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  1. bostonbacon
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Once this thing is running we'll need to have a group ride!
    Post by: bostonbacon, Dec 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. bostonbacon
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    After almost two years of putting it off... I finally got started on this: [IMG] Had to call a stop because nobody around me has an M16 x 1.5...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Nov 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. bostonbacon
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    An introductory build thread...cafe style

    That is some beautiful noise!
    Post by: bostonbacon, Jul 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. bostonbacon
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    82 XJ650 - primary chain guide woes...

    Color pictures are welcome addition to the scratchy black and white manual for sure, thanks for the link.
    Post by: bostonbacon, Jul 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. bostonbacon
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    82 XJ650 - primary chain guide woes...

    Within city limits. I do have a nice long driveway to work in for most things and a room that can be turned over to doing mechanical work here and...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. bostonbacon
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    82 XJ650 - primary chain guide woes...

    Thank you very much, k-moe. I'm going to pull the motor out of the frame next week and give the frame a close inspection. There is some surface...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. bostonbacon
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    82 XJ650 - primary chain guide woes...

    Way back in December I got to trailer my lovely little bike home because she wouldn't shift out of first gear. Clutch still worked perfectly, but...
    Thread by: bostonbacon, Jul 7, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. bostonbacon
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    So I finally get to unboxing my care package from chacal, and what do I see? Two extra bits in the box? Hmm, that can't be right... and on the...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Oct 12, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. bostonbacon
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    Somebody STOP ME!

    Little red convertible vs practical turbo 4-banger... HMMM. I'll do the BMW any day!! Plus if you really end up hating the flappy paddles, save up...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Oct 6, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. bostonbacon
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    Tons of xj750 Maxim Parts - Minnesota

    Got a PM back, it is indeed a Maxim. And thanks for the knowledge hogfiddles, I've yet to see a Maxim with the square headlight in person so...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 22, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. bostonbacon
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    Tons of xj750 Maxim Parts - Minnesota

    And this is why you're better at these things than me: I saw the square headlight and assumed Seca, but you know the other parts by sight!
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. bostonbacon
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    Website has been migrated to new platform

    Well ain't that pretty! Will update the post.
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. bostonbacon
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    What's in your Garage that's NOT an XJ?

    Nothing at all... no garage, and no other wheels either!
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. bostonbacon
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    Website has been migrated to new platform

    Not gonna hack me that easily, hogfiddles!!
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. bostonbacon
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    Tons of xj750 Maxim Parts - Minnesota

    Profile picture looks like a Seca I think... PM sent about the gas tank :o
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. bostonbacon
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    Website has been migrated to new platform

    I had a new member register and send me a PM asking for some help on resetting. I took a minute and made a quick walk-through for anyone reading...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. bostonbacon
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    How hot do you think our engines get?

    Haynes manual doesn't have that info, just checked. A few of the guys here have the full shop manuals and may be able to see if there are any kind...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. bostonbacon
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    Carbs to go back on

    Send a PM to chacal, he's the resident parts guru and can hook you up with any seals, gaskets, or other bits you would need to DIY. I helped a...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. bostonbacon
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    Website has been migrated to new platform

    Great stuff Sno. Shoot me a message if you need any help on the back-end, I do IT for a living and am happy to help out there (since I tend to...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. bostonbacon
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    I have the same struggle, Stumplifter. I give the "WTF" hand (left hand, and no not just one finger, I don't do that) to people who cut me off,...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. bostonbacon
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    Wow, great looking redesign! Will take me a bit to find things, but great job SnoSheriff.

    Wow, great looking redesign! Will take me a bit to find things, but great job SnoSheriff.
    Status Update by bostonbacon, Sep 20, 2014
  22. bostonbacon
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    Yet another 1982 XJ 650 starter question

    Thanks again for the pointers k-moe. Will be changing out oil this weekend.
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. bostonbacon
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    CAUGHT ME RIDING! photo challenge.

    Buddy snapped this one of me today while out on a shakedown cruise for some suspension tweaks on the rear. [img]
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. bostonbacon
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    Yet another 1982 XJ 650 starter question

    I was planning to do an oil change tomorrow after work. Good call on the two-stage. Would you recommend any kind of flush or additive to the first...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. bostonbacon
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    Replaced throttle cable - RPM's go up

    You may be able to solve that by letting a bit of slack out of the cable with the tensioner adjustment. Check it isn't binding where it goes down...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. bostonbacon
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    Yet another 1982 XJ 650 starter question

    I used 10w40 motorcycle oil... I don't have the bottles anymore for brand but I believe it may have been synthetic. I've read some more online...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Sep 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. bostonbacon
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    Yet another 1982 XJ 650 starter question

    Changed my oil about three weeks ago, and since then I've noticed the electric starter has been less and less reliable. In the last week I've had...
    Thread by: bostonbacon, Sep 13, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. bostonbacon
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Best service for parts on this bike yet. So glad I found this place and Len!
    Post by: bostonbacon, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. bostonbacon
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    Earplugs

    I used Etymotics ER-20s. Started using that brand a long time ago for live sound work because I was doing lights and sound for 5+ hour shows and...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. bostonbacon
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    How did you get here?

    The Google led me here after my roommate bequeathed me his '82 XJ650. I've done a bit of restoration and tune up work on it so far, and once I...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. bostonbacon
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    highway travel

    If you're in the market for some ear plugs that are more comfortable than the round foam ones that you get at Home Depot or Lowes, check into...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Jul 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. bostonbacon
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    First Start since 2007

    Fixed your link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTqFYcF8w98 I need to do the same for my fuse block, I have a few ugly looking in-lines and...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Jul 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. bostonbacon
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    XJ650 Bar & Control Options

    I'm debating between Euro bars or drag bars and actually had the same question about the master cylinder... my wild guess was that as long as the...
    Post by: bostonbacon, Jul 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. bostonbacon
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    Tap to cancel indicator....?

    My '82 XJ650 had the same problem. A bit of contact cleaner sorted it out.
    Post by: bostonbacon, Jul 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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