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  1. crow
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    Have to sell the XJ750RL - SOLD

    Re: Have to sell the XJ750RL I bought this bike 6 months ago for $100 and going to South Australia to pick it up and see my family at Christmas....
    Post by: crow, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Have to sell the XJ750RL - SOLD

    Re: Have to sell the XJ750RL Sad indeed. I've had fun working on it and riding it. I sorta hope it doesn't sell 'cause the next step for me...
    Post by: crow, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Have to sell the XJ750RL - SOLD

    With no funds to work on the bike and needing to raise some cash I'm sadly selling my XJ :( Gumtree Australia
    Thread by: crow, Oct 30, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Indicator flasher/relay question

    You know sometimes you just need that extra set of eyes! Thanks Polock. As soon as I read your post I did a big Homer Doh! Amazing that I...
    Post by: crow, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Indicator flasher/relay question

    Next problem: I have these aftermarket lights to put on the front. Running 10w bulbs. Test off the bike - lights OK Test attached to bike...
    Post by: crow, Aug 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. crow
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    Indicator flasher/relay question

    [img] Ended with this one:
    Post by: crow, Aug 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Indicator flasher/relay question

    Just wondering if any of the Aussie riders here could help with a electronic flasher type that I could replace my original with? A part/model...
    Thread by: crow, Aug 9, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 RL what exactly is it ?

    Some nice looking RL's there. Mine's a bit of an ugly duckling in comparison. 45T-000149 here :)
    Post by: crow, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted XJ900RK Airbox Cover

    Thanks guys I will have a look at both those and see what I can rustle up :)
    Post by: crow, May 26, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. crow
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    A bit of magic

    Well after a long time off these forums and a lot happening in my life over the past 18 months I'm back on my XJ :) It was a lot of hard work,...
    Thread by: crow, May 22, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wanted XJ900RK Airbox Cover

    Hey all I'm looking for an airbox cover to replace one that has gone missing :( Whilst the bike is an XJ750RL the frame is from an XJ900 RK, well...
    Thread by: crow, May 22, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Good to have mates

    Damn straight there :) "If I wanted to go ploughing I would get myself a proper tractor" lol Nice work that
    Post by: crow, Nov 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Good to have mates

    With my XJ out of action till I can recondition a carb diaphragm and with no time to do it with exams pressing down on me an anticipated 250km...
    Thread by: crow, Nov 18, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Synch/idle issues

    No it's one of the things I didn't realise I should do. Will use a silicon lubricant on the fuelpipe o-rings this time round.
    Post by: crow, Oct 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Synch/idle issues

    I bought liquid electrical tape today so am going to give that a go but thanks for the info. Well good news is carbs #2 - #4 diaphragms are OK...
    Post by: crow, Oct 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Synch/idle issues

    Well things are worse than I first thought. Checked over the diaphragm again tonight and found a couple of other pinholes. Now I'm thinking I...
    Post by: crow, Oct 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. crow
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    Synch/idle issues

    Never new condoms were impervious to petrol, well there you go!
    Post by: crow, Oct 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. crow
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    Synch/idle issues

    Picked up some Liquid Electrical Tape today from Jaycar. Will do some testing and hopefully lay it on tonight. Here's a picture of the hole,...
    Post by: crow, Oct 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    should i swerve or hit it

    What a tool. He was damn lucky the bike wasn't sliding into oncoming traffic 3 seconds earlier or it might have taken the oncoming bike out.
    Post by: crow, Oct 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. crow
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    Synch/idle issues

    So sounds like Gorilla Glue or Gorilla Snot is the way to go :D lol
    Post by: crow, Oct 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Synch/idle issues

    I've school tonight so will not have a chance to look at the bike till tomorrow. I'll take pics then and post up. wiz, what's RTV? Found...
    Post by: crow, Oct 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Synch/idle issues

    Right first major problem. Carb 1 has a pinhole in the diaphragm rubber. Damn looking back at the project this is one thing I overlooked...
    Post by: crow, Oct 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Synch/idle issues

    No, now the carbs are separated the throttle shafts are bringing the butterflies closed nicely. Maybe I've overtightened the nuts used on the...
    Post by: crow, Oct 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Synch/idle issues

    Yep, shaft seals replaced first time around.
    Post by: crow, Oct 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Synch/idle issues

    So looks like I've still plenty to learn about being a motorbike mechanic. After pulling the carbs apart, putting them back together, adjusting...
    Thread by: crow, Oct 24, 2010, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why you tune down when you tune up

    Three days away from a full moon down here in the southern hemisphere :)
    Post by: crow, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Is this what the enrichment cable should look like?

