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  1. Jim Lahey
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    highway pegs

    I have a pair of clamp on/wrap around bar highway pegs on what seems to be stock crash bars. My legs feel a little scrunched up, being a little...
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, Jun 5, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Jim Lahey
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    mirrors

    I don't mind stock they just stick way up in the air? Even 2 inches shorter would be nice. I guess its better to see up over shoulder. Better to...
    Post by: Jim Lahey, Jun 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Jim Lahey
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    rings and cylinder hone

    Just never done any motorcycle work but plenty of automotive work. Just wary taking things apart on a 30+ year old bike that might need to be...
    Post by: Jim Lahey, May 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Jim Lahey
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    rings and cylinder hone

    I'm guessing it's ideal to pull engine to do rings and hone?
    Post by: Jim Lahey, May 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Jim Lahey
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    rings and cylinder hone

    Is it necessary to pull engine to do rings and hone? If so what gaskets are necessary other than lower cylinder and top end? Any other items need...
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, May 26, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Jim Lahey
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    mirrors

    Anyone running aftermarket mirrors? I'm looking for lower profile mirrors to fit in stock holders. Any suggestions? '81 xj650H Thanks.
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, May 23, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Jim Lahey
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    showcase post

    Maybe off topic but how do I post my bike in showcase?
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, May 22, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Jim Lahey
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    installing fork seals

    Thanks too many, that's the diagram in my manual. It's in .pdf format and did not have access at the time of questions. Now that I finished my...
    Post by: Jim Lahey, May 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jim Lahey
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    installing fork seals

    Thanks KMoe
    Post by: Jim Lahey, May 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jim Lahey
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    installing fork seals

    I look at new seals and the hex pattern is factory on top side of seal. Thanks for input Lee.
    Post by: Jim Lahey, May 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jim Lahey
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    installing fork seals

    It's funny because I have a .pdf of workshop service manual that states to use a large socket but even I would use the flat end and extensions?
    Post by: Jim Lahey, May 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jim Lahey
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    installing fork seals

    Yeah I'm curious because the seals I took out had a definitive, hexagonal crush to seal and seal springs, possibly from a socket, previous...
    Post by: Jim Lahey, May 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jim Lahey
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    installing fork seals

    Thanks, I figured out spring location when disassembling other fork. Do you install seal in outer tube and then assamble to inner fork or this...
    Post by: Jim Lahey, May 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Jim Lahey
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    installing fork seals

    Thanks.
    Post by: Jim Lahey, May 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Jim Lahey
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    installing fork seals

    Hey all. I'm redoing fork seals on my 81 xj650h maxim. I needed some advice on proper method of installing new seals. Do I install on outer tube...
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, May 18, 2015, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Jim Lahey
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    xj650 models

    Thanks
    Post by: Jim Lahey, May 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Jim Lahey
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    xj650 models

    How do I know what model 1981 xj650 I have? r, j, h etc? Looking for letter model?
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, May 14, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Jim Lahey
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    acorn nuts

    Hey anyone out there know the size of acorn nuts (8) that hold cylinder head on 81' xj650? Thanks
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, Apr 13, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Jim Lahey
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    dual filament conversion

    I'm an idiot. I just re-read my post. I want to add a parking light circuit not a turn signal circuit.
    Post by: Jim Lahey, Apr 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. Jim Lahey
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    dual filament conversion

    Any one have info on converting front turn signal to parking light and turn signal. Can I just run dual filament sockets patched to the turn...
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, Apr 8, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Jim Lahey
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    valve spring compressor

    What do you think? Will this work on 81' xj650 valve springs? http://m.ebay.com/itm/361252377896?nav=SEARCH
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, Apr 8, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Jim Lahey
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    650cc engine to 750cc

    Can a 650cc be rebuilt to 750cc? I'm guessing different rods & pistons, larger carbs but that probably means different head too. Must be a...
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, Apr 6, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Jim Lahey
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    cylinder head replacement/overhaul

    So I might be able to get away with cleaning up replacement and swap my guts and lap? Of course I would check for straightness of head surface....
    Post by: Jim Lahey, Apr 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Jim Lahey
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    cylinder head replacement/overhaul

    So my exhaust Studs have been broken/missing/jb-welded since I bought my 81 xj650 years ago. One or two of my exhaust flanges is attached with...
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, Apr 3, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Jim Lahey
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    xj650 exhaust

    My center stand is functional.
    Post by: Jim Lahey, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. Jim Lahey
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    carb jetting

    Sorry for any redundancy but if I was to have a 4 into 1 exhaust w/ (4) pod filters. That would be a aftermarket match condition? Or is it only a...
    Post by: Jim Lahey, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. Jim Lahey
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    re-jetting carbs

    What exactly is meant by "mis-match condition" when deciding what size jets to use? I have a 4 into 1 exhaust, looking to use 4 pod filters and I...
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, Mar 20, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. Jim Lahey
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    xj650 exhaust

    Thanks for input. This is my setup. All I've been able to find is complete 4 into 1 exhaust setups (mac). Header pipe is in good condition, I just...
    Post by: Jim Lahey, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. Jim Lahey
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    xj650 exhaust

    Hi everyone, I have an 81' xj650 with what looks like stock 4 into 1 rh exhaust. I am looking for a replacement muffler/exhaust tip. The one I...
    Thread by: Jim Lahey, Mar 20, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. Jim Lahey
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    carb jetting

    What exactly do you mean by mis-match condition? I have stock carbs, stock 4 into 1 exhaust (although I don't know if muffler is original, looks...
    Post by: Jim Lahey, Mar 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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