Sorry guy - I haven't been watching this (or getting notifications for some reason). I sold the bike to TJ along with all of the parts!
TJ - I'm so happy to see my beloved Seca end up in your hands! This was my second bike, but my first "real" one. We had many adventures together -...
Thanks for this! Can't wait to see what you do with it. I'll be living vicariously through you
Sorry guys! It's been years since I've been on this site and I didn't realize my "conversations" were at 600%(!!) capacity! I've emptied...
Also meant to add - ignore the price I was asking on that webpage as well. It's also outdated!
After years and years, it’s time for me to give up my beloved Seca. We’re moving and I just need the space. It has been parked in my underground...
Re: Tank - Need tips on stripping paint and/or finding paint I've only stripped a tank once - I used Aircraft Cleaner and found it worked really,...
Thanks for this! My hope is renewed (for now!). When I had them apart I checked all the jets (clear) and even sprayed cleaner into the pilot jet...
When I had them apart I checked and cleaned all the jets, so I don't think they could be plugged. I haven't checked the float levels - assuming...
It's been a while since I posted this thread - but it's taken me this long to have anything update. Due to my lack of free time, I ended up taking...
Hmmm... I'm really not sure. I think there's been a lot of posts regarding tank interchangeability - I'm sure one of them would let you know. If...
Hi All! After the engine went on my 1982 650 Seca, I picked up a 1983 650 Maxim (with roughly 42,000 km on it) for parts. After taking the...
Thanks for the suggestions! Yeah - I immediately suspected an air leak or something similar, due to the fact that having the choke on kept it...
It's a new fuse box - forgot to mention that I checked that too! Well, I at least checked to make sure that all the connectors were on correctly....
I don't think I've been this close to pushing this thing into the lake. After finally getting it running well - the best it ever has as long as...
Ha! I did the exact same thing two weekends ago and got the exact same result - one angry wife! I thought the lemon juice would mask the smell of...
Hey Wizard - yeah I couldn't get them synced at first and couldn't figure out why (using a vacuum gauge). When I got them sorta synced, the engine...
Sorry - I guess that wasn't very clear! At roughly how many turns out on the mixture screw is it fully open? I'd like to know in case I get to...
Thanks Rick! I think I got what you are saying. I'll ask super-quickly though: you don't think I should go up in pilot jet size correct? Right...
It's hard for me to speak about the top-end performance. My commute in was purely city driving and didn't really get a chance to open it up! From...
I feel very bad about creating another carb-based discussion but after searching a bit I haven't been able to find an answer. Also, sorry about...
Okay. For future reference I'll tack this on. I re-built the carbs without winding the return springs tight. They were quite loose, but once the...
I know this is an old thread - but what was the end result? I have my carbs in pieces in my kitchen right now have the same problem! I'm either...
Hi There! I'm looking for a seat for my 1982 650 Seca. Just the seat, don't need the trim around the back. I'd like a stock or one that sorta...
Hmm... maybe I should make the owner an offer. Winter storage for the bike too!
I don't want to make you guys jealous, but here's a shot of me in my "garage". Ahh, city/apartment living...
Anyone else wonder what they'd do without Len? I have no idea where I would order all the obscure little seals and bolts and washers that ALWAYS...
Okay, not to hijack this, but there's something that I feel I must get off my chest! I was changing the oil on my bike for a few years before...
Hmmm... I'm not sure about the 750's but I recently put a 650 Maxim engine in my 650 Seca. There were a few issues, one of which being the shifter...
Thanks for all the info - that fact that I can use a 750 engine makes me feel even more optimistic! So many more options! If I could ask a couple...
Thanks for that Rick! It brings up another question I had: my current bike is non-YICS - can I drop in a YICS motor? Will my pristine, vacuum...
Thanks guys! I'm feeling optimistic! I think I inquire about sleeving while actively looking for a "new" motor.
Hmmm... I appreciate your help, but you guys are making me even more depressed! The pistons are just over $300.00, the rings pushing $200.00...
Hi There. I'm very depressed today. I just found out that my cylinder block is in a bad way and needs to be re-bored to one-over. I just don't...
I'm changing this post again - after being told that I can drop a 750 into my 650 frame fairly simply. So I am broadening my search to include...
Apparently the other cylinder is running really well - better than it ever has in the past! That's what's strange. I can say with 100% certainty...
Unfortunately we don't live in the same city, so I won't be able to get a look at it myself - but I will pass all this info along to my friend....
Is there any way if that one cylinder was running lean (he suspects the intake manifold may have a crack) that it could cause this kind of damage?
Oops! I didn't realize that there is an "Other Motorcycles" section. Sorry! Thanks for the advice too!
I was a little embarrassed to be putting an order together that really wasn't much more than an odd collection of screws and bolts, I was worried...
I know this isn't XJ related, but I've been using this forum for years now and have complete faith in the knowledge base! My friend has a late...
I had an extreme case of this. The nut ended up as a perfectly rounded circle. What finally worked for me was removing the header (for more angles...
Don't be too sad, it's not THAT bad up here! Some of us even like it! I'm in Toronto and have the unfortunate experience of removing and...
I'm trying to find some fork gaiters for my bike and am not sure what size they will have to be to fit over the fatter, lower sections of my...
Hi Chacal! I checked out your list as soon as I figured out I needed them (I'm putting an order together - you'll be hearing from me soon!). As...
Hello Everyone! I am looking for the Chrome Fork "Uppers" or "Inners" or "Slides" or "Arms" or however you choose to refer to them to replace...
I've been searching and searching about this sort of thing recently as I plan on painting mine within the next few months. I have no experience...
I know there's a lot of folks looking for this too, but I thought I'd throw a line out there anyways! I have a 1982 650 Seca and am looking for...
Ahhhh.... that changes everything - in my mind at least! I didn't realize that! I always thought that the pilot jets somehow - magically I guess...
Thanks! Actually I've been staring at that image in my Haynes manual for 2 days now. The thing that sorta throws me is that it looks like the main...
