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  1. mcdermap
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    Xj750 seca master cylinder swap

    Totally fair, man. A wiser and more motivated shadetree mechanic might find and stop that air leak... needless to say, it's not me. How does...
    Post by: mcdermap, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. mcdermap
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    Xj750 seca master cylinder swap

    K-moe, I bailed on anti-dives after I cracked a housing @ brake bleeder on left side. I've been reverse bleeding (fill mc, then fill rest from...
    Post by: mcdermap, Apr 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. mcdermap
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    Xj750 seca master cylinder swap

    Hey xj wizards! I know I've seen handlebar mounted MCs on modded 750 secas before, but haven't been able to find a thread. I'm interested on...
    Thread by: mcdermap, Apr 22, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. mcdermap
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    Another xj750 seca brake bleed

    If I could, I would buy you both beers, 550H and K-moe. Thanks! Back to ze garage.
    Post by: mcdermap, Sep 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. mcdermap
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    Disc brake install- front wheel alignment

    Hey- checking back in/doing my dilligence. Read up on XJCD, followed some tips. What worked for me: pulled wheel, pulled fender, re-adjusted...
    Post by: mcdermap, Sep 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. mcdermap
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    PARTS!!! PARTS!!! PARTS!!!

    New kid here. Every time I try to cut a corner with ebay/amazon or a bent bike shop, I am reminded why I pay Len for the right parts, and service....
    Post by: mcdermap, Sep 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. mcdermap
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    Another xj750 seca brake bleed

    Okay XJ wizards! Got my front wheel mounted properly, got the MC functioning, new stainless lines, and calipers rebuilt. Working on bleeding now-...
    Thread by: mcdermap, Sep 26, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. mcdermap
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    XJ750 Seca Brake Rebuild Issue

    Had a very similar problem for the past day on my 750 seca- MC piston was locked at the top of the cylinder. Could operate it fine when removed...
    Post by: mcdermap, Sep 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. mcdermap
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    Disc brake install- front wheel alignment

    Quick update- Have obtained enough gap for free wheel spin, but gap is not equal. Going to go out and pump up and down on her more today, as I'm...
    Post by: mcdermap, Sep 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. mcdermap
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    Disc brake install- front wheel alignment

    Thanks guys! To the garage with aplomb and a plumb (line... or sticks... or whatever.) Appreciate the help!
    Post by: mcdermap, Sep 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. mcdermap
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    Disc brake install- front wheel alignment

    k-moe- here you go:[IMG]
    Post by: mcdermap, Sep 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. mcdermap
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    Disc brake install- front wheel alignment

    Thanks for the speedy response guys. I should add that the bike has been down fairly hard before; bent headlight bracket, one bolt sheared off...
    Post by: mcdermap, Sep 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. mcdermap
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    Disc brake install- front wheel alignment

    Alright XJ Wizards! I've got one I couldn't find on here. I've got an 82 XJ750 Seca. I'm just finishing up front end of the bike. MC rebuilt,...
    Thread by: mcdermap, Sep 12, 2016, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. mcdermap
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    Xj750 Seca H4 LED?

    Ah. Informative as always. Thanks K-moe!
    Post by: mcdermap, Aug 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. mcdermap
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    Xj750 Seca H4 LED?

    Hey guys! Front end is torn apart for brakes and forks right now. Had to take headlight casing off and got to thinking- has anybody here ever...
    Thread by: mcdermap, Aug 20, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. mcdermap
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    replacement intake boots

    Honestly? I paid $700 for mine as a second bike. It barely ran and I thought it was uglier than snot. I hated the prospect of spending money on...
    Post by: mcdermap, Jul 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. mcdermap
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    replacement intake boots

    Dayuuuum Ant... I wish I had known those existed. I, like TheCrazyGnat used a combination of spray solvent, a bunch of plastic scrubby pads from...
    Post by: mcdermap, Jul 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. mcdermap
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    replacement intake boots

    Yes, Chacal supplies intake mani kits- gaskets, manis, sync port caps and clamps, and even replacement bolts for those gnarly, rusty, ready to...
    Post by: mcdermap, Jul 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. mcdermap
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    replacement intake boots

    Maybe a little late getting on the band wagon here- been riding with xj4ever aftermarket intake manis for about 800mi since taking care of valves,...
    Post by: mcdermap, Jul 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. mcdermap
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    Pulling carbs not that hard!

