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  1. fore4runner
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    Average age of the xj'r

    22 here (Bikes around 26)
    Post by: fore4runner, Feb 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. fore4runner
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    Vulcan rebuild

    So I've just bought a 86 Vulcan 750 (w/~36000kms) and I am looking to fix it up this winter. Currently the problem with it is that there is a...
    Thread by: fore4runner, Oct 25, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. fore4runner
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    Damaged crank seal (can I fix?)

    Thanks for the tips, I see that the seal goes for around $10 on bike bandit so I might just buy a stock seal then put it on a lathe to remove...
    Post by: fore4runner, Sep 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. fore4runner
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    Damaged crank seal (can I fix?)

    Hi There, I have noticed that the pervious owner had added a drain line to the left hand crank cover (over the distributer like thing). I have...
    Thread by: fore4runner, Sep 9, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. fore4runner
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    Clutch

    To check the valve shims all you need is a $5 set of feeler gauges and the standard (I think it is 5mm) allen key. Also to replace any shim all...
    Post by: fore4runner, Sep 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. fore4runner
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    Clutch

    To me if it was a clutch issue I think that you would have noticed the engine reving up higher then the speed of the bike (basically a bad clutch...
    Post by: fore4runner, Sep 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. fore4runner
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    Lighting Modification

    Thanks for all the input, I will definitly be looking into some sort of addition light project this fall/winter.
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. fore4runner
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    Replacing Friction Plates and Compression Springs

    To get it to seat you have to line up the teeth of the 'stud' with the teeth of the gear on the cover. I find that sometimes the teeth can hang...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. fore4runner
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    Overdue Intro

    Hi lax, good to hear from you. How was the swtich to pod filters?
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. fore4runner
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    Lighting Modification

    So I'm thinking (after my brother almost got creamed by a left turning truck the other night while riding my bike) that more running lights on the...
    Thread by: fore4runner, Aug 24, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. fore4runner
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    Rubbing Brakes

    When you replace the lines you should go the stainless steel route as it makes a huge improvement in the durability and feel of the lines. (Its...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. fore4runner
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    Well, it happened

    Where could I find information on the load capacity of the alternator?
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. fore4runner
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    Rubbing Brakes

    Have you done your brake lines recently because if you haven't thats a good one to throw on the list.
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. fore4runner
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    Rubbing Brakes

    Its probably a good idea to clean the caliper pistons when you do a flush as there is ALOT of crud that gets trapped in the caliper and isn't...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. fore4runner
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    Rubbing Brakes

    Have you replaced you fluid recently, I was under the inpression that if your fluid expands you've got water infultration.
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. fore4runner
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    Couple things about my new XJ

    Welcome to the site! Sounds to me like you should do a rebuild on the carbs (search the forums for a Carb Clean walkthrough by RickChroMatic...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. fore4runner
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    Rubbing Brakes

    I don't think you have to worry to much of them locking up while your riding. My understanding is that they basically just won't let off...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. fore4runner
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    Well, it happened

    I don't know anything about the proper standards or regulations but it seems to me if bike turn signals had a night-time always on mode (with the...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. fore4runner
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    Rubbing Brakes

    I never knew there was a name for my condition :wink: Maybe now I can track down some form of treatment.
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. fore4runner
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    Rubbing Brakes

    I've had that condition for a long time now. I've even stripped down the caliper, cleaned the piston and inspected the seals in the hope of...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. fore4runner
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    Stuck in Frist Gear

    I dont know if your interested but I have a junked parts engine for an xj750 (probably an 83) kicking around in my back yard. If your interested...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. fore4runner
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    MY YAMAHA BOBBER

    Hows the seat for riding?
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. fore4runner
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    riddle me this

    Some times you can take the battery into your local hardware/automotive store and have them run a test on it to see if it is ok. It is always...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. fore4runner
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    XJ700 Seat Ideas?

