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  1. jes750
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    Ideas to learn more on cycle repair....

    Very good advice, much appreciated and I've always unfortunately learned so much more from my mistakes than anything else.
    Post by: jes750, Oct 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. jes750
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    Ideas to learn more on cycle repair....

    Afternoon everyone, I've had my XJ750 for about 7 months and in that time done *some* work on it but for of the bigger stuff, I've taken the bike...
    Thread by: jes750, Oct 10, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. jes750
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    This has been another great experience working with Chacal, can't say enough for how professional/reliable he is. Parts ordered Sunday evening,...
    Post by: jes750, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    1981 XJ750 Seca Rear Drum Brake Shoe Replacement

    Very nice Rick and a great idea, thanks man. As I worked on things today, going over the bike seems like a smaller and smaller task (just less...
    Post by: jes750, Jun 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ750 Seca Rear Drum Brake Shoe Replacement

    Left rear before: [img] Right rear before: [img] Rear tire removal: [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] Brakes: [img]...
    Post by: jes750, Jun 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jes750
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    1981 XJ750 Seca Rear Drum Brake Shoe Replacement

    Alright, pictures to come soon but just about done. Decided to just do the brake shoes (and replaced o-ring on wheel) since I was running short...
    Post by: jes750, Jun 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ750 Seca Rear Drum Brake Shoe Replacement

    Looking up pulling the bearings as well and from what I'm seeing I shouldn't need any crazy tools. Mostly some type of driving tool (seen large...
    Post by: jes750, Jun 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. jes750
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    1981 XJ750 Seca Rear Drum Brake Shoe Replacement

    Sounds like I'm going to have a busy weekend next week. I'll have to hit up higfiddles for shims. Very nice man, thanks.
    Post by: jes750, Jun 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. jes750
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    1981 XJ750 Seca Rear Drum Brake Shoe Replacement

    That definitely gives me the encouragement to get it done. You're referring to this thread right? http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=1 ......
    Post by: jes750, Jun 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jes750
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    1981 XJ750 Seca Rear Drum Brake Shoe Replacement

    Very true, thanks. Great tips, will take note of this and check the o-ring. I didn't list everything and wasn't entirely specific as I plan on...
    Post by: jes750, Jun 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ750 Seca Rear Drum Brake Shoe Replacement

    I have actually looked into possibly changing the drive shaft oil just for peace of mind knowing it's done and experience doing it, thanks man....
    Post by: jes750, Jun 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. jes750
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    1981 XJ750 Seca Rear Drum Brake Shoe Replacement

    Hey everyone, first timer doing this stuff and know my rear brake needs new shoes so figure I'll share maybe to help others. I've never done this...
    Thread by: jes750, Jun 1, 2013, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. jes750
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    First XJ, Learning and Riding!

    Big thanks Fitz, been reading a lot of your posts as well as Chacal's and very appreciative of the knowledge you spread. Have service manual...
    Post by: jes750, May 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First XJ, Learning and Riding!

    Howdy everyone, about a month or so back I bought a 1981 XJ750 Seca as my first bike and have been working to get things more tip top on the bike...
    Thread by: jes750, May 28, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Need advice replacing steering head bearings

    That's the nice part about ordering from chacal, you know you'll get the right size parts for the bike. Sometimes can be hard finding stuff for...
    Post by: jes750, May 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    I second everything Maxim said because I had almost the exact same turnaround time and amazing service, especially being a holiday weekend. Never...
    Post by: jes750, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Repair shop in Denver

    Take note that this shop DOES NOT listen to their voicemails so DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT leave one. Took my bike in last week, said they wouldn't...
    Post by: jes750, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    Re: SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a l This is my first post on these forums, I'm a fairly new rider, just bought an '81...
    Post by: jes750, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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