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  1. dfknoll
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    Hello, and a lesson learned about anti-bike arseholes...

    Love Top Gear!!!!!!! I was riding through a small town two years ago with somebody tailgating me. Stopped at a stop sign and looked back and...
    Post by: dfknoll, Nov 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. dfknoll
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    Time to kick the hornets nest...opinions on tires

    I use a Bridgestone Spitfire S11 on front and back. These tires are great! Awesome at low and high speed. Show hardly any wear after two...
    Post by: dfknoll, Oct 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. dfknoll
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    Modern Classics bike show

    I dont know what it is about these old bikes. If i pulled into a parking lot and saw a pack of expensive rockets and a group of classic...
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. dfknoll
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    WTB..nephew looking for something to ride..

    I got my 82 XJ 550 from my grandfather. He bought it a couple of years before that for $300 from an auction. The only thing that was wrong with...
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 16, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. dfknoll
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    Well Big Fitz, the dice are rolling

    Awesome bike schooter! And i think those pipes are sick looking. I think im gonna start working on my bike over the winter nice and slow like....
    Post by: dfknoll, Dec 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. dfknoll
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    XJ 650 cafe racer in spe

    These bikes are cold blooded and will turn off by themselves when cold if you do not have the choke on. My 550 would usually take about 5 miles...
    Post by: dfknoll, Oct 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. dfknoll
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    What kind of gas do you run?

    I always burn premium or the highest octane fuel regularly available which is usually either 91 or 93 octane. When my bike was running before the...
    Post by: dfknoll, Oct 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. dfknoll
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    A question pertaining to a compression test

    Great to know. Thanks timetoride and gameover for your quick responses. The biggest reason why i keep coming back here is because of the quick...
    Post by: dfknoll, Sep 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. dfknoll
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    A question pertaining to a compression test

    Is it the smaller plug on the TCI or the larger plug? And i am also not sure what you mean by IGN. Ignition maybe?
    Post by: dfknoll, Sep 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. dfknoll
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    A question pertaining to a compression test

    Alright. Thank you gameover. Will have to get out my manual and find the vacuum line
    Post by: dfknoll, Sep 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. dfknoll
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    A question pertaining to a compression test

    So later today i will be compression testing my xj 550, and i wanted to ask a quick question before i did it. What should i set my fuel petcock...
    Thread by: dfknoll, Sep 15, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. dfknoll
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    Michigan Xj people...... who is up for a cruise?

    Sorry i fell off the face of teh earth for a while guys. Had some big family issues all throughout teh summer. Did anyone go for the PD13? I...
    Post by: dfknoll, Sep 8, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  13. dfknoll
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    Questions pertaining to a ground up restore.

    Plan on rough drawings and bagging and labeling everything. If there is an option to buy an already assembled wire harness then that would be...
    Post by: dfknoll, May 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. dfknoll
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    Questions pertaining to a ground up restore.

    Alright guys. I am planning on rebuilding my bike from the ground up and would like some input from the gurus. Just to clarify, my main goals...
    Thread by: dfknoll, May 30, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. dfknoll
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    Where do we go to buy tires online?

    I use spitfire s11's on my 550 maxim and they are awesome. Work great for any style of riding in all weather conditions. I highly reccommend...
    Post by: dfknoll, May 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. dfknoll
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    Best place to learn 'cycle repair?

    When it comes to being a mechanic, the best route to go is heavy machinery such as tractors and stuff like that. My uncle is a tractor meachanic...
    Post by: dfknoll, May 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. dfknoll
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    Artsy XJ Pics

    Love the red accents on the valve covers. Might have to do that when i finally get around to finding a project bike
    Post by: dfknoll, May 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. dfknoll
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    I want another one!

    So the other day I was just finishing up doin some little stuff on my bike and i thought to myself, "Wouldnt it be neat if I had not only my...
    Thread by: dfknoll, May 14, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. dfknoll
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    Getting it plated next week! Thanks!

    damn beautiful bikes. very jealous of you both
    Post by: dfknoll, May 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. dfknoll
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    Changing from factory to custom paint

    Tarp on the floor. Some kind of free standing structure with probably a post at each corner. Use I hooks or something similar and connect each...
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. dfknoll
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    Caption This Photograph !! No wagering!

    After searching high and low, the local harley club/flood control finally found the water outlet nozzel to connect the hose.
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. dfknoll
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    Caption This Photograph !! No wagering!

