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  1. geg81
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Today I have been trying to restore that stripped plug thread. The back-tap stopped halfway going down-up, however I didn't had the chance to...
    Post by: geg81, Aug 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. geg81
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    I have disassembled and cleaned the fuel petcock and this are the results [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Now the...
    Post by: geg81, Jul 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    just got one by BGS on Amazon, as far as I understand you can't overstretch the tap by turning the rear nut. It's like on/off by pulling/pushing...
    Post by: geg81, Jul 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    No used tanks atm, the XJ is not a very common bike here. Guzzi, Ducati and Honda CB's parts are easier to find. Even the NOS tank I found (like...
    Post by: geg81, Jul 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    at the low price of 550€ for a new (old stock) one I will salvage mine at all costs.
    Post by: geg81, Jul 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. geg81
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Hello everyone. Good news and not so good news. The impact driver with #3 PH bit unlocked the seized JIS screw and I was able to remove the...
    Post by: geg81, Jul 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    After a couple of weeks of adapting to the new parental status (looking after someone who fiercely PRETENDS to be fed every 2-3 hours isn't easy...
    Post by: geg81, Jul 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. geg81
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    The hiatus is due to a future xj owner being born on sunday morning at 6:00. He weights 3.3 kilos for 51cm of lenght and he is already going...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Thinking about buying a XJ600

    Here neither. It was just a friend (and colleague) of mine who didn't want to trash his old bike and he didn't have the money to restore it....
    Post by: geg81, Jun 23, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    I'm sure it has already been said before but, RAIN. I've had a Vespa scooter (the newer 4 strokes one) for many years and no matter how careful I...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. geg81
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    Thinking about buying a XJ600

    Mine was for free and has less missing parts than this one.
    Post by: geg81, Jun 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. geg81
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    I can ask one of our suppliers for a M12 x 1.25 tap, no problem with that, or even a helicoil kit. And I have tapped a few holes myself (hmm......
    Post by: geg81, Jun 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Today the courier delivered the ATF and I promptly mixed it with acetone. I asked for a chisel from the assembly dept. and I was ready to proceed....
    Post by: geg81, Jun 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    That feeling when every guide you need has already been written... :D
    Post by: geg81, Jun 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Unfortunately a Phillips #2, after the first three screws I was confident that the fourth (and last one) would come out without problems. My bad....
    Post by: geg81, Jun 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Having cleaned the head from all the dirt I decided to check the left crankshaft cover. Lots of svitol (a penetrating spray oil sold in italy) on...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. geg81
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Mmm... Going to check the plug code and reach before attempting a test start
    Post by: geg81, Jun 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    ok... I made some progress in the garage as I managed to get the tank out of the bike without spilling any gas from it. The tank seems solid,...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Somehow I was sure that wd40 had some penetrating abilities... Nevermind... I was going for the ISO 32 but in the end I got the ATF online from...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. geg81
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    I have cleaned some rusted parts with vinegar and I was surprised of the result. Just brush them sometimes to let the vinegar reach the metal...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    I've been asking a few local resellers for ATF (of no particular brand or gradation, mind you) with no luck. You should have seen their faces :D I...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    I've done a small research last night and it seems there is a handle bar that goes from one side to the other, up the rear fairing. That explains...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Yes... Already leaking on the left side... lots of gunk on the slider. No pods. Too much hassle and I prefer to keep this bike as close as...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Thanks for the link. I am glad there are many used parts around. In a worst case scenario, even if rusted, I can always have them chromed again. I...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Just found out that, since the previous owner had installed a top box, both rear seat chromed handle grips are missing... And of course the part...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Well my target is to have the bike in good shape again, maybe finish the all the details in the future. When I said that my budget is tight I...
    Post by: geg81, Jun 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Xj550 Seca Restoration Project

    Hello everyone, this is my first bike and restoration project. There is a lot of work to be done as the bike has been left unattended for 15 years...
    Thread by: geg81, Jun 11, 2017, 63 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New user and xj550 restoration project

    Hi everyone, my name is Dino. I live in the south of Italy, nearby Amalfi and Sorrento. A friend and colleague of mine gave me a non runner '83...
    Thread by: geg81, Jun 11, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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