the emergency off switch.
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. ToddMackenzie
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    Intro

    If what he says is true, then this is a steal of a deal. The XJ's are reliable bikes and after that type of servicing you shouldn't get any...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. ToddMackenzie
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    Picture of inline fuel filter?

    I've got an 82 SECA and I put my inline fuel filter about a centimeter out from the petcock before it goes into the clip on the carburetors and...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ToddMackenzie
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    Seca 650 and Radian 600 exhaust similarities?

    Are you looking to sell the 4:1 Mac exhaust? If so, what kind of shape is it in and is it black or chrome?
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. ToddMackenzie
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    Petcock problem?

    If it is running on prime, then there is no problem with the gas cap. The vacuum line also does not suck fumes from your gas tank, it simply...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. ToddMackenzie
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    valve shim ???

    Over time valves can set and cams can wear so the clearances between the cam and valve shim can get bigger or smaller. You have to measure the...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. ToddMackenzie
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    What should I be looking for? (engine/carb)

    The engine will always rev high when the choke is on. If you can't take the choke off, then maybe the idle adjustment screw needs to be...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. ToddMackenzie
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    Checking valve shims: Hot or Cold?

    Should the engine be hot or old when checking valve clearances, or does it matter?
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 20, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. ToddMackenzie
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    engine death story

    My friend was able to replace the piston and rod assembly using parts from the other engine and tells me that there is no bearing play and...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 19, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. ToddMackenzie
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    cam chain tensioner

    I have a 1982 XJ650RJ Canadian SECA. I am wondering if anyone knows if this model will have an automatic cam chain tensioner or a manual cam...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 19, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. ToddMackenzie
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    engine death story

    Here's a video showcasing the damage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqJsRsyJM6s
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 16, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. ToddMackenzie
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    engine death story

    I know for a fact that my friend drives the bike hard, that's what he likes doing. He also got the bike for 200 Canadian dollars in running...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 16, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    engine death story

    My friend's bike, a 2 cylinder honda cm450 (I own the xj) recently underwent engine failure and so we have been working on it intermittently for...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 15, 2007, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. ToddMackenzie
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    My new bike

    I got this 82 650 SECA in January and have been working on it almost every weekend since. One previous owner, 26000km and wasn't road registered...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 13, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. ToddMackenzie
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    Cylinders not firing at idle

    I had this exact same problem a few weeks ago. I would check to see if the carburetors are synchronized and that there are no leaks in the engine...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. ToddMackenzie
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    valve cover gasket and valve shims

    I just got my new 650 SECA running and on the road. I am wanting to check the valve clearances since I can hear them running. My question is as...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 12, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. ToddMackenzie
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    Can't believe it happened to me!!

    When I got my bike this spring the bolt had been mangled, dremeled down to a flat protrusion and seized. I ended up getting a new bolt and cover...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. ToddMackenzie
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    buggered idle screws :(

    They were Hitachi and were identical to carburetors on my 82 650 Seca except for the idle screws. The carburetor bodies were not what I was...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. ToddMackenzie
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    wont rev

    If the slide assemblies are sticking, then you should take a look at this article by RickCoMatic. http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=1 ......
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. ToddMackenzie
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    buggered idle screws :(

    Careful when getting replacement idle screws. I purchased a set of carburetors for parts just a few weeks ago. Everything on the carburetors was...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Apr 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. ToddMackenzie
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    Carb springs, throttle springs.

    If you do indeed need new carburetor springs, you'll eventually have to disassemble your carburetors. You might as well do that now and confirm...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 28, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. ToddMackenzie
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    XJ650 Hitachi Carb Pics - VERY PIC HEAVY

    Were those size 45 pilot jets what came stock in your bike? I'm in Canada and my bike came with size 43 pilot jets and the US bikes have size 40...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. ToddMackenzie
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    Throttle springs are wore out.

    I would start by unhooking the throttle cable and checking if the cable itself is sticky. After that I would pull off the carburetors to get a...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. ToddMackenzie
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    Stuck jets

    I just looked at the air jets. I have 195 and 55 in where the slider assembly is and 36 jets on the face where there are the air box boot meet....
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. ToddMackenzie
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    Swapping Carbs

    Your number 1 carburetor has the fuel line input blocked on one side. Only the two middle carburetors can be switched.
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. ToddMackenzie
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    Stuck jets

    I've got a spare set of carburetors. I'm using the pilot jets, but all the other jets are here. Where are the size 50 air jets, I can't seem to...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. ToddMackenzie
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    Help with flashers allways on

    My blinkers get stuck on when the battery is low and the bike not running. Perhaps your new lights draw more current resulting in a low voltage...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. ToddMackenzie
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    Stripping engine paint

    I've seen many pictures of bikes on this site which have bare engines. Is it alright to simply sandblast the engine and crankcase clean and leave...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 12, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. ToddMackenzie
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    Updated pics of my progress........

    If you got a small tube of chrome polish, you could make your exhaust look much nicer. It looks like you have rust running down the pipes. It...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. ToddMackenzie
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    petcock seal

    I removed my petcock a few weeks ago off my 82 XJ650RJ Seca and remember there being a rubber o-ring.
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb jet size issue

    My carburetors had bad diaphragms and I opted to get a used set. The set I purchased have 120/45 main and pilot jets respectively. I have a K&N...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 9, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. ToddMackenzie
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    Does an 82 XJ650RJ Seca need a YICS tool?

    Thanks. I'm sure it adds to the performance, but I wasn't looking forward to having to build the tool.
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Does an 82 XJ650RJ Seca need a YICS tool?

    I know some of the Seca's did not have the YICS system. I'll be needing to synchronize my carburetors in a few weeks. My bike is currently far...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 7, 2007, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. ToddMackenzie
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    What Carb Jets Do I Get??

    Does the increase 112 jet size apply to pod filters as well?
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. ToddMackenzie
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    pod air filters and rain

    I am considering getting at set of K&N pod air filters. Does anyone know if this will cause problems when driving in the rain and the filters...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, Mar 5, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. ToddMackenzie
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    20W Driving Lights

    How well does the charging system do with another 40-70 watts being used?
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Feb 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. ToddMackenzie
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    xj blinker and headlight relays

    I guess I will have to wait until I can get the bike started and the battery properly charged to see if the headlight and blinkers will work...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Feb 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. ToddMackenzie
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    xj blinker and headlight relays

    I just purchased an 1982 XJ650RJ SECA and is currently not running do to carburetor issues, but that isn't my problem. I was testing the...
    Thread by: ToddMackenzie, Feb 13, 2007, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. ToddMackenzie
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    Wrong jets. Now what?

    You can get a set of main jets for 3 dollars each from cyclewareables.com The part number is 4H7-14925-10-00. I'm not sure if they have the...
    Post by: ToddMackenzie, Feb 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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