    Shoot. I'm certain I did that six or eight times while tracking down leaks & getting my carbs set. Lazy approach on this bike = bad. I've found...
    Post by: mcdermap, May 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. mcdermap
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    Xj900 oil cooler on an xj750

    Hey all, In the process of ordering some bits and pieces for my 1982 xj750 seca, and have seen a few oil coolers floating about on the web. Not...
    Thread by: mcdermap, May 9, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. mcdermap
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    Carb fun continued

    Thanks for the support guys! Got the old throttle shaft seals in, and did another few bench synchs. After reading a comment in a similar thread...
    Post by: mcdermap, Apr 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. mcdermap
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    Carb fun continued

    Edit- will be pulling RTV ghetto throttle shaft seals & replacing with old, given new crazy idle.
    Post by: mcdermap, Apr 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. mcdermap
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    Carb fun continued

    Hey there guys, quick update. Did throttle shaft seals the cheap n' dirty way (o rings and some RTV,) replaced float valves and needles, reset...
    Post by: mcdermap, Apr 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. mcdermap
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    Carb fun continued

    Yep- about spot on tabaka. I need choke/enrichment to start, then when warm-ish, she'll idle just fine without choke at 1100-1200 with idle adjust...
    Post by: mcdermap, Apr 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. mcdermap
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    Carb fun continued

    Thanks Gary & Tabaka, will keep jets the same and change just float needle.
    Post by: mcdermap, Apr 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. mcdermap
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    Carb fun continued

    Hey Tabaka, Yes, stock exhaust and air intake. In fact, just replaced carb boots. Idle screw is all the way out, and enrichment is infact closed up.
    Post by: mcdermap, Apr 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. mcdermap
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    Carb fun continued

    Hey guys, just got back from seasonal work in the great white north. Hoping to get my ol' 82 xj750 seca running decently this time around. Bike...
    Thread by: mcdermap, Apr 17, 2016, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. mcdermap
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    More intake questions

    Roger! Thanks guys. I'm new to carb tuning/synching, and really appreciate the help. Unfortunately, flying to work in <1hr. Will post back when I...
    Post by: mcdermap, Feb 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. mcdermap
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    More intake questions

    K-moe, No, set idle speed to 1100ish while cold, then backed off the screw as idle started to race. I take it that I should be controlling idle...
    Post by: mcdermap, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. mcdermap
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    More intake questions

    Thanks XH550H! I did scan through that bit in the info overload hour- but felt unsure due to my inexperience. Should have asked earlier, but...
    Post by: mcdermap, Feb 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. mcdermap
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    More intake questions

    Hey everybody! My ol' 1982 XJ750 Seca is back from the grave! Just did valve shims, valve gasket, head gasket, cleaned carbs, and replaced intake...
    Thread by: mcdermap, Feb 2, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. mcdermap
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    A little help from my friends

    Alright guys, time to cut losses and head back north for work (tomorrow afternoon.) If I get time before then, I'll toss up pics of stripped...
    Post by: mcdermap, Jan 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. mcdermap
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Hey! This dude is amazing. I managed to buy a double/triple P.O. downed seca. Carb rebuild led to intake mani's which led to head extraction and...
    Post by: mcdermap, Jan 2, 2016 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  35. mcdermap
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Hey! This dude is amazing. I managed to buy a double/triple P.O. downed seca. Carb rebuild led to intake mani's which led to head extraction and...
    Post by: mcdermap, Jan 2, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. mcdermap
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    needle valve assembly stuck body

    Found that the ol' propane torch was pretty great at destroying fuel rail o-rings. Pocket knife worked pretty well too. Not really sure how to...
    Post by: mcdermap, Jan 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. mcdermap
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    A little help from my friends

    Will do- already tried the PB soak/heat & cool/bolt to a board- that's how I broke the first extractor and moved to outsourcing. Thanks man.
    Post by: mcdermap, Dec 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. mcdermap
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    A little help from my friends

    Hogfiddles, just received my replacements from chacal, but outsourced my float bowls to a friend. He's extracting/tapping for me, and I was hoping...
    Post by: mcdermap, Dec 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. mcdermap
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    A little help from my friends

    Does anyone know the screw specs for the float bowl plugs?
    Post by: mcdermap, Dec 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. mcdermap
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    A little help from my friends

    Roger on the corbin- will do some looking. Have an old Maxim/goldwing seat that fits her, but don't care for it much, comfort wise nor for...
    Post by: mcdermap, Dec 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. mcdermap
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    A little help from my friends

    Thanks K-moe! Also, your seca is looking very comfortable to me- might try to do something similar with mine. I appreciate the inspiration! And...
    Post by: mcdermap, Dec 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. mcdermap
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    A little help from my friends

    Howdy all, Long time lurker, first time post. I've got a 1982 XJ750 (Seca) that I purchased from an uncle for $700. She's my first highway...
    Thread by: mcdermap, Dec 19, 2015, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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