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  1. Turkey
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    Idles great, won't rev

    I wish. I have swapped to an auxiliary tank now without a filter. I don't have a tach, but I would guess it literally won't run over 2000...
    Post by: Turkey, May 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idles great, won't rev

    It has been a few years since I have been on the forum. I am back, looking for advice. My bike has been running great for years, but sat over...
    Thread by: Turkey, May 2, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ4EVER IS AWSOME

    I havn't signed on in a while, but when I pulled my carbs off last week, and part of the intake boots came with them, I remembered that I had...
    Thread by: Turkey, Apr 25, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Title in NC

    That is what I had to do with my bike. It hadn't been titled in seven years. The guy I bought it from found out who his dad bought it from. I...
    Post by: Turkey, Jun 22, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Things I don't like about the XJ... and alternatives?

    Just read the description for one of the tachs on Mike's XS. It says "Tach functions only with single dual output type ignition coils" I think...
    Post by: Turkey, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Things I don't like about the XJ... and alternatives?

    Check ebay for mini tachs and speedos. I don't run a tach, just a mini speedo from ebay. Checked it with the GPS and it is spot on. I had to...
    Post by: Turkey, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tell me what you think

    The break line is a braded line from JP cycles. You can buy the line at a custom length and then order any size or angle of banjo bolt you need....
    Post by: Turkey, May 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Tell me what you think

    Man that engine looks good. I havn't been able to get mine to shine like that. Don't know if you have seen my bike. I saw you were thinking...
    Post by: Turkey, May 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Turkey
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    Can anyone tell me.....

    I have a 650 grab bar if you are interested.
    Post by: Turkey, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    What if I hit a squirrel?

    I don't believe those deer whistles work. I know a guy that runs a body shop, and he says he has worked on many cars that have hit a deer with...
    Post by: Turkey, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    I don't think it is oil fouled. Oil fouled plugs are usually more shinny. That looks like Carbon to me.
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    brakes grabbing

    Sounds good, I'll check out the slider. I know for a fact the line isn't pinched, or installed incorrectly. The problem is, I don't know...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    brakes grabbing

    Alright Fellas, I have a question. When I lean my bike over to the left and turn the wheel while pusing it, the front brake grabs enough to...
    Thread by: Turkey, Mar 23, 2009, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Craftsman tool alert!!!

    Just a note.... I don't know if any of you have had any problems with Craftsman taking back their tools, but I have a friend who took a 3/8 drive...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    still wont start out of ideas

    Ether. I'd give it a small squirt into the air box. If it starts with that, it's still a fuel problem. If it doesn't then who knows. Make sure...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Harley Dyna Superglide custom seats don't fit '81 Seca's...

    Could you tell me where to get some of it? I want some better foam for my next seat.
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Harley Dyna Superglide custom seats don't fit '81 Seca's...

    That's a good site to use to make the seat, but it is missing some stuff. Get some aluminum tape, the kind used for duct work(not duck or duct...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Harley Dyna Superglide custom seats don't fit '81 Seca's...

    Making a seat is the best way to go. Isn't all that hard either. Take a look at mine in my gallery. I am still planning on making another, and...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Crashed

    just don't use some of your plumbing pipe, j/k.... sorry to hear about the crash man. Hope you ain't scabbed up too bad.
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Sweet XJ Bobber on Ebay

    I can't say I hate it... and I like the red rims with the whitewalls, but... I couldn't get used to that seat. yeah.... exhaust is ok... but I...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Warning Keep Your Property Safe

    That is freakin awful, but it doesn't supprize me one bit. When I was building my house last year, some copper theifs hit me. I did all of my...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Advice for Pulling Heads on an 82 XJ 650?

