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    LF: 550 Seca Exhaust

    Hey guys I was ripping down the highway last weekend when I heard the terrible noise of my muffler flying off at 110kph 8O Thankfully the rear...
    Thread by: jhicks13, Jun 11, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    LF: 82 550 Seca exhaust

    I'm looking for an exhaust system for my 82 550 Seca. Would prefer a 4-1 exhaust but am considering a stock system if I cant find one. PM me...
    Thread by: jhicks13, Jul 26, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Bad luck long weekend

    Car was stopped and off and the battery died because she's sat idle for the past few weeks. Yes I know I need a new one, one broken thing at a...
    Post by: jhicks13, Jul 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bad luck long weekend

    Happy Belated Canada/Independence Days. I hope everyone had a better riding weekend then I did. It all started early Friday afternoon when I...
    Thread by: jhicks13, Jul 5, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 seca replacement throttle

    Starters... the throttle you're looking at is a push/pull style. Like the kind you would find on Honda's. Our 550's are just a pull style... so...
    Post by: jhicks13, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    So much for my quick turn...

    Glad to hear you're not THAT badly injured. I've bruised ribs before but never broken... so I can only imagine the suckage of that. As for the...
    Post by: jhicks13, Mar 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    WOW what a game

    That game was INTENSE!!! Absolutely fantastic And its about time Sid the Kid did something :P
    Post by: jhicks13, Feb 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    WOW what a game

    I really want to join the "blame Brodeur" band wagon, but really we left our game in the dressing room till the 2nd half of the 3rd period. Now if...
    Post by: jhicks13, Feb 22, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Anyone here have any experience with the YZF-R bikes?

    I'd get those coils checked out then. Try doing a few low speed plug chops, preferably in the RPM range where it runs the worst. It sounds like 1...
    Post by: jhicks13, Feb 15, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Anyone here have any experience with the YZF-R bikes?

    Could still be coil packs. If you know anyone with a clamp on volt meter, find out if all 4 are getting the proper spark... 40K isn't THAT much,...
    Post by: jhicks13, Feb 15, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Anyone here have any experience with the YZF-R bikes?

    First place I'd start is to check all four cylinders for spark, eliminate the electrical system as a problem first. If it is only running on 2...
    Post by: jhicks13, Feb 15, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    These should be a near direct switch correct?

    Yeah I definitely DONT want to go to LED's... not just because of how weak they are in the daytime, but the wiring nightmare that will in sue just...
    Post by: jhicks13, Jan 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    These should be a near direct switch correct?

    Looking to change the landing lights that Yamaha calls turn signals on my Seca and I found these on ebay:...
    Thread by: jhicks13, Jan 26, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    ever catch yourself...

    Worse than that is when you're checking out said jogger from behind while riding and decide to honk at them before realizing said jogger is a...
    Post by: jhicks13, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Am I trying too hard?

    Please Schooter, do it!! And then let us know if it works. I would love to convert my 550 clutch to hydraulic. I've ridden 2 bikes with hydraulic...
    Post by: jhicks13, Jan 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Michigan Xj people...... who is up for a cruise?

    If I'm not working, I'm in. I'd love to ride with you guys! Of course I'm coming from east of Pt. Dover, so I'll have to meet everyone there and...
    Post by: jhicks13, Jan 6, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    NOW WHAT?

    It could be the fuel. The 91 octane rating is the Euro/Asia rating which is 87 here in North America. I run 89 in my bike and haven't had a...
    Post by: jhicks13, Dec 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clarification: how much is a "turn" regarding screwdrivers?

    Its one of those things that doesn't really have an answer and really depends on the person. I've always gone with 1 turn = 360 degrees. Thus 3...
    Post by: jhicks13, Dec 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Attention all Cafe bike fans!!!!

    You obviously have never ridden on a GS Adventure... I cant even put my foot to the ground on that beast without leaning the bike first. But...
    Post by: jhicks13, Dec 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Who still has their first bike? Ever think about selling it?

    I didn't really own my first bike so much as I long term rented it. It was a little Yamaha 125 that a friend had while I was there and I bought it...
    Post by: jhicks13, Dec 15, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Daytona bars, bolt on?

    It should be a straight swap. I put Daytona's onto my 550 Seca and with a little re-routing and adjusting, everything worked out great. Upper...
    Post by: jhicks13, Dec 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Who hasn't put their bike to bed yet?

    I've been neglecting my bike lately due to a hectic work schedule, a trip through Europe and the sharply cold wind here north of the border. BUT,...
    Post by: jhicks13, Nov 9, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Header wrap

    Soak it first. When you wrap it wet and it dries, it'll tighten up to the pipes and become fairly solid. I also suggest doing it twice. Frist, do...
    Post by: jhicks13, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Whisky. Tango. Foxtrot? I've never seen an xj like this.

