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  1. John Purcell
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    For Sale XJ650RJ Part-Out Sale

    For anyone interested, I do have the unmolested gas tank as pictured in the build thread, original paint and emblems, one dent. Key included with...
    Post by: John Purcell, Mar 12, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. John Purcell
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    For Sale XJ650RJ Part-Out Sale

    Due to recently arisen health concerns and medical bills, my XJ650RJ project has to be sold immediately. As seen in thread:...
    Thread by: John Purcell, Mar 11, 2015, 14 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Yeah... I'm no good at welding yet, I can just do the basics. I'm sure that I could fab the pieces given enough time and have someone else weld...
    Post by: John Purcell, Jan 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Just in case anyone is interested... The airbox is identical, minus the holes for mounting the side covers. PO hadn't fully hacked off all the...
    Post by: John Purcell, Jan 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. John Purcell
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    master cylinder sight glass replacement?

    I'm just starting to get a handle on the way the new search function works myself. Glad you found it! Happy New Year Stu!
    Post by: John Purcell, Jan 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. John Purcell
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    master cylinder sight glass replacement?

    Search: Sight Glass + By Member: RickCoMatic = this as the second or third result........................
    Post by: John Purcell, Jan 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Thanks, eco! hogfiddles, it fits with the same mounting bolt position with the chrome end covers removed. I haven't checked to see if the covers...
    Post by: John Purcell, Jan 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Well, not much progress recently, I've been working on some home renovations. Went down to the workspace, put a final clear on the case top and...
    Post by: John Purcell, Jan 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. John Purcell
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    Front Brake Line Splitter Bolts

    Try this... http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/index.php?threads/xj-parts-catalog-section-j-brakes.44636/ Very Bottom of the Page, Section J, If I...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Thanks, Len!
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Just a little time, but I made use of it. Case is under color and clear. [ATTACH] On to oil sump cover and jugs. Still s lot of cleaning to do...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. John Purcell
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    Access to a yard full of XJ Parts

    I concur with CN, this is a very generous offer, and I am sure that at some point I will be asking if you can check for something. Thank you!
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 23, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Anything that was a gasket surface was masked off. Anything that I didn't want paint to stay on and wasn't a flat gasket surface got brushed with...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    I know!!! I couldn't believe I got it at the price I did for the quality!
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. John Purcell
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    How did you get here?

    Googled "1981 yamaha xj650 carb boot repair" when I was looking at buying my '82 XJ650RJ Seca off Craigslist. Found a link to this site on the...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Got a solid chunk of time in today. Gasket surfaces masked. Top and bottom of case wiped down with wax and grease remover and primered. [ATTACH]...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. John Purcell
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    XJ750 Race Bike (Large Picture)

    Hmm. Well, I'm not going to argue with the fact that the website says its the 750, but I thought that the Jap Spec XJ750E was only available as a...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. John Purcell
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    XJ750 Race Bike (Large Picture)

    Ding ding ding. Dave nails it, as usual. One year production in the USA, 1982 only. If I remember correctly, the XJ650 Seca was available in in...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 18, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    [ATTACH] More cleaning and paint removal today. Work tomorrow. Thursday will be wipe down with grease and wax remover, masking gasket surfaces,...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Bigshankhank, that is exactly what I have been doing. It has taken quite a bit longer than I thought it would due to overzealous amounts of what...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Got a few more hours in this afternoon. Oil Sump cleaned, almost ready for paint. [ATTACH] Soaked the distribution block for a couple hours in...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Had a few hours this evening to work. Top half of the case is finish prepped. Ready for a final rinse, then masking off, primer and paint. [ATTACH]
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. John Purcell
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    Question about carb orings

    ^^^^What BruceB and bensalf said. Especially the part about XJ4Ever. Order from Len. He'll take better care of you AND your bike than anyone else...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. John Purcell
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    tire conversion

    This should help. http://www.themotostop.com/v/BRR%20Source//PDF%20Files/Bikers%20Choice/10_12BCTires-Wheels404-467.pdf
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Well, I didn't make as much progress as I would have liked today. I was super busy at work the past 24 hours and had to get some rest this morning...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Oh yes, Bigshankhank, I have read your thread from start to finish. (Thanks for your sacrifice, by the way... despite the time and energy you...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Setting on my organizing bench, the contents of my package from Len - A beautifulfull gasket set, full oil seals set, full deluxe carb rebuild set...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    As promised... That box was packed FULL of goodies! [ATTACH]
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    OHHHH MAN! I got off work at 7am this morning, and guess what was waiting for me?! A Big Beautiful, Heavy, Awesome box from Len @ XJ4Ever!...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. John Purcell
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Received my heavy-laden box of parts from Len (Chacal) yesterday! I work 24-hour shifts as a firefighter, so I wasn't able to check it out until...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 11, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  31. John Purcell
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Received my heavy-laden box of parts from Len (Chacal) yesterday! I work 24-hour shifts as a firefighter, so I wasn't able to check it out until...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 11, 2014 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  32. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    xjyamaha, it depends. I will be painting everything separately while it is apart. This requires a ton of detailed masking if you want to do it...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Haha! Thanks k-moe and Bigshankhank. I will give the Aircraft stripper a whirl. I can't wait to get building on the engine. I know it'll stir...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Well, I know it has been a while since I have posted on here... but I was rear-ended in an accident in my 2008 Honda Element, and have spent the...
    Post by: John Purcell, Dec 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. John Purcell
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    Secondary Ground Question...

    Can't wait to see!
    Post by: John Purcell, Nov 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. John Purcell
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    Secondary Ground Question...

    Polock, I don't think that hogfiddles said that there wasn't a connection... I think he simply stated that there are TWO connections from the...
    Post by: John Purcell, Nov 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    And FWIW after the fact Fitz, I ran compression before pulling any of the parts. Got (1-4) 150, 148, 148, 152.
    Post by: John Purcell, Nov 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Alrighty. So, I do NOT have any issues with my chain guides, as far as I can tell. Am still delicately trying to remove the oil filter bolt, but I...
    Post by: John Purcell, Nov 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    On my way to having the engine out of the frame. Only way to find out for sure whether the guides are good or not is to get eyes on 'em. I'm going...
    Post by: John Purcell, Nov 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Oh yes, there's sludge. Hadn't started cleaning when I took those photos. Oil pump has been remove for cleaning too. Currently in the process of...
    Post by: John Purcell, Nov 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. John Purcell
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    The Beginning... An Engine Rebuild (Formerly Black Bits in Oil Sump)

    Alright. I have read every post that I can find on the black chunks that I found when I pulled the Oil Sump last night... I recently acquired a...
    Thread by: John Purcell, Oct 31, 2014, 45 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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