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  1. tommyrhodes
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    Status of Rickomatic

    Get well Rick!! I havent been on this site in years. Ran into a carb problem yesterday with a mikuni and hopped on here to shoot you an email....
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Jul 2, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    coils for an 82 seca 750

    I've got a working set of coils from an 82 750 seca. I say working but they have not been hooked up since last fall. See no reason why they should...
    Thread by: tommyrhodes, Sep 4, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 Yamaha XJ750 Seca

    SOLD I posted it on craigslist for 900. Got 900 easily. The kid wanted my helmet too..... lol. First time motorcycle owner. Told him about this...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Aug 15, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. tommyrhodes
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    1982 Yamaha XJ750 Seca

    How about an extra set of coils? lol. You'll never buy paper towels again!!! Sham-Wow!!
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 Yamaha XJ750 Seca

    I'm getting tired of doing this....BUMP!!!!!..... so one of you should just offer me twenty grand for the bike today. The way I figure, that way...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. tommyrhodes
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    1982 Yamaha XJ750 Seca

    Bump
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. tommyrhodes
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    1982 Yamaha XJ750 Seca

    Wow, I did forget to put the price huh? lol. Well i'm looking to for $1000. But make some offers and I'll let it go for a reasonable price. It...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. tommyrhodes
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    1982 Yamaha XJ750 Seca

    *bump* Will someone PLEASE make an offer!!!! I've gotten no bites from here or craigslist. Whats wrong with my baby?
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Set of coils from 1982 XJ750 Seca

    Just as the title says. Set of coils from 1982 XJ750 seca. I'm selling the bike so no longer need the spare parts. The coils worked fine when I...
    Thread by: tommyrhodes, Aug 5, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 Yamaha XJ750 Seca

    Bump....I somehow received absolutely no offers. Just one guy who likes my backrest..... Make some offers, looking to see it gone....
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 Yamaha XJ750 Seca

    This bike runs and drives great. I don't have the time to use it this year and it kills me to see it sitting still. The XJ was considered the...
    Thread by: tommyrhodes, Jul 31, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. tommyrhodes
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    Start, rev 8k+, [Fixed]

    Re: Start, rev 8k+, don't know why I had this exact same problem last summer. I refused to accept that I had an air leak despite all the classic...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Apr 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. tommyrhodes
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    Red light changer

    Oh how often the simple solution evades us. Just run the light. In fact, why even stop in the first place? You ride a bike for the freedom of the...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How hot does a carburetor get?

    I did this and i've put close to a thousand miles on my bike without issue. On my 82 seca the inside diamater of the hose fit the carb mouth...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Dec 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ750 Seca

    Great bike. It's got all the fix-ins. From dual front brakes to a bike lock this bike has it all. It has fresh powder coat on the front fender and...
    Thread by: tommyrhodes, Nov 14, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    82 xj750 seca- I want it gone

    Bike runs great. No mechanical issues. I powdercoated the front fender and gas tank. Tank should probably be redone but my oven is too small to do...
    Thread by: tommyrhodes, Nov 9, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. tommyrhodes
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    XS starter wiring

    I'm working on a 1980 XS 650. I've got a blue/white wire coming off the start button traced back to just under the seat area. It's got a connector...
    Thread by: tommyrhodes, Oct 20, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Coils for 82 XJ750 seca

    I'm looking for coils to an 82 XJ750 seca. I'm both coils. The only ones on ebay are through a store and they are 50 for the pair. Like to keep it...
    Thread by: tommyrhodes, Oct 17, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. tommyrhodes
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    what do you know about usps' tracking system?

    I used to work at ups. If you have a true UPS tracking number you can put it into the ups website and track it. That should tell you everywhere it...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 16, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Handy man forums

    Does anyone know of a good handyman forum? I know thats kind of vague. I'm trying to find a place similar to this where you can bouce ideas,...
    Thread by: tommyrhodes, Oct 12, 2008, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. tommyrhodes
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    Oil Pump Chain

    How do you check the oil pump chain? Will it require draining the oil? I have a funny noise coming from the bottom and i have not been able to pin...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. tommyrhodes
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    XJ550 Oil Change issues...

