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  1. Supernaut
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    She's done, selling her for parts

    Well it sure took awhile but the XJ made its way off today. I got $500 for it, no haggling was started. One less headache to deal with when I...
    Post by: Supernaut, Jul 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    She's done, selling her for parts

    Hi all, thanks for the support and all trying to salvage this. If I were in a different stage in life I'd hang on to her. Say I were well...
    Post by: Supernaut, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    She's done, selling her for parts

    Ok I've come back with a couple of pictures. And as to what's said above, yes I suppose it could be restored quite cheaply if one was to do it...
    Post by: Supernaut, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    She's done, selling her for parts

    I did a compression test last summer. It seemed Ok except for cylinder 3 being down. A dry and wet test showed a leaking valve was the problem. I...
    Post by: Supernaut, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    She's done, selling her for parts

    Well thats the end of the line for my Maxim. I hauled her to the shop yesterday to get the valve clearance checked and the timing reset. The...
    Thread by: Supernaut, Jun 8, 2008, 30 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Supernaut
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    REFURBED TANK BADGES

    I don't know about the LT but I think they look damn nice. Mine are put to shame by comparison. All the chrome is gone and its just the bare...
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ Horsepower

    Woah this thread has been around for awhile. It made me wonder after hearing about the power of some of these cruisers when their owners are...
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fastener that drove me mad

    Holy shit! I didn't even notice those other 2! Maybe I should avoid the beer while doing this. HA, I feel like an idiot now. Apparently I...
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cam question

    I took this pic of my cams today as I'm photographing my head gasket change progress. This is the first time I've ever taken apart an engine....
    Thread by: Supernaut, Apr 28, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fastener that drove me mad

    Sorry this should have been in the XJ chat section. Mods free to move it.
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fastener that drove me mad

    Further into my project I'm all ready to pull the cylinder head off. All the fasteners are out, exhaust headers pulled away good to go. I start...
    Thread by: Supernaut, Apr 28, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Supernaut
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    I'm new to the group

    Welcome! Always glad to have a Newfie on board! :P Must be a beautiful area for riding out there. I'm kind of stuck here on the flat lands.
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 27, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    ever bought the wrong bike?

    LOL that was great. I saw a similar parody based on the movie "downfall." I think it was something to do with Hitler all pissed that his Xbox...
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    saying good-bye

    My uncle had an '02 Maurader with the loud shotgun pipes on it. It was quite nice and I almost bought it off him. For those who don't know what it...
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 24, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I am not a jackass, but....

    Interesting. I'm not a highly skilled rider but I would have though the 750 could pull the wheelie. I know I've had a couple "spirited" launches...
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 24, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Supernaut
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    The quickie

    I wish, here in Edmonton theres nothing but straight roads until you get to the mountains some 300km west of here.
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    *#&+@#%$ COUNTRY!!!

    HAHA, its always funny to hear about when American's and shocked to encounter the metric system. :P I've never quite understood that actually....
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Can't get a gasket scraper :S

    Ah thanks for the advice. A couple taps from a rubber mallet and it came right off. Onwards, I'm tackling the issue of removing the timing chain....
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 20, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Can't get a gasket scraper :S

    It seems pretty rediculous but I've been to 2 different Canadian Tire stores and a Princess Auto here in Edmonton and I can't get a gasket...
    Thread by: Supernaut, Apr 17, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Canadian(Bike) Insurance>Please share experiences

    Well well, fellow Edmonton...er...ite? Whatever. :P Apparently the insurance rate drops considerably once you're over 25 years old. I don't know...
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 17, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I'm 26, how old are you?

    22 here, living in Edmonton, AB, Canada. First bike, learned to ride a year and a half ago in training.
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 17, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Should I be able to redline every gear?

    WOT just to maintain traffic speed is not right. Not on a 650. I'm at less than half throttle at highway speeds. I had her up to 160 and she had...
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 17, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Love that fairing

    I haven't done much riding here in Alberta yet but I know what you're talking about with that wind. It can get nasty. It moves across the land...
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 17, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    oppps i mean does anybody have a helmet for sale

    Damn dude you're really on a shoe strings budget. I've got some $1500 in the bank and I'm worried about moving to a new place and how I'm going to...
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 17, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Canadian(Bike) Insurance>Please share experiences

    I lived in Ontario all my life until last September when I moved to Alberta but insurance rates seem to be about the same here. I just want to say...
    Post by: Supernaut, Apr 17, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Phew! Earplug question.

    I wear them on longer trips. I would sometimes forget or not bother on shorter ones. At city speeds I'd rather not have them but they are a must...
    Post by: Supernaut, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    shimming valves...

    This is a project I will soon tear into as well and am dreading. I have a manual on cd, can't remember which one. I hope it tells me and I...
    Post by: Supernaut, Mar 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The strangest thing on two wheels...