    Not much to it, but you will have to use a chain breaker (or what ever that tool is called) to pop a link out of the timing chain. I'd say tie a...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 9, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Rider needing some help on some things

    If you want to run sythetic oil, Mobil 1 makes oil for a wet clutch. They have some 20-50 that they call V-Twin Oil. Basicly it is made for an...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stupid Question about Battery Charging

    Yeah a battery can be a bomb. I started my dads truck a few years ago, and it sounded like a bomb blew up under the hood. Opened the hood, and...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    My rear brakes were comming apart on my bike when I bought it. It had been sitting for 7 years. I was going to replace them even if they looked...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    secondary fuel tank?

    use a relay. Power to the light cuts the relay on, sends the power you need to the pump. When the light goes out, the pump will go off. This...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How low is too low

    I didn't know you could get shocks that short. Not a bad deal on them either. Mine are either 10 or 10 1/2 eye to eye, I can't remember. Take...
    Post by: Turkey, Mar 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Tires? how big can I go, and what kind do you like?

    I want a wider tire too.... just don't think I can bring myself to put a car tire on the bike.
    Post by: Turkey, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tires? how big can I go, and what kind do you like?

    205mm = 8.07inches still mighty wide
    Post by: Turkey, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headers 4-2, Original seat, Gages

    Pictures of the Headers?
    Post by: Turkey, Feb 15, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ750RJ Seca Cafe Project

    Re: Lowering my XJ750RJ SECA I put shocks from a honda 250 rebel on my maxim. They are 10 1/2 eye to eye. I heard that the 11 inch sportster...
    Post by: Turkey, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My Forward Controls DIY - Thanks To All For Your Patience!

    Looks great man. I think you should make up a couple of sets and try to sell them on ebay. Just a thought.... I had a problem with my rear...
    Post by: Turkey, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Blasting and Painting

    2nd that I've done it with a winter coat zipped all the way up, leather gloves, hat on backwards, and a face shield. I had sand in my ears for a...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Sissy Bars???

    I want to make a cool sissy bar to my bike. Looking for some Ideas and pictures. Would like to see some cool sissy bars on bikes that are not...
    Thread by: Turkey, Jan 25, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Xj exhuast ideas/ Pictures.

    My new Fishtails connected to my homemade exhaust. I love them. Sound great, and to me couldn't look any better.
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust studs Snapped off . Any tips?

    heat, heat, and more heat. That doesn't mean cut the cylinder in half with a torch. but I heated mine for at least 10 minutes with a propane...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Honda CT-90

    I almost bought one about a year ago, but didn't because of the shape it was in and the price. I think you should be able to get parts for it on...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 15, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Oil Level

    10-4 that's what I wanted to know.
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil Level

    My sight glass doesn't have any visible marks on it. I always keep the oil about half way up the sight glass, but I just read a post that it...
    Thread by: Turkey, Jan 15, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Foot clutch and jockey shift on a maxim?

    the joint between the shifter and jocky shift would have to be able to slide up and down, longer and shorter
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Foot clutch and jockey shift on a maxim?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLEY-J ... ccessories might be able to rig this to work. It might not be the best Idea, but the fact is it...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Foot clutch and jockey shift on a maxim?

    Re: Foot clutch on a maxim? I think it would be cool. I think you would need to find one and make it work. I imagine you would be the first to...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My mufflers won't come off

    If the Kroil works for the fork caps let me know. Mine are the same way.
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike reving to 5k, after the overhaul. Help please!

    check for the clamps that hold carbs to intake boots. Everytime I have put my carbs back on my bike, it does this, and I finally figure out that...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Does anyone have direct experience with one of these?

    I have one exactly like that. Mine is from harbor freight. I love it. You have to move the plug around and tilt it side to side a little, but...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Fishtails and Mini Apes

    Google "making a fiberglass seat pan". You will find alot of sites about how to make one. I can't find the exact site I looked at the first...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Fishtails and Mini Apes

    I googled the seat making site, and didn't come across it. It isn't too hard though. I'll open a new forum soon and explain the process, and...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Fishtails and Mini Apes

    I found them on ebay. The only thing I had to change was the front break line, and when I put a new one on it with the drag bars, I bought one...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Fishtails and Mini Apes

    Here is a side view. I had originally planned on raking it, longer forks, and a different tank, but I chickend out, and money ran out. Looks...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 9, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Fishtails and Mini Apes

    Wow, I'm Flattered, didn't expect that much good complements. I made and covered the seat myself. Fiberlass pan that I made by putting...
    Post by: Turkey, Jan 9, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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