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  1. SSRat
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    1984 XJ600

    Welcome! I too have an FJ600 (Canada calls these ones FJ's and the later ones XJ's) that I am slowly modding and customizing. To remove the airbox...
    Post by: SSRat, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What is favorite helmet and why?

    Scorpion EXO 400 and soon 500. Light, comfy, flows good air and you can get the 'fog free' shields and they are FOG FREE. I was stopped at a train...
    Post by: SSRat, Jul 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Tank interchange with XS400RJ?

    There is nothing aside from a Maxim 400 tank that will fit, and even then I don't believe the side panels would line up for mounting. These tanks...
    Post by: SSRat, Jul 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Braze Gas Tank

    I've lined 2 tanks with it. One of them was an XS400 Seca that was swiss cheese, had so many holes. That stuff is freaking amazing.
    Post by: SSRat, Jul 2, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Bottom Stanchion Leaking after Rebuild

    Should be able to pull it apart without replacing the seals. You don't even need to pull the tube, you should be able to just take out the spring...
    Post by: SSRat, Jul 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. SSRat
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    Once seen can not be unseen

    Can't sleep, obese-midget-giant-asscrack will eat me!
    Post by: SSRat, Apr 19, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New guy! Hello!.. I need advise 82 XJ1100 fix or junk it....

    Re: New guy! Hello!.. I need advise 82 XJ1100 fix or junk it +1 on the Caswell Epoxy. Had a Seca 400 tank (rarer than rockinghorse poop... rarer...
    Post by: SSRat, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. SSRat
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    FZ6 brakes on a XJ550?

    First Gen FZ6 calipers are a common mod for FZ570's. My XS400 Seca (Mini-XJ - same calipers) appears to have the same size caliper mounting...
    Post by: SSRat, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    spongy front brake

    Just to add to Rick's post... wear saftey glasses. If it's blown it can shoot QUITE far and that stuff REALLY burns. So does Carb Cleaner. Don't...
    Post by: SSRat, Mar 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spongy front brake

    Glad your old lines are still working, but as the rubber ages it will be more prone to cracking (failing) and then NOT working when you need them...
    Post by: SSRat, Mar 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 cam swap/aftermarket options

    Early FZ600 motors should be the same. They had slightly smaller carbs than the FJ600's due to lack of space for an airbox. Also yes, the oil...
    Post by: SSRat, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Shoei type fairings - Mounting on different XJ's.

    The last one appears to be fork mounted, XJ900 Original. The first 2 I believe are the stock fairings after it was found that the fork mounted one...
    Post by: SSRat, Nov 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    rattle can spraying ,what could've gone wrong

    It's great if the paint is warm, but the items you are painting also need to be warm. Cold air from outside will also have an effect. (Just...
    Post by: SSRat, Oct 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting the "Barn Bike"

    Re: Starting (actually not starting) the "Barn Bike" Bypass starter solenoid, jump starter from the battery. She turns, bad solenoid. She...
    Post by: SSRat, Oct 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. SSRat
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    So what advice do you have?

    Take the class. Learn to use your rear brake. Learn to ride as SLOW as you can, it's waaaaaaay harder then going fast. If there's crap on the road...
    Post by: SSRat, Apr 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    @#$%!^%%^&&* brake bleeding!!!!!

    Starting from the top bleed @ the banjo's. Bar position may be locking a bubble near the top. Once you get fluid @ each banjo, then worry about...
    Post by: SSRat, Apr 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. SSRat
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    whwere are all the manitobans?

    Winnipeg, Sounding Off.
    Post by: SSRat, Dec 15, 2011 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    fzr rims to xj600 93'

    You might try over at fzrarchives.com for something like that. the Seca 2's (your 93 XJ 600) and Fizzers aren't main topics of discussion over...
    Post by: SSRat, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Anyone recognize this? (FZ750 content)

    woa, that's almost a perfect fit! Will have to seriously concider that for my other FZ.
    Post by: SSRat, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    just removed 4.2 L of oil from my engine....

    If it's the 400, and you have the stock airbox, the air 'snorkel' intake should be up under the left side of the seat, near where the tank meets....
    Post by: SSRat, Jun 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Too many motorcycles...

    lol@andrew PS, we have the same gear. That jacket has great protection. Trust me. :(
    Post by: SSRat, Jun 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Too many motorcycles...

    $500.00 obo But I don't need any more projects. :(
    Post by: SSRat, Jun 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Too many motorcycles...

