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  1. tygor
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    For Sale 1983 SECA XJ750RK -- 1 running, another as parts bike $1k

    SOLD
    Post by: tygor, May 11, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale 1983 SECA XJ750RK -- 1 running, another as parts bike $1k

    I'm selling two 1983 SECA XJ750RK bikes... one runs, the other is a parts bike earned through being rear-ended. I found the second soon after...
    Thread by: tygor, Apr 22, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted 80-84 xj650 seca tank

    Are the 1983 SECA XJ750RK tanks the same? I have one parts bike and one running bike (starter clutch slips). I could sell the parts bike tank.
    Post by: tygor, Apr 22, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. tygor
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    Lights, Camera, NOT STARTING!

    New NEWS! Now I'm on a trail that shows promise! First of all, why didn't you guys warn me about chasing continuity? In a multi-threaded wire,...
    Post by: tygor, Nov 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. tygor
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    Lights, Camera, NOT STARTING!

    This is the step that keeps failing. I get no change when I shift gears. So, I tested continuity between the neutral switch (YES, I found it!) and...
    Post by: tygor, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. tygor
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    Lights, Camera, NOT STARTING!

    Hate to bring this back up... but I'm still fighting this bike problem. Is there a way to bypass the neutral switch? Perhaps by wiring the block...
    Post by: tygor, Nov 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. tygor
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    Lights, Camera, NOT STARTING!

    Thanks TIMEtoRIDE. I haven't really tried to short the solenoid before tonight. Well, like I've mentioned, it still won't start. The starter...
    Post by: tygor, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. tygor
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    Lights, Camera, NOT STARTING!

    Parts Bike: was able to get all 4 of the collars off with no problem. Able to release 3 of them totally while one remains "fun". It is covered...
    Post by: tygor, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. tygor
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    Lights, Camera, NOT STARTING!

    I'm sorry folks, but I cannot for the life of me, find the neutral switch. I have the Haynes manual open, and I see that it appears to be a bolt,...
    Post by: tygor, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. tygor
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    Lights, Camera, NOT STARTING!

    With a bike like mine, that is not good at tests, it did pass a few... but it failed on step #7... testing the neutral switch. I got no...
    Post by: tygor, Oct 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. tygor
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    Lights, Camera, NOT STARTING!

    K, after church today, I've been going through these steps: Test your starter circuit. I've made it to #4 and got a strange reading. Testing...
    Post by: tygor, Oct 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. tygor
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    Lights, Camera, NOT STARTING!

    New Issue: I turn the key, and get lights, I flip the engine switch to run, and push start... but I get nothing. Rode the bike to work on...
    Thread by: tygor, Oct 25, 2008, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. tygor
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    750 Seca Computer Work-around Question -- Battery Sensor.

    Re: 750 Seca Computer Work-around Question -- Battery Sensor Very good tips. I'll have to follow MN's advice of cleaning connectors. Corrosion...
    Post by: tygor, Oct 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. tygor
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    Stock Yamaha fairing replacement windshield

    This info is great!!! I lost my windshield twice now... once in an accident where I was rear-ended (bike totaled, new XJ750RK of same year and...
    Post by: tygor, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. tygor
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    xj750 FAIRING

    The darn windshields are just too easy to break!!! One small accident, being rear-ended at an intersection, and my windshield shattered. I want...
    Post by: tygor, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. tygor
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    First motorcycle camping

    Plain and simple... I'm going for my first camping trip on the motorcycle. I'm looking for advice on how to pack the bike for such a trip. I...
    Thread by: tygor, Jul 28, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. tygor
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    Starter Clutch

    Wow, thanks for the warning. We've been experiencing 100 degree weather this past week while I've been running the heavier oil. I will go...
    Post by: tygor, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. tygor
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    Starter Clutch

    Well, I have been excited for almost 2 days now. It is now even more fun to ride, and exciting to hop on and start her up. The straight 50 is...
    Post by: tygor, Jun 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. tygor
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    Starter Clutch

    Clearly, this is why I have about 22 posts... and you all have around 500 and up. Sadly, the deed is done. I will keep the GTX on standby...
    Post by: tygor, Jun 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch

    I met a very nice, seemingly experience, motorcycle guy at the parts store and he strongly suggested straight 50 oil for a bike as old as mine. I...
    Post by: tygor, Jun 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch

