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  1. yellow_yellow
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    Anyone from Michigan?

    Ypsilanti checking in
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Nov 27, 2018 in forum: Central US and Canada
  2. yellow_yellow
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    81 maxim front fairing and rear luggage for sale

    Interested in Pics....
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 18, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. yellow_yellow
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Swapped the original brake lines (dated 10/80) for the black SS replacements from Chacal. Difference is night and day. Highly recommended. Small...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. yellow_yellow
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    Sticky Clutch

    I too was going to say lube new cable.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. yellow_yellow
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    Seca fairing repair?

    So I should be using a fiberglass repair kit? Maybe something like this? [MEDIA] Looks like there are a few different options aimed at auto or...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. yellow_yellow
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    Seca fairing repair?

    Did you repaint it after?
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. yellow_yellow
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    CL Alert - Mobile AL

    Saw this when browsing CL today. Solid deal. There's probably a fantastic bike under that dust. https://mobile.craigslist.org/mpo/6107973721.html...
    Thread by: yellow_yellow, May 1, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. yellow_yellow
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    Seca fairing repair?

    Anybody have any luck reparing a damaged Seca fairing? Mine was dropped at some point in it's life on it's left side. Big chunk missing on the...
    Thread by: yellow_yellow, May 1, 2017, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. yellow_yellow
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I coulda swore the manual I went off of said non-magnetic tools. IIRC it was so that you don't accidentally magnetize the shim.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. yellow_yellow
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    I'm in Ann Arbor, but I have 0 experience w/ electrical :/ Good luck! If you don't get the answer in this thread try searching/posting in...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. yellow_yellow
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    XJ750mk just won't stop dying on me.

    Just a thought: http://www.harborfreight.com/butane-micro-torch-63170.html Plus this little torch has tons of uses besides lighting joints.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. yellow_yellow
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    yeah zip tie method works grreat. don't forget that your tools for removing shims CANNOT be magnetic
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. yellow_yellow
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Found a pinhole leak in the tank when I stored it over the winter (big puddle of gas was a dead giveaway). I stripped the old KREEM liner the...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. yellow_yellow
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    For Sale 81 XJ650 selling whole for parts or repair

    Pics?
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Jan 5, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. yellow_yellow
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    Tank lining failure

    Bump Sealing my tank over the winter as I found a pinhole leak while it was stored (puddle of gas on my garage floor was a pretty big...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Jan 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. yellow_yellow
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    Janus Motorcycles

    Don't think this belongs in technical chat.... But anyways, I think these look super cool too. Never seen one in person but I've definitely...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Jan 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. yellow_yellow
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    1982 xj550 maxim

    Love the paint!
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Jun 1, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. yellow_yellow
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    Oil level window...

    How high on the window should the oil level be?
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. yellow_yellow
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    550 Seca - Correct Idle?

    Thanks! And I agree chrome chainguard would look nice. And I bought this last fall, 6300 miles on the odometer, $950. I've only put about 200...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. yellow_yellow
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    550 Seca - Correct Idle?

    Left sidecover, check. I didn't even think to look there ha. I'll adjust it when I get out of work. [IMG]
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. yellow_yellow
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    550 Seca - Correct Idle?

    Cool thanks! I've only bench synced the carbs thus far. I'm hoping to sync them in the next few days (supposed to be rainy for about the next...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. yellow_yellow
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    550 Seca - Correct Idle?

    So Idle was set at ~1.4rpm which seemed to low so I adjusted it this morning but went to far ~3+rpm. Felt like I had cruise control. So what's the...
    Thread by: yellow_yellow, May 24, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. yellow_yellow
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    How do you ride with thick sole boots?

    Riding a 81 550 Seca. And I agree with you that I'll probably get used to it eventually. I just really don't like having to take my foot off the...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 19, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. yellow_yellow
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    How do you ride with thick sole boots?

    Up until now i've just been wearing chuck taylors as I haven't done any serious riding. But now that it's finally nice i'm starting to commute on...
    Thread by: yellow_yellow, May 19, 2016, 29 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. yellow_yellow
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    Tank liner/sealer

    If your tank ain't leaking maybe you should just strip it and not coat it? I mean who knows what kind of shit they'll be putting in gas 5-10 years...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. yellow_yellow
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    A hearty handshake, a pat on the back and the warm glow of victory.

