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  1. kciv
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    Shorter center stand on a lower bike?

    I shortened the kick stand about 2" which was perfect for a 3 1/2" drop. I took the 2" out of the straight part nearest the pivot. I saved the...
    Post by: kciv, Feb 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. kciv
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    Shorter center stand on a lower bike?

    I lowered my bike 3.5”. I am barely man enough to get it on the center stand. Anyone have pictures of a modified center stand? Looking at it,...
    Thread by: kciv, Jan 25, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. kciv
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    Leak out of tack connection

    On a 1981 650 XJ, oil is leaking out of the tack connection where it attaches to the motor. How do I stop leak? Other than run out of oil :lol:
    Thread by: kciv, Aug 14, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. kciv
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    Bobber / chopper project.

    What metal gauge thickness did you use for a seat pan?
    Post by: kciv, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. kciv
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    Louder horn

    I wanted a louder horn. I bought a 130 db horn and a relay. I wanted to install it in the stock position. I ran a wired directly from the...
    Post by: kciv, Mar 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Using copper fuel line? and leather side covers

    I thought about folding up a small metal box. Cutting four holes the same size and spacing as the original air box. Using the same boots....
    Post by: kciv, Jul 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Using copper fuel line? and leather side covers

    As shown rejetting was not require? Are you 3 turns out? I want to do the same thing but I was thinking about using two pods and big copper...
    Post by: kciv, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. kciv
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    Post carb rebiuld shakedown run...thoughts please.

    On a 82 550xj, I started at 3 turns out and it ran great once sync. I started to clean the pilot jets but ended buying and replacing all four....
    Post by: kciv, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. kciv
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    Lowering...

    It sure is a lot harder to find short shocks than I expected. Went to two junk yards measured every one they had; all over 11". Called six...
    Post by: kciv, Jul 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. kciv
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    Make your own triple tree

    In order to change the angle of the forks has anyone made a triple tree? An example of a welded design is enclosed.
    Thread by: kciv, Jul 12, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. kciv
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    1981 XJ550 Seca stock to bobber: Project Bare Bones

    It is a 550 (chain). Anyone stretch a 550xj?
    Post by: kciv, Jul 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. kciv
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    1981 XJ550 Seca stock to bobber: Project Bare Bones

    I really like your bike. I am looking for advice. If I were to cut the swing arms and add about 12” to the length; then weld in new tubes...
    Post by: kciv, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. kciv
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    Pressure Drop is Pressure Drop

    Does anyone have a picture of a 6" stretch hard tail frame on a 550XJ?
    Post by: kciv, May 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. kciv
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    Tour Tank - External fuel tank mod - anyone have?

    Or simply carry a jerry can. Pull off to the side of the road and refill. The gas will cost as much as the can. Use only while touring.
    Post by: kciv, May 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    more colortune carb tuning

    Dodger62 / BlueMaxim --- Are we talking about two different things? Dodger62 appears to be using temperature only to adjust the carbs....
    Post by: kciv, May 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    more colortune carb tuning

    Setting the carbs with temperature? I never heard of that. How do you do it? Where do you take the temperature? I would like some details on...
    Post by: kciv, May 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pressure Drop is Pressure Drop

    Polock – You hit the nail on the head. I want to do this “for no good reason”. Hillsy / 07spacker – I might still end up going the jet...
    Post by: kciv, May 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. kciv
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    Pressure Drop is Pressure Drop

    I want to take a perfectly good 550 xj and modify it for no good reason. One route is replacing the air box with pods and changing the pipes. If...
    Thread by: kciv, May 1, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ Monster XJ YICS tool and Spin-on Oil Adaptor

    Injuhneer --- Got the e-mail asking to confirm. I did read it. I confirmed. I picked the check option. No address. I cannot find your...
    Post by: kciv, Apr 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Used 10.5" Sorgys shocks on a 1982 550 Maximim?

    Ace_Frehley --- I would like the Harley shocks but I cannot find them. Went to a motorcycle junk yard (none) and asked at Harley dealers. All...
    Post by: kciv, Apr 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Used 10.5" Sorgys shocks on a 1982 550 Maximim?

    HARLEY SPORTSTER CUSTOMIZER 10.5 INCH SHORT SHOCKS from Sorgys Scooter Supply (on ebay) Has any one used these to lower their bike?
    Thread by: kciv, Apr 14, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. kciv
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    Collector plates

    I believe in Texas they “issue” brand new plates that have antique or classic written on them. However if you have a set of old say 1981...
    Post by: kciv, Apr 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Easy Home-Made Carb Sync Manometer

    I synced at 4K because I usually cruse at about that RPM. I know that syncing at 4K sitting still it is not the same as under load, but what’s...
    Post by: kciv, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Easy Home-Made Carb Sync Manometer

    The only problem that I see with one monometer is syncing the carbs at anything other than idle. I synced my carbs at about 4000 rpm. With all...
    Post by: kciv, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Range of Bike? I spend too much time at the filling station

    I have an 82 Maxim 550. I get about 60 to 70 miles per tank. When I have to switch over to reserve, I have used about 2.5 gallons of gas....
    Thread by: kciv, Dec 3, 2007, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Standing on my tip toes

    daveflick --- I am riding a 82 Maxim. I have a 29" inseam. Can you tell me the length of the shorter replacement shock? How much was the front...
    Post by: kciv, Nov 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Standing on my tip toes

    I would like to lower my bike so that my feet set flat on the ground when stopped. I do not like the idea of removing foam from the seat. I can:...
    Thread by: kciv, Nov 4, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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