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  1. japple999
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    Selling my 1985 XJ700 - Cincinnati Ohio

    I hate to get rid of it but it's time to part ways. Let me know if anyone is interested! Criagslist Add
    Thread by: japple999, Sep 23, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. japple999
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    Seat Reupholstered

    There was actually no sewing involved. A lot of pulling and stapling though. It was marine grade vinyl.
    Post by: japple999, Mar 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. japple999
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    Seat Reupholstered

    Just finished reupholstering my seats. I was going to pay the local shop to do it but I think it turned out pretty good. New: [img] [img]...
    Thread by: japple999, Mar 2, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. japple999
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    New fuel, oil, plugs, front tire, & patched the exhaust! All I need now is warmer weather!
    Post by: japple999, Feb 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. japple999
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    Southern Ohio/Cincinnati

    Got the bike running again. If anyone is in the Cincy area or is interested in doing a carb clinic, let me know.
    Post by: japple999, Feb 23, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  6. japple999
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    Is my bike overheating?

    Thanks everyone. I'm banking on the starter solenoid. It's one of those $5 solenoids that you buy for a lawnmower and I'm guessing that it's not...
    Post by: japple999, Apr 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. japple999
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    Is my bike overheating?

    Yeah, I did kind of rig up my own starter solenoid a while back. That might have something to do with it.
    Post by: japple999, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. japple999
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    Is my bike overheating?

    I just went down and unhooked it. So you're thinking it's the battery?
    Post by: japple999, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. japple999
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    Is my bike overheating?

    Ok, so this is the second time that this has happened to my bike. I took it for a short 10 minute ride, and when I went to shut the bike off, it...
    Thread by: japple999, Apr 2, 2009, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. japple999
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    Crashed

    Good to hear you're ok. ATGATT!!!
    Post by: japple999, Mar 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. japple999
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    Southern Ohio/Cincinnati

    I'm down for a ride. I'll hopefully be taking my 1st ride of the year this weekend. I'd offer up my place for a carb clinic sometime this summer...
    Post by: japple999, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  12. japple999
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    Southern Ohio/Cincinnati

    I live in Batavia. About 20 mile east of Cincinnati.
    Post by: japple999, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  13. japple999
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    Grips

    So are all XJ's 7/8"?
    Post by: japple999, Mar 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. japple999
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    I need to clean my gas tank

    I used a product called KBS Tank Sealer kit. It worked great. Very easy to use and will not eat your hands off like muratic acid. The kit was...
    Post by: japple999, Mar 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. japple999
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    Isn't winter over yet ? !!!

    It's 65 here in Cincinnati today. I have my tank off for cleaning so it's a sad day for me. Doesn't help that about every other house on my...
    Post by: japple999, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. japple999
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    Southern Ohio/Cincinnati

    If anyone knows of a carb clinic in the tri-state area...let me know.
    Post by: japple999, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  17. japple999
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    I have two cages. A 2007 Toyota Camry, and my trusty 98 Honda Civic
    Post by: japple999, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. japple999
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    oil changing xj550

    Bike Manuals
    Post by: japple999, Mar 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. japple999
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    What's the longest trip you've taken on your XJ?

    Yes, me and a buddy of mine plan on taking the trip. I was trying to explain to my wife why we're turning an 8 hour trip into 13 hours. She...
    Post by: japple999, Mar 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What's the longest trip you've taken on your XJ?

    What's the longest trip you've taken on your XJ? I'm working on planning a 1300 mile weekend trip from Cincinnati to D.C. this summer. Just...
    Thread by: japple999, Mar 4, 2009, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. japple999
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    How did you get here?

    When I was looking to buy my XJ last year I wanted to find out more info about the bikes. After a few Google searches, I ended up here.
    Post by: japple999, Mar 3, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. japple999
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    Diet Coke is a great exhaust cleaner!

    Wow, those look nice. I'll definitely have to give it a try on mine.
    Post by: japple999, Mar 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. japple999
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    Steam Clean Motorcycle?

    Thanks for the tips. As soon as it warms up (damn winter!!!) I'll post some before/after pics with the steam clean.
    Post by: japple999, Mar 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. japple999
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    How Many Miles on your XJ?

