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  1. rubikscube2007
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    How to get the right fuel pump?

    I recently decided to be silly, like I am with most projects, and put a fuel pump on my 1978 Honda 185 Twinstar. How do I know what size fuel...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Jul 3, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. rubikscube2007
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    Twinstar conversion from 6v to 12v

    Nevermind, camera is broken. The headlight rim mounts straight into the mounting holes on the stock bucket and the wiring is the exact same....
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 14, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. rubikscube2007
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    Twinstar conversion from 6v to 12v

    The transition went well, actually. I'll take pictures later today and post them for you. I've ordered a few parts from that company and in the...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 14, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. rubikscube2007
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    Twinstar conversion from 6v to 12v

    I found a rather elegant solution to the expensive headlight. Not stock, but looks good, works, and is comparatively much cheaper....
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 13, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  5. rubikscube2007
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    Twinstar conversion from 6v to 12v

    From the little amount of research I was able to do today it looks like you could take the alternator and the regulator from a 1981-1982 Honda...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Jan 16, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  6. rubikscube2007
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    Twinstar conversion from 6v to 12v

    I have a 1978 Honda CM185 Twinstar that I've been repairing and decided it would be best to convert it from 6 volts to 12 volts since 6 volt parts...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Jan 15, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  7. rubikscube2007
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    Best Winter Gloves

    Winter is finally here and I'll be damned if a little negative degree cold is going to keep me off the road. It was -2 yesterday. (I've put ice...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Dec 5, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. rubikscube2007
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    1978 Twinstar electronic mess-up

    Long story short, I'm an idiot that knows just enough about electronics to be dangerous. I replaced the ratty(but working) battery terminals...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Sep 20, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  9. rubikscube2007
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    750 KATANA

    I recently got a 1997 Katana 750. It was stored in a barn for 2 years with no storage intention whatsoever. From transport to cleaning it took 3...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. rubikscube2007
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    Magna VF750 clutch problem

    We actually figure out our problem. This one sat for 2 years before we got a hold of it. I guess if the clutch plates sit in the same oil for a...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Jul 28, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  11. rubikscube2007
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    Bad News about bill - Badly Hurt

    Bill helped me a lot with my projects. Ever more the realism of our dangerous lifestyle hits home. I hope him a quick recovery.
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Jul 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. rubikscube2007
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    Will this work in my final drive?

    I recently order some gear oil from Bel-Ray GearSaver. I'd heard from a local mechanic that he swears by it but the oil I was sent is straight SAE...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Jul 9, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. rubikscube2007
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    Magna VF750 clutch problem

    Hmm, we've never had to deal with a transmission before. This should be fun. We have a service manual coming for it in the mail but before we get...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  14. rubikscube2007
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    Magna VF750 clutch problem

    Whenever we get the bike up to about 30 mph we get a sound as if two metal plates are rubbing together. If we pull the clutch in the sound goes...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Jun 17, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  15. rubikscube2007
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    Brake Caliper Issues

    Yeah, it's a Maxim. The caliper is actually one we got off ebay since when we got the bike the front end was pretty much destroyed and there...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. rubikscube2007
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    Brake Caliper Issues

    My friend has a 1982 Yamaha XJ650, single caliper front braking system, and any time you depress the brake lever it moves the caliper and the...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Jun 8, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. rubikscube2007
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    Carb cleaning in Lemon Juice?

    I've seen on here that you can clean carbs with boiling lemon juice but is it possible to put a rack of carbs(after taking the slides, floats,...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, May 25, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. rubikscube2007
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    Selling my 1985 XJ700N

    Thanks SLKid. That's dude to hours and hours of cleaning and cleaning and cleaning. My worst fear is that I'll sell it and the new owner will...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, May 19, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. rubikscube2007
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    Sold my XJ...

    That makes my stomach twist itself inside out. Had an 1978 XS400 once. Spent close to a year fixing and restoring it. Sold it and 48 hours...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, May 19, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. rubikscube2007
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    Selling my 1985 XJ700N

    I don't really want to do this but it's time to move on to a different project and my current finances do not allow me to keep this one and get...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, May 19, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. rubikscube2007
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    Quick XS400 question

    I'm currently helping a friend of mine fix his 1980 XS400 which has been sitting in his garage for 3 years and I have a problem. The bike will...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, May 17, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. rubikscube2007
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    Head light Dims when Turn signals are on

    I'm pretty sure this has something to do with the alternator but before I start ripping into parts I do not need to risk breaking, what exactly do...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Apr 23, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. rubikscube2007
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    Tea pot in my engine?

    It does change pitch with rpm. The higher the rpm the higher the pitch. If I pull the clutch in it stops immediately. If it is the gears...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Apr 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. rubikscube2007
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    Tea pot in my engine?

    The 85' 700 has an electronic tach. Could it possibly be the speedo hub spinning up? I was going to go out and buy a torque wrench today and...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Apr 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. rubikscube2007
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    Tea pot in my engine?

