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  1. Ross1
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    Marbles in my starter/ no start

    Bum starter clutch. Be careful with Rick's method for cleaning the starter. I thought that I had waited long enough for my starter to fully dry...
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brain Buckets

    My helmet (HJC CS-R2) is a couple of seasons old and has the hoof marks from that 6-pointer last fall. F#&%$!g Bambi !! I have a 2X,...
    Thread by: Ross1, Jul 8, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    750 SECA Brake Bleeding Issue

    Thank you very much, Rick and Quebecois ! Read your posts and went out in the rain (Yamaha factory touring fairing which came off before any of...
    Post by: Ross1, Jun 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    750 SECA Brake Bleeding Issue

    Sorry Quebecois59. Re-read your post. Did that at the cross tube and at the splitter. Then purged again. Still don't get any back pressure,...
    Post by: Ross1, Jun 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    750 SECA Brake Bleeding Issue

    Used the MC from my donor bike, took it apart,burnished the internals with a Dremel. Everything seems to be tight as the proverbial drum. The...
    Post by: Ross1, Jun 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    750 SECA Brake Bleeding Issue

    I decided to redo the brakes and upgrade to SS lines. All kudo's to XJ4EVER, service and selection were great, as usual. Swapped lines easily. If...
    Thread by: Ross1, Jun 26, 2013, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    really don't wanna - newbe & carb rebuild

    A new friend from the recent Central New York carb clinic informed me that it's the high E guitar string for cleaning the tiny passages. So, if...
    Post by: Ross1, Jun 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical MESS! expert help needed...

    Electrical system is definitely MY weak area. The fuse holder is such an easy upgrade, and if you make a new wiring harness, you'll need one...
    Post by: Ross1, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch inspection - calling all experienced gurus

    With the 750 clutch cover, it's possible to take a sheet of gasket material, trace the old gasket with a sharpie and cut it out with scissors,...
    Post by: Ross1, Jun 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    CNYCC#6 results

    What a great time, for one and all! It was fun to OOH and AAH the award winning 900. Many thanks to Dave and his family for being such great...
    Post by: Ross1, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New guy. Vintage bike. Western NY.

    Nope. I'm not a Salena's fan. I'm referring to La Fiesta Brava Mexican Rest. , 9 E. Main St. in Waterloo. I was doing the Rte. 20 the other day....
    Post by: Ross1, May 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New guy. Vintage bike. Western NY.

    Ride down Rt. 64 and turn left at 5&20. Canandaigua's ok, Geneva's dreary, Waterloo is suprisingly nice. There's a great Mexican restaurant (?...
    Post by: Ross1, May 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    ROUTING SECA 750 THROTTLE CABLE

    Could someone please sketch or describe the route for the throttle cable. I've moved it around multiple times and just can't get it right. Thanks
    Thread by: Ross1, Mar 10, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    I smelled a snow melt coming. Put together a list Saturday and sent it for a price update. Did the Paypal thing Sunday, shipped Monday. Got my...
    Post by: Ross1, Mar 8, 2013 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Over the weekend, ordered parts from XJ4EVER. Other than that, NOTHING UNTIL IT STOPS SNOWING!! Don't want to hear from people who live in...
    Post by: Ross1, Mar 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    I only hope that XJ4EVER is at least XJ20MOREYEARS because with Chacal's support, that's how much longer I'm going to ride my Yammies. Response...
    Post by: Ross1, Mar 5, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Pod Air Filters

    I don't quite get it. When I wanted more power,got a bike with a larger displacement.But that's just me...'Course,ended up back on the 750-love...
    Post by: Ross1, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    bad rings ?

    First time I checked compression, used tape to hold the throttle open. The #'s were crap. Fortunately,realized that the tape had slipped and the...
    Post by: Ross1, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj900f

    Doesn't matter,both leads fire simultaneously . Also,the coils fire twice per crank cycle (wasted spark). But only one spark has fuel to ignite,...
    Post by: Ross1, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    clutch replacement

    The plates can get "sealed" to each other. Take the cover off,loosen the bolts and see if a tiny screwdriver will fit between the steel and the...
    Post by: Ross1, Sep 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight problem - no low beam

    Thank you. The problem proved to be in the 9-pin connector. Fussed with it and now have a back-up bulb.(Not a bad thing.)
    Post by: Ross1, Sep 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight problem - no low beam

    My main headlight beam cut out Sunday. High beam works. Bought a new bulb today,no change. Last week I took the factory fairing off (9 pin...
    Thread by: Ross1, Aug 28, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie to forum, newbie to road bikes but an old chick.

