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  1. jasonlion54
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    Riding bikes to work

    Ditto on the short part.
    Post by: jasonlion54, Mar 20, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. jasonlion54
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    1982 XJ650 Seca Starting Problems HELP!!!!

    Plugs are probably fouled. Have you checked them? It's less than $10 for 4 new plugs and it makes a big difference in how it runs.
    Post by: jasonlion54, Mar 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. jasonlion54
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    seat mods

    OOZE!!!
    Post by: jasonlion54, Mar 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. jasonlion54
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    Post a pic of yourself - pic HEAVY

    Me in central Washington on my way from Seattle to Boise, Idaho. [img] [img] And what it looked like before I sold it: [img] And my...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Mar 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Post a pic of yourself - pic HEAVY

    Those are the biggest gauge ears I've ever seen. Dang.
    Post by: jasonlion54, Mar 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. jasonlion54
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    82 650 wire diagram

    I've got the diagram for a 1982 Yamaha XJ 650 RJ Seca. I don't know if it is any different from the maxim, but here you go. Edit: Nevermind,...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jan 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Sold the XJ - Thanks guys!

    Well, today I saw the old Seca ride off for the last time. This forum has been extremely helpful. I used info from here to do my valve shims,...
    Thread by: jasonlion54, Jan 24, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. jasonlion54
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    Package Deal- Pipes and air filters

    Ya, I'm in Seattle too, and would love to see 140 miles of twisties. The closest thing that I can think of is the Pacific coast highway.
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jan 23, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. jasonlion54
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    A fire extinguisher is a good thing to have in the shop

    Holy Crap!!! I'm glad those aren't my hands. How long did that take to heal?
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jan 22, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. jasonlion54
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    38 degF in L.A.?

    I live in Seattle, and I actually crashed my bike in December on a patch of ice, so my new limit is 32f. It's so wet around here that if it ever...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jan 22, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. jasonlion54
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    The Street Fighter Maxim

    That picture is a Seca. Looks like a 4 into 1 muffler, clip-on handle bars, totally custom seat, and not much else. Definitely doable.
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jan 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. jasonlion54
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    Anyone heard of this motorcycle-park-assist machine?

    I do that pretty frequently using the kickstand. Just lock out the bars, pull the bike onto the sidestand, and walk it in a half circle. The...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Nov 27, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. jasonlion54
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    Neck Bearings, Progressive Fork Springs "82 XJ Seca Turbo

    I put All Balls Racing tapered steering head bearings in mine. Don't know the specs, but they were about $50 from my favorite bike shop.
    Post by: jasonlion54, Sep 19, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Digital Gauges

    http://trailtech.net/store/motorcycle_vapor_kits.html These kits are mostly for dirtbikes, but they display a ton of info, and at $100, you can...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Sep 19, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. jasonlion54
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    81 xj550 seca cafe mods

    I got my '82 XJ650 Seca up to about 110. I had a little downhill slope to help out, though. Your bike looks good. The front blinkers are...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Aug 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XS parts on XJ's

    I have 1978 XS1100 front forks on my 1982 XJ650RJ. They swapped straight over. My original ones were broken in an accident, and a bike salvage...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Aug 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. jasonlion54
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    How far do you commute?

    Well, I just got a job as a motorcycle courier, delivering packages and envelopes quickly between businesses around Seattle. I'll let you guys...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 29, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Valve Adjustment

    Are any special tools needed for swapping valve shims? And what is the level of difficulty for this? My bike has about 25,000 miles on it, and I...
    Thread by: jasonlion54, Jun 29, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    This is really getting out of hand.

    Woot, I was blasting through some tight corners the other day on my Seca and couldn't help but let out an evil cackle as I redlined and shifted...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel cap leak - Normal?

    I did a lacquer clear coat. What is 2 pack?
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. jasonlion54
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    Funny Story

    Ya, I wasn't saying they were. Most of the riders who waved at this couple were on Harleys. Around here (Seattle) I haven't noticed much of a...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 26, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Fuel cap leak - Normal?

    I've noticed (because it's streaked my brand new paintjob :x ) that my gas cap leaks a little bit especially when full (duh), or under heavy...
    Thread by: jasonlion54, Jun 26, 2006, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Funny Story

    Well, I guess they MIGHT have been clueless, but seriously, probably 15 bikes went past going the other way, and damn near every one of them took...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 26, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Funny Story

    So, today I was driving my truck (I'm a delivery driver on the weekends). I was driving behind a Harley. The rider and his wife would have been...
    Thread by: jasonlion54, Jun 26, 2006, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Paint!

    haha. Thanks. It's finished now. I'll have to take some pics and post for you guys. I also removed the rear fender. It has kind of a sportier...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 25, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Paint!