    I've always noticed this but it's starting to get worse and that bothers me. My engine, especially at low rpm's, sounds like there's a tea...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Apr 19, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ1100 (Kansas)

    Where in Kansas are you located because I'm over in the Manhattan area and wouldn't mind seeing if I could get over to see it?
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Apr 19, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. rubikscube2007
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    I'm so very confused....

    I thought I had figured out how to get my carbs working correctly but I guess there's still so much to learn. 1) My plugs are multi-colored....
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Apr 17, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. rubikscube2007
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    1982 Maxim 750 Valve Clearances

    I've done valve adjustments before on my XJ700 and a friend's XJ650. I've gotten to the point where I can do it in about 30 minutes. I just wasn't...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Mar 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. rubikscube2007
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    1982 Maxim 750 Valve Clearances

    What are the valve clearances for a 1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ750J? Rebel wants to come along for a weekend road trip but her valves have never been...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Mar 4, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. rubikscube2007
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    When is it time to recondition the front shocks?

    Huh... What does that tool do? The only forks I've actually taken apart were the forks off my XS400 and I didn't use a tool like that.
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. rubikscube2007
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    Master cyliner screws 1 - Kroil 0

    Heh, I love this thread. The only time I had to drill out master cylinder screws they didn't some out until the backout bit went all the way...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. rubikscube2007
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    When is it time to recondition the front shocks?

    Get your fork seals from chacal. Excellent service and I never fail to learn something from him. And what tool are you talking about? The one...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. rubikscube2007
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    New slip mufflers

    If they have a 1 3/4 opening on the intake they'll fit on any XJ model 550+. Just need to torque down the clamps nice and hard. :D
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 20, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. rubikscube2007
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    Mechanical Speedometer to Electronic Speedometer

    Simply put, how do I transfer my mechanical speedometer to an electronic speedometer?
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Feb 18, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. rubikscube2007
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    Whining and ticking from the Engine

    I'm going to take my valve cap off and check the clearances anyway just to be sure. My book says they need to be between .011 and .015mm. Do I...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. rubikscube2007
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    Whining and ticking from the Engine

    I took a long socket extender and scoped it around my engine. All the intake and export valve locations seem to be making the same noise. All the...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. rubikscube2007
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    Whining and ticking from the Engine

    How do I use a long screw driver to listen to the engine? Do I use it like a tuning fork and just lay it above the pistons and see which one is...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. rubikscube2007
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    Whining and ticking from the Engine

    This has always been a problem with my bike ever since I got it. At idle there always seems be be a ticking sound coming from the engine and when...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Feb 17, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. rubikscube2007
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    Misfiring XJ750 "Doing My Head In......"

    Welcome Trihard, What do your plugs look like after you ride it? Aside from a good sync, make sure all your jets and ports are clean. And make...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. rubikscube2007
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    Show us the Norton!

    Good looking bike Fitz! Wish I could find an old bike like that to restore.
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. rubikscube2007
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    Shaft Drive Oil

    This may have already been asked but I couldn't find it anywhere in the forum search. What kind of Shaft Drive Oil would you suggest or is it...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Feb 13, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. rubikscube2007
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    Finally got my bike fixed enough

    I've actually been thinking about replacing those. The PO dropped it pretty hard at one point and when I got it the left side blinkers were...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. rubikscube2007
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    Finally got my bike fixed enough

    You have no idea how happy I was when that finally got fixed. I burned through 2 tanks of gas and 500+ miles that day. :D
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. rubikscube2007
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    Finally got my bike fixed enough

    I got a pair of glass packed shorties off eBay. They sound really good. At idle they have a low bassy sound that's not very loud but when you open...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. rubikscube2007
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    Finally got my bike fixed enough

    The only things that are on my to-do list is upgrade to Progressive 412 rear shocks, install EBC Pro-lite replacement brake rotors, and get some...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. rubikscube2007
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    Finally got my bike fixed enough

    Finally got my XJ700 fixed to the point where I'm comfortable taking pictures and showing them to all the great minds of this forum. I'd like...
    Thread by: rubikscube2007, Feb 11, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. rubikscube2007
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    How fast have you gone on your XJ?

    8O 8O 8O 8O 8O 8O 8O 8O Plane go bye bye..... 8O 8O 8O 8O 8O 8O 8O 8O
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. rubikscube2007
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    How fast have you gone on your XJ?

    I maxed out my speedometer on an open highway in Kansas once. My speedometer ends at 135 mph, so I had to have been going somewhere between 135 -...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. rubikscube2007
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    Why do I keep breaking it.....

    I couldn't find a die big enough to fix the fork topper, but I did try polock's method and it tightened in and fixed itself. Got my new fork...
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. rubikscube2007
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    Why do I keep breaking it.....

    Awesome! Thanks for the info guys. I'll go try that out and I hope I don't manageto break something else.
    Post by: rubikscube2007, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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