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  1. Wordman
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    For Sale PARTS for 550R seca

    Gas gauge sending unit... does it work? How much shipped to 37748?
    Post by: Wordman, May 15, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Wordman
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    Beautiful Sunset?

    Way back when I was visiting my soon to be wife at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.. On the ride home (well after dark)...
    Post by: Wordman, May 15, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Wordman
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    Facebook Page?

    Hey, that's me!
    Post by: Wordman, Sep 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Wordman
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    How would you tastefully modernize your XJ?

    What I plan on doing is installing the forks from a Radian or FJ (36mm) along with the dual discs, a set of more modern adjustable levers (with...
    Post by: Wordman, Aug 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How did you get here?

    Was in the process of buying an XJ550 Seca, did a web search for "XJ550 Seca forum," found the group and joined. If you want, join up at my...
    Post by: Wordman, Aug 10, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ4EVER best vendor ever

    I agree... stuff is right, and ships F-A-S-T!-!
    Post by: Wordman, Aug 1, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    What car did you drive in High School

    Love those. That rear window was a big deal back then. It was "hot wire bent," and GM used glass like that on several cars. The '77-'79...
    Post by: Wordman, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Installed new coils and an NOS ignitor. Runs like a charm now!
    Post by: Wordman, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Wordman
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    Lefthand headlight snafu?

    You may find it gets you pulled over fairly often.
    Post by: Wordman, Jul 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Wordman
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    Lefthand headlight snafu?

    Yes, there are left and right handed headlights for motorcycles. Low beam with be down and to the right in the US and other "sit on the left,...
    Post by: Wordman, Jul 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Wordman
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Dreamt about it--stupid tension headaches. :mad:
    Post by: Wordman, Jul 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Wordman
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    What car did you drive in High School

    It's funny, I don't know how my folks instilled respect for the deadly power that is an automobile, but my sister's first car was an '86 IROC and...
    Post by: Wordman, Jul 14, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What car did you drive in High School

    I graduated from high school in 1986. My first car was a 1966 Chevelle convertible my father and I built (and he funded). We pulled the body off...
    Post by: Wordman, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Super-lightening-crazy fast shipping! Will definitely order from Len again!
    Post by: Wordman, Jul 7, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Over the last week I have installed new, lower bars, new tires, new chain and sprockets, used grab rail, and have gotten half way through...
    Post by: Wordman, Jul 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 seca cowling refurb

    Took mine off and packed it away for the next owner. :cool: Good work, looks great!
    Post by: Wordman, Jul 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What does the XJ stand for?

    And then comes the Radian to blow the whole idea (YX600)
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 25, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another CL optimist

    You just weren't looking. Bought my 550 Seca a couple weeks ago in Bellville, OH.
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 25, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Pulled the wheels off and dropped them at the local shop for tires. Should have them back Tuesday. Ordered a set of heated grips, a lift handle...
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Wordman
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    82 Maxim XJ1100 Dark Knight Build

    And that's a Hipster-Cruiser, not a Café Racer (just for the record). :(
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Why did you buy an XJ?

    I've been into cars and motorcycles since I was a kid, growing up in a car-guy household. My first memories as a child are of riding around our...
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    another CL optimist

    Eight hours each way to pick up my 550 Seca. Wife came along and we had a good time.
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 20, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Facebook group for the chain drives...

    That's a different engine, isn't it?
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 18, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Facebook group for the chain drives...

    Thank you, sir!
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Facebook group for the chain drives...

    Hey guys! I started a Facebook group for us orphan riders, the Chain driven XJ and its relatives. '81-'83 XJ550 Seca '81-'83 XJ550 Maxim '84-'91...
    Thread by: Wordman, Jun 16, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Why did you buy an XJ?

    Wanted a 500cc to 750cc sporty UJM with a chain. Didn't want one as big and heavy as my old CB750. After a bit of research, the 550 Seca fit the...
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A fairly specific tire question

    Kind of-Mostly. Here in East Tennessee, we have a lot of good riding weather all year long. I'll ride in the rain if caught, but I don't plan on...
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Tires and a good check over first. And then... :D
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A fairly specific tire question

    Spirited (but not "Ricky Racer") riding through the hills and curves of East Tennessee. I'll also be using it for shuttling around to errands,...
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A fairly specific tire question

    Picked up a nice little 550 Seca on Friday. It will be getting low bars and rearsets, but right now I am looking at tires. I am looking at going...
    Thread by: Wordman, Jun 11, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Took it off the trailer (brought it home last night).
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is it just me or does it seem harleys break down ALOT?

    Kind of-sort of-not until now-ish... I took my rider's test on my father's V-Max, and rode it quite a bit after as well. I also have a '75 XS650...
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Is it just me or does it seem harleys break down ALOT?

    Bikes I have owned: 1980 Honda CB750K 1969 Triumph Bonneville 1979 Suzuki GS1000E 1999 Harley Davidson FXDXT (Dyna Glide Sport Touring) 1993...
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Two things that WILL keep you alive!

    I wonder, however, if we don't frequently create that cloak. It goes something like this: When someone sees a motorcycle, given the vehicle's...
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Two things that WILL keep you alive!

    Good stuff! May I also add: Read "A Twist of the Wrist" by Keith Code. His discussion on traction and how it is used is fantastic. The same goes...
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 5, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Talked to the current owner of the XJ550 Seca I hope to buy. I plan on heading out to get it later this week (it's about 5 hours from me). Pics...
    Post by: Wordman, Jun 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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