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  1. smokamoto40
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    Oil cooler for1981 xj550 Maxim?

    Lockhart oil cooler for sale-check out my ad in the for sale forum-
    Post by: smokamoto40, Feb 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Lockhart oil cooler for sale

    Lockhart oil cooler for sale-I'm dropping the price to $100+shipping. I'm at 95831. http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=18127.html More...
    Thread by: smokamoto40, Feb 17, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Valve shim swap

    I always measure the shims I take out & put in using a micrometer. That helps fine tune the resulting clearance, and checks the shims for wear....
    Post by: smokamoto40, Jun 22, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    warped rotors

    I've had some luck rotating the rotors 180 degrees (or what the bolts allow) apart, so the warped spots cancel themselves out somewhat. Sometimes...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Jun 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How many miles do you have on your 750?

    Had almost 39,000 miles on mine when I sold it. I just had the bottom end apart to replace the starter clutch parts & chain guide. Everything...
    Post by: smokamoto40, May 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 650/750 Lockhart Oil Cooler for sale

    Re: XJ 650/750 3 point crash bars & Lockhart Oil Cooler for bump! more pics!
    Post by: smokamoto40, May 25, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. smokamoto40
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    XJ 650/750 Lockhart Oil Cooler for sale

    Re: XJ 650/750 3 point crash bars & Lockhart Oil Cooler for Crash bars sold, thanks Bill!
    Post by: smokamoto40, May 23, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. smokamoto40
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    XJ 650/750 Lockhart Oil Cooler for sale

    Posted more pics of oil cooler. Giving it one more week, then it's fleabay time! The oil cooler has 14k miles on it, no damage, fins are in good...
    Thread by: smokamoto40, May 22, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1983 Yamaha Seca 750 - $1150

    Thanks All, I sold it Tuesday, full price, and I'll be posting the chrome 3-point mini crash bars & the Lockhart Oil Cooler (I removed) for sale...
    Post by: smokamoto40, May 21, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1983 Yamaha Seca 750 - $1150

    Ok, week two, now it is ad #1174848878.
    Post by: smokamoto40, May 17, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1983 Yamaha Seca 750 - $1150

    This ad is in the Sacramento CA craigslist with pics, ad #1161852301. More pics available, send me a pm if interested. Selling my ’83 Seca...
    Thread by: smokamoto40, May 14, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Starter Clutch Parts Replaced-Long Method-Long Story

    After trying the short-cut method of replacing the starter clutch parts (not enough room to separate the starter drive gear from the clutch, not...
    Thread by: smokamoto40, May 14, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. smokamoto40
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    Inexpensive, CORRECT shocks on eBay

    I still have a pair of these for sale, here's my old ad- JC Whitney specials, 12.5" long, will fit Seca-Maxim 650-750, MIDI brand (Taiwan...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Starter Clutch....

    OK, a few months ago I tried the method through the alternator hole on my Seca 750. I'm pretty good with a wrench having worked as a commision...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. smokamoto40
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    anyone from northern california?

    South Sacramento for 43 years...man I'm old :lol:
    Post by: smokamoto40, Sep 9, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    how does your seca sound?

    Much better since I replaced the all metal baffle with the competition unit (fiberglass-wrapped straight through) in my MAC 4-1 :D . Got it...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Aug 21, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Anyone ride with their Children?

    Just last night, I picked up my 16-yr old daughter. She had shorts, tank top & flip flops on, I brought sweat pants, armored mesh jacket, boots,...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    steering fork bearing question

    I call them steering head bearings. I recommend tapered roller bearings. And no, there shouldn't be a [i]detent position! :lol:
    Post by: smokamoto40, May 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Handlebars on a 750 seca

    No cable mods, just creative re-routing!
    Post by: smokamoto40, Apr 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Handlebars on a 750 seca

    I put some Bikemaster GP Touring bars on my Seca 750. For me, they had too much back sweep. I sold them on craigslist, and ordered some...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Apr 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Put a K&N air filter bought from ebay in the stock airbox.
    Post by: smokamoto40, Mar 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    top of fork circlip

    I would use a long 1/2" drive socket extension with a suitable socket to clear the schrader valve and depress the cap, then a scribe (or ice pick)...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Mar 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stuck TORX bolts

    I used a hand impact (hammer driven) to loosen mine. Unfortunately, I was using a security type torx bit with the hole in the middle. On the...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Mar 20, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    washed & waxed it :D
    Post by: smokamoto40, Mar 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. smokamoto40
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    washed & waxed it :D
    Post by: smokamoto40, Mar 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Battery Reccomendations

