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  1. DaveT174
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    Sportster Seat on an xj650

    [img] If I remember right the seat on mine came off a 2004 sportster. It required quite a bit of cutting and reshaping of the sporty seat and...
    Post by: DaveT174, Aug 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. DaveT174
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    The road so far

    Hey all. It's been a while since I posted anything so I figured I'd put up some new pictures and show you guys what I've been up to. [img]...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. DaveT174
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Sektorgaz, I used a dremel with soft felt buffing wheels and three different compounds. I've been working on them a little bit each night after...
    Post by: DaveT174, Aug 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. DaveT174
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    [img] [img] They're coated in finger prints and the lighting in my basement really sucks . They look a lot better in the sun, not quite...
    Post by: DaveT174, Aug 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. DaveT174
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    Plastic Repair

    +1 very good advice. I'm a processing tech at an injection molding factory and there are some plastics that are just nasty if they get too hot....
    Post by: DaveT174, Aug 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. DaveT174
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    The road so far

    Thank you. I get a lot of complements on the color. I honestly didn't really like it but its grown on me.
    Post by: DaveT174, Aug 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. DaveT174
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    Minimum wiring diagram question.

    I kept mine, but I still have turn signals. If you are following that diagram to the letter you won't need it. I put my headlight on its own...
    Post by: DaveT174, Aug 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    The road so far

    I've been pretty busy with work this year and haven't spent as much time on the bike as I would have liked, but I have gotten a fair bit of work...
    Thread by: DaveT174, Aug 4, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. DaveT174
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    Anyone ever seen drain screws like these before?

    Nothing was changed on the bowls. I tried using some old drain screws I had laying around and everything still functions as intended with the...
    Post by: DaveT174, Aug 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Anyone ever seen drain screws like these before?

    I took a better look at everything and I have no clue what they were trying to do. They don't seal against anything, the hole is straight...
    Post by: DaveT174, Aug 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. DaveT174
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    Anyone ever seen drain screws like these before?

    Yeah they are hollow.
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. DaveT174
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    Anyone ever seen drain screws like these before?

    I recently bought a spare rack of carbs. They have some interesting drain screws in them. Are these aftermarket or a stock feature taken from a...
    Thread by: DaveT174, Jul 31, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. DaveT174
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    Handlebars that will work with my SS brake lines

    The stock mirrors will give you an excellent view of your arms and that's about it. Bar end mirrors are one possibility. I used mirror extenders...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. DaveT174
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    Removing carbs?

    How to clean the enrichment circuit: http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=8918/highlight=clean+enrichment+circuit.html
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. DaveT174
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    Carb cleaning adventure/questions thread!

    I don't have an impact driver either. What worked well for me was a t-handle bit driver. It lets you really put your weight on it and apply...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb cleaning adventure/questions thread!

    I bought my stainless kit from that seller. I have nothing but good things to say about the seller, BUT the kits ship from France. It was close...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. DaveT174
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    Removing rotors - Any caveats?

    If you're worried about torqueing allen head bolts, get a set of metric hex driver sockets. I got mine from my local wal-mart, Stanley brand....
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. DaveT174
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    New to XJs

    Finally somebody from Iowa. Welcome.
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. DaveT174
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    Fork spring depressor -D.I.Y special

    Sorry to pull this out of the grave, but when I recently rebuilt my forks I found a fairly easy way to get the circlip out without an extra set of...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fork damper rod holder

    I used a cut off piece of 3/4" allen wrench in a 3/4" six point socket with a piece of shim stock wedged between to keep it together. I stuck...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. DaveT174
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    Does petcock need rebuilding?

    I replaced my original with an aftermarket on-off-res valve. I had a hard time getting it to seal to the tank property and I'm pretty sure that...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need a little help with fork rebuild/ upgrade

    Finally got everything together and working and went for a ride. The new shocks and upgraded forks make a huge difference. It's nice having a...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need a little help with fork rebuild/ upgrade

    I got everything back together. I used factory recommended oil capacity but used 15W instead of 10W. I also used the original spacers with the...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. DaveT174
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    Need a little help with fork rebuild/ upgrade

    My fork seals were leaking and the springs felt weak. so I've got the new seals installed, now I'm not sure how to/when to fill with oil. Do I...
    Thread by: DaveT174, Jul 14, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. DaveT174
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    Top bolt on rear shock stripped. HELP!

