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  1. lush90
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    83 Nighthawk 650 brake question

    Thanks for the responses, it was the cam. I turned it with a vise grip and it popped right off. I didn't get the way it operates until I saw it...
    Post by: lush90, Sep 26, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    83 Nighthawk 650 brake question

    I could really use some help on this. If I'm not describing it tight, please let me know. I have the wheel on the bench and I thought the cover...
    Post by: lush90, Sep 23, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    83 Nighthawk 650 brake question

    I just replaced my tires and decided to check my brakes while the wheels were off but cannot get the cover off of the rear drum brake. The cover...
    Thread by: lush90, Sep 21, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. lush90
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    SECApocalypse - 1981 XJ750 SECA "Mad Max" bike

    How fast were you going when you hit that deer?
    Post by: lush90, Jul 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. lush90
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    85 Suzuki Madura 1200

    You work fast and really made some progress!
    Post by: lush90, Jul 2, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  6. lush90
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    1 exhaust running cooler than others

    I've got a cool cylinder as well, #4. I was using an infrared thermometer I got at Costco, so I'm not sure how accurate it is but I am curious...
    Post by: lush90, Jun 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. lush90
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    Just picked up an '81 xj550 maxim

    Looks good and you've come to the right site. Looking forward to your updates!
    Post by: lush90, May 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. lush90
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    XJ750 Intermittant running (solved). Now mid range bog.

    Go Boilers!
    Post by: lush90, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. lush90
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    XJ750mk just won't stop dying on me.

    Okay, today I took the same pier bracket and put it in an alum solution in a glass container and put it on the stove. As soon as the solution...
    Post by: lush90, Apr 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. lush90
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    XJ700 Maxim X Master Cyl/Caliper Rebuild Problems

    It's hard to beat a MityVac when you work by yourself. They're not expensive and I find I use mine a lot more often than I ever thought. Makes a...
    Post by: lush90, Apr 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. lush90
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    XJ750mk just won't stop dying on me.

    I tried the alum trick on an aluminum pier bracket with no luck. The YouTube videos I just watched heated the solution to get results. Have you...
    Post by: lush90, Apr 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. lush90
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    Cannot get Spark

    Don't worry about spark, I want to hear when you get it aloft!
    Post by: lush90, Apr 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. lush90
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    Funny Harley story

    I have seen a YouTube video about testing spark plugs but have never actually done it. Would be interesting to know what is out of spec so a plug...
    Post by: lush90, Apr 9, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. lush90
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    WA cl xj555 for 375

    https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/mcy/6075774959.html Not mine but interesting
    Thread by: lush90, Apr 7, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. lush90
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    I'm hoping this is just bad gas....

    What shop? I have a cabin on Deer Lake, just north of Tomahawk. Great prime rib at Ed Bessie's!
    Post by: lush90, Dec 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. lush90
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    Resurrecting a 1983 Nighthawk 650

    Agreed, the fuses are in an odd location. This bike charges just fine.
    Post by: lush90, Dec 1, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Nighthawk doesn't show second gear.

    I posted earlier about resurrecting an '83 Nighthawk 650, it's turned out to be a really fun bike. Only issue, albeit minor, is that it doesn't...
    Thread by: lush90, Nov 3, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  18. lush90
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    Bike boggs out at idle but revs good

    I have been using the Harbor Freight unit for almost 4 years and it works great. Really cheap with the coupon!
    Post by: lush90, Oct 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike boggs out at idle but revs good

    Have you guys tried an ultrasonic cleaner? I use one on small engine carbs and am always amazed at how much debris comes out of carbs previously...
    Post by: lush90, Oct 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. lush90
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    What tires do you ride?