    Times like this I wish I didn't already have 4 bikes. Or, at least wish I had more money. And maybe a bigger garage......
    Thread by: SSRat, Jun 6, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bike stalling after riding short distance

    I had similar issues on my FZ. Only it was after a long run and she was hot. Slow down or stop for traffic, and she'd stutter and stall. Turns...
    Post by: SSRat, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1984 Maxim 400 Resurrection Project

    Wow that engine's nasty! I'm just ***finally*** finishing my 82 Seca 400 (exact same bike, different seat, tank and forks.... and I get a 6 spd...
    Post by: SSRat, May 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ600 Seca II Fuel Pumpery

    Heh... didn't notice that! lol
    Post by: SSRat, May 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ600 Seca II Fuel Pumpery

    Aren't the Divi's carbs downdrafts? The layout looks very similar to my FZ750's, which is similar on the FZ(R)400/600/750/1000 of the era... I...
    Post by: SSRat, May 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    OIl drips down kick stand

    I had something similar, ongoing for a while with no oil level change and unable to find any leak anywheres. Turns out my petcock was cracked and...
    Post by: SSRat, May 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Petcock To Give Away - Gone!

    Re: Petcock To Give Away Done! You have a PM. I'm in Winnipeg. ^^
    Post by: SSRat, May 3, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Thinking of a DIY auto chain oiler...

    Wow. I'm... surprised with the two of you. I was really looking forward to reading your ideas, specifically from the major contributors and...
    Post by: SSRat, Mar 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Thinking of a DIY auto chain oiler...

    So I'm thinking I want a chain oiler. ScottOilers rock, but are darned expensive. I have a hard time justifying a $200.00 chain maintenance device...
    Thread by: SSRat, Mar 10, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. SSRat
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    Carb Synch

    It took mine and my ColorTune 7 business days to get here in Winnipeg.
    Post by: SSRat, Jan 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb Synch

    Word on the Carbtune. I got myself one for my birthday, made my money back by offering to sync people carb's for cheap. ^^
    Post by: SSRat, Jan 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. SSRat
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    400 Seca: CL Detroit, 452 miles on it, $600

    These a great little bikes, I love mine! $600 with only 452 miles?!? If you go to look at it look in the tank, around the tank and the UNDERSIDE...
    Post by: SSRat, Jan 4, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Oil coolers

    My 85 FZ750 has a fan. Most production water-cooled bikes have fans. Without that airflow they would melt in traffic. And a bike that has an oil...
    Post by: SSRat, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj 600f regulator

    Does the voltage go up when you rev the engine (with the lights etc on)? Or does it take time to go back up? Sounds more like brushes than R/R...
    Post by: SSRat, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gloves

    Icon TiMax (old style) shorty. Winnipeg, MB. Been riding at temps just above freezing (0 Celcius, get with the program pls!!!) A little chilly...
    Post by: SSRat, Oct 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. SSRat
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    Raising footpegs

    Do a search for Raask or Tarozzi rearsets. And be prepaired to shell out cash. I grind the pegs really easy on my Seca 400, 600 (FJ) and even my...
    Post by: SSRat, Sep 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 CARBS

    Does it really matter? I suppose if it were in the middle it would only have 1 carb on each side to fill before it fills up the outside carb....
    Post by: SSRat, Aug 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stock Airbox Installation

    You could just strip it down, paint the frame and other parts so she looks all purdy again, tinker with a few other odds and ends and put her all...
    Post by: SSRat, Aug 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My friend just died

    Love the Miracle Max quote Rick. I thought *I* was the only one who quoted that movie. *Rolls Eyes*
    Post by: SSRat, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    eBay seller "abcdave" ripped me off

    That's not exactly a high-stress part, all it does is hold the float in place. You could try welding, or there was an aluminum-solder stuff...
    Post by: SSRat, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. SSRat
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    Center Stand - TRICK? -- Thanks all!!

    Re: Newbie Question - Center Stand - TRICK? I try to avoid putting up either stand unless I'm on the bike, to avoid just that situation.
    Post by: SSRat, Jun 12, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Center Stand - TRICK? -- Thanks all!!

    Re: Newbie Question - Center Stand - TRICK? I put my FJ600 on it's center stand while I'm still straddling the bike. Be in neutral, no brake....
    Post by: SSRat, Jun 11, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just picked up an 82 XS400r Seca.

    At idle, yes. Screaming from 4k - 10k rpm? Not so much. ^^ I'm surprised you find it quiet. Mine was plenty loud before I wrapped the baffle....
    Post by: SSRat, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Insurance

    I actually agree and LIKE the graduated licensing. There are too many accidents where people get on these machines with no experience, or only...
    Post by: SSRat, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Problem after problem VIDEO

    Sounds like you have a serious case of PO syndrome. Pull the carbs and clean religiously. Search the forum for the carb cleaning thread. As for...
    Post by: SSRat, Jun 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    maxim 400 fork oil question/couple pics of my project

    The book calls for 263ml (9.3 Imp Oz or 8.9 US Oz... seriously guys, get with a system of measurement that makes sense!!!) I don't have a 'book'...
    Post by: SSRat, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My new XJ600s :) SECA 2!!!

    Damn DW you've been holding out on me! Would you mind taking some measurments of those pipes and sending me a PM? They look like they'd fit on an...
    Post by: SSRat, May 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Insurance

    Sorry, just had to add my $0.02 Y'all have *NO* idea how lucky you are. I'm in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Insurance is government run, known as Autopac...
    Post by: SSRat, May 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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