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  1. TomJ
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    A reintroduction as it were.

    After some soul (wallet) searching I decided to keep the original gauges (I also don't want to bother rewiring the bike). I do still want to put...
    Post by: TomJ, Apr 27, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. TomJ
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    A reintroduction as it were.

    I've got the same goal with my blacksmithing hoping that it will sustain itself, but getting set up is expensive.
    Post by: TomJ, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. TomJ
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    A reintroduction as it were.

    It's like work, but you do it because you want to and usually costs you money.
    Post by: TomJ, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. TomJ
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    A reintroduction as it were.

    Thanks, for the welcome back. It feels good to have time for hobbies again, I forgot what that was like.
    Post by: TomJ, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. TomJ
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    A reintroduction as it were.

    The luggage is scraped up a bit, I think with some sanding and a little bit of ABS paste it can be smoothed out pretty nice. Same with the...
    Post by: TomJ, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. TomJ
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    Clutch Disc Thickness

    Thanks for the measurements. They don't wear much, but I know from experience that it can make a world of difference.
    Post by: TomJ, Apr 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. TomJ
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    A reintroduction as it were.

    Greetings All, I was starting to get active on here several years ago, then life happened. I was working full time and going to school full time....
    Thread by: TomJ, Apr 24, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. TomJ
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    Clutch Disc Thickness

    Greetings and salutations, old friends. After too many years of adult obligations getting in the way of my XJ, I've started tinkering on her...
    Thread by: TomJ, Apr 24, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. TomJ
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    Tom's XJ750 Seca...

    Well, after a little playing around I discovered the clutch needs a rebuild... o_O I guess Chacal's gonna get another order from me. Yeah, I...
    Post by: TomJ, Jul 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. TomJ
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    Holy Planetary Gears Batman!

    I tried the same thing a few weeks ago. A coworker mentioned that he has an '85 maxim and wanted to put pods on it. I quickly informed him that...
    Post by: TomJ, Jun 30, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. TomJ
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    Tom's XJ750 Seca...

    I finally got to spend some more quality time with my baby tonight. I could talk about the progress I made, but it's easier to just show you....
    Post by: TomJ, Jun 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. TomJ
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    Tom's XJ750 Seca...

    I haven't done a compression check yet, but it is going on the list. I had it running for a few minutes today, it idled at 1k rpm until it died......
    Post by: TomJ, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. TomJ
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    Tom's XJ750 Seca...

    Just a little update, carbs are rebuilt, checked the floats, did the bench synch, and reinstalled them. Next is an oil change due to gas getting...
    Post by: TomJ, Apr 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. TomJ
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    So, I came home from work this evening and asked my wife if she got the email with my tracking number; I was pleasantly surprised when she handed...
    Post by: TomJ, Apr 1, 2015 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  15. TomJ
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    What did I get myself into?

    Thanks, it has nothing to do with what I went to school for, but that's okay... it pays better! And I grew up not too far from you in Temecula.
    Post by: TomJ, Mar 27, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. TomJ
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    filling crankcase w / gas help

    I had a similar issue... I was dumping fuel from the carbs into the airbox which in turn seeped into the the crank case. Turns out the rubber tips...
    Post by: TomJ, Mar 27, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. TomJ
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    Tom's XJ750 Seca...

    Oh, it will be running, I can gurantee that. I'm just plotting out and prioritizing my order of operations as it were. I need to rebuild the carbs...
    Post by: TomJ, Mar 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. TomJ
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    Tom's XJ750 Seca...

    That's good advice k-moe, I'll have to double check that next time I'm out in the shop. I'm also going to have to find some new mufflers, they're...
    Post by: TomJ, Mar 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Tom's XJ750 Seca...

    The thought crossed my mind. The wife would be appreciative if I were able to use the bike to help fund itself. ;)
    Post by: TomJ, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. TomJ
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    Tom's XJ750 Seca...

    Well, here she is in all her glory, my '83 Seca! I'm the third owner, I bought it from a friend who used it as his daily rider until the front...
    Thread by: TomJ, Mar 25, 2015, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. TomJ
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    What did I get myself into?

    Well, fortunately for me, I get to work outside when the weather is nice. Unfortunately, the same can be said for when the weather sucks...
    Post by: TomJ, Mar 24, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. TomJ
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    What did I get myself into?

    Huh, well, this is something that got away from me... I'm finally back at working on my bike! Between work and school having the right combination...
    Post by: TomJ, Mar 23, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. TomJ
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    What did I get myself into?

    Thanks for the offer Biggs, it'll be a couple weeks yet until I'm ready; going to Chicago this weekend, and the kiddo's first Birthday is the...
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. TomJ
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    RE: A First for me: professional car repair advice UPDATED

    Re: A First for me: need some professional car repair advice If your bearing is that far gone, I'd go for the new axle. $72.00 isn't really worth...
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. TomJ
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    Time-Serts vs Heli-coils

    As someone who has fought with heli-coils a lot in the past, I would say the timesert. We used heli-coils on one of our training munitions, we...
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 18, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. TomJ
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    Opinions wanted...

    I would say if you're not fabricating parts, it's not custom. Just bolting stuff on makes it modified stock. There's nothing unique about stuff...
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 17, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. TomJ
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    Video of my afternoon commute

    Way back in the '80's my dad would do Lake Elsinore, to Long Beach (90ish miles) on his Suzuki, he would lane split on occasion on the 91. It beat...
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 17, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did I get myself into?

    Just a quick update for anyone interested. I got the carbs all pulled apart, and I'm currently looking to find the best deal on rebuild kits. Work...
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 17, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. TomJ
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    What did I get myself into?

    That seems to be the consensus. I just don't want to wrestle the air box again.
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. TomJ
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    What did I get myself into?

    Yeah, I figured out the crankcase part pretty quick. Carbs are already off again, and half torn apart. I'm really tempted to swap over to one of...
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. TomJ
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    What did I get myself into?

    Thanks Dave, turns out biggs500 lives literally a few blocks from me lol! I found out from a youtube link he posted. I'm definitely not afraid to...
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. TomJ
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    By-pass kickstand safety switching

    I was going to say how to bypass a switch, then I saw your story, it convinced me otherwise. I've had to bypass switches on old cranes at work,...
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. TomJ
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    The Seca sounds good.

    Don't worry, I'm too busy staring at my bike and scratching my head to do anything else.
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. TomJ
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    What did I get myself into?

    Right, so, new to bikes here and I wound up buying an '83 Seca 750 from a co-worker. I just got it running last night (I'm sure my neighbors were...
    Thread by: TomJ, Aug 7, 2014, 21 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. TomJ
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    The Seca sounds good.

    I'm not stalking you I swear, but the next video played and I realized I live just a few blocks from you, on the other side of Wisconsin Ave.
    Post by: TomJ, Aug 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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