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  1. gitarzan
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    MOST Rediculous Comment Made by your Previous Owner is??

    "It's got a problem starting. I found that I have to turn on the choke until it warms up, but then it's OK."
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 18, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. gitarzan
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    Performance upgrades for XJ550 seca?

    You can change the Sprockets for a little more oomph at the low end.
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. gitarzan
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    Another "You'll Love this one" Making Idle Adjusting Easier

    I've a 550. I don't think my hands would fit in there when I was in the 5th grade let alone today. I have to nudge the notches wiith a long...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. gitarzan
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    Paper plane

    Hard to do on a laptop w/ pressure pad :?
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 13, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. gitarzan
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    death of a friend

    Sorry about your friend. Stuff like that is why I always wear a helmet, never pull all the way up to the left at an intersection, and drive...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. gitarzan
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    OMG... check out this mod'ed 83 Virago

    Someplace, Somehow, someone is saying, "That's the coolest bike ever made!" -But not me.
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. gitarzan
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    Requesting a picture of repositioned signal arms

    http://www.scootworks.com/shop.cgi/page ... 1922.29464 go to the bottom of the page... Which is a rip of my invention:...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. gitarzan
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    Phrases you should get used to hearing if you own an XJ

    Ha! Just today:
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. gitarzan
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    I added some dead animal fur and things are better!

    I got mine from: http://www.alaskaleather.com/ I've also heard of people buying some sheep fleece car washing mitts, unsewing them and...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. gitarzan
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    Cafe Seat Mod

    Beautiful job on that bike..
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. gitarzan
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    Paint

    200 degrees in oven might be too hot. I've done a lot of baking on... Just put oven as low as it can go... warm. Or let it sit a few days...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. gitarzan
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Removed some crap eBay mirrors and put the OEMs back on. I let it rest the weekend while I rode the big bike. Going to change the Tach cable...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. gitarzan
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    Xj are great

    Let them think their bike is the best just as we think our's is great. Any biker not proud of his ride is a bum or a frustrated snob. I don't...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 8, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. gitarzan
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    First Bike and first post

    3 turns out is probably too rich. I think for a 550 they recommend almost 2 7/8. I know it's close but that's what they say and what I do.
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 4, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. gitarzan
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    super stuck oil filter bolt!!!!

    Two words: Impact Driver. One picture: [img] More words: A few firm but gentle raps on the butt of the impact driver from a hammer will...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. gitarzan
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    First Bike and first post

    Welcome from another 81 550 seca owner. My story is almost identical to yours!
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 4, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. gitarzan
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    FREE YICS Tool's for EVERYBODY ~~> FREE!!! By: Rick Massey

    Re: FREE YICS Tool's for EVERYBODY ~~> FREE!!! By: Rick Ma A long reach grabber tool like this works wonders for pulling the material thru the...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. gitarzan
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    Vacuum Gauges

    Cheaper and easier to go to HomeDepot and get 20 feet of clear tubing for $7 and $1or$2 of 2 stroke oil, and a $3 yard stick. Attach the tube...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. gitarzan
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    How do y'all start and warm up your bikes?

    My bike's PO didn't know what he was doing. He told me it was hard to start, etc. It just needed choke. He acted like the choke was...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. gitarzan
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    For $25,000 .. and, the right -- to come-back, next week ...

    JB Weld was invented in 1968. You must be older than I thought!
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. gitarzan
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    For $25,000 .. and, the right -- to come-back, next week ...

    JB weld?
    Post by: gitarzan, Jul 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. gitarzan
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    High-mount brake & signal lights you can wear!

    That would not even register with the knuckle heads on the road. If it ain't where they expect it, they won't see it.
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. gitarzan
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I ordered a new tach cable, a new clutch cable and a set of rubber boots for the levers. Should be here in a few more days.
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. gitarzan
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    Started My Carbs Yesterday. Couple of Questions.

    Looking down onto the top of the carbs, on the front side, there is a little tower shaped item. If there are brass plugs in them, you'll need...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. gitarzan
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    POLL: I have an XJ because...

    For me its really the last 3...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. gitarzan
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    POLL: I have an XJ because...