    My 550 hits 100 with enough gear left in 6th to probably hit 115... a 750 should easily hit 110
    Post by: jhicks13, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help - what model is this?

    It's a 550 Maxim.
    Post by: jhicks13, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    F&^%ing pothole broke my bike

    So I'm back up and running. I headed down to the local motorcycle salvage shop near my place and picked up a ring from an 84 Max 400 for 10 bucks....
    Post by: jhicks13, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    GRRRRR! Bending Chrome pipe

    The muffler shop should be able to bend it with a proper tubing bender... but it all depends on what kind of chrome it is. If its just plated,...
    Post by: jhicks13, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    F&^%ing pothole broke my bike

    I appreciate it but I'm going to exhaust all my non shipping options here first so I can get away this weekend... but you might still hear from me.
    Post by: jhicks13, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    F&^%ing pothole broke my bike

    I actually think post war Berlin roads were better. At least back then the roads were dirt and the pot holes were bigger than the bikes... not so...
    Post by: jhicks13, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    No XJ Love

    First off, get your bike mechanically sound. It'll probably frustrate you to no end while you do it, but once you have it dialed in, you'll...
    Post by: jhicks13, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    F&^%ing pothole broke my bike

    So I was going on my usual after work ride and cruising along at about 60 (kph) when all of a sudden !!WHAM!! I managed to hit a pot hole square...
    Thread by: jhicks13, Sep 1, 2009, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What happens if you don't re-jet carbs?

    Also, check this out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_pressure Sort of explains what I mean a little better
    Post by: jhicks13, Aug 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    What happens if you don't re-jet carbs?

    I've thought about this a lot and it really doesn't make much sense. Your intake and exhaust valves are never open at the same time. All the...
    Post by: jhicks13, Aug 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    New member from the deep south!

    I really like those clubman bars, what make are they?
    Post by: jhicks13, Aug 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Basic Motorcycle etiquette and standards.

    If you come across another bike in the same lane, make sure you're in the opposite tire track to them so you can be seen in their mirror. Maintain...
    Post by: jhicks13, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Basic Motorcycle etiquette and standards.

    Rider safety isn't mandatory here either, its just very highly recommended to the point where we get insurance and time breaks for taking it....
    Post by: jhicks13, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Basic Motorcycle etiquette and standards.

    With the exception of number 3, all of these questions should have been covered in your MSF safety class, as well as your riders handbook (at...
    Post by: jhicks13, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    SLKids First Wreck

    I had my first drop the other day... I was u-turning on a slight incline and lack of momentum caused the bike to stall and I was tired... yadda...
    Post by: jhicks13, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    saw another xj seca today in toronto

    That was me! Between the traffic and the fact that BOTH of our bikes are loud, (gotta love the 4-1 exhaust) I totally understand the lack of...
    Post by: jhicks13, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Highway Speeds

    *UPDATE* Weather has been rather shitty here over the past week so I haven't really had a chance to ride. But today was absolutely perfect and...
    Post by: jhicks13, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Norton Commando Transformer ++ MustSeeTV ++ Check This Out!

    Actually if you look closely he pushes over his kick start which is seated under his right arm pit
    Post by: jhicks13, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Highway Speeds

    Tires - Bridgestone Spitfires, brand spankin new with less than 500 km on them Front fork seals - Replaced this spring, with the tires Rear...
    Post by: jhicks13, Jul 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Highway Speeds

    I'm still somewhat new to bikes. Though I've been riding for the past year and a half, I've rarely driven at highway speeds. This is because when...
    Thread by: jhicks13, Jul 20, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How many XJBikes forum does it take to change a light bulb?

    Re: How many XJBikes forum does it take to change a light bu That the one I was waiting for... damn we're predictable
    Post by: jhicks13, Jul 15, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How many XJBikes forum does it take to change a light bulb?

    Will blocking off the YICS channel cause problems with my light bulb?
    Post by: jhicks13, Jul 14, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Who here DOESN'T mind getting passed?

    I personally love it when someone passes me... it gives me the opportunity to drop in behind them and follow along as they get hit in the speed...
    Post by: jhicks13, Jul 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Continuous Drain of Battery

    It sounds to me like your battery might have bit the bullet. I'd take it in to get load tested. If the battery passes the load test, then you...
    Post by: jhicks13, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake adjustment

    I have rebuilt the master cylinder. The brakes were a little stiff before... they're really stiff now.
    Post by: jhicks13, Jun 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake adjustment

    Are you talking about the screw that presses down on the plunger? All that'll do is adjust the lever in and out, not the pressure of the system.
    Post by: jhicks13, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake adjustment

    I'm pretty sure I did. I soaked the thing in parts cleaner overnight and prodded everywhere I could. I'm also pretty sure I saw a bubble or two...
    Post by: jhicks13, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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