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  1. thecamelman79
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    New to the forum!!!

    Dude, I will give you my in decent shape 82 xj 650 with title, my 80% complete 82 650 parts bike, and some other spare parts around the Garage....
    Post by: thecamelman79, May 19, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. thecamelman79
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    parting out xj1100

    do you got the right hand heat shield on the pipe?
    Post by: thecamelman79, May 19, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. thecamelman79
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    Another short Photobucket tutorial

    Fitz, Why did you feel the need to bust bob's balls on his little write ups helpfulness. I truly wish more people of this site spent less...
    Post by: thecamelman79, May 19, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. thecamelman79
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    Prepping the engine for paint... suggestions?

    Simple green and scrub with a long bristle brush. (A Fox tail work great) rinse Dawn dish soap and scrub with a long bristle brush. Rinse...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Feb 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. thecamelman79
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    Seat won't stay on?

    the key should only be needed to unlock the seat. You could just take the cylinder apart and rest all the tumbles so anything will work in there...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Feb 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. thecamelman79
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    no start in cold temps

    Also dont forget to check for a weak old battery. It might be fine in warm weather, but cranking amps can go down when it gets cold
    Post by: thecamelman79, Feb 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. thecamelman79
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    Carb removal made easy....well almost

    Nice write up mlew! Just an "I'd" on the air box paint. Every one know I loth painting. A quick run against the buffer with some rouge and a...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Feb 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. thecamelman79
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    Hope you enjoy the pictures (new video added 5-15-2011)

    Re: Hope you enjoy the pictures WOW... Thats a bit of work....besides the cool factor and such. What are you trying to do with modeling them?
    Post by: thecamelman79, Feb 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. thecamelman79
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    valve cover gasket cement?

    North Carolina Brother! it was naty cold and rainy today. Two days ago we went on a 120 mile trip in 70 degree weather. Super Bowl Sunday will be...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Feb 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. thecamelman79
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    valve cover gasket cement?

    Gasket? What are those for? I got 2 bike that are 85% High Temp RTV. I actually think its kinda sexy when you get a perfect 1/16 ring around...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Feb 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. thecamelman79
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    Looking for opinions on frame painting...

    Spray paint. Then Money you save can be better spent on other things. and plus 2 on the repair part
    Post by: thecamelman79, Feb 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. thecamelman79
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    Hope you enjoy the pictures (new video added 5-15-2011)

    Re: Hope you enjoy the pictures How do you get the models scanned into the computer?
    Post by: thecamelman79, Feb 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Thanks for all the compliments guys. On a side note: The Fat girl got a bath today. Next to Naked Boy she just looked like a big old over...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Feb 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    WILL Do! If nothing else we will head to the vintage bike show in the fall up in Raliegh. Although a full seasons of rideing later and i doubt...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Aluminum oxide nose goblins really hurt when you try to get them out dont they?!?!?!
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. thecamelman79
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    hey guys dumb question

    Your right it is a dumb question :lol: J/K But seriously Yamaha painted your air cooled motor 29 years ago and then covered the shiney bits...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    It's the buffing that does it! we've already talked about mounting the buffer and drill press in my 12' box trailer with a deep sink and power...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Gut and clean the Garage! did you see the floor? OMG
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    engine covers from '81 fit '80 650 maxim?

    81 to 80 will match perfect. I beleive YICS came out in these bike in 82 but even those will fit
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Re: 82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Well Guys, Exactly 45 days ago I posted a link to you-tube showing me and Salty tearing down a fairly...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Re: 82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Hey Fellas So as you can see from the previous post we have gotten the pipes fixed up and put back on the...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Fixing a punched out baffle Alright guys, This week on Salty Camel's garage we will learn how to fix the damage done by a wanna be...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. thecamelman79
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    Wish me luck in getting her back

    And the Woman never to seem to understand do they? Glad to see you getting back with your girl Bro. Pertty bike
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. thecamelman79
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    Emblem gold plating

    http://www.badgereplicas.com.au/badges_yamaha.htm Yeah but they aint cheap.
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Broken bolts in head

    Leave the break dude and do some funky paint on the caliper and rotor if you wanna look cool. Trust me the rear brake on a 650 aint shit! I've...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Broken bolts in head

    Nice. It's esay to over spend on the odds and end in working on one of these bikes. I suggest making you self a list of your must haves first....
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    exhaust bolts...

    one last this you could try to that I had to resort to. (this is not for the faint of heart) Take a small drill bit and drill at the top of the...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Broken bolts in head

    dont forget to heat the suronding area with a propnae torch. it will make all the differance in the world ;)
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Broken bolts in head

    http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2 ... art=0.html heres a read for ya
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Re: 82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - I dunno if its gonna stick, but if i dont do something then I am positive the rust WILL stick to it :) I...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. thecamelman79
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    Orange n Black's 700

    http://www.cyclexchange.net/Yamaha%20Carb%20Page.htm These ones?
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Re: 82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Hey guys one more thing down, many more to go. Even through I should be working on cleaning up the shocks...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. thecamelman79
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    Looking for help from someone in the lower 48...

    Holy crap! a box of them? ok. PM me and we will work it out.
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. thecamelman79
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    Looking for help from someone in the lower 48...

    sure. What is it?
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. thecamelman79
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    Orange n Black's 700

    WHO-WHO-A-WHOOOOO DOES THIS 2 CARB SETUP WORK WELL? Who has tried this and made it worked? has anybody done it with one Carb?
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Orange n Black's 700

    Orange and Black, First time I have seen this build, And I gotta say it looks Grrrrrrrreat! (Sorry had to do it) seriously it looks good, but as...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. thecamelman79
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    exhaust bolts...

    So Skram whats the verdict? Did you get it out? or are you still looking for a shop in your area to get it out for you? Not the end of the...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. thecamelman79
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    Winter sucks!

    Really?!?!? 8O A bunch of old men sitting around talking about the weather? J/k It cant make up its mind around here. one day the garage...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Re: 82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - http://mapq.st/fEREnz If this is your deffination of not far then I would hate to go on a road trip with...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Painting exhaust pipes

    I did it on my 650 with VHT 2000 degree flame proof Flat black. [img] Scuffed em clean with a brown sctoch brite wheel. Ospho'ed, dried....
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Re: 82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - I'm sure we will take a bike road trip in the spring up to Cary to see Wingnut's son. Should we bring...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Re: 82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Welcome to another episode of Salty-Camel's Garage. Next on the agenda: get the front end on. But its...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Re: 82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Blah blah blah. It makes the garage smell like fresh laundry. To freaking cold out there. beside, from...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Re: 82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Hey Guys, Been puttering around with a few things the last couple of days but not really anything major...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. thecamelman79
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    exhaust bolts...

    Rule #2: If you didn't get it out the first time.... Find a bigger hammer!
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. thecamelman79
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Re: 82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - A Mile Stone Has Been Reach! The mating of frame and motor has now been completed. :D It actually went...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. thecamelman79
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    To Vetter or Not ?

    For long trips or cold wheather you cant beet a fairing. If you mostly make short fast crouch rocket style trips then leave it naked.
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    exhaust bolts...

    opps my bad, I was thinking head but typed motor. Thank you for the Prompt correction Fitz. Of course I wouldn't recomed takeing the heads and...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    To Vetter or Not ?

    this is so funy becuase I was just reading something along the same lines yesterday. http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/Owners ... etDog.html Read...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    exhaust bolts...

    skram. Its not hard. I've pull 4 broken exhaust bolts out this year alone. 2 on the same bike! Fitz is right though If EDMing them out is the...
    Post by: thecamelman79, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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