    I just bought a maintenance-free for my Seca 750. It's a Yuasa, it was $70.00. You still fill it with the included container of electrolyte,...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Battery Tenders

    My experience, Battery Tender-constant, reliable, works on multiple batteries, mine's been ticking for years, awesome, BUY ONE!
    Post by: smokamoto40, Feb 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crash bars or Engine Case Savers

    I just put 3-point guards from a 650 Maxim (ebay) on my 750 Seca no problem.
    Post by: smokamoto40, Jan 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ-750RK Sealed Battery

    Polock-thanks for more details-and no worries-that's the issue with writing-can't catch the tone.. :) Nick-thanks for the link, I'll try that....
    Post by: smokamoto40, Jan 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ-750RK Sealed Battery

    Are these cures you have used? I'm pretty sure the "bulb" is part of the LCD, and can't be "taken out"-yes :?: Thanks for replying.
    Post by: smokamoto40, Jan 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ-750RK Sealed Battery

    Alright all you Seca 750 geniuses-I'm changing to a sealed battery and need to know how to defeat the bloody battery water sensor so my dang dash...
    Thread by: smokamoto40, Jan 24, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. smokamoto40
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Made a bracket to move my rear turn signals that bolts to the license plate mount so I can use my Tourmaster soft saddlebags. Going to Yosemite...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. smokamoto40
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Changed the oil & filter, drained the middle gear (piece of cake w/Mac 4-1 pipe), changed the rear end oil, synch the carbs, colortuned. Went...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. smokamoto40
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    screw in the head pipes

    Yeah, the Exhaust Gas Analyzer machines were problem prone, but I did a lot of good with the one at our shop. When hooked to each head pipe, and...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Aug 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. smokamoto40
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    Tach drive saga continues

    The oil seal that sits behind the threaded sleeve is leaking. Secas are notorious for these seals failing, not only on the 3 I've had, but many...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Aug 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. smokamoto40
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    Serious problem with Cam Chain adjuster

    Had to replace the cam chain on my old '82 Seca 650 (28k miles), the tensioner was at the end of it's travel with a noisy chain. Took the cams...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Aug 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. smokamoto40
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    Replacement Seat / Seat Covers

    It was a Saddleman...good reviews on the JC Whitney website...not good for me, I really, really tried to make it fit!
    Post by: smokamoto40, Aug 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacement Seat / Seat Covers

    I had a horrible time with the seat cover that JC Whitney sells. It was for my Seca 750. It wasn't cut right which wasn't apparent until I had...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Aug 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mac pipe baffle

    I recently purchased from MAC their competition baffle. I didn't really like the tinney sound of the non-fiberglassed-packed original. It was...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Jul 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    rode it to work and back...with authority!
    Post by: smokamoto40, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. smokamoto40
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    putting a 750 or 900 into a 650 seca?

    I've owned 2 Seca 650s & now a 750. I like the styling of the 650 better, but after owning a 750 it's look has grown on me. As far as the power,...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Apr 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Anyone running Pirelli Sport Demon tires?

    I've got them on my Seca 750, they're ok. I haven't made the time to get up to the canyons to see if I really like them, stay tuned.
    Post by: smokamoto40, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. smokamoto40
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    Winter Riding and Full Face Shield

    I use the Fog City face shield sticker. Works great for me.
    Post by: smokamoto40, Nov 27, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SHOCKS FOR SALE

    Yes Lee, they will fit fine.
    Post by: smokamoto40, Oct 30, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. smokamoto40
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    Question on Shocks

    Not really strange; heck a parts guy at the Yamaha shop I worked at put Ohlins on his 750 Seca back in the day-that's overkill!!
    Post by: smokamoto40, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Question on Shocks

    I used these on my RD-400 race bike back in the day. They had really stiff damping. The schraeder valve is for nitrogen; forgot what the correct...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Adjusting valves, looking for Shim Pool, or other source

    I have a good variety of shims. Let me know what size you need & I'll see what I can do for ya. Regards, Tom
    Post by: smokamoto40, Oct 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ-650RJ Seca 650

    Sold today for $960.00. KBB value for my zip code is low $605, high $1005 so I did pretty good! :)
    Post by: smokamoto40, Sep 23, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. smokamoto40
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    ColorTune - 14mm - On Sale !!!

    OK-I ordered mine. I've always been an EGA guy (exhaust gas analyzer), had access to the analyzer at the shop I used to work at. However, I'm...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Sep 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    ColorTune - 14mm - On Sale !!!

    OK-I ordered mine. I've always been an EGA guy (exhaust gas analyzer), had access to the analyzer at the shop I used to work at. However, I'm...
    Post by: smokamoto40, Sep 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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