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  1. robvoi
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    Interchangeable Muffler

    thank you very much
    Post by: robvoi, Oct 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. robvoi
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    Interchangeable Muffler

    just mufflers headers seem o.k.; haven'y taken a closer look at the collector box collector box on XJ750 same as on XJ550
    Post by: robvoi, Oct 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. robvoi
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    Interchangeable Muffler

    Hi everyone, My friend and I bought a '82 XJ750 RK; PO thought it would be cool and a good sound to have short pipes as mufflers instead of the...
    Thread by: robvoi, Oct 10, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. robvoi
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    XJ550 Seca - Sissy Bar / Cargo Box

    I have my Princess (12 year old) riding with me, short distances; I want her to be safe and not fall off the back. I need your help to find a...
    Thread by: robvoi, Sep 23, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. robvoi
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    Turning it 550Seca into a bike for racing

    Awesomeness on a Wednesday evening. THANK YOU all
    Post by: robvoi, Jul 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. robvoi
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    Turning it 550Seca into a bike for racing

    Thank you! I am looking for bike modification tips as ell.
    Post by: robvoi, Jul 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. robvoi
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    Turning it 550Seca into a bike for racing

    I have a '81 550 Seca (having grown up in Germany, speed is part of my DNA); unfortunately a speed limit of 60 mph and heavy traffic most of the...
    Thread by: robvoi, Jul 24, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. robvoi
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    Exhaust Seals

    Thank you. I'll have to take some time and redo the whole exhaust set up and look for and inspect for cracks
    Post by: robvoi, Aug 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. robvoi
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    Exhaust Seals

    I installed my new set of after market exhaust header seals on my '81 XJ550; for about 30 miles it sounded as good as new ... then it sounded as...
    Thread by: robvoi, Aug 13, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. robvoi
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    'Wet' Cylinder - Exhaust Side

    Thanks Let me do a smell test
    Post by: robvoi, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. robvoi
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    'Wet' Cylinder - Exhaust Side

    Hi guys, '81 XJ550 Seca, in the process of replacing the header gaskets and noticed that cylinder 1 (counting from left to right) is 'wet'; the...
    Thread by: robvoi, Jun 25, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. robvoi
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    XJ 550 Low Fuel Mileage

    Mileage 147, 2 mountain passes; average speed up the passes: 63mph; I refilled the tank after 100 miles, tank was half full, end of the trip, tank...
    Post by: robvoi, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. robvoi
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    GAS TYPE????????

    Reading through all the posts here, it seems that the some experience issues with Ethanol others don't. Let me ask this then, what are some...
    Post by: robvoi, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. robvoi
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    XJ 550 Low Fuel Mileage

    Well, my first long trip on my '81 550 Seca, 150 miles; I was worried that I used up 3/4 of a tank for the trip. I in the Pacific Northwest and...
    Thread by: robvoi, Jun 3, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tope End Rattle

    Thank you bigfitz!! ... I will go through the checklist; last time I did the cam chain adjuster, I didn't pull the plugs and the 2 slow rotations...
    Post by: robvoi, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. robvoi
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    Tope End Rattle

    I NEED help. 81 XJ 550, starts fine, runs fine ....everything fine ... except when under load there is this load rattle that makes me think that...
    Thread by: robvoi, Mar 28, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Top end rattle

    I NEED help. 81 XJ 550, starts fine, runs fine ....everything fine ... except when under load there is this load rattle that makes me think that...
    Post by: robvoi, Mar 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. robvoi
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    Forky Air

    thx bigfitz, ordered Kroil this morning .... I'll keep everyone up to date
    Post by: robvoi, Mar 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. robvoi
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    Forky Air

    I used the specified amount as per manual. Great ... rebuilding ..... Kroil to losen the top caps and then, will I be able to push the caps down...
    Post by: robvoi, Mar 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Forky Air

    I have a 81 550 Seca, fork oil was dripping on right front, undertook, after reading as much as possible on this amazing forum, the removeal of...
    Thread by: robvoi, Mar 19, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    start switch/button

    Hi guys, my headlight is working the way it should, rode over to a friend, worked fine, rode back,no go. Read in the forums that the starter...
    Post by: robvoi, Mar 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. robvoi
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    Top End Rattling Noise

    Thank you. I looked for the cam chain adjuster but I must be totally blind (apparently when you're over 50 it'll happen). I'll look for it again...
    Post by: robvoi, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. robvoi
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    Max RPM 81 Seca

    Thank you bigfitz; I need one more tune up/overhaul
    Post by: robvoi, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Max RPM 81 Seca

    Thanks guys, just worried that the engine, sitting for 18 years might go into shock when asked to go to those RPMs I actually like this bike and...
    Post by: robvoi, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Max RPM 81 Seca

    Hi guys, I have a '81 550 Seca, 18,700 miles, the had been out of commission for 19 years. I am afraid of going up to 7000 RPM in case...
    Thread by: robvoi, Feb 21, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Top End Rattling Noise

    I have 18,700 miles on the bike; it sat in my garage after cleaning it thoroughly for 2 years and before it was stored outside for about 15; had a...
    Post by: robvoi, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Top End Rattling Noise

    Thank you for the reply guys ... finally something for me to other than riding around ... :D
    Post by: robvoi, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. robvoi
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    Top End Rattling Noise

    Hey guys, '81 XJ550 Seca, finally have it running; took it out for a longer ride and i noticed that after 10 minutes of the engine running I get a...
    Thread by: robvoi, Feb 19, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. robvoi
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    Petcock Rebuild

    AWESOME!! Thank you!! i am eager to the bike I bought last October out on the road
    Post by: robvoi, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Rebuild

    I have some fuel delivery issues, on PRI the idle is fine, in the 'On' poistion it starves and the engine dies. My question: is there a diagram /...
    Thread by: robvoi, Apr 8, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. robvoi
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    One Sided Lubrication

    thx ... i'll do that
    Post by: robvoi, Feb 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. robvoi
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    One Sided Lubrication

    I have a 1981 XJ550RH and its has been sitting in the rain for a few years; it appears that the right side was more exposed to the rain; I rebuilt...
    Thread by: robvoi, Feb 21, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. robvoi
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    Wire Connectors

    thank you both for the insight!!
    Post by: robvoi, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. robvoi
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    Wire Connectors

    Question of the day from a newbie/wannabe: Headlight doesn't work ... I replaced bulb ... still no luck; the bike has been in the Seattlle rain...
    Thread by: robvoi, Dec 13, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. robvoi
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    Cleaning Carbs in a Dorm.....

    I picked up a '81 xj550 seca and it needs some TLC (sitting for about 10-12 years); tried to start it, opened fuel to 'Prime' and the air cleaner...
    Post by: robvoi, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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