    Seattle area has a guy on CL with a tire machine at his house, I believe he's $30 per tire
    Post by: lush90, Oct 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. lush90
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    Dragging front brake

    I see them on eBay. Is Galfer a decent brand?
    Post by: lush90, Sep 21, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  22. lush90
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    Dragging front brake

    I will go through it and replace all old rubber. It seems like it might be a flap in the hose because pressure releases when I crack the bleeder...
    Post by: lush90, Sep 21, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    81 XJ 550 Maxim not starting

    Not real experienced here but double check that you have a strong battery. I have a brand new fully charged battery in my bike but it ran down...
    Post by: lush90, Sep 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. lush90
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    Dragging front brake

    Thanks for the quick response. I believe it is the original lever and will check the mechanism. I thoroughly cleaned the mc and flushed the...
    Post by: lush90, Sep 19, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Dragging front brake

    The 83 Nighthawk 650 has been making good progress, it was dripping gas out of #4 carb till I rapped on it with a screwdriver, which I learned...
    Thread by: lush90, Sep 19, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    1982 550 Maxim replacement cam and pistons

    The Nighthawk 650 I just resurrected had been sitting since 2007, water in the oil, engine seized and stuck in gear. Acetone ATF mixture did the...
    Post by: lush90, Sep 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. lush90
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    End of my rope xj700 no fire...

    Wow, beautiful bike. You guys did a great job, something to remember!
    Post by: lush90, Sep 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Resurrecting a 1983 Nighthawk 650

    Thanks! I have to say the first "whump" that it made while cranking was pretty neat and when it stumbled, caught and ran, it was down right...
    Post by: lush90, Sep 9, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Resurrecting a 1983 Nighthawk 650

    Still haven't done the heart transplant on the bike I brought home last fall but I had a chance to pick up the identical bike pretty cheap, for a...
    Thread by: lush90, Sep 9, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Ultrasonic Carb Cleaning

    I use one regularly on small engine carbs and it does a very impressive job, especially on chainsaws and blowers, etc.. You can hand clean these...
    Post by: lush90, Oct 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I am going nuts

    Great looking bikes, you do fine detail work! What kind of infection do they suspect? Best of luck healing up and hope there's plenty of good...
    Post by: lush90, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. lush90
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    Another new project... Another new forum...

    As an interested novice, what info does the oil analysis provide?
    Post by: lush90, Aug 18, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. lush90
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    The Little XJ that could!

    Looks like a great trip, takes a little extra nerve to go solo! Thanks for taking the time to share your journey, inspiration is always appreciated.
    Post by: lush90, Aug 16, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    83 Seca650 turbo project in WA

    I did look at it last night, owner just got back to me. He took it in a trade and doesn't know much of its history other than it doesn't run....
    Post by: lush90, Jul 30, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    83 Seca650 turbo project in WA

    http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/mcy/5139069372.html
    Thread by: lush90, Jul 26, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Bike won't idle?

    I run a landscape business and have been using E10 in all my equipment for over 7 years with no fuel related problems in any of my small engine...
    Post by: lush90, Jul 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need 83-85 Nighthawk 650 engine

    Mines been pretty patient but I always dread grouting. Don't mind setting tile but mixing, applying and cleaning grout is way down on my list....
    Post by: lush90, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Need 83-85 Nighthawk 650 engine

    On hold for now, my wife seems to think it's more important to finish a bathroom remodel than something in then garage! I will post a follow up...
    Post by: lush90, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  39. lush90
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    Jet Placement

    Very clever!
    Post by: lush90, Jul 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. lush90
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    Need 83-85 Nighthawk 650 engine

    Thanks but I am going to pick up this engine tomorrow. Out of curiosity, how much of an issue is bringing parts across the border?
    Post by: lush90, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Need 83-85 Nighthawk 650 engine

    Thanks, I'm trying to find something local if I can. I have come across an engine that has less than 10k and the seller says it runs just fine...
    Post by: lush90, Jun 24, 2015 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  42. lush90
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    550 Seca build

    What tips you off on the chain and sprocket condition in the picture? Just a novice here always trying to learn something!
    Post by: lush90, Jun 8, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Need 83-85 Nighthawk 650 engine

    I picked up a pretty clean 1984 CB650SC Nighthawk with a seized engine. Has a stripped oil drain bolt and po ran it on low oil. Soaked cylinders...
    Thread by: lush90, Jun 1, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Problems with 1981 Seca xj750

    Great looking bike, I admire your nerve in flying out and attempting to ride it back across half the country! Quite the adventure even with the...
    Post by: lush90, Jun 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550 project

    Now I feel old when you call them "super old"! Amazing how great music helps break monotony.
    Post by: lush90, May 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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