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  1. CJ06XLT
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    Selling my 82 SECA 650

    I've decided to put my SECA up for sale, as I just can't seem to get comfortable on it. It's been a great bike for the year I've had. If...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Apr 17, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. CJ06XLT
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    Howdy folks.

    Welcome aboard!
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Apr 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. CJ06XLT
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    Master Cylinder Return Hole / Front Caliper Q

    It that a subtle hint to bite the bullet there or what Polock? :) Good idea taboo, I think I've got some old strings floating around, heck,...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Apr 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Steps to restoration?

    My basic schedule goes something like this, mind you, i'm not through it all yet, but the bike is getting better and better, and it is in running...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. CJ06XLT
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    Master Cylinder Return Hole / Front Caliper Q

    So I found my front brakes dragging a bit during my first few minute ride this year. As a result, I tried to do some quick free-them-up...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Apr 1, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. CJ06XLT
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    New Seca XJ650 Owner

    Congrats! I've got the silver version of the 820 650 SECA. I just did my valve cover gasket, it took me an hour and a half to remove the old...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Mar 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. CJ06XLT
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    Holy Moly! It works!

    The first or second thing I did last year was check the rear brakes for the delamination, so as of a few hundred miles ago, they were okay. I...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Mar 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. CJ06XLT
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    Holy Moly! It works!

    Well, after a long hard New England winter, I've finally gotten my SECA back to running condition. I inherited this thing from a buddy, who...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Mar 27, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. CJ06XLT
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Thanks Chacal! Got everything as requested. Got the priority shipping and the stuff was here in like 1 day. WOW! Thanks again!
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Possible Craigslist find for somebody! (Western Mass)

    In my daily craigslist find I actually came across an XJ! Now if only my wife would let me supplement my SECA with another bike... Not the...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Jan 11, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    WHOA! I gotta get me one of THESE!

    That things pretty cool. You could buy a cheapo 2-3 mic, cut off the stationary side, and grind down the end. I'm not sure it would be any...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Sep 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My hand was forced, and I had to sell my XJ

    Sorry to hear about your loss brother! Mine isn't in quite the shape yours is, but i'm sure in a few more months i'll be just as attached. I've...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Sep 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. CJ06XLT
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    Commuter miles

    I travel about 10 miles each way through the backroads to get to work. On nice days I wish it was longer!
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie question about Pods

    That's a great method Polock! I just hope they don't come out looking like the coffee I found in my mug at work after a long weekend....
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Sep 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HELP,can not get my shims out;got them out

    Re: HELP,can not get my shims out I used a doubled up ziptie through the spark plug hole to hold them open. i think I found the idea here on...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Sep 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    4 wheel scooter

    Is that thing street legal in the USA? I'm pretty sure you can't register it as a motorcycle, and it probably needs a seat belt... But it's...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Intoduce myself and my new bike

    Welcome aboard! Congrats on your new ride, it looks great. I've got a SECA, but I know I love my XJ.
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    i want a louder exhaust

    Mass is pretty stick now that they've updated the inspection requirements. This is from 540 CMR, which is the inspection requirements for MC's,...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Idle ajustment screw not making a difference

    My idle adjust screw didn't work either. Then I pulled the carbs off and found out that the PO had backed the darn thing out about 1/2". After a...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Test your reaction- - Post your times !!

    0.1939 First try, best sheep of .109. Oddly, on my second go round I hit .218 or .219 on all 5 ?!
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    lets talk octane!

    You should read up on what the octane rating means and see if it applies to your situation. The only way a higher than recommended octane will...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jul 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. CJ06XLT
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    82 xj750 won't idle, just dies unless given throttle

    Here's where the idle screw should be, between carb's 2 and 3. Make sure the bike is good and warm before you set it.
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jul 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Took my first ride 82 xj650

    My first ride was about 100 miles on my Seca. My butt doesn't get sore anymore, but i haven't gone more than 50 or so without a stop. We usually...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Was running fine but now it's not????

    I just replaced my oil soaked UNI filter. It was $27 from the dealer. OEM paper was around $44, and they even had aftermarked one for like $17....
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jul 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Long E or Short E?