    That it may have been a throttle cable came up as we were discussing it, and yep it does work. Looks like I can prioritise other work then....
    Post by: crow, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is this what the enrichment cable should look like?

    I was with another XJer on the weekend doing some tweaking and the question was raised about whether this is the correct enrichment cable for an...
    Thread by: crow, Oct 17, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Video of MAXIM X 1986..Too bad hv 2put her away 4winter

    Nice looking machine there but you made me watch that and I didn't even get to hear the sweet sound of the engine :(
    Post by: crow, Oct 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rebuilding the Yamaha Vacuum Fuel Valve w/pics

    Strewth bigfitz that's some beautiful work.
    Post by: crow, Oct 14, 2010 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    New member from Aus

    Ah another Aussie, Welcome :) Sounds like some work ahead of you, good luck with it.
    Post by: crow, Oct 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Manual for a 1982 Yamaha XJ750RJ SECA

    You can have a look here for a possible manual, something to download and read whilst you're waiting for your paper manual to be delivered....
    Post by: crow, Oct 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tuning

    Yep jet numbers match the factory manual XJ750RL supplement for all fuel and air jets. Synced carbs OK (well OK for an amateur), haven't...
    Post by: crow, Oct 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tuning

    After pulling the carbs down and putting them back on bike I'm trying to fine tune the mixtures. The bike has an after market 4-1 pipeline...
    Thread by: crow, Oct 10, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello From Miami, FL

    Yep, welcome to the forums. I agree with OnB regarding the GF :)
    Post by: crow, Oct 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First ride after carb rebuild

    lol maybe i am, I thought the popping on deceleration was a sign of rich mixture. Still learning :) May explain why I'm struggling to get a...
    Post by: crow, Oct 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First ride after carb rebuild

    After breaking down the carbs and putting 'em back together, setting float levels, synching and setting mixtures I took it for a test run today....
    Thread by: crow, Oct 9, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. crow
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    Valve Adjustment

    I used bigfitz's FAQ when I checked my valve clearances and can say it really made the job easier. Check out further down that thread for the Zip...
    Post by: crow, Oct 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. crow
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    1983 XJ750E ???

    I wonder what it would cost to ship a bike from the US to Australia? I was looking at prices on the 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A as an example....
    Post by: crow, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. crow
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    1983 XJ750E ???

    reckon wizard must be getting close to needing another project bike :D
    Post by: crow, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. crow
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    Carb idle circuit

    Thanks for asking a great question eEjeremy cause Rick's tuning post is gold! RickCoMatic you should cut & past that answer into the FAQ forum.
    Post by: crow, Oct 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Float Levels...arrghhh

    Thanks guys, ended up using some Armor All on the boots and worked them back into place from inside the airbox, took awhile and a bit of cursing...
    Post by: crow, Oct 3, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Float Levels...arrghhh

    me thinks I should have pulled the airboots back through the airbox before fitting the carbs back on the manifold. Not much space to work with....
    Post by: crow, Oct 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Float Levels...arrghhh

    Yep, bench synched, fingers crossed. Mixture screws bottomed out and backed off 2 & 3/8 turns just loaded up the mp3 player with a bit of hard...
    Post by: crow, Oct 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Float Levels...arrghhh

    Nah the Saints are still in the change rooms lol You're right about the feel. I reckon I answered my own question, it's an art not a science....
    Post by: crow, Oct 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Float Levels...arrghhh

    First time doing float levels on the bike. What a PITA!!! Have a setup that's working OK but tang changes of 0.5mm result in 5 or 6 mm changes...
    Thread by: crow, Oct 1, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Springtime

    Well after taking my carbs apart in May and hibernating for the winter whilst I was flatout administering a soccer club and enjoying watching my...
    Thread by: crow, Sep 29, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Having Doubt about Workshops Integrity?

    For $US1.00 you can buy $AU1.13. For $AU150 I'd be asking if that was one or both forks' seals. Tool purchases is also a fair comment but if...
    Post by: crow, Aug 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Having Doubt about Workshops Integrity?

    What sort of bike we talking about ken? Put some info in your profile so we can see :) Are the forks standard, air assist or anti-dive as...
    Post by: crow, Aug 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Trip to Saskatchewan

    Yeah thanks for the pics Glenn, it is indeed a fine looking bike you have. I see you've move the mirrors to fit in the end of the handle bar. Is...
    Post by: crow, Aug 3, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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