    If you have some threads left farther on to the stud you might try one of these. You slip it over the bad threads and close it around the good...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Transplant rejection or am I an idiot

    Thanks for the advice. I had a tough time getting them back on last time. I installed a stainless screw kit the first time I had the carbs...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Transplant rejection or am I an idiot

    I looked at it yesterday before pulling the rack and you can drop the #4 bowl on the bike but the alternator is in the way of #1. I tried with...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Transplant rejection or am I an idiot

    Not positive what it was but I don't remember the petcock having a screen for reserve and the beanie screens were long gone before I ever opened a...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Transplant rejection or am I an idiot

    Right, rack removed, float removed, found what looks like part of a pine needle in there.
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Transplant rejection or am I an idiot

    All was resaonably well in my world yesterday, I went for my longest ride to date (about 70 miles), the bike ran great but man was I sore by the...
    Thread by: DaveT174, Jul 7, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. DaveT174
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    best (easiest and most efficient) way to bleed brakes...

    I use a Mityvac. I'm perfectly happy not knowing what brake fluid tastes like.
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. DaveT174
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    spin me up

    Quick and sparky method: run wire from battery positive to one pin and hook another wire to the other pin that is long enough to reach battery...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. DaveT174
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    Fried starter solenoid, replacement?

    most automotive solenoids use their mounting point as a ground so they only have one wire going to it to energize the windings. Still do-able,...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. DaveT174
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    Site was down?

    CINDERELLA said it best. I had this song stuck in my head the entire time I was working on the bike without using this site. I can't tell ya...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jul 1, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. DaveT174
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    82 xj650 finally complete!

    Wish mine was that clean. I'm looking at getting the same exhaust. How do you like it? fit? finish? how loud?
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    50 miles per year!!

    I was at an auction today and saw a bike that I thought you guys might like to hear about. sorry, no pics, I forgot my phone at home. Anyway,...
    Thread by: DaveT174, Jun 29, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. DaveT174
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    Yellowish liquid coming out of air box hose?

    That looks like a mixture of oil and water.
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    J&P Cycles Open House is next weekend

    So is anybody going? I live twenty min. away but will probably have to work. :evil:
    Thread by: DaveT174, Jun 23, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. DaveT174
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    Motorcycle-related self inflicted injury OOPS

    The top of my feet are burnt and itchy. I broke both bolts removing my gauges, broke off an extractor trying to remove one, broke a drill bit in...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. DaveT174
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    LED turn signal issue

    Update time. I got my LEDs today and replaced everything in the instrument panel. The turn signals and indicator light all flashed but they were...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    LED turn signal issue

    I wanted to convert everything to LED anyway, so I got everything I'll need to replace all the dash lights from superbrightleds.com While I was...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. DaveT174
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    LED turn signal issue

    so I know what to buy, what style bulbs are in the instrument panel?
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. DaveT174
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    LED turn signal issue

    Here is a link to the flasher I am using. I don't think the flasher is my problem.
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. DaveT174
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    LED turn signal issue

    I should mention that the light in the cluster is wired in series before the turn signal switch. Would wiring it parallel instead change...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    LED turn signal issue

    My bike's PO installed LED turn signals on the front and smaller bulbs in the rear with resistors wired in line with each. When I recently...
    Thread by: DaveT174, Jun 16, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. DaveT174
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    I think I might be in love

    I try to wear pants whenever in public. I bet that 60 MPH breeze would feel pretty good though. :D
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. DaveT174
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    colortune question

    Thanks XJOE550, maybe after I put some more miles on the bike I'll play around with different tuning methods, see if it is possible.
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    colortune question

    OK now I'm wondering about tuning with a tach intead of the color tune. Do you think it would be possible to "tune by Eye?" (watching a tach...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. DaveT174
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    I think I might be in love

    The last month or so the bike just sat there, either because I was rewiring or because carbs were in a hundred pieces, or I was was working 65-70...
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. DaveT174
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    Nobody likes a squealer

    What kind of pads are you using. Would sintered or semi-sintered pads be noisier than organic?
    Post by: DaveT174, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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