    It's not a useless question! I had to search this place for 1/2 an hour to find out it was Say-Ka. Important to me as i've got a Seca, and I...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jul 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New member MAXIM X

    Unfortunately I can't really help you out with the starting issue, as I'm still a bit of noob (to bikes and XJ's). But welcome aboard! From what...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jul 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Replacing the bars on my SECA

    Hey folks, I've been looking around for a new set of bars for my seca. I am not comfortable with the low-ness of the stock ones and would like...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Jul 9, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    ride report

    Sounds awesome! Last night we side-skirted a thunderstorm too, pretty cool watching the lightning on one side, and the nice sunset on the other.
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First Ride to Work Today!

    Me too, but it looks like more rain for the next week...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First Ride to Work Today!

    Just wanted to share my first ride to work with everyone, as this is the first non-rainy day in what seems like 3 months... I took off at...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Jun 25, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hammock Camping

    Cool. I've never heard of a hammock tent. They look really uncomfortable being kinda curled up in, but apparently they're not?! Maybe i'll have...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    wanna know what 240mph is like?

    Aye caramba! I just got up to 70 mph, and that seemed wicked fast to me. (yeah yeah, it was my first ride, but still)
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 21, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Running lights?

    Hmm, I think he was referring to the turn signals being lit, solid, all the time, like in a car. then they flash when you turn on the signal.
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running lights?

    Quick question for you all: Should my '82 XJ650RJ SECA have running (parking) lights? One of my pals noticed it didn't, and that if they were...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Jun 19, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First Ride. Ever!

    Well, me and my XJ survived our first ever ride. This was also my first ride outside of the MSF class. Started out driving up and down my...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Jun 19, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Valve Shim Size Calculator-mabob

    Well, we could do a C++ version, could compile for linux distrobution even!
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Shim Size Calculator-mabob

    Good idea dpawl31! I didn't even think of a VB distro.
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Shim Size Calculator-mabob

    I've been checking my shim sizes / valve clearances for a few days now, and I found out that I dislike the charts. Being a PC nerd on my off...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Jun 17, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I get this rear wheel off? 1982 XJ650 SECA

    Hmm, maybe I can rig up something with my scissor jack. I don't yet have a nice floor jack. Isn't that cheating though? :) Thanks!
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I get this rear wheel off? 1982 XJ650 SECA

    I am not having any luck with getting my rear wheel off. I followed my Haynes book, pulled the axle, yanked the brake cover, and got the wheel...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Jun 15, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Introducing Plum Crazy

    I got a message from photobucket... My action has Failed!
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Should I adjust these valve clearances?

    Thanks for the replies. I'll try to get the shim sizes tonight so I can get some replacements ordered up. Think i'll start with the zip-tie shim...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Should I adjust these valve clearances?

    I pulled of the valve cover last night and checked the clearances of my XJ650RJ. They seemed to be pretty good, here's the numbers: Intake...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Jun 15, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Thanks XJ4EVER!

    Just want to say thanks! Len did a great job getting me my first ever xj order in record time. I think it was about 24 hour shipping! Now to...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Jun 14, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    12 months of work. Here she is!!

    Wow! That ride looks brand-new! Awesome job, hope I can get mine looking half that nice.
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How did you get here?

    I found this site by searching google for 1982 YAMAHA SECA 650, as that was all I knew about my bike at the time (well, the time being two weeks...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Bike / Biker questions

    Okay, so maybe I didn't word that quite right. It's in running order now, just not running well. And I could always find a hill and he could...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Bike / Biker questions

    dpawl31, Well, maybe if I can't get it running correctly in the next year of two... The best part is I got it for a really good price from...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Bike / Biker questions

    I've been reading up on the carb threads, just got done with Rick's. I am fully planning on cleaning them until they're clean, then cleaning...
    Post by: CJ06XLT, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Bike / Biker questions

    On Sunday I had my new to me XJ650 Seca delivered, as you can see it's a little rough. From what I understand, the bike has an issue with revving...
    Thread by: CJ06XLT, Jun 8, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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