    The paint is Duplicolor Metal Specks Ocean Blue and DuplicolorIlluminite Silver. Napa and Schuck's carry it, among many others. Check the...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 25, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. jasonlion54
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    Accidents... time either stops or flies

    I was going about 30 or 40 when I had a car turn left in front of me. Time definitely slowed down for me. I saw the car start his turn, I...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 16, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Electrical problems-blinkers, horns, taillight

    Funny story - I was riding in Seattle city traffic a few months ago at night, with a girl on the back of the bike, when all of a sudden it starts...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 13, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    3d xj for this week (june 13)

    Pretty cool, Ian. Thanks. I really like the tail with the lights and all. Kinda reminds me of what I actually did to my Seca. I'm also...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 13, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1982 xj750 Maxim vs Seca parts compatibility

    if the seca is a 1982 650rj, then I don't think the frot end will swap. I usually go to the Yamaha parts catalog just to eyeball stuff to see if...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. jasonlion54
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    Performance gains with pods/rejetting/pipes?

    Thanks for all the responses, guys. Very informative.
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Performance gains with pods/rejetting/pipes?

    $1000 sounds like a really high estimate. Pods for about $50, I can probably do pipes myself for 50-100 bucks, and another couple hundred for the...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. jasonlion54
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    hose nipples on airbox - where do they go?

    Congratulations on finding the airbox.
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. jasonlion54
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    Performance gains with pods/rejetting/pipes?

    I know the technicalities of pods, jetting, and pipes have been discussed here before, but I was wondering how much of a difference they make. If...
    Thread by: jasonlion54, Jun 7, 2006, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. jasonlion54
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    2 hour DIY seat shave...at work!

    I had the same problem with the Arrow T50. I tried a pneumatic staple gun (hooked up to a compressor) but it went through the vinyl. That seat...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seized front brake piston - any tips on how to get out?

    I had the same problem, and the only way to get it out was what Hoonz suggested. Hook the brake line from the master cylinder back up to the...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    secondary safety and clothes

    Honestly, if a broken bone or two would make riding not worth it, you may want to rethink riding altogether. No matter how safe you are, there's...
    Post by: jasonlion54, Jun 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Home Brew windshield

    Yes, I'd be very interested to know where to get this stuff and to see some pictures.
    Post by: jasonlion54, May 31, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    LED's

    Thanks. I'll let you know how it turns out.
    Post by: jasonlion54, May 31, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. jasonlion54
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    Seca Tail Mod.

    I'm glad you guys like it. I'll definitely post it when it's done.
    Post by: jasonlion54, May 31, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    LED's

    Like this?
    Post by: jasonlion54, May 31, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    LED's

    To make an LED taillight, would I wire the LED's in series or parallel? Also, would I need a resistor on each LED, or just one for the whole...
    Thread by: jasonlion54, May 31, 2006, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Finished painting the Seca

    Ya, it was raining here (Seattle) most of the week. I hung a tarp out over my deck to spray the paint, and then hung the parts from the shower...
    Post by: jasonlion54, May 31, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Ear plugs?

    I use them for long rides at freeway speeds. I find that they still allow me to hear the engine fairly well. However, they're kind of a pain to...
    Post by: jasonlion54, May 31, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. jasonlion54
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    Starter relay is the problem (I hope!)

    Ah, good plan. Best of luck with the restoration. By the way, why would you switch from a 99 vfr to a 1980 XJ? It seems that the VFR is a much...
    Post by: jasonlion54, May 31, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter relay is the problem (I hope!)

    If the rest of the bike is ready, and if you can bypass the starter relay, why don't you just start the bike that way? And if not that way, I...
    Post by: jasonlion54, May 31, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca Tail Mod.

    I alluded to it earlier in the general forum, but here are some pictures of the early stages of the build. [img] [img] [img] It's...
    Thread by: jasonlion54, May 31, 2006, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Motor Oil Article

    I've noticed alot of posts about oil, and found this article through another forum. Thought it was worth reposting here. It's kinda long, but...
    Thread by: jasonlion54, May 30, 2006, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Engine removal

    I've never done it before, and may be completely out to lunch, but I thought that the engine was small enough to just leave the bike upright,...
    Post by: jasonlion54, May 30, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Finished painting the Seca

    Actually I did clearcoat over the stickers. It definitely made them look more painted on, and apparently will make them last longer. And Woot,...
    Post by: jasonlion54, May 30, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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