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  1. Daplumma
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    Yamaha SR500 tank wanted

    Thought I'd check to see if anyone had one here.
    Thread by: Daplumma, Jan 9, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Daplumma
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    NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

    Very cool bike.I built this one from a Vintage class racer.
    Post by: Daplumma, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. Daplumma
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    ...Harley owners must love Craigslist! HA

    I dont get the Harley hating around here.We are all bikers here,right? Joe
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 12, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    NTSB - Ins. Co.'s Lobbyists Pushing For MANDATORY Helmet Law

    Re: NTSB - Ins. Co.'s Lobbyists Pushing For MANDATORY Helmet We all know you are much safer without a helmet.Its common sense for Petes sake!What...
    Post by: Daplumma, Nov 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Found on Craigs list

    Its not mine,looks like it needs a lot of imagination to worth that kind if money.
    Post by: Daplumma, Sep 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Found on Craigs list

    What do you think? http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/ ... 59948.html
    Thread by: Daplumma, Sep 24, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Daplumma
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    I know this topic has already been discussed at nauseum but,

    Good call on the torch cleaning tools,works like a champ.
    Post by: Daplumma, Aug 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Daplumma
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    Bobber Project

    Go to the local tractor supply and check out the trailer fendersMight be just what you need.Check my gallery.
    Post by: Daplumma, Jul 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Daplumma
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    Are harleys really that slow?

    You may be surprised how many of these people that make tons of money DO NOT buy these on credit.They may pay too much but they dont pay all that...
    Post by: Daplumma, May 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Daplumma
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    POD to be or not to be that is the question

    I am with Rick,I even logged in again to reply.I had a bike with pods that the PO installed.Tried to tune and rejet upside down and sideways.Color...
    Post by: Daplumma, May 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Daplumma
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    Just trying to see if I'm a crank or not alone...

    I would say you are a crank and prolly a bit on your own island.You come off sounding a bit jealous of the wealth and education that these...
    Post by: Daplumma, Nov 18, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Daplumma
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    show me your rear...

    Trailer fender from CTS powder coated. [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: Daplumma, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Daplumma
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    XJ650 - loss of power until 3000rpm +

    Carbs...pilot circuit.Make sure you have no intake leaks.Which cylinders are missing? Could be an ignition/coil issue.
    Post by: Daplumma, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another Carb quandry ...

    It "screams" of a vacuum leak.Check yer boots with a torch.Unlit would be a good idea.Sounds like you have covered yer bases with the carbs.
    Post by: Daplumma, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2wy655ld8=!

    Re: Tired of getting jerked around - $1,300 FIRM !!! Nice looking bike but....That whole needs carbs cleaned thing dont sell..at least for what...
    Post by: Daplumma, May 29, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Blackout XJ550 Build

    My fender is a trailer fender from Tractor Supply.I powder coated it flat black.Not too expensive I think it was 30bux or so.
    Post by: Daplumma, May 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Blackout XJ550 Build

    I cut down the stock seat and foam and took it to the upholstery shop.I mounted a small LED under the fender to light the plate.
    Post by: Daplumma, May 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Blackout XJ550 Build

    Very nice..looks a lot like mine.
    Post by: Daplumma, May 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket Mufflers

    I used sportster mufflers on mine.Had to do some mods but they sound great and look much better than the stockers.
    Post by: Daplumma, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SERIOUSLY nice xs750 for very cheap

    Thats so ugly its cute.The price is right though.
    Post by: Daplumma, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 XJ750 Bobber style (Looking for suggestions) PICS!

    I did the same thing with the fender and bars on mine.I cut down the origional seat to make a solo.
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. Daplumma
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    turtle's bike

    Unhook the cable completely to make sure its not holding the carbs open. Joe
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Daplumma
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    Rejetting and Pod Air Filter questions

    I have a KZ 650 that came with pods.It ran "OK" but if you had a stiff crosswind the motor ran like crap.The airbox soothes the turbulance out and...
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Custom Fenders

    I got this one at tractor supply for $35.00.Just powder coat or paint it. [img] [img]
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Worth it, and are they the same? all for $50

    Saw this on Craigs list.Not sure what part of Va you are in.I'm just outside of Leesburg. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ ... 28746.html
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crashed

    From one plumber to another....OUCH!I got hit by a bakery truck when I was stationed in Bermuda in 1980.Scuffed up and sore for quite a...
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Air intake boots

    In stead of using ferco coupling take a look at the rubber from a no hub coupling..no trimming required. Joe
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yet another bobber and an intro

    It is a trimmed down stock seat and foam that we took to the guy who did the seat on my 65 pick up truck.I'm not crazy about the way it turned out...
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Yet another bobber and an intro

    I got my rear fender at Tractor Supply.Almost fit perfectly,just a gentle massage and off to get powder coated. To hold the seat down I installed...
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    AIR BOX BOOTS,,JUST A THOUGHT

    You end up inside of the airbox.
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Yet another bobber and an intro

    Didn't paint it at all.I would assume it came stock that way.
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. Daplumma
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    Yet another bobber and an intro

    No problem,what part of the rear end do you want pics of? Joe
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Yet another bobber and an intro

    The shocks are stock as far as I know.They are rusty and I will be replacing them when I come across a good deal on some.The seat is a cut down...
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Yet another bobber and an intro

    First I would like to thank everyone here for all of the help with this project.Its not done but its close enough for now.This 1981 Maxim was...
    Thread by: Daplumma, Mar 5, 2009, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    AIR BOX BOOTS,,JUST A THOUGHT

    If you turn the rubber inside out on the no hub it will line up better and have a smoother flow into the carbs. Joe
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. Daplumma
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    81 xj650 throttle cable

    Sorry,my 1979 KZ650 has a two cable set up...
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    AIR BOX BOOTS,,JUST A THOUGHT

    Try heating them up in boiling water or the micrwave.Also if you have a plumbing supply house nearby you can get 1 1/2 inch no hub bands and they...
    Post by: Daplumma, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. Daplumma
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    81 xj650 throttle cable

    My 1981 has a two cable set up.
    Post by: Daplumma, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Daplumma
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    pilot screw?

    If it runs awsome I would not mess with them unless you have the tools to do it properly.Tuning by ear is not the recomended way to go.That being...
    Post by: Daplumma, Feb 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Jet needles

    E mail sent.I located a new one but they want way too much.Looking for a used but servicable one reasonably priced.Anyone have an old set of carbs...
    Post by: Daplumma, Feb 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Jet needles

    I am still plugging along with this bike and have the carbs torn down.The number one jet needle is bent and someone tried to reshape it with a...
    Thread by: Daplumma, Feb 3, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    CARB BOOTS

    I am a plumber and after reading about the ferco couplings I grabbed a couple off of my truck and went into the shop to test them out.Here is what...
    Post by: Daplumma, Feb 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Weding advice needed

    Long time lurker and decided to join today.I have a 1983 Maxim project that I have to do some welding on the frame.Do I have to disconnect any...
    Thread by: Daplumma, Dec 21, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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