    Oh sweet. Found it guyss! Pass me the hack saw bob. This pesky chrome pipe is keeping my bike from hitting 140 decibles! TeeHee
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. dfknoll
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    Pre82 Racing XJ550

    that bike looks awesome.
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. dfknoll
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    Headlight Voltage 1982 XJ750

    Check out chacal's parts list and see what he has available for your specific bike. Then message him and ask him about compatibility. You are...
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. dfknoll
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    Passenger Advice

    I have the same issue with my passenger sliding towards the front of the bike over a period of time. Most of my passengers have also held onto...
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 12, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. dfknoll
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    Michigan Xj people...... who is up for a cruise?

    ummmmmmmmmmmmm................................what?
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 11, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  27. dfknoll
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    2010 XJ 1300.....WHAT!? I WANT ONE!

    Ya. That 1300 is slammin. When i get rich im gonna get my paws on one of those and an XJ Diversion 6 f. Take a look at those. They look...
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. dfknoll
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    Insurance Surprise

    That is G A Y gay. Your always welcome here. $220 per yr with roadside.
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 6, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. dfknoll
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    Switching from "cafe" to more bobber inspired, progress pics

    Does your side stand still work easy or do you have to lean a ways over to the right to get it down?
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. dfknoll
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    So it begins

    +10 on the safety course. You will learn the skills to deal with basically anything you will have to deal with on the road. Just do it and you...
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. dfknoll
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    New XJ550 Rider with some questions.

    On my 82 550XJ, the chain guard only clears the rear tire by maybe a half inch. Never had an issue with it rubbing on the tire
    Post by: dfknoll, Apr 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. dfknoll
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    Going for a long ride through Amish country today

    Got mine out 2 weeks ago and road for the day in 45 degree weather and it wasnt to bad. I do have a windshield though. I like the pic too....
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. dfknoll
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    New Member

    Dont know about the headlight. Look in my photo gallery for a pic of my windshield. I take it off the bike when it gets warm. Just click the...
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. dfknoll
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    My take on a PVC intake...

    The air Flow should be more than good enough i think. The stock airbox opening on my XJ550 is under the seat and it faces up and back towards the...
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. dfknoll
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    Stumbled across this Maxim online...inspiration for my bike

    Cool looking bike. Its great when peoples dreams become reality. Saying that, my biggest problem with that custom XJ is that it isnt functional....
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. dfknoll
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    WTB: My next XJ

    I have been told that the 550's are actually slightly faster than the 650's because the shaft drive is slower than the chain drive. Get yourself...
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  37. dfknoll
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    Bonehead alert - is there some protocol for naming bikes?

    Heres my suggestion. Take your wife out to dinner, and then take your girl for a ride. In that order. Think of it as a girl but just dont...
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. dfknoll
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    vest pin

    i like the second design of the four on this page
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. dfknoll
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    Can I hang with an XS?

    We also use those harleys for flood control (broken down water pump junk)
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. dfknoll
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    Props to Chacal

    +100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. dfknoll
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    WHAT BIKE TO KEEP? sorry posted in xj chat so re-post thanks

    Keep em both and put a second mortgage on all of your wordly possesions (except for the bikes of course :) )
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. dfknoll
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    Finally posting pics of finished fusebox install

    Thanks all. It was actually really easy to do also.
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. dfknoll
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    Finally posting pics of finished fusebox install

    P.S.- Accidentally put pics in backwards order. Hope this will help anyone out who is going to do this.
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Finally posting pics of finished fusebox install

    Thank you to everyone who helped me out with pictures and info and moral support when it came time to cut some small pieces out of my baby. Also,...
    Thread by: dfknoll, Mar 18, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. dfknoll
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    vest pin

    How about a patch the has an outline in black thread of a rider leaning it over in a twisty. The outline of the bike and rider would be basic...
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. dfknoll
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    I've just about had it...

    Dont give up on your bike. It will be well worth it when you get it fixed.
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. dfknoll
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    First ride of the year and it was AWESOME

    Got mine out three different days over spring break last week and i rode around 350 miles. She runs like a charm and the new headlight makes the...
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. dfknoll
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    vest pin

    +1 on the last one. The colors look really nice without being in your face
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. dfknoll
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    1981 XJ 550 Temp/Start Trouble

    my 83 XJ does not like to start either when night time temps start getting below 45 degrees farenheit. It has been professionally tuned and carbs...
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. dfknoll
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    Crow's tank

    If i were rich i would move to austrailia and have you teach me everything you know about bikes Wiz and pay you for it once more. But...
    Post by: dfknoll, Mar 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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