    I wonder if gas will ruin the filter over time?
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. tommyrhodes
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Lazy day. Just bled the brakes which was so much messier than I had planned. On the 750 seca's the cylinder is located in just about the worst...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hesitation over 20mph

    I've got one of those exact things from sears. But i've had a few drinks at the pub tonight so i think it would be a bad idea to go riding around...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hesitation over 20mph

    I pulled the petcock last week and all was well. I'll try doing it in prime from the very beginning. Last time I switched it to prime mid-ride in...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hesitation over 20mph

    thats been mentioned to me before too. Is there anyway to test that theory other than buying two new ones? Which reminds me that I need to mail...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hesitation over 20mph

    I pulled the petcock last week and all was well. I'll try doing it in prime from the very beginning. Last time I switched it to prime mid-ride in...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. tommyrhodes
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    $2.88 A GALLON GAS !

    I've got you all beat. One of the local stations ran a special. For 5 hours they sold it for $1.99 a gallon. The rest of the day they sold it for...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. tommyrhodes
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    hesitation over 20mph

    I have a 1982 Xj750J. I did a test ride in the backyard for 2 miles in first gear and had no problems. So I pulled onto the road and no more than...
    Thread by: tommyrhodes, Oct 10, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. tommyrhodes
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    Retry for front mastr cylndr diaphragm for '82 XJ750RJ

    http://www.motorcyclepartscounter.com/p ... amaha.aspx Part #2
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    does anyne know of a Cheap site to buy parts?

    I've only actually purchased from them twice. Shipping took awhile, or at least it seemed. But I do not have the haynes book for my XJ so i'm...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. tommyrhodes
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    does anyne know of a Cheap site to buy parts?

    I always check ebay first. Never know what your gonna find. Some days your lucky some days your not. But i found this site...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. tommyrhodes
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    sudden isolated loss of power to ignition

    if your bike is in gear I do not believe your bike will start. I know mine will not. Next time it happens make sure your in neutral. It's a nice...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. tommyrhodes
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    1983 yamaha seca 750 complete parts bike

    front brake calipers Left and right?
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  35. tommyrhodes
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    Fall tuning?

    is it really that much cooler in NC already?
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. tommyrhodes
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    Interesting problem

    i'm embarassed to say yes. lol. Major brain fart. I got if off though. I read in the posts that people were getting frozen pistons out with the...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Interesting problem

    Would this still be possible on prime though? I'll give a try tomorrow. I made a complete mess out of my bike trying to do my brakes today lol. I...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brakes question

    Ok so I took it apart and polished the rod. I lubed up the moving parts. now I've got one caliper with a frozen piston and one is giving me a hell...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brakes question

    My 82 seca has a floating brake caliper. Problem is my brakes have started sticking a little. I'm cleaning the piston bore again but while I have...
    Thread by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. tommyrhodes
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    Maxim x no headlight

    My 82 has a switch in the starter button. I did the same thing you did however. Also, my bike has a computer board that showed signs of burning so...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    float levels

    I'd check the little float needle that the floats operate. Mine had come unscrewed just a hair. Which was apparently enough to keep the float from...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. tommyrhodes
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    How long does it take?

    take your calipers off. Pop off the pads and slide the piston out of its bore. You should be able to clean the little ring the caliper piston...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. tommyrhodes
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    ??xj6??

    You can call your local Yamaha dealer and they'll get you hooked up with the model and size. I bought an 81 650 xj. Took it to a dealer and ran...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Nightmare

    I had the same problem. Turns out on my bike one of the wires had pulled out of the it's harness next to the TCI. Couldnt hurt to check your...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I don't understand electric stuff

    I don't think the motor turns over if the kick stand switch or neutral switch safety devices are enacted. But the TCI is definetly worth a look. I...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. tommyrhodes
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    I don't understand electric stuff

    I don't think the motor turns over if the kick stand switch or neutral switch safety devices are enacted. But the TCI is definetly worth a look. I...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. tommyrhodes
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    Question about my new bike

    most states that I know of will require you to get a vin check at your local pd prior to registration. This way they know it's not stolen.
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. tommyrhodes
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    running bike w/o tank..

    Thats 85 bucks. Which means it's about 85 bucks more than I spent on mine. An old battery acid container inverted with the tubing from a oxygen...
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. tommyrhodes
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    Interesting problem

    i tested the coils last week and they ohmed out fine. I thought you were saying they were only failing at high rpms.
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. tommyrhodes
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    Interesting problem

    is there any way to tell which one? Or to test that theory?
    Post by: tommyrhodes, Oct 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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