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  1. Jasonh
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    Selling my 81 XJ750

    I sold the bike. It has 4:1 pipes. I am now selling the stock chrome pipes.
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 4, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale XJ 750 Stock exhaust pipes for sale

    Decent condition. Some pitting but no major rust and no holes. Off 1981 Seca. Comes with heat wrap up to cross over. Pick up in Toronto,...
    Thread by: Jasonh, May 12, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Selling my 81 XJ750

    I'm letting go oF my xj750. She runs well. Lots of upgrades and new parts. Located in Toronto, Ontario. Only $1200 CDN certified. See on...
    Thread by: Jasonh, Mar 27, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    '81 XJ750 Seca starter won't turn off

    I cleaned starter button contacts last year, but good point on removing the solenoid wires. It keep churning, even after turning off the key so I...
    Post by: Jasonh, Feb 23, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 XJ750 Seca starter won't turn off

    Last weekend I was trying to start my Seca. After a few intervals of running the starter (10 seconds at a time so I don't burn the starter), the...
    Thread by: Jasonh, Feb 23, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another XJ Powered Go Cart

    Tempting, but I think I'll stick to running with scissors and drinking expired milk. maybe it is an age thing..
    Post by: Jasonh, Nov 3, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New member. 1982 XJ750 low budget sunday fun project.

    HeyXJ, I have the same 82'Seca. Barn find for a few hundred a couple years ago and after some TLC and rebuild, riding her constantly. Solid...
    Post by: Jasonh, Oct 18, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Jasonh
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    I've searched high and low but no answers on this XJ carb problem:

    [IMG]
    Post by: Jasonh, Jul 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jasonh
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    Urgent clutch cable needed!! '81 Xj750 Seca

    That's a great idea! Thanks for the link.
    Post by: Jasonh, Jul 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jasonh
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    Urgent clutch cable needed!! '81 Xj750 Seca

    BTW- same guy had an xj650 already cafe'd up, painted frame and lots of aftermarket goodies. Small wiring fix and good to ride. He wants $1000...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jul 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Urgent clutch cable needed!! '81 Xj750 Seca

    Knowing all the things that might break, I'm considering tieing a spare XJ to my back when I ride so I always have a spare of everything !! :D:p
    Post by: Jasonh, Jul 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Urgent clutch cable needed!! '81 Xj750 Seca

    Gents, Found a guy 1 hour away !! with a cable. Back on the road this morning. Thank you for all the feedback. FYI - I tried drilling through...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jul 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jasonh
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    Urgent clutch cable needed!! '81 Xj750 Seca

    Good point on bike shops. Try that tomorrow. Re ride without clutch. Did that to get me to where I could leave it for pickup. Too risky for...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jul 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Jasonh
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    Urgent clutch cable needed!! '81 Xj750 Seca

    I agree. But to get me through weekend, might try repair.
    Post by: Jasonh, Jul 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Jasonh
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    Urgent clutch cable needed!! '81 Xj750 Seca

    It broke right at the lever where the cable connects to the knob. Anyone every braze one back on ?
    Post by: Jasonh, Jul 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Urgent clutch cable needed!! '81 Xj750 Seca

    Hey XJ people around Southern ontario. I was riding today and clutch cable snapped. We planned big riding for the long weekend and all shops...
    Thread by: Jasonh, Jul 1, 2017, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Jasonh
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    What gear to wear when its hot?

    Um.. what kind of website is this ?? Lol..
    Post by: Jasonh, Jul 1, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What gear to wear when its hot?

    Has anyone seen mesh pants with internal armour ? The jackets are so much more comfortable in 80-90F temp, why not pants ? I refuse to wear...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 30, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    '81 XJ750 Seca kickstand sensor issue

    Never mind, found it under side cover.
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 XJ750 Seca kickstand sensor issue

    I sprayed a silicone lube and it helped, although still not 100%. The rubber boot is torn so moisture gets in. I had a couple incidents where...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition wires.

    New caps, $35. Rubberized waterproof aerosol spray, $ 25. Dielectric grease $ 5 Good advice...priceless. Bike is now idling better, smoother...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition wires.

    I replaced the caps with new NGK. They each ohm'd at 4.3-4.9. Trimmed wire 1/4", added dielectric grease and sprayed coils & wires with...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition wires.

    What should my coils Ohm out at ? If I check the complete assembly, any idea what ohm i should get from plug cap to power feed into the coil ?
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition wires.

