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  1. Joris
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    For Sale XJ900F parts

    I have sent you a pm Joris
    Post by: Joris, Sep 15, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale XJ900F parts

    And some pictures of the exhaust system.
    Post by: Joris, May 18, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale XJ900F parts

    Some more information on the bike and parts. The bike has done 92477 km (58k miles). And some pictures of the tank. The blanking plates from...
    Post by: Joris, May 18, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale XJ900F parts

    I am parting out my XJ900F from 1991. All parts are available. I will charge some money for the tank, exhaust, TCI, and carbs (details below). The...
    Thread by: Joris, May 16, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I decide to part out my XJ900F. A couple of weeks ago I had started to rebuild her after 10 years of standing still, but I found just too much...
    Post by: Joris, May 16, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim 700 Bagger!

    If it is no problem to make an adapter between your collector and a new muffler, you could also consider to create a adapter with a downward bend...
    Post by: Joris, Mar 6, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Three cylinder XJ550

    Thanks for the pointers. I think it was indeed something electrical. But of course when testing, the error did not come back. I will go through...
    Post by: Joris, Feb 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Three cylinder XJ550

    I worked on the bike, solved one problem (I think) and found a new one. I have completely torn down the bike in the past and at that time...
    Post by: Joris, Feb 19, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    question about starter button

    I created a start button out of a thumbtack and some plastic once. It worked fine for a couple of years. The bigger issue was that the original...
    Post by: Joris, Dec 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Three cylinder XJ550

    Thanks all for the replies. Good to hear that I have at least one good plug :rolleyes: I think I want to check if I have some air leaks. I will...
    Post by: Joris, Nov 28, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Three cylinder XJ550

    New developments. I rode the bike to work (20 km) before further syncing the carbs. First parts in town and on country roads were excellent....
    Post by: Joris, Nov 25, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Three cylinder XJ550

    To answer the last question first: In retrospect I think the engine never ran properly, but every time I did something to it, it improved. I...
    Post by: Joris, Oct 26, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Three cylinder XJ550

    Thanks all for the replies. You're right. I stated this the wrong way: when I pull lead off plug 1 engine keeps running, any other plug and engine...
    Post by: Joris, Oct 24, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Three cylinder XJ550

    My 81 XJ 550 SECA only runs on three cylinders. I have checked a number of things and found no obvious causes. Can you help to define next steps?...
    Thread by: Joris, Oct 23, 2018, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj550 Seca Front Brake Issues

    Maybe your new brake blocks haven't bedded in to the rotor yet. Some light sanding of the blocks or just some more riding and hard braking should...
    Post by: Joris, Aug 21, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    another CL optimist

    The silver bike has the same cracks in the saddle cover as the green one. My guess is that he bought it in silver and then painted it green (has a...
    Post by: Joris, Oct 22, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I could as klompen are officially rated as safety footware, but I find them lacking in comfort (a lot):rolleyes:
    Post by: Joris, Oct 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I also rode to work today. I wasn't the only one and I couldn't resist taking some photo's from the motorbike parking. One is of my bike and a...
    Post by: Joris, Oct 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    And then things got worse...

    At the risk of stating the obvious, did you check that the vacuum adapter on no 2 air boot is open? If it would be blocked you would get normal...
    Post by: Joris, Sep 7, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    UK to stop selling gas powered cars by 2040

    Without having studied the exact proposals, what I know is: > UK and France are to ban selling new cars and vans that are only powered by a petrol...
    Post by: Joris, Jul 27, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1st gear sputtering

    Did I understand correctly that you inserted a zip tie in the cylinder when you measured the clearance? That would ruin your measurement because...
    Post by: Joris, Jul 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front end clanking

    I had the same thing recently after I rebuilt my calipers. When I travelled over a very bumpy road and the noise got really bad, I stopped to...
    Post by: Joris, Jun 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 650 RJ Seca '82 - Rounded cyclinder head nut in recess - removal?

    Does your bike have the two nuts at the back that keep the YICS passages together? My 550 had them, they are not mentioned in any manual that I...
    Post by: Joris, Apr 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Broken intake manifold bolts

    Does the potassium aluminum sulfate work the same? That variety is more readily available here.
    Post by: Joris, Sep 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    650 pistons in a 550 engine?

