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    For Sale - 1982 XJ 650 R Seca - Atlanta

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    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Nov 1, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale - 1982 XJ 650 R Seca - Atlanta

    Hate to do it, but I'm selling my XJ. I'm about an hour southwest of Atlanta in LaGrange. Starting the price at $1500, but you guys all know the...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Nov 1, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Cam lobes worn around the edges

    Just took off the valve cover to check up on my clearances (checked and shimmed valves for the first time about six months ago). Now that I'm a...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Jun 12, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    TX500 Yamaha Information

    Just got your PM. Let me go on record here and apologize. Your information in those posts has been more than helpful to me so far. And I...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, May 13, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    TX500 Yamaha Information

    That is so strange. Thanks for the picture man. That looks way different than what I have. And yet the box says Valvoline VO-33. It literally...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, May 13, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    TX500 Yamaha Information

    Just recently bought one of these bikes with my roommate for a summer project (it'll be his first bike). Just wanted to toss this bit of...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, May 12, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    TX500 Yamaha Information

    Thanks so much for posting this. I'm a member here on XJ and after watching me complete the rebuild, my roommate purchased a TX500. We were...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Apr 29, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    '82 650 Turbo Engine on '81 XJ750 Seca?

    Everything sure looks like a 750. I wouldn't make any diagnosis based on the black side cover either. Those things get interchanged every now and...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Apr 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Devin-New xj owner

    Congrats man! It was so awesome to watch you buy your first bike. Bummer we couldn't get it packed into the dorm room yet. But we'll get it done....
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Apr 4, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Left turn signal doesn't blink

    If I remember correctly, when one bulb isn't working correctly then that entire side will not blink. This was happening to me when I first got my...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Oct 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Neutral Light Blown

    I didn't think about grounded wiring behind the headlight. Come to think of it, there may have been some exposed connecters that had lost their...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Oct 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Neutral Light Blown

    Got my bike started for the first time since I bought it. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. I put her on the centerstand and revved...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Oct 17, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Plugs and Oil Questions, HELP please

    The number on the plug is really just a marking of its "heat grade". If I recall correctly, the higher the number the hotter the plug (although I...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Restricted Fuel Flow

    I don't think the cam timing jumped. Not entirely sure how that would happen. Everything seems to be moving in proper time and order. The...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Restricted Fuel Flow

    I hope that we can assume the carbs are in good working order too cause I worked really, really hard on those. Could you elaborate on...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Restricted Fuel Flow

    I'm having some trouble with fuel flow to the carbs. A valve job and a good vacuum sync are in order to get everything fine tuned, but she was...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 28, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Left blinkers work, right blinkers don't

    Clean the sockets where the base of the bulb makes contact. Clean all the connections on the flasher relay. Clean all the connections on...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Proud new owner of an XJ750! One quick question...

    thats the crankcase vent. It releases any pressure from the crankcase (where all your oil is) to the airbox. It allows for variation in the...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas tank liner

    I second REDKOTE. It worked great for me. Really easy to see and make sure you haven't missed anything. But I need to check out this POR15...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Clearances in spec, but can they be MORE in spec?

    Alright. Thats what I needed to know. Thank you very much, sir.
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Clearances in spec, but can they be MORE in spec?

    hmm... ok. that makes a lot of sense. Now here's another question. Do I just fix the one valve then? wait a couple thousand miles for the...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Clearances in spec, but can they be MORE in spec?

    On the intake side I've got one valve thats way too tight (like a .06) so I definitely need to change the shim on that one. But the other 3 valves...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 15, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight and instruments lights not working.

    As far as I know, all of the XJ's are supposed to have the headlight on all the time. There should be a low/high beam switch, but that should be...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight and instruments lights not working.

    Its possible that the previous owner did away with the original fusebox and installed in-line fuse holders. This is more of a temporary fix than...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight and instruments lights not working.