    Next on my to-do list is electrical. I read the above article about replacing wires, etc. I'd rather get a complete package of coils, boots,...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Where's the XJs? Haven't seen one. Still looking for Simmy if you're here.
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Off to Vintage Bike show tomorrow in Paris (Ontario, not the lesser important Paris..) tomorrow. Hoping to meet Simmy and a few other XJrs....
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    being as I replaced my front brakes I realized that the left caliper is not working. Decided to take it apart in the hopes that it just needs a...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 XJ750 Seca kickstand sensor issue

    Being an order bike, the more I ride, the more little things come up.. (sounds familiar ?) Last couple of rides my kickstand sensor won't...
    Thread by: Jasonh, Jun 13, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Jasonh
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    Still trying to improve low end idle and power.

    There's the answer I needed. Yes, lower bars, but didn't change the cable. It's barely long enough as is. I HAVE been constantly adjusting idle...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Still trying to improve low end idle and power.

    i'll take pics and send. Thx
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Jasonh
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Thank you. I'm going to try that as well. New grips helped a lot already, but the washers should reduce high frequency buzz.
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Still trying to improve low end idle and power.

    I'm slowly tuning and improving my xj750 idle and low end power. After changing bars and rerouting cables a few times, cabe run is about as clean...
    Thread by: Jasonh, Jun 11, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    New grips came in today !!! Installing tonight and pumping the bars with caulking. Tough to find a specific butyl Rubber caulk. Looks like...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I've ordered grips and going to do the butyl injection tonight. (sounds medical) Thanks for the feedback. If I can cruise at 110 without...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Jasonh
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Thanks for your comment. I thought about a larger tire, but affects would be minimal AND just got new rubber. I'm actually getting...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Jasonh
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Had a great Saturday ride around part of Southern Ontario. BTW - On my XJ750 I'm consistently getting 50mpg and I ride pretty hard. Now that we...
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Jasonh
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    Two things that WILL keep you alive!

    Great Article. Thank you for taking the time to write this. I'm going to repost in my riding club facebook page.
    Post by: Jasonh, Jun 5, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. Jasonh
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    warning light comes on when I hit a low speed bump

    Thanks guys. "proper" dose of sea foam ? I'm running semi-syn now. How much is a proper dose , or is this listed on the can ? I've replaced...
    Post by: Jasonh, May 31, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    warning light comes on when I hit a low speed bump

    Me again.. The red warning light comes on with my XJ750SECA when ever I hit a low speed bump. One answer is,, I avoid low speed bumps. :cool:...
    Thread by: Jasonh, May 31, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Jasonh
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    Thanks. I'm interested. If you have a pic available, please send. We may be at the vintage show in June. Going to check out local B&Bs for...
    Post by: Jasonh, May 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Love the new bike...Handle bars and instrument panel... not so much!

    Nice job on the carbs. Been there on my 81 Seca. I agree the original bars are not comfortable and padding looks like something out of...
    Post by: Jasonh, May 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    I actually sold a complete engine (minus carbs) to a guy in hamilton last year for next to nothing. If you still need this, I can try and track...
    Post by: Jasonh, May 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Why did you buy an XJ?

    Simmy, Do you run a bike garage and service bikes are just for personal bikes ? If you're an "XpertJ for hire, I may look you up for a seasonal...
    Post by: Jasonh, May 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why did you buy an XJ?

    2 years ago I found a brand new Yamaha riding jacket with body armor and all at a church garage sale. $30 and fit me perfect. "sold" I hadn't...
    Post by: Jasonh, May 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Jasonh
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    Sometimes the simple solution is over-looked

    So true. The old "are you out of gas" saying as the first thing to check. lol..
    Post by: Jasonh, May 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sometimes the simple solution is over-looked

    I've been struggling with my XJ750 managing a smooth low idle and power transition during takeoff. Played with carb/idle settings, tried to...
    Thread by: Jasonh, May 8, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Decent Spark Until You Let Off The Start Button.

    Sounds like your starter circuit is draining electrical power that should be going to your CDI or "spark generator" I forget the term. When you...
    Post by: Jasonh, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Jasonh
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    I'm running semi-synthetic. My $.02 is engine is quieter and smoother than with non synthetic and changes gears better. I do notice a little...
    Post by: Jasonh, May 1, 2017 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Ongoing Idle issues. Vacuum or jetting ??

    I actually soaked the carbs for 24 hours using pinesol. Read this by a few people as a good alternative and environmentally better. I was very...
    Post by: Jasonh, Apr 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ongoing Idle issues. Vacuum or jetting ??

    I didn't break the rack to check/replace the seals. That could be my issue. Looks like a saturday afternoon carb re-re-build is on my menu. I...
    Post by: Jasonh, Apr 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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