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  1. hessenr00ts
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    Making your own Starter and Horn Buttons!

    Well thats cool. I'd be putting a round peg in a square hole though :P Luckily my buttons are in perfect shape.
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 13, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 750 Seca/Maxim gas tanks.............

    The tank on my 750 is stock, original tank. Paints got a few knicks but no pitting, insides totally clean and the petcock is in perfect shape. No...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    '82 750 Seca/Maxim gas tanks.............

    Thats a decent looking tank. I'm mainly interested in the seca tank because of the shape. Are you just looking to trade it or are you willing...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    '82 750 Seca/Maxim gas tanks.............

    Do they mount the same? Or is it do-able with minimal modification? I'd be interested in a seca tank on my Maxim....Got any pics?
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. hessenr00ts
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    HEY HEY HEY!

    DAMN! Thats a clean bike! You got a heckuva deal I say.
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    custom seat

    I've never seen em but I'll keep my eyes open for it. Best thing you could probably do is fabricate the whole thing yourself... If all goes...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    WTB front turn signal

    To my knowledge the stock signals on the 82' 750max were chrome. I've the same bike with stock blinkers and they're crhome plastic....
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    What riding gear do you have?

    Helmet: As you can see in my avatar, I went for a "cruiser" 1/2 helm. I can't stand having my face covered. The shell is 1" thick and the padding...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTB front turn signal

    I believe www.oldbikebarn.com has them, fairly cheap too if memory serves.
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Think this would work?

    There's those numbers I couldn't find. According to the installation guides you are able to recalibrate them to match your application. A...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Think this would work?

    Ehhh, they'd fit, yeah. As far as an accurate reading though? No clue. After flipping through a couple of the installation guides I'd be...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. hessenr00ts
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    Another newbie here

    LoL, exactally. I love explaining to people what block heaters are for and why I plug my car in overnight for 6 months out of the year :P
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Another newbie here

    Oh heck ya! I've got 3 myself for variying weather conditions. That and a cossack I'll wear at times too, just for kicks :P
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Another newbie here

    That hats a bit smaller then what we'd likely wear. Something more like this... [img]
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Handlebars again

    Those grips are alright, the foams at least 10+ years old though. I'm sure they were quite nice in their prime. Replacing them next week. The...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Handlebars again

    Thats exactally what I wanted. The clubman's wouldn't work on my 750max due to the tank width, nor would drag bars. I went with a european...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carpel Tunnel?

    Best I can tell it's all about position and the bloodflow to your hands. After riding my 750 for a solid 1/2 hour or more I find my right hand...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Coke Points Needed!

    heh, I'm a diet pepsi drinker myself. I won a cell phone off their last promotion :p
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Seca 650 Mirrors

    I see my link didn't show up. Trying again: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... %3AIT&rd=1
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    650 Maxim Luggage question

    Most of the luggage racks I've seen were DIY projects. They looked professional, just took a bit of work to make them fit securely.
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Handlebars

    I've a set of stock maxim bars (with all the hardware for mounting) that I'd be more then happy to get off my storage shelf. I'd get some pics...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XS parts on XJ's

    On a side note, the gauges I'm selling were ordered from his site. Fastest shipping on a web purchase I've ever seen. Careful with electronics...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca 650 Mirrors

    So now I'm looking at these....I'm buying new grips this week so I'd want something that allows these to fit onto the bars as well. Any...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XS parts on XJ's

    Those should work for you, the plugs look like the same ones from my 82 750 max which leads me to believe they were probably standard for a while....
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    first group ride......

    I'm heading to Grand Marais (north of Duluth, MN) with a few folks from work on an upcoming monday (14th or 21st...we haven't decided as yet)....
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 8, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XS parts on XJ's

    What parts are you looking at specifically?
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Music while you ride?

    ahh, well, I wear a half helmet so no real chance for speakers. I rarely drive for more then 30min-1hr at a time, so music isn't totally needed...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 7, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie Here

    Gabrar, didn't they give you the option of using your own bike? All the courses here in Minnesota use little Honda 250s' but I was allowed to use...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 7, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New handle bars, experience??

    I was considering those when I did my bars but went with a different bend in leiu of the 7" pullback on those. The 27" width is going to give...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 7, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Engine running hot!

    I've a similar experience: My trip to work involves about 10 minutes of stop and go at lights, 5 minutes of 60+mph on the highway, then 10 more...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 7, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    clutch problem

    I seem to catch neutral from time to time when kicking up into 2nd, it shifts through but doesn't sound happy at all. Not all the time, but it...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550 seca cafe mods

    Nice look! *sigh* I need to get a Seca...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Gauges arrived....as I feared

    HVN is correct, both are cable driven. (analog, mechanical...etc etc) The backlit faces and LEDs, are, of course, electric though.
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Newbie Here

    Carl, your right about the demand for those classes, especially here in the north central part of the US. There's only a few good months to do...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 6, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Seca 650 Mirrors

    Those would be very cool HG. :D
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gauges arrived....as I feared

    Yeah, the back of the tach will look like the back of the speedo, with the place for screwing the cable in.
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Opinions - Worth checking out?

    Hmmm, based on your review, I'll pass on it. The hunt continues...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Opinions - Worth checking out?

    Haha, thanks HG. I'm going to look at it tomorrow and see exactally what kind of shape the mechanical bits are in. My basic theory on buying...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starter clutch issues

    But, you'll have that knowledge to apply later and pass on to others. Look at it as a learning experience :D In my opinion, half of charm...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Gauges for sale, my loss = your gain

    Side note: I'm looking for new mirrors, grips and a few other cosmetic odds and ends. If your interested in these and have some parts laying...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Gauges arrived....as I feared

    At the time I was going for smaller but with the way the old box looks under the fairing the smaller ones just don't work for it. I'm going to...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Music while you ride?

    I realize it's illegal in many areas (here in Minnesota included) but does anyone ride with a cd player or mp3 player and earbuds? The logic...
    Thread by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My "new" seat! (caution, picture heavy)

    Hey, heres an idea. Have you ever seen the foam they make nicer futon mattresses out of? Ikea sells them. The stuff is really comfy and molds...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My "new" seat! (caution, picture heavy)

    Well, if its the gel filled type, physics is against you... I'd say try and find one of the more solid yet squishy ones, that would be ok.
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj 750seca Question

    Mine doesn't do it at all...wierd Doesn't mean it isn't normal though
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie Here

    Hvn's definately right, if you can get into an MSF course this late in the year definately do so. I ordered my Haynes manual off...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie Here

    Thanks :) My first ride home was a still one too, and I only went 6 miles on road that didn't go over 30 and had tons of stoplights...the...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My "new" seat! (caution, picture heavy)

    Erhhhh, no clue but I'd imagine so. I did have a nail go through a Dr. Schol's gel insert in my boot once, wasn't pretty. I'm guessing it...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Newbie Here

    Welcome! That "scared to death" feeling will soon be replaced by feelings of joy and elation...trust me :D I got my 750maxim a few months...
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My "new" seat! (caution, picture heavy)

    You mean poking holes into the gel insert?
    Post by: hessenr00ts, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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