    Anyone have a source for new seat cover material?
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. fore4runner
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    Poll-How many of you do ALL your own work?

    When it comes to mounting your own tires I figure that if the PITA ratio of mounting a motorbike tire scales up in proportionally from a bicycle...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. fore4runner
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    I need a complete rebuild kit

    Oh yeah, I forgot about the swap option =P I personally like the rebuilding part but swapping the engines is less work probably the way to go...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. fore4runner
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    I need a complete rebuild kit

    Since the engine is smoking that means that you've either got bad piston rings or there is a problem with the valve seals. Both are fairly...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. fore4runner
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    Replacing Friction Plates and Compression Springs

    I don't know for sure if your bike is like mine but on mine the clutch is located on the right side on the engine under the nice big cover by the...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. fore4runner
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    I need a complete rebuild kit

    Hey sphinx, So what sort of problems are you having with the bike. This forum has some of the best people around on it with lots of great advice....
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. fore4runner
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    riddle me this

    Sounds to me exactly like what happens when I take my friends to the parking lot down the street and let them practice for a half hour or so....
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. fore4runner
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    V-Star VS Black Bear

    I didn't know we had bears in Nova Scotia =p
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. fore4runner
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    New Tires a DIY???

    I'd say that your going to have to pop off the exhaust then block up the bike under the engine from there you can probably just get a helper to...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. fore4runner
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    Basic Motorcycle etiquette and standards.

    I find that half the time when I’m listening to friends explaining to the passenger what they should do there is usually some confusion about...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. fore4runner
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    MY YAMAHA BOBBER

    Where do you guys get the seats and fenders (or do you fabricate the fenders from sheet metal?) for your builds from? Also any advice on reading...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. fore4runner
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    Basic Motorcycle etiquette and standards.

    I've been riding around a bit with my brother and I was wondering about the proper group riding etiquette. Also what about the etiquette when...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. fore4runner
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    Wiring question

    I'm not too familiar with these things but I guess a way to track this down would be to find out first what works and what doesn't. I suspect...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. fore4runner
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    change frontfork

    Stangely enough I have a 750 maxim with the forks and single rotor setup from a 650 maxim on it. It works well but there times when I wish I had...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. fore4runner
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    Clutchless Shifting

    I too was out this weekend and a gave it some practice. I found that if I let the revs get to 5k before the shift it was prefectly smooth no...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. fore4runner
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    opinion article on motorcycle safety in local paper

    A while ago my brother and I were pulling up a carpet prior to installing a new floor and we found that the floor under the carpet was lined with...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. fore4runner
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa The way I was thinking about it was like this, Imagine you running along and your...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. fore4runner
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa This is way off topic but I bet if you switch the orientation of the rear suspension...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. fore4runner
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    Some interesting compression results

    Is it possible that you poured too much oil in the #3 cylinder causing the compression ratio to shoot up?
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. fore4runner
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    750 KATANA

    Just don't forget to pick up a nice pair of padded gloves =p
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. fore4runner
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    Drastic loss of power!

    A picture of the oil leak with the oil highlighted would be useful. I've had a leaking cam chain tensioner gasket that was somehow managing to...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. fore4runner
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa There have been a few times when riding that I have had to slow down (always...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. fore4runner
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    The motorcycle rider's wave

    Anyone here hate scooter riders because they're all a bunch of lazy self involved arts students? PS how in the world do you keep from sliding...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. fore4runner
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    The motorcycle rider's wave

    I find that usually 9 out of 10 people either wave back for have already started to wave before I get my hand off the grip. The one funny thing I...
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. fore4runner
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    750 KATANA

    By the way you should post some pics and let us know how it runs if you go through with it =)
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. fore4runner
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    On tragic events ...

    Care to explain? It is kind of interesting stuff.
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. fore4runner
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    quick carb question

    Have you played around with the mixture settings yet or are you still at the 'getting things right first' stage?
    Post by: fore4runner, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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