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  1. Bruce_M
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    '82 Seca 750/650 Café rebuild

    Awesome!
    Post by: Bruce_M, Feb 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Hehe... let's keep it quiet! Cross fingers for next time.
    Post by: Bruce_M, Jun 11, 2015 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Thanks Len! 750 carb boot kits arrived and top shelf quality for aftermarket. Have shopped before, will shop again! Also got a Canadian Customs...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Jun 11, 2015 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Almost straight bolt on. I think the front needed an additional axle spacer, about 1/2" I have a box of bits collected from many boneyard trips so...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Feb 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    I can post some some soon. We have piles of snow right now and all the bikes are wrapped up in the storage shop. This is an in progress image. It...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Feb 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    That aluminum bracket was made by hand. 1/8 plate. jig saw, drill press, files and elbow grease. Next time I'd bump it up to 3/16. I don't have...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Feb 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Thanks! Although that tank has to go... XS tank in the works.
    Post by: Bruce_M, Oct 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    A quick update. Its been almost two months of fun time thrashing with the XJ. The riding weather here, in middle of nowhere officially called "the...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Oct 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Single Backbone Conversion

    Nice job! I second the gussets. Not a big deal since you are already in there. Sort of like a small fish tail at the bottom end of the backbone....
    Post by: Bruce_M, Oct 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Cool, lots of info out there, fun trying to figure out how stuff works!
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    Positive earth /// good for lighting strikes and the most 24V British army vehicles... S.C.I has good stuff Z1 Enterprise in NY as well. I...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Custom wiring harness?

    You can do this yourself. it just takes time patience and a bit of learning. I've done a number of harnesses. Print out the wiring diagram and be...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    '82 XJ750 Maxim Build Summary + Links to Tech threads

    Dialed XJs should pull hard through all the gears/revs. It sounds like a too lean (not enough gas) mixture issue. Or faulty coil. But, my guess is...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    Nice job, glad it works. It's a bit odd that you would have no signals with the wires clipped because the gauge light is just an extension off the...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    Ha ha.. [img]
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    That's good news. A funky fuse boxes creates the weirdest problems and can absorb so much diagnostic time chasing false problems. If you haven't...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    Good stuff. Might worth it to go ahead and clip those two dash bulb indicator wires since you have to anyway. This should get the left/right...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    Thanks..bikes are fun, sharing is good too... Cool now you can direct parades and use your signals as hazards when your old fuse box falls...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    ...and this is what you want [img]
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    Wiring Diagram - large image open in new tab This is what you most likely have. As you can see the brown (+) has a lot of duties. That's why...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    You can actually do this by just testing out the brown and brown/white positions. Ok #1- DON'T run a new (+) wire. #2 - DO run a new (-)...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    What's your bike eg: 1980 XJ650 -->G?. I'll look at the specific wiring diagram. But should be able to give you a general answer based on the wire...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Smack's XJ550 Maxim build

    Dyna coils, valve lapping, engine rebuilding, new gaskets ... so good! Runs like a dream... awesome! Pays off to do the work. :lol: Red frame is...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    First Bike, First Project

    Welcome to that addiction! I agree lots on the more sporty/cafe direction than chopper/bobber direction. With the exception of brat-style, I think...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    First Bike, First Project

    10/10 on this.
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ550 Fusebox Replacement

    I can vouch for this. There must be some heat cycling that goes on (even just a little) and over the years the tabs get brittle. Mine looked...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    ran out of gas

    My guess is that the plastic intake tubes have shrunk and become brittle with age. No glue will survive in the gas for very long. You can get gas...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ550 Fusebox Replacement

    I rebuilt/re-soldered the old fuse box/glass tube fuses... in hindsight :roll: and on the to do list, is this mod.
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Um... the post right above?
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 xj750 maxim and 1981 xj750 seca - swap out questions.

    The carb bodies should interchange no problem, as well as the mounting and linkage. I have done this on a number of occasions. Thing to note is...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    Here is what I used, available from autoparts store. "L" is your signal, and then + and - respectively. You need to reconfigure the OEM plug by...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ650 - LED turn signals

    It sounds like your flasher is not grounded and/or your flasher unit is not a solid state or not an "electronic" unit. The OEM or magnetic type...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Sep 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    It's not too difficult with a bit of basic solder/wiring practice. Wrapping your head around the wiring diagram etc... is probably the hardest...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Thank you! Some more cosmetics, gas tank swap, and heaps of engine polishing to follow. After a bit of trouble this week with one of the coils and...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    It is a bit of a job no doubt. This post here explains the work needed. http://xjbikes.com/forums/index.php?threads/34143 Well on my way for parts...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Indeed, I'm looking around something will come up locally eventually. A front swap my be in the works. I find the Seca anti-dive front end a bit...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Thank you! Lots left. XS gas tank and seat rework this winter. Also have some small hard bags (18x12") that may get fitted for more fun grocery...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Thank you, lots left, but that's part of the fun!
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Thank you! Appreciate the comments. I'm a bit taller of a rider so no problem scanning the gauges. Part of the setup was sitting on the bike...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Thank you! Lots of hours to get to this point, and lots more left!
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 XJ 650 L.E.D lighting trouble

    An aftermarket LED flasher usually wont plug straight into the OEM connector. You can however pull the pins or brass blades of the stock connector...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Hello Thought I would share my latest project (mild custom and hand made bits) as it gets to some semblance of completion. This is my 1981 750...
    Thread by: Bruce_M, Aug 23, 2014, 34 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Count me as another satisfied customer! I'll be back for more. Len was super...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 29, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Carb cleaning - Enrichment Circuit Well--- removable jets!

    I'm midway through cleaning my 1981 650G carbs (Hatachi), and was reading the tech write-up: HOW TO: Clean the Enrichment Circuit Well I was...
    Thread by: Bruce_M, Aug 12, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Show Off Your Tach/Speedo Setup

    I just added a 2.5" mini tach and speedo. Not sure I like the gap, so I'll be fabricating an aluminum bracket. Also have better mounting hardware....
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 XJ 750 Gauge replacement

    Here: http://xj650.files.wordpress.com/2013/0 ... jpg?w=1200 Not quite sure what you need by "center warning display". If you mean the neutral...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 XJ650 Oil Sender Leaking

    Well at least I'm not the only one! The wire was my first thought, so I checked the sender with a piece of paper wrapped and taped around it...
    Post by: Bruce_M, Aug 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 Oil Sender Leaking

    Hello New to the forum, but have been reading this site for quite some time. Great technical advice on here. I'm currently working on my 1981...
    Thread by: Bruce_M, Aug 3, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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