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  1. redfire
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    1981 XJ750 Seca

    if it were mine, I think I'd hold on to that hard luggage and fairing and other goodies, they seem to be pretty rare and a nice matching original...
    Post by: redfire, Sep 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Dead Battery!

    hook it to the block and jump the other directly to the starter side of the solenoid (BE SURE THE BIKE IS IN NEUTRAL!!) with the key on. The...
    Post by: redfire, Aug 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. redfire
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    Battery mod for XJ750 - stop w/ the idiot light already

    Post by: redfire, Aug 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. redfire
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    Schooter's (pretty much) NEW $200 SECA 750

    seca has hitachi's
    Post by: redfire, Jul 21, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. redfire
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    1981 xj650 starts but only by spraying "quick start"

    sound may be the clutch plates in sticky old oil and gunk, maybe try an oil flush and change again? heck it might go away with some more running
    Post by: redfire, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. redfire
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    Some questions....

    I gave $800 for mine, average shape, worn out tires....
    Post by: redfire, Jul 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. redfire
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    82 XJ750 seca Tires

    I bought a pair of bridgestone spitfires from bikebandit.com. seemed pretty reasonable
    Post by: redfire, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. redfire
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    750 seca owners, what model battery is in your bike?

    I have a wal-mart brand battery (can't remember the model) in the bike and last saturday had to jump start it to get going, well I stopped at the...
    Thread by: redfire, Jun 26, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. redfire
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    Handlebar basics

    I'm rollin with a set I nabbed from a bicycle, didn't cost a nickel, lots of different styles to choose from
    Post by: redfire, Jun 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. redfire
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    baby maxim might be sold

    strangely, sometimes a higher price will sell faster than cheaper, if it's cheap people have the idea that there's something cheap about it, more...
    Post by: redfire, Jun 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. redfire
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    *facepalm* Thanks mom...

    did you check the rear brake light plunger, it may be stuck or misadjusted. if not you probably have a short in the wiring
    Post by: redfire, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. redfire
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    oil leaking every where ????

    chacal, the local parts guru here on the forum has most any part you need in stock and he ships fast. doesn't sound much like a ring problem, but...
    Post by: redfire, May 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. redfire
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    #1 exhaust header cold at Idle ?

    sounds like a carb cleaning would fix ya up, idle jets may be clogged
    Post by: redfire, May 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. redfire
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    Starter woes - or is it normal? Doesn't seem like it.

    I think ours is hooked to a chain with a clutch connecting the starter motor to the engine, have a look at the haynes manual or yamaha online...
    Post by: redfire, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. redfire
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    right side panel(battery panel)

    my front pin was broken and would allow the cover to flap in the wind, so I took a bolt of approptiate size to fit in the hole of the bike and...
    Post by: redfire, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. redfire
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    Questions about a new bike

    I dunno how to check it without being on it's center stand, Can't seem to get it to stay upright by itself for long
    Post by: redfire, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. redfire
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    Wow!! that's loud

    perhaps reversed the choke and throttle cables, seems to be a common occurance. do you have your idle thumb screw in too much?
    Post by: redfire, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. redfire
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    Front park lights

    my 82 only has turn signals front and rear, even though it has dual filiment bulbs in the signals, but I've never had any of the orange lights to...
    Post by: redfire, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    83 seca have a flasher cancel relay

    how's the battery charge? test the battery voltage with a meter, then take a bulb out and test the voltage at the bulb socket. if it's...
    Post by: redfire, Apr 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. redfire
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    3 fuel tank ?s

    yes, inline good! I've heard of people using a battery charger and salt water to remove rust deposits inside the tank (electrolosys?) that might...
    Post by: redfire, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. redfire
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    Solder

    I had good luck with flux first then using rosin core solder. Also like to twist the wires parallell, makes taping them easier for me.
    Post by: redfire, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. redfire
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    amplifier

    if it's like our beloved xj650/750, probably not, the altenator barely puts out enough for the stock lights and electrical situation.
    Post by: redfire, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. redfire
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    For us Seca owners...

    seca 900 won't fit the 750 w/o some modification
    Post by: redfire, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. redfire
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    81 xj550H stalls when i put in Gear

    does that machine have the side stand safety switch, which kills the engine if it's attempted to be put in gear with the stand down? if so the...
    Post by: redfire, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    motorcycle jacket

    the online store I bought from (ebay I think) policy stated I could return the jacket if it didn't fit to my specifications as long as the tags...
    Post by: redfire, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What's the dumbest thing you have done to your bike?

    since you know it's reading 2x what the actual rpm is, why not divide by two mentally?
    Post by: redfire, Jan 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. redfire
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    NO response from the throtle cable

    sure you haven't got the choke and throttle cables switched around
    Post by: redfire, Oct 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    82 Ford F150 84 Chevy Camaro 94 Mazda Miata 00 Mazda 626 01 Ford F150 Supercrew I like variety
    Post by: redfire, Oct 9, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. redfire
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    White plugs..tried everything but...