    Check fuse. Check headlight relay (if so equipped). what model?
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Did I buy the proper oil cooler? (pictures)

    Yeah I'm sure I could make it work, but I really don't want to have to do that much fabricating. This bike is enough of a frankenstein already,...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Did I buy the proper oil cooler? (pictures)

    Damn... ok. I got screwed over. I should have looked more closely before I "placed an offer". Turns out its the cooler from an FJ 1100....
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Did I buy the proper oil cooler? (pictures)

    I know that the Xj650 Turbo oil cooler is a bolt on to the regular 650 seca. So I bought what was advertised as an Xj650Turbo oil cooler. The...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Sep 3, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    LED lighting with no accessories

    Thanks a lot guys. Thats what I needed to know. Lower resistance = better for the alternator and bike in general. Having the battery be fully...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    LED lighting with no accessories

    I'm looking into upgrading to LED's for all my guage lights and tail light, but not signals because for the moment I'd like to keep the OEM...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 25, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Newb quick question!

    *handlebars (not handlebard)
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Newb quick question!

    Just pop off the handlebars and bring them in to Cycle Gear or similar store. Just note that you'll be dealing with changes in cable length and...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Headlight still not working

    I'm not sure what you mean by "reverse lighting module"? I have a SECA. The headlight doesn't come on when I turn the key. Its not supposed to...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running issue at Low RPM's

    Ok... I have done the bench sync. I have done the fuel levels. I haven't run it much yet because I don't know the situation on the valve...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running issue at Low RPM's

    The bike starts up fine. Warms up fine. And idles fine. One of the carb intake boots keeps slipping off the carburetor from vibration. Those...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 19, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight still not working

    I've been trying to figure this out forever. My headlight isn't coming on when the bike is running. I popped off the headlight relay and...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 19, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New XJ 82 1100 maxim (basic general questions)

    1. Can't help you there, my bikes a 650. All I know is that the 650/750 are interchangeable. I know those won't work on your bike. 2. Steering...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stock Airbox Installation

    I went with the full breakdown, pulled the engine, etc. But when I put it back together I forgot to put the airbox back in first. I can tell you...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight Wires

    I also have 2 extra wires (at least) on my xj650rj. I think all of them are that way. Confuses the heck out of me, but as long as she's running...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    JC whitney sport fairings

    and also since its probably a 7-inch, then most fairings would work?
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    JC whitney sport fairings

    that looks like it may actually help a good bit. Nice job on the photoshop btw. I'll have to think about it. Another quick question since...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    aftermarket headlight relay?

    if you mean a switch instead of a relay, then no. That could fry my wiring harness. Thats why there's a relay. They deal with voltage differently....
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    JC whitney sport fairings

    Its a seca so I don't want to go too big. I want to keep the sporty look that its got going... but I guess thats how it works then... the...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    JC whitney sport fairings

    I was trying to imagine these on my 650 seca, because the things feels like its going to blow me off past 60 mph. Do you think something even this...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 15, 2010, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Red Kote tank liner?

    I used it on my tank. Definitely pink gas. no trouble with it though. I red that they've changed their formula since so it doesn't do that, but I...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    aftermarket headlight relay?

    so... solder the diode between the pins (4 and 1) after I connect the wires to the relay? I feel like the diode might be prone to corrosion and...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    aftermarket headlight relay?

    Good point. The engine dying at night would not be good. But for now I'm a new rider and not doing too much night riding (more dusk riding) and I...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    aftermarket headlight relay?

    OEM headlight relays are expensive. I picked up a 12V 30A relay at autozone for $5. I know it won't have the "latch" effect the OEM relay...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Aug 15, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical. Switched Ignition and Headlight plug?

    I remember them all being "idiot proof" because every single plug behind the headlight was different, except for the ignition switch and the...
    Post by: 1982xj650seca, Jul 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical. Switched Ignition and Headlight plug?

    I finally got my bike started after a year of "restoring" (tearing apart, breaking, learning, repairing, replacing). Before I tore it apart, it...
    Thread by: 1982xj650seca, Jul 16, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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