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  1. Fode140
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    Hi

    WOW! That's a beautiful bike! Love the paint job, and she looks pretty clean for a grand. Congratulations and welcome, you're in the right place.
    Post by: Fode140, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Fode140
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    Hey from Chitown.

    YOU BASTARD! Sorry, I didn't really mean that, I'm just jealous because That's a steal! Congratulations and welcome to the forum, you're in the...
    Post by: Fode140, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Fode140
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    This poor, poor bike, karma's gona bite this guy in the ass.

    What a scumbag. All of them. A perfectly good piece of collectable machinery and an excellent example of Yamahas forward thinking, ahead of it's...
    Post by: Fode140, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Fode140
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    out of MY price range!

    I think $480 is a good starting point, I'd probably pay up to $800 or $900 for it. If I were in the market for another project!
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Fode140
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    Had to lay the bike down this morning

    You must be from the Chicago suburbs too! I can't even count how many people I see on a daily basis running lights.
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Ebay- 85 XJ700- under 2 hours left. no reserve

    WOW, I wish I had time to handle more projects than the one that I already have that I don't have time for, what a steal! What HORRIBLE picture...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. Fode140
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    introduction

    Welcome to the site PBR, as a proud owner of an XJ, you're at the right place!
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Fode140
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    Bold Sale

    I'm more partial to Seca's but GOOD GOD! That thing better have gold plated hardware or something! OR maybe he just knows something that we...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Fode140
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    new here

    Welcome to the sight, and I would say an XJ700 in exchange for some labor is a great deal! I would take that deal any day. This is a great and...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Fode140
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    Stolen 83 XJ900

    That is horrible, sorry to hear. Keep an eye out on Ebay and Craigslist as well for someone just parting out an XJ900 in your area. . . . That is...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Fode140
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    Previous owners!

    When I got my current bike, after realizing I'd be in for a project with all of the overspray resulting from repainting the body parts with them...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 21, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Fode140
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    SmartCar-STUPID driver!!! RIP Colleen & Brad

    Very sorry for your's and your family's loss. My sincerest condolences. It only re-emphasizes the point that we as riders need to remain...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 20, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Fode140
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    Well, it happened

    Glad to hear you're o.k. It's an all too familiar story being a motorcyclist. On the subject of the headlight modulator, does anyone know where...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Fode140
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    Yutughhh

    Man, I suck! I barely broke 1,000! I need more practice, what a riot!
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 17, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Fode140
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    Garage Find, 82 XJ 550 Maxim

    MAN are you lucky! My first bike was a garage find but it was a basket case! I agree with all of the others, clean it up, get it to run properly,...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Fode140
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    Please please someone help me

    Yamasarus is absolutely right, I would say the same thing. I made the same mistake on my first bike when I was about 19 or 20. Spent hours and...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Fode140
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    New member in illinois

    No kidding XJDAVER! I drive down route 59 EVERY DAY to and from work through Hoffman Estates, live in Wauconda, work in Bartlett. If you noticed...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 14, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Fode140
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    Whats the difference in an XJ and XS?

    Had a buddy years ago with an XS1100, and as MLEW said, it was mostly cosmetic the differences. The thing was a tank compared to the relatively...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New member in illinois

    Welcome to the forum Ian! This is the place to be for any XJer, you're in good hands with the huge wealth of knowledge that all of the members...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 14, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Guage Question

    Don't know how far you've dug into the bike, but I would definately say loose connection or faulty switch on the sidestand, on the brake light...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rewire Turn Signals

    Another thought is if they are too far gone is to replace the turn signals. If the sockets are that bad off, how are they otherwise? Lately I...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to forum, new to bikes

    Welcome Mowree! This sight is a great place to be for you and beginning your adventure with your Maxim, by the way, congratulations! On the...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Time to replace the exhaust

    I will be in the market for new exhaust as well (at some point) and I have looked around, and I actually found quite a few 4-2 and 4-1 systems on...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    V-Star VS Black Bear

    wow that's an amazing story. I love V-Stars, my brother has a first year 1100 Classic that is just gorgeous and a very comfortable bike. It's...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    opinion article on motorcycle safety in local paper

