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  1. SirHedgehog
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    valve cover gasket????

    I just bought one and they have dropped in price from last year. Last year I was quoted between $85-$95 from the local Yamaha dealer and when I...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. SirHedgehog
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    Different turn signals or LEDs?

    A quick fix (without auto cancelling) is to buy a new generic flasher for $2. There are mods for electronic flashers that will take advantage of...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, May 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. SirHedgehog
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    Harley 2001 night train mufflers on my 81 xj650 maxim

    My mufflers were off of a 2005 Sportster and they have the crossover ports. It was a 30 second task to screw in the caps and they are solid as rock.
    Post by: SirHedgehog, May 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. SirHedgehog
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    Harley 2001 night train mufflers on my 81 xj650 maxim

    Nice job! It's even easier with the xj750's. I blocked the crossover hole with a threaded steel pipe cap (for those of us who don't have welding...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, May 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. SirHedgehog
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    Two outside cyliners firing only.

    Test the coils by switching around the leads temporarily. I had this problem and it was one of the coils.
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. SirHedgehog
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    A few mods completed 81 Seca 750 (pics)

    Yeah, they are Sportster stock take offs and were quite easy to put on. I used some copper pipe as "washers" to make up for the slight difference...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. SirHedgehog
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    A few mods completed 81 Seca 750 (pics)

    Thought I'd share my updates as others have done and helped me out a lot. By no means have I finished and I don't think I ever will be but I...
    Thread by: SirHedgehog, Apr 28, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. SirHedgehog
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    my work in progress 83 seca xj750

    You've found the best place on earth for XJ owners. Order your parts from Chacal from this site. He not only supplies parts, he'll fill you in...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. SirHedgehog
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    Has anyone taken the guts out of an electric tach...

    Thanks Ratchet, I actually did it already... I used the guts from my "fish finder" and put it in the housing of a different tach and presto! I...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. SirHedgehog
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    led brake lights

    Thanks Johno! That'll do fine for pics. How's the weather on the other side of the country?
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. SirHedgehog
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    led brake lights

    Hello Johno, Do you have a pic of the final product handy? Can you remember the part you got from Princess? I've been planning on doing...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. SirHedgehog
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    Fuel gauge mod..gone backwards!

    I searched high and low and cannot find a fuel gauge that registers 90 ohm as empty 0 ohms full... Millions of the opposite though. I've only...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. SirHedgehog
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    custom headlights....

    I just removed my "fish finder" from my bike. The low beam wire colours before they head into the "fish finder" are white/red, blue and ground....
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. SirHedgehog
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    Fuel gauge mod..gone backwards!

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    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. SirHedgehog
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    It is ok.Go ahead and call me a DI**HEAD

    I don't know how many young riders come to this site but if all these experiences could be shared with kids just starting to ride it would save a...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. SirHedgehog
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    Petcock Problems

    Any suggestions for troubleshooting what seems to be a vacuum issue? Fuel supply is fine on "prime" runs very well until the petcock is switched...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. SirHedgehog
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    Fuel gauge mod..gone backwards!

    Do you have a part number for the gas gauge?
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. SirHedgehog
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    breathing life back into my 81, wiring headaches

    Amen to the Haynes manual comment... I think I may buy another one as my first one is getting worn out! It should be a prerequisite for joining...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Apr 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. SirHedgehog
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    Spark Plug Wires

    I tend to use Astro Glide.
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. SirHedgehog
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    neutral light question...

    I'm learning as I go and as I need to know with just about everything I'm doing to this bike so bear that in mind... I do everything about three...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. SirHedgehog
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    neutral light question...

    I no longer have the problem. I just traced the wiring and redid all my connections and everything's fine now. I had a batlle with my LED's as I...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. SirHedgehog
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    bike pics and video

    Be proud of that build. Love it or hate it it's an awesome accomplishment. You know your kid's going to want that in a few years...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. SirHedgehog
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    Seca Paint project

    I know Dupli have red, blue and silver w/flake, but don't they have just a flake rattle can in a smaller container? I'm curious to know if a...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. SirHedgehog
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    neutral light question...

    Thanks for all the responses. I have the wiring diagram from my Haynes manual and I also labeled everything as I disassembled it. I thought...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. SirHedgehog
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    neutral light question...

    Those are the wires I'm using. I'm no longing using the LCD panel warnings/sensors so maybe I've disrupted a circuit somewhere. I should have...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. SirHedgehog
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    neutral light question...

    Neutral light shuts off when I pull in the clutch also... Something is backwards somewhere.
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. SirHedgehog
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    neutral light question...

