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  1. alaskazzr
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    Need tank Peacock

    It's called a petcock, and rebuild kits are like 20 bucks on ebay. new ones for less. I like BMW ones for older airheads, and they are less than...
    Post by: alaskazzr, May 5, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. alaskazzr
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    A little popping in the exhuast.

    How do you change these caps? Do they pull off and have a pin in them to contact the conductor in the wire?
    Post by: alaskazzr, Feb 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. alaskazzr
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    A little popping in the exhuast.

    My spark leads aren't leaking. They are in very good shape actually. Except my number plug cap. It's broken at an angle exposing some inboard. I...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Feb 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. alaskazzr
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    A little popping in the exhuast.

    Ok, well i purged the tank and put 2 gallons of fresh 90 octane in and a dash of HEET in case there was water in there. Not really any change....
    Post by: alaskazzr, Feb 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. alaskazzr
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    A little popping in the exhuast.

    I put the tank back on to run it before I was potentially going to sell it. The gas I put in was new from the pump 87 octane that was going to go...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Feb 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. alaskazzr
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    A little popping in the exhuast.

    Hey all, so I'm having some running issues. I searched around and couldn't find anything exactly like what I am experiencing. My bike, a 1982...
    Thread by: alaskazzr, Feb 21, 2011, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. alaskazzr
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    Why motorcyclists get a bad name

    As a rider and MSF graduate and soon to be instructor that owns and operates sport bikes (among others - see sig.), I think it's too bad that the...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Jan 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. alaskazzr
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    I dont know why you guys hate winter, I sure dont! -OT

    I love winter. Global warming is alive and well in AK. The past 7 days have been above 40 degrees. We've been lovin' it, and so have the bikes!...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Jan 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. alaskazzr
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    wish i had $4500. choice of 86 or 00 vmax 1200

    As I'm in the market for a 93-07 VMax, how straight forward is the rear end swap? Simple as a bolt on, or are there complications? Thanks!
    Post by: alaskazzr, Dec 28, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  10. alaskazzr
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    Bikes You Miss the Most

    Last year I had a choice of whether to sell my Buell XB9R or my Suzuki TL1000R for a down payment on my new house. I ended up selling the TL...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. alaskazzr
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    New project. BMW R100S

    thanks!
    Post by: alaskazzr, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  12. alaskazzr
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    Yeeee Haw! look what I just won on Fle-Bay

    I also have the G4 along with my wife and parents. We LOVE those units, as they allowed us to all 4 talk on our 5500 mile cross-country ride this...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. alaskazzr
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    New project. BMW R100S

    My V-Strom came to me from a fellow Alaskan rider who rode the proverbial balls off the thing. That being said, the bike's true condition only...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  14. alaskazzr
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    New project. BMW R100S

    Well, as far as the R bike vs. the Seca, I have a Seca and an R bike. I'm an equal opportunity owner and wrencher. I appreciate the Seca for...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Nov 29, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  15. alaskazzr
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    How cold (temp) do you ride?

    I like to ride until well after the snow falls. Nothing a good set of studs and good gear can't fix. [img] [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: alaskazzr, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. alaskazzr
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    New project. BMW R100S

    If you think BMW accessories are expensive, check out Touratech. Here's their luggage set for my bike: http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/2691...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  17. alaskazzr
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    New project. BMW R100S

    Yeah as far as I know it's a 6. and 1600cc not 1500. K1600GT was the moniker if I remember the crosstalk on ADVRider.com. Edit: here's an...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  18. alaskazzr
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    New project. BMW R100S

    After pricing "S" fairings, I kind of just want to go with a naked headlight, and maybe just a little flyscreen above it for wind when I ride to...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  19. alaskazzr
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    New project. BMW R100S

    Since I just got back to Alaska after a 5500 mile journey across the lower 48, I have become enamored with BMW motorcycles (I rode my 2010 R1200GS...
    Thread by: alaskazzr, Nov 2, 2010, 28 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  20. alaskazzr
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    Dee's 1986 Maxim-X 750 with Mods

    I think it's perfect. I'll bet when you sit on it, it preloads the shocks in the back pretty well, and cleans up the rear wheel gap, doesn't it?...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Sep 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. alaskazzr
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    Honda goes back to the future

    Easier than shipping one from Oz is to scour canadian craigslist because they usually get the bikes we don't. I've been scheming to slip one of...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Aug 11, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. alaskazzr
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    Refreshed and painted Seca 750

    I have a bar end mirror on the left side. A nice all metal and glass one from D2Moto.com [img] I have one for the other side too, but I'm not...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Aug 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. alaskazzr
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    Refreshed and painted Seca 750

    The tank bag is a Rapid Transit Recon 19. Here's a link to it: http://www.rapid-transit.com/rt/product ... ts_id=2175 The front mounting...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Aug 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. alaskazzr
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    Refreshed and painted Seca 750

    As soon as I laid the paint down I started looking for a billboard graphics set that will fit well on there. I used to have an Anniversary Edition...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Aug 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. alaskazzr
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    Refreshed and painted Seca 750

    I have another set of side covers that are never mounted NOS ones, they're painted the factory dark red with the black lowers, so originally I was...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Aug 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. alaskazzr
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    Refreshed and painted Seca 750

    I received an '82 Seca 750 on trade last winter. It has 7500 miles and was in decent shape, albeit with a terrible paint job. Before: [img]...
    Thread by: alaskazzr, Aug 8, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. alaskazzr
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    1993 suzuki dr650

    I have a digital copy. It's 24.8megs, if you send me your email I can try to send it to you...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Aug 4, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  28. alaskazzr
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    Seca 750 Tach technical question.