    Are you sure your engine is worn out? I have 56k miles on my 550 and it is nowhere near worn out. So,if you want to use this engine: service it...
    Post by: Joris, Sep 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tire Free Spins in Gear

    Take out the spark plugs and (partly) insert some straws (the kind for drinking sodas). They should be long enough to rest on the pistons while...
    Post by: Joris, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Build XJ550 Seca

    To open the seat, carefully turn the key in the opposite direction to unlock. Then there is a little latch near the left rear suspension to...
    Post by: Joris, Mar 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Premium Member Banner

    When i look at this thread, you are all premium members. Maybe the software just assumes that you know...
    Post by: Joris, Mar 23, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just bought an 81 XJ550 Seca

    The airbox in the pictures looks the same as the airbox in my 81 550 Seca, so I think it will fit. Is it a reasonable deal? I don't know, I am not...
    Post by: Joris, Dec 30, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Project - Restore 82 XJ750 Maxim

    I was wondering about that VIN label. A long time ago, when I took my frame for powdercoating, I removed the VIN label als carefull als I could....
    Post by: Joris, Aug 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    (New Member) How to polish my motocycle parts?

    The post I referred to is http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/tech-topic-model-id-and-vins.14577/ In this long story is says that you have a...
    Post by: Joris, Jul 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    (New Member) How to polish my motocycle parts?

    Hi, The nummer starting with 5G2 is your shorty VIN number. Yamaha also numbered the engine with the same number when they assembled your bike....
    Post by: Joris, Jul 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ 550 Seca and the low beam gremlins - European model

    I have a German manual with the wiring diagrams you are looking for. Start a conversation with me and I will send you a scan of the wiring diagrams.
    Post by: Joris, Jun 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical challenges.

    It is the other old thing that consumes a lot of my free time, but also a lot of fun:) Actually it is a train built in 1938 and I am part of the...
    Post by: Joris, Mar 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical challenges.

    For the raar brake light: There is a spring between the axle of the brake pedal and the actual switch. The spring will stretch and the brake...
    Post by: Joris, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The beginning of the end.....1983 XJ750 Maxim

    Looks to me that you have all the important bits. What I woud do is: * decide if you want to rebuild stock or custom Assuming you go for stock,...
    Post by: Joris, Mar 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I finally installed the new brake lines that I bought from Len last year. The existing lines were the originals from 10/80. First ride of the...
    Post by: Joris, Mar 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bridgestone Battle Axe BT45

    Forgot the obvious: both are Bridgestone BT45 Battlax of course.
    Post by: Joris, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bridgestone Battle Axe BT45

    You didn't mention what bike, but my '81 xj 550 seca has the following tubeless tires: Frontwheel 100/90-19 m/c 57V Rearwheel 110/90-18 m/c 61H...
    Post by: Joris, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bike won't crank

    Just maybe your getting rough above 6K is the same as K-moe's coming alive.;)
    Post by: Joris, Feb 7, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Weird hesitation.

    Both of my XJs did this all the time. With one of them, this issue seems to have disappeared after I rebuilt the carbs. (The other one I haven't...
    Post by: Joris, Feb 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Custom 82 Seca 550 project

    Yes
    Post by: Joris, Oct 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ900f exhaust header pipes

    As promissed port distances: #1 - #2 and #3 - #4 : 80 mm #2 - #3: 120 mm
    Post by: Joris, Oct 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb wet setting: Am I missing something?

    To complete this thread I will share my experiences. First of all, thanks for the tips they were really helpfull. My rig looked like this:...
    Post by: Joris, Oct 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plug cap resistors?

    Actually this makes perfect sense assuming that #1 and #3 plug are connected tot the same coil and fire at the same time. The current from the...
    Post by: Joris, Oct 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    YICS Tool Rental?

    Is some-one on this list living near Eindhoven (The Netherlands, Europe) and willing to rent or let me borrow the tools needed to tune my XJ 550?...
    Post by: Joris, Oct 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900f exhaust header pipes

    I measured my Jama aftermarket header pipes and they have an outside diameter of 34 mm. These pipes have a single wall, so inside diameter is...
    Post by: Joris, Oct 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Photo-Op Riding Challenge: Military Relics

    I know it does not really count as there is no motorcycle in the pictures, but I wanted to share some pictures of the events te commemorate that...
    Post by: Joris, Oct 1, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Searching first owner

    In the pocket below the saddle I found a registration identification card of (I think) the first owner of my bike. [ATTACH] I hope that someone...
    Thread by: Joris, Oct 1, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Carb wet setting: Am I missing something?

    Hi all, I am in the process of rebuilding my carbs. So far everything goes wll. Cleaned every part, made sure all passages are open, replaced...
    Thread by: Joris, Sep 11, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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