    Service Honda has a large selection of parts http://www.servicehonda.com/parts.html
    Post by: redfire, Sep 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Valve Adjustment

    our man chacal is quick to ship and has every size shim you need in stock, you'll be on the hiway in no time at all
    Post by: redfire, Sep 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. redfire
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    XJ Valve Adjustment

    a big no no in other words
    Post by: redfire, Sep 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. redfire
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    Gas from the breather

    you could have throttle shaft seals leaking air, sticky throttle cable, hanging throttle slides, or worn diaphrams, or it could be your idle set...
    Post by: redfire, Sep 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. redfire
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    seems like missfire

    I can't tell a difference in the running regular or premium gas, probably not your problem either. could be bad gas however
    Post by: redfire, Sep 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. redfire
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    1983 xs400 - PROBLEM WITH STARTING - SILLY NEWBIE MISTAKES?

    try turning the petcock to on or prime to refill the bowls. a shot of starting fluid may help if it's not flooded
    Post by: redfire, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. redfire
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    1983 xs400 - PROBLEM WITH STARTING - SILLY NEWBIE MISTAKES?

    gas in the oil means stuck floats and possilby leaking petcock. you need a carburator diassasembly and cleaning
    Post by: redfire, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Painting the Engine covers

    oriellys auto parts here sells a wrinkle finish paint for car engines, I've never used any so I can't tell ya how it works
    Post by: redfire, Aug 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. redfire
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    im ready for a rag and a match----carbs

    how about larger jet size to compensate for the large amount of turns on the mix screws?
    Post by: redfire, Aug 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. redfire
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    "Low Fuel" warning light?

    I have no idea about the resistance circuit and such, but my sender didn't register anything, so I removed it and sprayed the contacts with...
    Post by: redfire, Aug 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. redfire
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    XJ750 Starter keeps clicking after engine shut-off

    you could possibly try a solenoid from an automobile and see if it solves your problem, if so you can get a replacement for the bike, if not,...
    Post by: redfire, Aug 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. redfire
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    Online Carb rebuilder? What do you think...

    I only saw one comment where someone got a carb rebuild, and he paid 99 cents for it, but he was happy. the rest of the customers were getting...
    Post by: redfire, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tuning Question

    float height measure out okay when warm and cold? auto petcock taking a while to get the fuel flowing perhaps? does it do better if you let it...
    Post by: redfire, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. redfire
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    Poor fuel economy HELP!

    not carrying extra weight like saddlebags, fairings, or mother in laws are ya?
    Post by: redfire, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. redfire
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    650 or 750 (n00b)

    really looks like a 650 to me
    Post by: redfire, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. redfire
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    bent brake lever

    he's talking about bending the foot brake pedal Danilo, it's probably possible with a little heat
    Post by: redfire, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. redfire
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    should i replace both tires?

    you could probably get away with one tire for a while, as long as the rear tire is in good shape with no cracks in the tread or side. I purchased...
    Post by: redfire, Aug 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. redfire
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    My first restoration of an 82' Yamaha Seca XJ650 RJ

    whatcha got parked on the other side of the seca?
    Post by: redfire, Aug 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    I think I need new butterfly shaft seals

    thanks chacal, I think I borrowed it from a fourwheeler forum. didn't see anyone using it here, and I liked it better than most of the smiley faces
    Post by: redfire, Aug 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. redfire
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    I think I need new butterfly shaft seals

    very nice write up schmuck. any more pearls of wisdom you've got lying around
    Post by: redfire, Jul 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. redfire
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    Engine running rough

    I agree, sounds like fuel valve
    Post by: redfire, Jul 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. redfire
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    High Idle

    normal idle should be 1050rpm + - 50 rpm. you may need to back your idle speed adjuster down for hot idle speed, and keep the speed up with the...
    Post by: redfire, Jul 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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