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  1. rgouette
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    750 SECA

    http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/1163980076.html
    Thread by: rgouette, May 10, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. rgouette
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    F/S : 1982 SECA 750 in Maine

    I believe 23K miles, runs pretty darn good, except I think idle circuit is needing tweaking. any interest? Again, this is in Auburn, Maine,...
    Thread by: rgouette, Apr 23, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. rgouette
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    An *updated* Maine list!

    ayuh..I do! 1982 SECA It's in bad need of a refreshing on the outside...it's got that 20 year old look to all the alimunum parts if ya...
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  4. rgouette
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    PLUGS

    sweet man!
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. rgouette
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    Throttle cable is a slacker...no really it's slack

    Ok, so my throttle cable has at least 1/2" of play. Meaning, at the carb end, the linkage flops around like a waffling politician on gun control....
    Thread by: rgouette, Jul 2, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. rgouette
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    Starts, but only if I smack the backside

    I love this forum...
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. rgouette
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    PLUGS

    well, it's not quite like hitting a C natural on the Uilleann pipes during a moving passage, but it's a close 2nd.. sorry Ricko :)
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. rgouette
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    PLUGS

    Well, I think I may have the answer for my SECA. I took carb rack off, & found the #3 floats riding high. If memory serves, that would cause too...
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. rgouette
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    Starts, but only if I smack the backside

    lads, you're right. I gave her a gentle , yet aggravated thwack with the screwdriver & presto! When I get time, I'll do the CRC....riiiiight
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. rgouette
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    Starts, but only if I smack the backside

    man, I know how ridiculous that sounds..yet there you have it. My 1982 SECA 750 will start only if I reach back on the RIGHT side of the bike,...
    Thread by: rgouette, Jul 1, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. rgouette
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    Preferrred aluminum polish?

    Though I have yet to buy a can, my friend here uses Mequires(sp?) Aluminum polish(not the car wax one..) I've seen his work, and I have to to...
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. rgouette
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    PLUGS

    Sadly, I did the petcock test on my 82' SECA, which is exhibiting the same plug fouling: BUT mine passed the test. Petcock seems fine. The sad...
    Post by: rgouette, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. rgouette
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    anyone in forum from maine/new hampshire area?

    Rich from Auburn here!
    Post by: rgouette, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  14. rgouette
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    An *updated* Maine list!

    Hey fellas.. Just wanted to post that I'm in Auburn... relatively new owner of a 82' SECA 750 rich :)
    Post by: rgouette, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  15. rgouette
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    PLUGS

    wow, that's amazingly similar to my 1982 SECA. plug#3 is black soot & I have been assuming that it's float issues...until I swear by moving the...
    Post by: rgouette, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. rgouette
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    kinda generic plug question

    I was suspectin as such... thanks , Darn near decided to sell the bike over carb tweaking...but I know it's just good ol tweaking needed......
    Post by: rgouette, Jun 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. rgouette
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    kinda generic plug question

    So, if I have charred up all 4 plugs, meaning I had the thing way too rich, is it possible that the plugs get 'ruined'? I mean, can you render...
    Thread by: rgouette, Jun 23, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. rgouette
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    YICS passage question & maybe a new sticky?

    hmm I got somma that, maybe I'll at least go that route. Thanks R
    Post by: rgouette, May 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. rgouette
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    YICS passage question & maybe a new sticky?

    So, in my syncing/YICS adventure this week, I noticed when I pull out the YICS tool after the sync, the end rubber was coated with black gunk....
    Thread by: rgouette, May 30, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. rgouette
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    So, I syncd & now it won't start

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    Post by: rgouette, May 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. rgouette
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    So, I syncd & now it won't start

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    Thread by: rgouette, May 29, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. rgouette
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    YICS tool washer ...couldn't find today..

    ok, disregard the emergency. I realized I was turning the mixture screw. Oops. I'll never do that again. I turned it in, then backed off 1.5...
    Post by: rgouette, May 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. rgouette
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    YICS tool washer ...couldn't find today..

    Help!! I have the gauges hooked up to all 4 boots. I have the engine warm. I have the YICS tool inserted. I'm trying to keep RPM at 1500 using...
    Post by: rgouette, May 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. rgouette
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    YICS tool washer ...couldn't find today..

    I think it's interesting how some have found no need for it, while others staunchly defend that it's absolutely needed. Hard to argue with...
    Post by: rgouette, May 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. rgouette
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    YICS tool washer ...couldn't find today..

    mhm , I see. What's the latest status on the fellow who builds em, is he currently in production mode, do you know? over
    Post by: rgouette, May 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. rgouette
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    YICS tool washer ...couldn't find today..