    Very flawed thinking, and misdirected at the very least! 7 deaths on motorcycles in an entire year. Think about that. Even one death is too...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Tragic

    I was on the fence on the "loud pipes save lives" argument, but within the last several years I am mostly against the loudest pipes. TUMBLEWEED,...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    it's getting there

    Man Polock, that looks awesome! Great job, she's a beauty. I can't wait until mine gets to that stage. . . . .not anytime soon though!
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The motorcycle rider's wave

    I've always waved at everyone, I've found some Harley riders wave, other's don't. Scooters I've found don't usually wave, I think this may be due...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 9, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Dead Bike = sad day

    Dumb question, but is your tank sealed? If the screen in the petcock and/or the carbs are crudded up to the point of being starved for fuel, it's...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oh, I think the wife is going to kill me...

    One thought now that I am remembering more about riding my buddy's old Fazer; stupidest place for the kickstand. It was almost in the way so that...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My Girl is 99.9% complete

    My '83 750 was a repaint when I got it, but just in the original red without the YAMAHA badge on the tank and without the stacked SECA 750 on the...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hi all!!! Excellent Site!!!

    This is the place to be, welcome! I think I'm not only speaking for myself when I say I know I would be lost without this place, you're in good...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My Girl is 99.9% complete

    BEAUTIFUL! I love the paint work, more pictures, more pictures! Congratulations!
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Poll-How many of you do ALL your own work?

    I used to be a mechanic as well, so I'll at least try to tackle ALL of the mechanical work, as well as regular maintenance. I WILL NOT do body...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oh, I think the wife is going to kill me...

    FAZERs ROCK! Buddy of mine had one years ago, they scream! And they are actually quite rare. You don't see too many of them. I think the secret...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    SLKids First Wreck

    Glad you're o.k.! I have been lucky, only time I dropped the bike was (kind of) intentional, where the bike wasn't my main concern. My '81 Seca,...
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Weight of engine

    Maybe you've been working out too much lately and it just seems light... :D HA! Knaw, that ain't it, I'm just an idiot at guessing weight!
    Post by: Fode140, Aug 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Weight of engine

    That is also an AWESOME idea! There's no better stand than the one that was built for the engine to bolt into!
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Weight of engine

    Now THAT'S an idea! When you're ready to package and sell them, sign me up! That's something I hadn't thought of is getting the engine back in...
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Weight of engine

    I am going to make use of the front upper mount holes and the lower rear bracket mounts for the stand, just going to have to figure out how to add...
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Weight of engine

    WOW! When my buddy and I humped it out of there, we could've sworn 70 - 90 pounds at the most. Just didn't feel that heavy for some reason....
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bad News about bill - Badly Hurt

    Glad to hear Bill is improving. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with him and his family.
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Weight of engine

    Dumb question. Does anyone have any idea of how much a "dry" 750 engine weighs? Got it out of the bike (a lot easier than I thought!) and am...
    Thread by: Fode140, Jul 30, 2009, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Get Well Relay

    That is a great idea! I would love to be involved, but I KNOW my bike won't see the road again until next season at the earliest! TOO MANY PIECES!!!
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    fool made me crash

    absolutely hands down get a police report and make sure HIS insurance pays for your bike to get fixed. It may take some time, the insurance...
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    tragically funny?

    Sorry to hear so many tales of how this economy is hurting people. I have to consider myself and my wife extremely lucky, we manufacture...
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Metal prep and blasting Q's

    MY GOD! That is gorgeous! I can't wait until mine looks like that! What are you using to polish all of the polished areas (ribs on valve covers,...
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 18, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Metal prep and blasting Q's

    Do you have any ideas or suggestions for aluminum parts or the engine? Some type of media or stick to the chemical strippers?
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 17, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Metal prep and blasting Q's

    Hate to hijack the thread, but I will also soon be in the same boat and have never blasted or sprayed anything. I'm down to getting the front...
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 17, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Woohoo!

    Congratulations! It's great to hear that another XJ will be back on the road. Sounds like it needed your TLC to come back to life! Be sure to...
    Post by: Fode140, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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