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  1. Jotr
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    Been riding...!

    Hey Mlew, thanks - I'm pretty jacked about the way it looks more or less stock as well...no funky mods or chopping for this '82 XJ RJC, but by...
    Post by: Jotr, Sep 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Jotr
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    Been riding...!

    haven't logged in in forever....vowed I'd get the XJ running decent and then RIDE her all summer...but its fall now and i'm getting itchy to get...
    Thread by: Jotr, Sep 27, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Jotr
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    cracked manifold intake

    exactly fitz...a tad off for sure. Was thinking it would take more like years as opposed to months for them to "season" to the vintage of the bike :)
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Jotr
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    tachometer for speed readings-(now includes gps readings)

    Re: tachometer for speed readings oh...right. Its early...well....early enough. *Sip of Coffee*..... :) If I get out today for a ride, will...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Jotr
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    tachometer for speed readings-(now includes gps readings)

    Re: tachometer for speed readings 160km / 1.6 = 100mph :D
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Jotr
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    cracked manifold intake

    good point, hopefully NOT since 1982!...will be giving them all a good inspection! Was more concerned about install methods etc....but hard to...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Jotr
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    cracked manifold intake

    I bit the bullet and dropped four new OEM manifold intakes into my 82 XJ650 w/ YICS during my rebuild and upon my pre-ride inspection today,...
    Thread by: Jotr, Jun 26, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Jotr
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    tachometer for speed readings-(now includes gps readings)

    Re: tachometer for speed readings on mine, every 10km + is another 500rpm's or there abouts....160km was 7500rpm!
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jotr
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    Battery Fire!

    Wait, you're in the US...shouldn't you sue someone for this? (just kidding...)
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jotr
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    Battery Fire!

    holy crap, talk about a hot-seat! trust you are OK...no other...um....equipment burned! I'd be leary of the wiring and would likely swap the main...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jotr
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    swapping signals

    liking the new signals! Had to Macgyver it a bit given the squared hole in the stock brackets. Nice and tight to the bike...slick me thinks!...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jotr
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    swapping signals

    so will have another spliced in section then...unless I rewire the light with a longer harness for under the seat. OK, off to Canuck Wheel in the...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jotr
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    swapping signals

    heh....good point! the 9x previous owners cannot be accounted for completely by the Interpol checks I did on them prior to laying down the $500...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Jotr
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    swapping signals

    my new signals arrived....any rationale to install one way or the other relative to wiring? the harness leads for the front lights are long enough...
    Thread by: Jotr, Jun 23, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Jotr
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    What speedo fits?

    Hey Fitz, how you hook up the gas guage on that new speedo? I've got my tank/mileage nailed now...but a guage is nice.
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Jotr
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    What speedo fits?

    Hey Fitz, how you hook up the gas guage on that new speedo? I've got my tank/mileage nailed now...but a guage is nice.
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Jotr
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    ? about the grade of gas to use in the 80 XJ650

    i've only ever put 91+ in the bikes....figure the smaller engine would do better with it...but a few of the posts got me thinking. Perhaps will...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Jotr
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    Is a 1980 XJ650 worth 8k?

    For the record, I'd take $7000 CDN for my 82 XJ650 :D BARGAIN! I didn't pay $7500 for my both bikes combined! Ahhh...to have time and money.
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Jotr
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    Any Ottawa, ON members?

    oh and for the record....@ 160km/h on the 400 just outside of Parry Sound, the Seca was running @ 7500rpm and I was loving it! Dumb...yes, but had...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 22, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Jotr
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    Any Ottawa, ON members?

    had I had the Seca back from getting the valves done in time for the Ride For Dad I surely woulda taken it! I JUST got back from 4 days of Road...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 22, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Jotr
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    A real family ride

    good ventalation, a warming unit provided by the exhaust cans...its nice to see fine examples of parenting I can learn from.
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Jotr
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    how to build a rear rack on an 82' xj750 maxim?

    looking for something too....have you seen these? http://www.ventura-mca.com/fitments/Yam ... rh_rj.aspx
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Jotr
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    Strange brake light problem

    check your brake light switch, for the rear brake its a small plastic housing with a threaded screw and a wire connecting to it inside the frame...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Jotr
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    MILEAGE

    Couple of tanks thru since I've plated my 82 XJ 650 w/ YICS and seems I'm getting bout 42/mpg or 5.6L/100km which is about the same as my 2002...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Jotr
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    start buttom

    as attached....
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Jotr
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    start buttom

    i have a spare throttle assembly off a 82 XJ 650 (no throttle sleeve thou) Don't know if it will fit...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Jotr
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    Cycle Magazine scan?

    hrmm, that didn't work, try this one, they are down @ the bottom... http://picasaweb.google.ca/akennedy1/82XJ650#
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Jotr
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    Cycle Magazine scan?