    Boy, I've spent a lotta gas $ running around trying to find something that'll work for tubing, to withstand the high temps, & is 3/8" OD.... hmm
    Post by: rgouette, May 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. rgouette
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    YICS tool washer ...couldn't find today..

    ok, thanks mate. you perhaps saved me a major headache there.. and I was downstairs beginning to construct it too..! I'll get silicone tubing...
    Post by: rgouette, May 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. rgouette
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    YICS tool washer ...couldn't find today..

    Looks like a manufacturer supply company that's (thank God local) has an aluminum version. yaaay
    Post by: rgouette, May 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. rgouette
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    YICS tool washer ...couldn't find today..

    ah, thanks Martin. We gots them here, so I'll check it out for sure. Some gas line, those washers & I'm YICS building! :D Cheers!
    Post by: rgouette, May 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. rgouette
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    YICS tool washer ...couldn't find today..

    So, the parts list for making your own YICS widget, calls for (7) 5/16" washers (1/8") hole The hardware store I went to, which has like...
    Thread by: rgouette, May 27, 2008, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. rgouette
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    hey what's the decal sposed to be on the plastic cover?

    On my new old 1982 SECA 750, I see the black plastic cover below the gauges is supposed to have something over the screwheads. What was it,...
    Thread by: rgouette, May 16, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. rgouette
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    New 1982 SECA (couple questions)

    Found a fellow who's apparently done what I'm looking to do(though he hasn't solved the short brake line issue). (handlebar) I'm gonna look...
    Post by: rgouette, May 15, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. rgouette
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    New 1982 SECA (couple questions)

    thanks for that. R
    Post by: rgouette, May 15, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. rgouette
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    New 1982 SECA (couple questions)

    Hey fellas, I used to ride around on a 81' Maxim, now I just bought a 1092 SECA, in fact rode her an hour to work for the first time! A...
    Thread by: rgouette, May 15, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. rgouette
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    82 xj750 Maxim - Black

    dittoes on not selling. That's happened to me too on stuff. Course, I'm selling my 82' XJ650J, probably tonight... but at least I've just...
    Post by: rgouette, Aug 6, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. rgouette
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    horn button replacement

    Button ordered. Thanks lads! Rich
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. rgouette
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    horn button replacement

    yes, suck it can/does. Particularly, if you go to take your road test, and neglect to replace the horn button. I don't see what all the fuss...
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. rgouette
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    horn button replacement

    I don;t see where anyones mentioned how difficult it is to replace the horn buttons on the XJ? (1982 XJ650J) Anyone care to outline the steps...
    Thread by: rgouette, Jul 18, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. rgouette
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    Unbelievable gouging attempt

    You gotta see this gem gimme a @#$ break...
    Thread by: rgouette, Jul 17, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. rgouette
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    Won;t start when hot, if sits starts..

    thanks lads, I'll investigate further..(close to home) and report back. I can tell you : 1) carbs were cleaned recently 2) air filter is clear Rich
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. rgouette
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    Won;t start when hot, if sits starts..

    typical scenario: I'll ride for 15 minutes, or for as long as it takes for the bike to get good & warmed up. I'll pull into a gas station, etc &...
    Thread by: rgouette, Jul 8, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. rgouette
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    Yamaha Maxim 750: if I had the $$ I'd totally buy it..

    yeah..I know... darn it all...where's my aluminum canoe when I need it!
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 5, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. rgouette
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    Yamaha Maxim 750: if I had the $$ I'd totally buy it..

    hah! where u at podnah?
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 3, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. rgouette
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    Yamaha Maxim 750: if I had the $$ I'd totally buy it..

    Gents, this ad JUST popped up again on our local Craigslist here in Maine. He wanted $400.00 a few weeks ago, but has dropped it to $300.00!!...
    Thread by: rgouette, Jul 3, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. rgouette
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    Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need help!

    Re: Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need hel ok, well perhaps you just answered my question. I have two boxes of "Part#48-1469"...
    Post by: rgouette, Jul 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. rgouette
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    Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need help!

    Re: Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need hel ok, so you appear to have the EXACT boot pattern I need. now: Your profile...
    Post by: rgouette, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. rgouette
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    Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need help!

    Re: Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need hel Guess I'll have to wait till I get home, since there seems to be two setrs of...
    Post by: rgouette, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. rgouette
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    Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need help!

    Re: Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need hel Well, had the wife read #'s that she could make out, and she replied like so:...
    Post by: rgouette, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. rgouette
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    Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need help!

    Re: Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need hel hmm, good one. I'll look tonight. Thanks, Rich
    Post by: rgouette, Jun 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. rgouette
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    Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need help!

    Re: Boots..For the love of parts identification...I need hel bump. I was hoping the Rickster would perhaps take a stab at identifying just what...
    Post by: rgouette, Jun 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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