    I've seen one of those things on tv a few years ago... Not something you'd catch me riding.
    Post by: Supernaut, Feb 18, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My first bike, scared as hell!

    I remember my first real road ride on a bike. It was after I had finished motorcycle training on their little Yamaha xt225's in the parking lot...
    Post by: Supernaut, Feb 18, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bike haulin' time

    2000lbs for a Civic? I'd like to see that one get beyond 3rd gear:P. Yours should be ok. I hauled my XJ + a tool chest, + 4 snow tires + the...
    Post by: Supernaut, Feb 18, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Any Iron Butt riders out there?

    I've heard about it probably a year ago. Some of those challenges sound kind of insane, lol. But even 1000mi in under 24 hours, lets say you could...
    Post by: Supernaut, Feb 8, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I know theres a few in the Edmonton area

    Cool, I wasn't expecting replies so quick. I guess I have to keep my eyes peeled. And yes its a little chilly to be riding now. It actually hit...
    Post by: Supernaut, Feb 8, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I know theres a few in the Edmonton area

    This is just a shout out to other XJ'ers around the Edmonton area. As some may remember I moved out here a few months ago from Ontario. I don't...
    Thread by: Supernaut, Feb 7, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Community Map - add yourself!

    There, I guess that makes me the furthest north in North America at least. Dang to think part of the UK is further north than this yet remains...
    Post by: Supernaut, Feb 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Considering Suzuki V-Strom 650

    Thanks guys, I'm impressed with how much good the lot of you have to say about it. Oh yes, I wouldn't plan on doing any true off roading...
    Post by: Supernaut, Nov 8, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJs and the price of gas...

    That does seem on the high but the original factory claim was 40mpg on the highway (about 33mgp US). Later GM came out with a computer reprogram...
    Post by: Supernaut, Nov 8, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJs and the price of gas...

    I wish I could say it was a big improvement over my Pontiac Sunfire but my best recorded tank was 46mpg on the XJ and 42mpg for the Sunfire. Those...
    Post by: Supernaut, Nov 7, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Considering Suzuki V-Strom 650

    This is a bike that first caught my interest in an issue of Cycle World a few months back. I otherwise would have looked past it in a dealer (and...
    Thread by: Supernaut, Nov 4, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    "Speed Wobble"

    Thank you. The Wikipedia explanation was kind of heavy but the rest started to bring it together for me. I have to wonder then, if a bike is in...
    Post by: Supernaut, Nov 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Shirts

    For a nice one on a good quality black t shirt, good quality print, I would be willing to pay $20+shipping. Thats still less than what rock band...
    Post by: Supernaut, Sep 30, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    "Speed Wobble"

    "Speed wobble" is a term I've heard thrown around alot in my life time so far. But really, what does it mean? In the sense I've heard it used over...
    Thread by: Supernaut, Sep 30, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How fast have you gone on your XJ?

    I haven't done anything too serious on mine, 150km/h maybe. My uncle got it up to 140km/h when he was testing it after we fixed the carbs and...
    Post by: Supernaut, Sep 30, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ pics of my move to Edmonton, AB

    Thanks for the Welcome. And to WarDog I entered from Sarnia ON. I didn't have to use the spare tire, I just lost it. And yes there were some...
    Post by: Supernaut, Sep 30, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Almost in tears

    I'm glad mine uses the same key for ignition and gas tank. I guess all the earlier models were that way?
    Post by: Supernaut, Sep 30, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ pics of my move to Edmonton, AB

    Thanks for the welcome. Finding accommodations was surprisingly easy actually. I had 2 options but the one seemed kind of Mickey Mouse. This 25...
    Post by: Supernaut, Sep 23, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ pics of my move to Edmonton, AB

    About a week ago I have moved myself to the land of opportunity. To save time telling the story I will just copy and paste the writeup from my...
    Thread by: Supernaut, Sep 23, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Vasectomy

    Damn, I hear thats a bitch. I've know 2 guys who've ever talked about they're vasectomy, one of them being my father, the other being a dude I...
    Post by: Supernaut, Aug 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Who hasn't "gone down"

    Ok, I'm sure we've all heard the saying "There are two kinds of bikers, those who've gone down, and those who've haven't." They basically say...
    Thread by: Supernaut, Aug 11, 2007, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Shirts

    Scrapes shot on page 5 looks awesome. I really like the direction that one is going. In any case you can bet I'll be buying a couple of these...
    Post by: Supernaut, Aug 8, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Cabot Trail ride report

    Damn how I would love to go for a ride there. Beautiful place. I was along the length of that road about 7 years ago when I was 14 on a family...
    Post by: Supernaut, Aug 7, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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