    Not for the Maxim, but found this for the '82 XJ 650 Seca when I was researching the purchase of the bike I found this, kinda cool:...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Jotr
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    my bike today, first pics

    nicely done man! the black on black looks sweet!
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Jotr
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    Snapped a couple pics on this morning's ride...

    RangerG, sent him a PM asking the same thing bout that rack...exactly what I'm after :) Do they make any after market back-rack type things...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Jotr
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    woohoo

    hahahah ever is a _long_ time. Only plated mine last wednesday and already got a small list of stuff I'm gonna "do next"! It never ends, but thats...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Jotr
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    Small step and thanks

    Hey Rural! thats great and I know the feeling! I bought the progrip 862's and could not see how they'd fit on the bike (too much of the grip...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Jotr
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    Snapped a couple pics on this morning's ride...

    Fitz, gotta ask...do you keep track of how much $ you put into a bike? or just get what you need and do it? All in, plated and on the road,...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Jotr
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    woohoo

    niiiice man! looks sweet!
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Jotr
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    replacement turn signals

    I ended up going with these: http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detai ... _medium=na Now...just need to find some funk/round/chrome bar end...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Jotr
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    Any Ottawa, ON members?

    Hey Mac, Funny, I JUST replaced all that gear in my rebuild...i'm sure if you popped it up on the fourm someone would buy it! Yes, I actually...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 12, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. Jotr
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    replacement turn signals

    those look good fitz! I thinkI'm thinking smaller and tighter to the bike thou... pauluminous - yeah bit of an open ended stare-off-into-space...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Jotr
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    replacement turn signals

    My stoock signals work fine post cleanng the relay and contacts in the signal housing...but wouldn't mind a new look. Doesn't have to be LED...can...
    Thread by: Jotr, Jun 11, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Jotr
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    Mileage. A poll.

    only had one full tank through it since I got the valves done and carbs sync'd but seems I'm getting bout 5.5/100km...hadn't hit the reserve yet...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Jotr
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    intake boots

    *deals* on new ones are tough..Chacal has em....local dealer has em too. Lots on here "repair" them with RTV sealant...but I went for new ones as...
    Post by: Jotr, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Jotr
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    Front Brake Resvoir????

    Rick, when you say "do the sight glass", do you mean replace it? if so...would appreciate some more deets on that...mines pretty weathered and...
    Post by: Jotr, May 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Jotr
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    Speedometer Problem

    I have a similiar issue...speedo works...seems to be accurate at lower speeds, but with my GPS strung around my neck at what the speedo noted was...
    Post by: Jotr, May 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Jotr
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    Artsy XJ Pics

    ooooohhhhhhhh may have to take the valve cover off and do the silver on mine...would look sweet! Nice pimpin' Fitz!
    Post by: Jotr, May 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. Jotr
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    Running lights?

    Heh, GOOD! its one thing I don't need to worry about before getting the safety check done :) Thanks for the reply and g'morning.
    Post by: Jotr, May 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Jotr
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    Getting it plated next week! Thanks!

    Thank for the pointer...The rebuild kit for the petcock was $40 and got a new unit for $85...didn't see the point mucking with the old one. Will...
    Post by: Jotr, May 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Jotr
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    Running lights?

    Are the front signal lights suppose to light up on an 82' XJ 650 when I turn the key along with the headlight? Only noticed yesterday they...
    Thread by: Jotr, May 15, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Jotr
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    Getting it plated next week! Thanks!

    Its funny, I didn't like the look of the painted fender at all...didn't help it was beat up I suppose. Gold plating it....didn't think of...
    Post by: Jotr, May 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Jotr
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    Getting it plated next week! Thanks!

    love the norton! The fender that came with the bike had seen better days...cracked, bent, dinged...the *new* one is identical to what was on the...
    Post by: Jotr, May 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Jotr
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    Getting it plated next week! Thanks!

    Thanks BigFitz, Yup! The fender came off an 81' 550, picked it up on Ebay for $22. Gotta love it.
    Post by: Jotr, May 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Jotr
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    Getting it plated next week! Thanks!

    Had ya told me a month and a half ago I'd fix up a 28yr old motorcycle, I'd say you were loco! Gaskets, fluids, filters, brakes, wiring, hoses,...
    Thread by: Jotr, May 14, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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