    Just you wait!!! Belush had nothin' on some of the characters here. Welcome
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Need help with carbs, brakes, and valves

    Put a "wanted" post here in sell trade wanted",and check ebay. You HAVE to have the bike upright to accurately check oil level,and off the rear...
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need help with carbs, brakes, and valves

    Use the FAQ's and the search function. Carbs aren't that hard. Look for Rick's "Church of the Clean" post,and rely on Chacal for parts.I myself...
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My Mpg just turned into Yards per gallon

    I openly admit my stupidity. Have recently measured and adjusted valve clearance (thanks to Hogfiddles), took the carbs off and blasted all...
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Motorcycle Insurance

    (Here in NYS) I used to carry the max. For years.Still do with auto ins. I'm an ICU/ED nurse and know how expensive trauma-care is....
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What speeds does your bike see?

    I have been known to travel south in Rte. 81 for twenty or thirty miles,looking for the armed tax collectors (with the red light bars on the...
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Ripping my GD hair out

    Probably an off-base thought but (based on personal experience) you're sure that the two cables are moving freely,positioned properly and the...
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Motorcycle Insurance

    I just renewed my insurance this morning and the agent told me something interesting. In New York the insurance "only covers pedestrians". And...
    Thread by: Ross1, Aug 16, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    (the Nice Jugs update) progress on the project

    Works of art!!! I get a rush looking at the images.
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yea! Finally got to ride my bike 1st time. Heres my findings

    Re: Yea! Finally got to ride my bike 1st time. Heres my find YES to the above recommendations,and while you're working on the machine sign up...
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    oil change

    http://www.thefirstsyntheticoil.com/Files/g-2156.pdf Interesting article. The drawback to the results is that it barely touches on wet-clutch...
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gasohol

    I recently found a small operation near my apt. which sells alcohol free 91 octane gas for $4.61/gal. Most of their customers are buying it for...
    Thread by: Ross1, Aug 8, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Starter clutch slips when engine is warm.

    Sorry,hit the wrong key (again).To continue...It still slips,but ALOT LESS than it used to. While it isn't perfect I have 36k miles on the motor...
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter clutch slips when engine is warm.

    I have/had the same problem,even with mult. 4 stroke oil changes. Took the starter off,swapped the main clutch plates for old ones (just to be...
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Free Maxim project

    no seat no tank no title CL http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/3185145741.html
    Thread by: Ross1, Aug 5, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Should I go for it, or should I run?

    Buy a compression gauge,check it.Remember,pull all the spark plugs,disconnect the TCI,take some string,tie it to the bracket where the throttle...
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTF - Loss of Engine power at 5k RPM

    Try taking it out with the petcock on prime
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't fire after carb rebuild

    How about enrichment lever "choke" to off and a little starter fluid? If you get a "cough" then advance the lever a bit at a time....
    Post by: Ross1, Aug 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch ?

    Thanks Polock.Delvac was 13 bucks/gallon @ wally world. Less than half the price of Valvoline or Castrol Started it a few times,ran for 5-8...
    Post by: Ross1, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch ?

    Preface-went out this afternoon to check out used book stores (new to town) and had to bump-start it a couple times,"urinating" me off BIG TIME....
    Post by: Ross1, Jul 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch ?

    Thanks for the info. Seems that I'll be swapping engines for now and splitting the case this winter.
    Post by: Ross1, Jul 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch ?

    A fair %age of the time,when the 750 is warm and I try to restart,there is a loud grinding noise. New 4T 20/50 oil, 4 or 5 changes in the year...
    Thread by: Ross1, Jul 30, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    750 in storage for 20 years

    Factory fairing,panniers might be in the garage!
    Post by: Ross1, Jul 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    More valve shim questions

    Sorry,hit the wrong key, now the questions... One of the shims on the donor was "upside down" ,could see the thickness w/o having to remove...
    Post by: Ross1, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    More valve shim questions

    I finally bit the bullet and checked the valve clearance on my 750.Put approx. 5k miles in the year that I've owned it.The PO was a mechanic at a...
    Thread by: Ross1, Jul 9, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do you install a XJ750 Tour Pack?

    As far as the seat goes,pop the rear hinge pin and be prepared to lever the left side just a bit to close it. Don't forget to lube the hinges on...
    Post by: Ross1, Jul 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    K&N air filter (stock replacement) Worth the money?

    Re: K&N fir filter Worth the money? Worse yet.Check this out. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest1.htm The pictures of the...
    Post by: Ross1, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    I have the Yamaha full fairing/hard bags on mine.Definitely a head-turner.You'll enjoy the reaction from passers-bye. Also so much easier for...
    Post by: Ross1, May 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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