    Rick, thanks for the chat. I know that the news may be grim in the long run, but I greatly appreciate your help, even if it is just moral...
    Post by: tygor, Jun 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. tygor
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    Starter Clutch

    Sadly for me, my wrench ability is low-level. I've been a motorcycle owner now for just under a year and before that, I stuck to oil changes on...
    Post by: tygor, Jun 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. tygor
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    fuel economy

    I am very happy with my fuel econ. considering, right now in SC, the gas price is $3.73/gallon. I regularly get 42 - 45 MPG. It's all highway...
    Post by: tygor, Jun 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. tygor
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    Starter Clutch

    First, I am no mechanic. So far, I have replaced the alternator stator, and renovated the starter motor. I am now cleaning the carbs off my...
    Thread by: tygor, Jun 1, 2008, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. tygor
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    Carb Renovation

    Brave or stupid, I finally pulled the carbs off my parts bike: for renovation and then to replace my working bike's carbs. I followed the Haynes...
    Thread by: tygor, May 31, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. tygor
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    Starter Rennovation

    A follow up: Well, today, all the parts are back together and back in service. The parts starter motor is cleaned, lubed and in the working...
    Post by: tygor, Feb 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Rennovation

    Thank you all for your advice. It would happen that I will need to order two parts. As for the grease, I was concerned about gumming, but I was...
    Post by: tygor, Feb 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. tygor
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    Starter Rennovation

    Let me start by stating that I have searched and read 5+ posts on this issue, so I don't come unversed Starter Repair? Starter Motor????...
    Thread by: tygor, Feb 23, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. tygor
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    Starter Repair?

    Steele, I know the problem well. And how many guys ride in to work when it's 25 degrees outside? Oddly, I have the same problem, but kind of...
    Post by: tygor, Jan 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. tygor
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    My wife wants me more visible... so do I

    Not too long ago, before I owned a motorcycle, I was told that motorcyclists have either been in an accident, or will be. Then I was hit from...
    Thread by: tygor, Jan 11, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. tygor
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    Idling at 3000 rpm (he asks sheepishly)

    After my alternator learning session last week, I am skeptical that this was fixed by the turning of a screw. For some reason (tell me is this is...
    Post by: tygor, Jan 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. tygor
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    Idling at 3000 rpm (he asks sheepishly)

    Ok, so let's pretend that some guy thought he had a carburetor problem since the bike idles at 3000 rpm. Then, this guy, warmed his bike up and...
    Post by: tygor, Jan 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. tygor
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    Idling at 3000 rpm (he asks sheepishly)

    Ok, I don't want to upset the forum... but I'm new (to riding, fixing, and the forum). I've searched and read many posts on carbs... TO THE...
    Thread by: tygor, Jan 3, 2008, 39 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. tygor
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    Need new some help.

    I found this thread while searching the forum for the same problem. I have an XJ750 that (when it's warm) revs to ~3000 rpm for it's standard...
    Post by: tygor, Jan 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. tygor
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    New to XJ with Alternator problem

    Well guys, it's over and the bike is back together. I tested the bad stator with the nicer meter and it read .4, .4, 1.2. I guess the 1.2 was...
    Post by: tygor, Dec 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. tygor
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    New to XJ with Alternator problem

    Well, thanks to everyone here, I think I've fixed it!!! Double check me though (since the numbers weren't perfect). Ok, first, I was a bit...
    Post by: tygor, Dec 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. tygor
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    New to XJ with Alternator problem

    Well, it looks like it might get to 63 degrees today, so perhaps testing resistance won't be accurate until it warms up again, in the Spring....
    Post by: tygor, Dec 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. tygor
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    New to XJ with Alternator problem

    I may be done for the night. I took the alternator cover off, scrapped the gasket off, used steel wool to remove the dregs, and then used spray...
    Post by: tygor, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. tygor
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    New to XJ with Alternator problem

    I just got back from buying a new gasket (which is hard to find). And I've browsed a good portion of the guide recommended by Chacal. So now I...
    Post by: tygor, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to XJ with Alternator problem

    I've just been outside testing various things with my multimeter. First, I charged the battery then warmed the bike up to idle. Following this...
    Post by: tygor, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to XJ with Alternator problem

    My first motorcycle was an 83 XJ750RK Seca. Four weeks later, I was hit from behind and the bike was totaled. So I found another 83 XJ750RK...
    Thread by: tygor, Dec 28, 2007, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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