    I'm rewiring my new dash lights after removing the "computer" from an 81 Seca XJ750. I'm having an issue where my neutral and indicator dash...
    Thread by: SirHedgehog, Mar 20, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. SirHedgehog
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    Aftermarket Fuel Guage

    Do you know if the fuel level OHM signal can be used to trigger an LED light? I removed my seca "computer" and would like to use the fuel sensor...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. SirHedgehog
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    Seca Paint project

    This is a Duplicolor "Blue Flake" rattle can job w/ 6 coats of clear. Lousy camera...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. SirHedgehog
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    Seca Paint project

    After paint I use duplicolor high heat engine clear coat for a few layers and then the Duplicolor "SUV/truck" clear for another 5-7 coats. It...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. SirHedgehog
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    Has anyone taken the guts out of an electric tach...

    and put them into the "shell" of a mechanical one? I have a set of gauges from a 1980 XS650 in pretty nice shape and they fit nicely on my 81...
    Thread by: SirHedgehog, Mar 17, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. SirHedgehog
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    Seca 750 gauge conversion fuel light question

    Is there a way to use the fuel sensor wire to illuminate a low fuel warning LED? The old digital panel has both a fuel level indicator and low...
    Thread by: SirHedgehog, Mar 13, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. SirHedgehog
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    Front running lights?

    I bought some after market signals for $20 w/bulbs and all the wiring ready to go. That reversal trick sound interesting though...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. SirHedgehog
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    Front running lights?

    The signals I use had an extra wire for running lights so I spliced that wire into the headlight positive.
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. SirHedgehog
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    high temp paint?

    I've used Duplicolor High Heat Engine paint. So far it's been excellent.
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. SirHedgehog
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    Harley Dyna Superglide custom seats don't fit '81 Seca's...

    Re: Harley Dyna Superglide custom seats don't fit '81 Seca's Is this the page you mean? http://www.scribd.com/doc/8931511/How-t ... s-Seat-Pan
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. SirHedgehog
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    Harley Dyna Superglide custom seats don't fit '81 Seca's...

    Re: Harley Dyna Superglide custom seats don't fit '81 Seca's It looks like the sportster two-up seat would be easier to fit on the 81 frame. Has...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. SirHedgehog
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    Harley Dyna Superglide custom seats don't fit '81 Seca's...

    Re: Harley Dyna Superglide custom seats don't fit '81 Seca's Is there some trick to attaching pics? The browse method isn't working for me......
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. SirHedgehog
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    Harley Dyna Superglide custom seats don't fit '81 Seca's...

    I wanted to try and make it work. Either super high at the rear fender or bull horns at the tank. What fun...
    Thread by: SirHedgehog, Mar 11, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. SirHedgehog
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    Custom 1982 Maxim XJ750 project

    Was that Honda fender from a Magna V30? Was it two pieces? Looks good...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. SirHedgehog
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    82 parts

    I'm interested in the rear fender section with the tail light. I'm in Vancouver BC Canada. Shipping may make it pricey. What are you hoping to...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. SirHedgehog
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    Gas cap ignition barrel removal

    Thanks for the input Robert. Are you a machine? I think every question I've had has been answered by you! Is there anything you haven't done to...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Dec 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. SirHedgehog
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    Gas cap ignition barrel removal

    Hello All, Has anyone removed the ignition barrel from a 81 xj750 gas cap? I have it all disassembled. There is a small pin hole that a bearing...
    Thread by: SirHedgehog, Dec 9, 2007, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. SirHedgehog
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    Parting out 83 XJ750 - Now with pictures & accepting offers

    Re: Parting out 83 XJ750 - Now with pictures & accepting off Thanks Gremlin, I only need the collector plate and it looks like it will fit on my...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Nov 20, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. SirHedgehog
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    Parting out 83 XJ750 - Now with pictures & accepting offers

    Re: Parting out 83 XJ750 - Now with pictures & accepting off Is the collector plate for the exhaust spoken for yet? I believe it is the same for...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Nov 20, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. SirHedgehog
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    Parts for sale.

    What shape are the header inputs on the collector plate in? (the 2-3" circular connectors on the plate that the headers overlap and screw into)....
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Aug 27, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. SirHedgehog
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    Parts for sale.

    Could you post a pic of the collector for the 750? Focusing on the flaws please. It may be in better shape than mine is. Thanks,
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Aug 20, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. SirHedgehog
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    Parts for sale.

    What condition is the collector plate for the xj750 in? Would it be possible to see a pic of that section in greater detail? Do you have any...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Aug 17, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. SirHedgehog
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    Parts for sale.

    What condition is the collector plate for the xj750 in? Would it be possible to see a pic of that section in greater detail? Do you have any...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Aug 17, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. SirHedgehog
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    Front brake problem

    Haha! I don't believe it. I added some highway pegs that attach via a bar across the lower front frame. The bar is a good 6 inches from the...
    Post by: SirHedgehog, Aug 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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