    Great work! I love the blue brake lines too. Nice touch.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 12, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. yellow_yellow
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    Throttle side mirror - stripped threads on lever body

    If you are using any mirror with a left hand thread on the throttle side (like stock yamaha mirrors) using a helicoil will not work because a...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. yellow_yellow
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    Been awhile made some progress but need some help.

    If you haven't yet might as well change the valves when you're changing the gasket.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 12, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. yellow_yellow
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    For Sale 1981 XJ550 Maxim

    Still have the back rest? Have a pic?
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 11, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  30. yellow_yellow
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    1982 Seca 550 & 1981 Seca 750 carb questions

    Did you check the valves?
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. yellow_yellow
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    Big plans this weekend

    Follow the above directions and you'll be all set. Also, zip tie trick FTW. There should be a link to it somewhere in the thread.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. yellow_yellow
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    Throttle cable broken in GR Michigan, local help?

    Go to the nearest hardware store and look for a "Cable Pinch Bolt" also called a knarp. Put it in place of where the bead snapped off. Might be a...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. yellow_yellow
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    Gel battery.

    I've never actually bump started a motorcycle. Probably cause i've only had this thing one season and was riding mopeds before that. Is it just...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. yellow_yellow
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    Gel battery.

    Well definitely let me know how it works out. Dead battery is such a buzz kill.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. yellow_yellow
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    Gel battery.

    Funny I saw this thread today. I was finally gonna commute to work this morning on my 81 550 Seca. Had my route all planned out (winding country...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. yellow_yellow
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    Valve cover gasket

    Yes allen wrench FTW. Anything around 10 ft lbs of torque I just do by feel.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. yellow_yellow
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    Just did mine. Better safe than sorry. Pretty easy process.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, May 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. yellow_yellow
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    Will this 1982 XJ750 Seca Craigslist find need a Valve Adjustment?

    The only "special" tools required (assuming you have a basic socket set, screw drivers, and set of allens) is spark plug wrench, and feeler...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. yellow_yellow
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    Will this 1982 XJ750 Seca Craigslist find need a Valve Adjustment?

    Checking valves is actually really easy. Follow the guide on here exactly and you'll have zero problems.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. yellow_yellow
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    Throttle side mirror left hand thread?

    Found one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/391429033594 Thanks again!
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. yellow_yellow
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    Throttle side mirror left hand thread?

    Ahh found it. http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/mirror-stem-screw-threads-both-sides-rh-or-no.71006/#post-474352 Thanks!
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. yellow_yellow
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    Throttle side mirror left hand thread?

    Hmmm I was thinking of doing the opposite and buying a M10x1.25 left hand tap, cutting threads on a piece of rod, and then cutting and welding it...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Throttle side mirror left hand thread?

    So I bought some new mirrors for my 81 550 Seca yesterday at a swap meet. I was pretty excited as the mirrors that came on the bike only allowed...
    Thread by: yellow_yellow, Apr 25, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. yellow_yellow
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    Carb cleaning cost?

    eh I would replace all hardware with socket cap screws instead of buying ujs screw drivers.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. yellow_yellow
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    '81 or '82 XJ550 Engine -- Wanted

    Saw this on fleabay:...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 22, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. yellow_yellow
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    A Good Point of Reference $$$

    Exactly Pat. Like doing the valves. After 4 or 5 new shims, new gasket, and maybe rubber donuts it's quickly a +$100 job.
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. yellow_yellow
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    A Good Point of Reference $$$

    Definitely. There are a few cosmetic flaws (crack in front fendor, spots on paint by fuel tank, decals peeling on rear cowl) that I keep reminding...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. yellow_yellow
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    A Good Point of Reference $$$

    Very good info. $900 is just shy of what I paid for my 81 550 Seca ($950) which i'm still working on getting on the road. It's crazy how costs...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale Restored 1981 XJ550RH Seca $2,500

    Looks awesome! Just curious, did you re-paint it yourself? I was looking into the paint kits chacal sells and was wondering what the process is...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 21, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Think I got carbs set

    Awesome! Sounds super satisfying! I'm in the middle of setting the floats on mine right now. Taking longer than expected, but it is my first time...
    Post by: yellow_yellow, Apr 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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