    I got 37k on my XJ. Still runs like a champ! (knock on wood)
    Post by: japple999, Mar 3, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    CALLING ALL XJ700 OWNERS!!!!!

    I have an 85 xj700. It's purple, not sure if it's the original paint but here's a pic: PIC
    Post by: japple999, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Steam Clean Motorcycle?

    Wow, yeah mine runs out in about 15 minutes....then you have to wait another 20 for it to heat up. Harbor Freight is awesome by the way!
    Post by: japple999, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. japple999
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    Steam Clean Motorcycle?

    I have a shark steam cleaner that I was thinking about using on my bike to clean it. Mainly the engine & other grimy parts. Can anyone think of...
    Thread by: japple999, Mar 2, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I need to clean my gas tank

    How did the electrolysis method work out for you?
    Post by: japple999, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A good deal on paint?

    Yeah, I'm thinking of just going ahead and spaying it myself. Worst case, I completely butcher the paint job (I probably wouldn't care because I...
    Post by: japple999, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A good deal on paint?

    I'm leaving the frame as is. I was mainly looking for a cheap job to replace the purple paint that's on my 85 xj.
    Post by: japple999, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A good deal on paint?

    I have a friend of the family that quoted me $200 to paint my tank & fenders. Does this seem like a reasonable price? I have everything off of...
    Thread by: japple999, Feb 27, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. japple999
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    Starter Match?

    Sure enough it was the insulator. After putting one in, it fired right up. Thanks for the help! On to the next challenge...CARBS!!!
    Post by: japple999, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Match?

    Great, I'll try replacing it and report back if it works. Thanks,
    Post by: japple999, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. japple999
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    Starter Match?

    [img] for some reason it's not posting the picture: Picture Are you saying that there should be a spacer between these two parts? That...
    Post by: japple999, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. japple999
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    Starter Match?

    Thanks! I'll try double checking everything mentioned.
    Post by: japple999, Feb 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. japple999
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    Starter Match?

    I can turn it by hand, but when I try and test it I just get sparks. I'll try and take it apart and re-grease it again. If all else fails I...
    Post by: japple999, Feb 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Match?

    I've took it apart, replaced and brushes, and cleaned it a couple times but it still won't spin up. The local bike yard wanted $250 for the...
    Post by: japple999, Feb 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Match?

    Hello all, My starter went out on my 1985 xj700. I'm having trouble finding a starter for this model. Are there any other models I should be...
    Thread by: japple999, Feb 25, 2009, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. japple999
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    customizing the xj

    Nice indeed
    Post by: japple999, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. japple999
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    **All NEW XJBikes Members Please Read!**

    Just added myself. I live in the southern Ohio area and have an 85 xj700
    Post by: japple999, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. japple999
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Cleaned out the starter, rebuilt the solenoid, re-ran the ground wires.
    Post by: japple999, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. japple999
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    Won't start after a wash

    Last week I washed my bike with a regular garden hose. Not long after I washed it I took it our for about an our. The next day I went to start...
    Thread by: japple999, Jun 9, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. japple999
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    Southern Ohio/Cincinnati

    I live in Cincinnati and just got an XJ. Anyone close to cincy?
    Thread by: japple999, Apr 25, 2008, 42 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  44. japple999
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    Fried my ground wire...I think

    I'll try replacing the wire and see if that works. Thanks!
    Post by: japple999, Apr 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. japple999
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    Fried my ground wire...I think

    Adding link to pics This is the fried wire: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/243 ... 36.jpg?v=0 This is the box that it goes to under...
    Post by: japple999, Apr 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. japple999
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    Fried my ground wire...I think

    Ok, so I've had my bike all of 2 days and I seemed to have fried the ground wire. Everything seemed to be fine then yesterday I tried to start...
    Thread by: japple999, Apr 21, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. japple999
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    85 XJ 700

    Ok, so i picked up the bike...and the tassels were gone. It almost threw off the deal but the purple & seat make up for it. Here's an updated pic:
    Post by: japple999, Apr 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 XJ 700

    Yes, the Tassels were definitely a selling point!!
    Post by: japple999, Apr 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. japple999
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    85 XJ 700

    Just bought an 85 XJ 700. Has 30k and from what little I've rode it seems to run great. I paid $1000 for it. Does this seem like a good...
    Thread by: japple999, Apr 16, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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