    I replaced the loom on my bike, and now everything works except the tach. I know it's electric so I haven't been chasing down any broken cables or...
    Thread by: alaskazzr, Aug 2, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. alaskazzr
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    Clarification on rotor resistance.

    analog certainly has it's place. our micro ohmmeters at work are still analog units.
    Post by: alaskazzr, Aug 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. alaskazzr
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    Clarification on rotor resistance.

    Yep. Using a Fluke 87V digital multimeter (i work avionics on military aircraft) with lead resistance of .01Ω
    Post by: alaskazzr, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. alaskazzr
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    Clarification on rotor resistance.

    I replaced the entire wire harness (without removing the airbox or engine or carbs) ((amazingly it's in the stock location and didn't get cut-up...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Jul 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. alaskazzr
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    Charging system woes...what now?

    Dragging up an old thread of mine so with the solution to my problem. When i would check resistance through the wire harness of my rotor, it...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Jul 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. alaskazzr
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    Clarification on rotor resistance.

    The reason I ask is because in the shop manual, it states that the resistance on the green and brown is supposed to be 3.6-4.4 ohms as read from...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Jul 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. alaskazzr
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    Clarification on rotor resistance.

    How about the rotor that spins within the stator that makes up the alternator? [img] #2 there.
    Post by: alaskazzr, Jul 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. alaskazzr
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    Clarification on rotor resistance.

    When I check resistance at room temperature across the two copper strips on the rotor face, I am getting .4-.7ohms. I am assuming this is an...
    Thread by: alaskazzr, Jul 3, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. alaskazzr
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    Seca 750 Diode

    weird part is, i've swapped in 2 other R/R's with no results
    Post by: alaskazzr, Jun 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. alaskazzr
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    Seca 750 Diode

    Sounds good. I'm going to assume that my sidestand relay, and cut-out relay are bypassed then because it needs neither clutch nor specific...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Jun 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. alaskazzr
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    Seca 750 Diode

    So the diode that's part of the charging system, does anyone have a picture of where it's supposed to be? I've been chasing down why my bike...
    Thread by: alaskazzr, Jun 16, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. alaskazzr
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    National Cycle PlexiFairing

    Sold
    Post by: alaskazzr, Apr 28, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. alaskazzr
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    Charging system woes...what now?

    Sorry to drag this thread up again, but I figured that rather than start a new thread, I'd piggyback on this one. So I have now tried 3 R/R's...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. alaskazzr
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    82 xj 750 dies when clutch is let out

    Yikes, attempting to ride the bike with a "banged-back-straight" driveline could end you up in a world of trouble. Driveshafts on any vehicles are...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. alaskazzr
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    Charging system woes...what now?

    Well, I threw one of the new R/R's in and I still have 11.8VDC at the battery @ 2500-3000rpm. I'm hoping I had a DOA R/R, otherwise it looks like...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Apr 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. alaskazzr
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    Automatic Transmissions Explained

    When I used to work on B1-B Lancers, we had a familiarzation class prefaced with this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuhYd9L_d7w About...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Apr 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. alaskazzr
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    National Cycle PlexiFairing

    I have a really good condition National Cycle PlexiFairing that came on my Seca and just isn't going to make the cut (no pun intended) in my cafe...
    Thread by: alaskazzr, Apr 4, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. alaskazzr
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    Ok so I got an Idea...

    I like the idea, especially since it's basically 8th grade IC soldering. Having a rotary switch to jump between Lambda's is a good idea too. Now...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Apr 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. alaskazzr
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    Shifting Problems. Please help identify part.

    I'm just going to take a wild guess and say that you have an XJ650. If so, then the part you need will be on here:...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. alaskazzr
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    Charging system woes...what now?

    I didn't modulate RPM while checking for AC, but it sounds like the mechanical part of my charging system is up to snuff. I bought a couple R/R's...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. alaskazzr
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    XJ650 Maxim Charging ins and outs.

    True story. Forgot to add that.
    Post by: alaskazzr, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. alaskazzr
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    problem with 650 charging system

    try charging the battery all the way up over night or something and see if it will start. then check the battery with the bike running @ above...
    Post by: alaskazzr, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. alaskazzr
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    Charging system woes...what now?

    I tried measuring VAC across the various white wires on a whim, and the results were either 5VAC or 25VAC depending on the combo
    Post by: alaskazzr, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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