    Why do you choose to ride an XJ?
    Thread by: gitarzan, Jun 28, 2007, 43 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. gitarzan
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I tore apart the pod area. I removed the YAMAHA chrome bar, pulled the cables to the speedo and tach. After removing each cable, I took a test...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. gitarzan
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    Looking to buy: Help be my "bring a friend to look it over"

    Re: Looking to buy: Help be my "bring a friend to look it ov There are shippers...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. gitarzan
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    Would silicone fish tank air line work for a Monometer?

    Home depot has some heavy duty clear hose for about 7 bucks for 20 feet. When I adjusted mine I did so with the thumb on the starter button...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. gitarzan
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    XJ CD - Wasted Money?

    You'd make a good volunteer. You'd understand the pain of waiting and would make sure that no one would have to feel it as you did.
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. gitarzan
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    1981 xj550 wont start

    A month ago... I'd still check the battery. Also check the charging system, if it's not holding a charge.
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. gitarzan
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    What the tell-tale signs of the engine running lean?

    A lean bike can backfire out the exhaust. The pipes get hotter and they ignite unspent fuel. It usually happens on decel. It's actually...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. gitarzan
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    Factory decals for 1990 xj600

    Search here, Grasshopper. http://www.rddecals.afegraphics.com/ind ... t_id=19169
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. gitarzan
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    Source for Throttle and Clutch cables

    http://www.z1enterprises.com/catalog.aspx?pid=XJ550 http://www.oldbikebarn.com/
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. gitarzan
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Well I did 1-2, 3-4 then 2-3... Clymer suggested that way. WOW was that puppy out of synch! Some carbs took 2 to 3 turns to get synched with...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. gitarzan
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    FREE YICS Tool's for EVERYBODY ~~> FREE!!! By: Rick Massey

    Re: FREE YICS Tool's for EVERYBODY ~~> FREE!!! By: Rick Ma But Firetruck will?
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. gitarzan
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Tonight I plan to Synch the Carbs. I'm going to pull apart my newly made 4 line manometer and covert it into a 2 line bottle/loop line. It's...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. gitarzan
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I finshed drilling out the brass plugs on my 550r (my old dremel cooked, had to get a new one) and adjusted the mixture screws all to 2 and just...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. gitarzan
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    Riding in a large group.

    They should make a planned stop ever hour for gasoine, leg stretching, and rehydration. Take advantage of this to gulp down some liquids. If...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 24, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. gitarzan
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    Sea Foam majic?

    You can get it at almost any autoparts store. It's in a very plain looking can.
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. gitarzan
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    XJ650 cleaned up pretty well

    Beautiful! Got any before shots?
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 18, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. gitarzan
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    MAC 4-into-1 Exhaust for XJ550R

    Thanks Cruzer
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. gitarzan
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    MAC 4-into-1 Exhaust for XJ550R

    bump
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. gitarzan
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    MAC 4-into-1 Exhaust for XJ550R

    If I bought these: MAC 4-into-1 Exhaust for XJ550R Would I have to rejet? If so, what would be recommended? Anything else I'd need to tweak?
    Thread by: gitarzan, Jun 15, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. gitarzan
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    A little carb clarity needed.

    Thats a good idea! I'll try that tomorrow on Carbs 1 2 and 3. I did a beautiful job clearing out 4 (I should have been a dentist :D ), then...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. gitarzan
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    A little carb clarity needed.

    Thanks I don't want to drill the wrong hole. I got a black eye from my wife for trying that one time. :lol:
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. gitarzan
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    A little carb clarity needed.

    I've pulled the tank and now I want to remove the "Anti-tamper Plugs". Before Mr. Dremel and I begin to ever so gently coax them out, I want to...
    Thread by: gitarzan, Jun 15, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. gitarzan
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    Its oil change time, pretend I'm a n00b....

    Just use a non energy saving 50 weight oil. Don't worry about whatever's the low temp visicosity, unless you plan to be riding it below freezing.
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. gitarzan
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    Got it Yesterday - 1981 Maxim 650

    Looks pretty good to me. Have fun
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. gitarzan
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    Rough day for motorcyclists near me - 3 fatalities.

    They've been dropping like flies the last week or two. Warm weather and the price of gas is bringing out a lot of old bikes and putting a lot of...
    Post by: gitarzan, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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