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  1. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Selling 1984 XJ900F - Australia

    For Sale. 1983 XJ900F (Model No. 33F001195) with 59276kms on the clock. I have owned this bike since 2004 & have put around 35000kms on it in...
    Thread by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Feb 11, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Aussie XJers

    Thanks for the feedback guys. I have placed an order with Eagle Screens. About $165 with delivery. Should have it within days. Will put my...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Nov 5, 2010 in forum: Other
  3. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Synch/idle issues

    Hey Crow I recently got my '84 XJ900 back on the road after a full carb rebuild. 3 of 4 diaphragms had multiple holes. I used a liquid rubber...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Oct 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Aussie XJers

    Hi all I have a quick question for the Aussie XJers. Do any of you know where I might get a replacement windscreen for my '84 XJ900? Mine has...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Oct 27, 2010 in forum: Other
  5. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Took it for 75km shake down ride. Lots of fun. Just as I remember it. No major issues except the speedo needle is sticking at 100kmh. No big...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Aug 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Woohoo!!!! Passed the inspection for registration & now legally registered. Sadly I didn't have time for a long ride today, but tomorrow...........
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    XS PROJECT

    Nice work Wiz. Wish you were a bit closer to my home. I'd love to have you work your magic on my old XJ900.
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jul 25, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  8. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Finally got around to finishing valve clearances (parts arrived quickly as usual - thanks chacal, but had no time). Refit the front fairing with...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jul 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Just to add my endorsement of chacal. My parts arrived a couple of days ago, exactly as per order. Friendly, fast & efficient as usual....
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jul 16, 2010 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  10. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Fabricated a fairing mount from a rubber door stop. Lots of powdered rubber on everything but it'll do the job nicely. Hopefully the valve...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jul 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Total noob, lady rider

    Oh Wamaxim your tech session idea sounds great, but kinda a long ride for me ;-) What a shame. I just finished a full carb clean/rebuild & woulda...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jul 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Total noob, lady rider

    Hi antiorder Nice clean looking bike. Looks like you got a good machine there. The folks on this forum are a great help. I've spent hours...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jul 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Aussie XJers

    Thanks for the feedback on the XJCD. I have had a response from Dwayne who supplies it & he says he is happy to accept $10 AUS as payment. So...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jul 4, 2010 in forum: Other
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    Aussie XJers

    I have a query for the Aussie bikers. Have any of you bought the XJCD? How did you pay? I was recently told by Aus Post that they don't do...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: Other
  15. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Aussie XJers

    Hey Jonathon My XJ900 is my first adult bike (used to ride smaller bikes in my teens - then nothing for years). I think the XJ is a great first...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: Other
  16. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Aussie XJers

    Oh Truckerbikes you've got my mouth watering. Just a couple of weeks ago I drove to Toowoomba from Grafton via Casino & Tenterfield. On the...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jun 25, 2010 in forum: Other
  17. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Just took her for a short test ride. Everything went great! Now I just have to get her registered & I can ride legally.
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Started her up! Doesn't seem like much I know, but that's the first start & run in 2 years. I have spent about 14 hours over the past 2 days...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Just wanted to add my enthusiastic endorsement to all the others. Len gave me help with identifying all needed parts & dispatched them very...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, May 11, 2010 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  20. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Chacal strikes again! I just got my order of carb parts in double quick time. Only 10 days for an international order (with 2 weekends in there)....
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, May 11, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Just scored a "Postie" bike for free

    I just got a nice little Honda CT110 "Postie" bike for free. It runs but is unregistered. Thinking I'll get it registered so I have something to...
    Thread by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 28, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  22. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Would any of you buy this?

    He's got seven pages of this s**t! Seven pages!! Must live in a wrecking yard.
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Would any of you buy this?

    WTF!! Gotta love this: "***CONDITION / FLAWS: nice"
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    83 - 900 seca guys give me your 2cents

    Near me there's a lovely flat, straight stretch of road that starts at the foot of a small hill. You can see for miles. I once had my poor old...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 20, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New member

    Hi Swissjon First, welcome to the site. This is great bunch of guys - always ready with helpful advice. Lots of great info on here as well....
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Kind of running

    Hey captluv I've used these pic links: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=3 ... carbs.html http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=3 ......
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ750 Seca, new to bikes and mechanics

    Sorry LemonLime I was looking at another post just before I left my message on yours. That's why I called you Timothy & suggested the location...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 Seca, new to bikes and mechanics

    Hi Timothy Welcome to the site. I don't have a download link for a manual but the guys on here are a great help so someone might have something...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    another new member

    Hi mate Welcome to another Aussie, & another XJ900 owner. Nice looking naked bike. Looks a lot like mine (no surprise - same model, same year),...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Born again bikers

    My first bike (1978 - 80): early 70's Suzuki A100 2-stroke (I was 15). Next (1981 - 84): 2 x mid 70's Kawasaki KH250's (bought when I was 18 &...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Is there an Australian equivalent to Pinesol?

    A question for all the aussie XJers. Does anyone have a locally available alternative to Pinesol for soaking carb bodies? From what I read on...
    Thread by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 13, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Finally remounted the rear cowl. The PITA had all four mounting tabs broken off & has been floating loose for the longest time. I think the...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Learning to wrench my own bike.

    Hey Bugeater I see its been a while since you posted. How's the learning process going? Have you become an expert bike mechanic yet? I just...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I got my old girl going....just. She's running like a hairy goat (on only one cyclinder). Have moved her to my garage & removed the back wheel...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Did some prep to get the old girl out of storage: Found old battery was cactus & purchased a new one (currently on charger). Hope to start her...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Aussie XJers

    Ta, truckerbikes I'm not that confident doing my own work & used to have a local guy that did reasonably priced work. Sadly he has moved on, so I...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Mar 8, 2010 in forum: Other
  37. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Aussie XJers

    Hi Knuts2a Thanks for the welcome. I like the colour scheme - only one available from the bike dealer (ha ha). Sadly, no belly pan on mine. Had...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: Other
  38. SkeetaGrimshaw
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    Aussie XJers

    Hi everyone Another late comer. Live in Grafton, NSW. I own a 1984 XJ900 that's been off the road for 2 years, but I'm hoping to get it going...
    Post by: SkeetaGrimshaw, Mar 3, 2010 in forum: Other
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