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  1. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Haha, and I've only scratched the surface. Yep the slides were all locked up and took some convincing to come out. The carbs were in pretty bad...
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    [ATTACH] Nearly have the carbs back together but noticed all my diaphragm springs are different sizes. Not sure how it happened but does anyone...
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Tomq
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    Gaskets - dry, oil, grease or...?

    I guess all of them, I didnt know you had to treat different gaskets separately
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Tomq
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    Gaskets - dry, oil, grease or...?

    Also keen on hearing about different thicknesses for different gaskets if anyone has suggestions?
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Tomq
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    Gaskets - dry, oil, grease or...?

    Hey guys how does everyone install their gaskets? From quick research on the web theres a few different ways/opinions on how to do it. What method...
    Thread by: Tomq, Jul 12, 2017, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    I'll do the soak and try again in a few days, I'll post how it goes. Not sure about the oil pump, but I have some cases off that I would need to...
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Not that I know of... surely I could find one though. Ill ask around.
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Another attempted today after spraying a bit of CRC down the spark plug holes. It's an improvement but still not great. C1 - 70 C2 - Still...
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    After another attempt the results were slightly higher but not much at all. I'm actually thinking its the battery... I bought the cheaper one...
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Thanks for the suggestion gents, will update when I give it some more time over the next few days.
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    It is a brand new gauge, not ruling it out but would be surprised if its faulty. Ill try a few of the other suggestions before taking it back....
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Thanks for the info @Wintersdark got the starter motor going with a screw driver. Judging by the rego its been about 16 years since it last turned...
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Thank guys, I had a look at it today. Found the sky blue connection and cleaned it all up re-connected it. Still no N light The frame is in...
    Post by: Tomq, Jul 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Got the new battery in so I can do compression tests but can't get the neutral light on for some reason so the starter motor won't run. Ill be...
    Post by: Tomq, Jun 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Polishing Your Aluminum Parts

    These look great, I was going to paint my covers but I just bought an old bench polisher so I can do this. How did you get into the little niggly...
    Post by: Tomq, Jun 27, 2017 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Videos
  16. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Here's the results from 48 hours soak in vinager and scrub with a wire brush. The rust isn't all the way through but has definitely started to...
    Post by: Tomq, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Done, ordered one today.
    Post by: Tomq, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Tomq
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Has anyone managed to breathe life back into a battery thats sat for a few years? Has anyone seen a tutorial online that takes you through the...
    Post by: Tomq, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Thought I should add some photos of the bike when I first got it to show everyone what I'm dealing with. Everything is in need of complete tear...
    Post by: Tomq, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Hey guys, Im working on restoring a bike that has sat in a garage for 10ish years. Before I get stuck into the complete tear down I want to make...
    Post by: Tomq, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello from New Zealand

    Have you got a photo of the switches? What style of handle bars are they? Could be keen. After a 650 Seca tank, so if your looking at a wreck...
    Post by: Tomq, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Thanks for all the suggestions, I'm pretty keen to salvage all I can with this rebuild so I'm going to give the vinegar a go and see how it goes....
    Post by: Tomq, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello from New Zealand

    Hey Matty, Good to hear from ya! Im just down the road in Tauranga. Actually picked my 750 up from Hamilton at the end of last year. I love the...
    Post by: Tomq, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    Hey guys, just wondering if ay one has a good method in dealing with this kind of thing? The rust doesn't seem to be too deep but im not sure what...
    Thread by: Tomq, Jun 2, 2017, 61 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello from New Zealand

    Hey everyone, thought I'd put a post on here to introduce myself and see if there is anyone lurking around here from NZ? Be great to know good...
    Thread by: Tomq, Jun 1, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Different Country Different Jets

    Hey guys, This is purely just out of interest and I've googled it and can't find a simple answer. I'm super new to bike mechanics and I've just...
    Thread by: Tomq, May 30, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XS650 tank fit on an XJ750

    Not sure which XS650. Ill attach a photo
    Post by: Tomq, Mar 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XS650 tank fit on an XJ750

    Mate that would be a huge help if got a chance! Cheers
    Post by: Tomq, Mar 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XS650 tank fit on an XJ750

    Hey guys, I'm building a XJ750 and want to change the tank. Ive found a XS650 tank but its a fair distance away from me so have no way of seeing...
    Thread by: Tomq, Mar 8, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Removing carbs XJ750

    Nice, did you notice any negative performance issues? I was also thinking some like this? But havn't found too much info on it yet... will keep...
    Post by: Tomq, Nov 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Removing carbs XJ750

    Ahh gutted, I was definitely doing it purely for aesthetic reasons. Has anyone come across another airbox/method that simplifies the look of the...
    Post by: Tomq, Nov 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Removing carbs XJ750

    Thanks for the info. Also do you know what pod filters fit the carbs once I get to fitting it back on? cheers
    Post by: Tomq, Nov 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Tomq
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    XJ550 Maxim Cafe Racer Project (Almost Done)

    Love it
    Post by: Tomq, Nov 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. Tomq
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    Removing carbs XJ750

    I'm restoring a 81 750RH and having trouble getting the carbs out. Ive unhooked everything but cant seem to find any room to get the air filter...
    Thread by: Tomq, Nov 8, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting a 81 750 Seca

    Hey guys, Ive bought a cheap Seca that I'm planning on rebuilding over the next year or so. It hasn't run for 5-10 years so I'm gonna try get it...
    Thread by: Tomq, Oct 6, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    1981 seca 750 tank options

    Hey guys, I have just bought a 1981 seca XJ750 to rebuild and thought this is a good place to join. The bike I have has the original tank on it...
    Thread by: Tomq, Sep 22, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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