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  1. yamchop
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    Carb pods good idea or bad idea???

    Yes they look great, but it is a royal pain to tune the carbs afterward. be prepared to spend a LOT of time on getting the bike tuned. Also you'll...
    Post by: yamchop, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. yamchop
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    Gas tank liner

    POR-15 works great! Only use Kreem if you want to redo it next year, not a fan.
    Post by: yamchop, Sep 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    Thanks! Pods are working great for me.
    Post by: yamchop, Aug 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    Yeah, it's ugly all right! Not worried though. I'll be replacing it soon.
    Post by: yamchop, Aug 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    Yep, it's the original tank.
    Post by: yamchop, Aug 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    Thanks. I'll be tearing the bike down and finishing it all this winter when it gets too cold to ride it . I'll post some pics of it.
    Post by: yamchop, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    Here's a pic of the top panel of the new seat. All tooled, oiled, and ready to be stitched.
    Post by: yamchop, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. yamchop
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    81 XJ650 Build

    The wrinkle paint looks great! How durable is it? I've been thinking about doing the same thing but I'm worried about rock chips.
    Post by: yamchop, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. yamchop
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    82 xj650 project in PA

    Lookin' good! Did you pull the engine to paint the frame or leave it in?
    Post by: yamchop, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. yamchop
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    whats the best process for cleaning a rust tank?

    POR-15 Tank Restore kit. Used it on my bike and it worked great.
    Post by: yamchop, Jun 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. yamchop
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    Painting chrome Fenders

    If you have access to a sandblaster it will rough the surface up much better than sandpaper. I'd still use an etching primer on it too.
    Post by: yamchop, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. yamchop
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    YICS Tool Rental?

    I just cut two 1 1/2" x 3' strips, soaked them in motor oil, and packed them in the passage a little at a time with a piece of threaded rod I had...
    Post by: yamchop, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. yamchop
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    Shafty Stretch

    Thanks guys! Good info. Sounds a little too involved for my project. I think I'll stick to the stock shaft length for now. I'll wait till I get a...
    Post by: yamchop, May 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    chadall3n, Thanks! It's a '86 XJ700.
    Post by: yamchop, May 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    koolaid, I'm definitely not the one to ask about the jet kit. Maybe there's someone more knowledgeable here that could help?
    Post by: yamchop, May 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ700 Chop

    Hi smoke, I just welded up some struts to drop the bike, I cut the frame rails off that extended over the tire and I cut the original fender down...
    Post by: yamchop, May 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    Good luck on getting your bike to idle!
    Post by: yamchop, May 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. yamchop
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    AND A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL YOU PEOPLE

    I second that! Without this site my bike would still be a pile of scrap in the corner of my garage! Great info here!
    Post by: yamchop, May 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    koolaid, here's where I got the pods: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-POD-Ai ... ccessories I don't have the seller for the jet kit. Just do...
    Post by: yamchop, May 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    Hi streetmaster. Thanks! Nope that's all one-off. I fabbed up a bracket to mount the original speedo where the ignition used to be and I welded up...
    Post by: yamchop, May 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    Hi koolaid. Did you get the email I sent about the sync gauge? Not sure if it went through. Thanks for the interest in my bars but I'm not...
    Post by: yamchop, May 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. yamchop
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    Shafty Stretch

    Thanks, I'll have to look into that this week. I think about a 6" stretch would look nice if it doesn't cost too much.
    Post by: yamchop, May 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. yamchop
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    Shafty Stretch

    Anyone here know what it would take to stretch a shaft drive XJ? I'd like to stretch my 700 but not if I need a manufacturing plant and a team of...
    Thread by: yamchop, May 22, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. yamchop
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    Peanut Tank or Stock Tank Poll

    Stock tank with the current seat. Peanut tank if you add a solo seat. My opinion. Looks great though!
    Post by: yamchop, May 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. yamchop
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    76 KZ400 Kawasaki Hardtail build

    VERY nice! I love the tank and the tires!
    Post by: yamchop, May 22, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  26. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    I haven't done a plug chop yet. That's next on my list before I start cutting on the frame. Good luck on your road test rockerto!
    Post by: yamchop, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. yamchop
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    Not so newbie....b4 and after pics..

    Nice job cleaning it up! Looks good!
    Post by: yamchop, May 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. yamchop
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    How did you get here?

    I found the site while googling info to get my 700 running. I've got to say, this site is full of some great info. It's the most informative forum...
    Post by: yamchop, May 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. yamchop
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    85 custom Green Machine Newbie Check my bike out!

    Nice bike! I like the paint. I had trouble finding bars I liked too. I ended up welding up a set of my own.
    Post by: yamchop, May 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ700 Chop

    Yeah, I installed it per instructions but then I had to raise the needles one notch higher to adjust for some stumbling at steady speed cruising....
    Post by: yamchop, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ700 Chop

    I don't have any videos of it yet. I'll have to look into getting one posted.
    Post by: yamchop, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    Thanks! Just finished tuning the carbs. The bike screams now! It runs great. Now it's time to start cutting on the frame!
    Post by: yamchop, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Home made synchronizer /manometer for four cylinder bikes

    Re: Home made synchronizer /manometer for four cylinder bike I just made a four tube manometer using four 10' sections of 1/4" tube and four 1/4"...
    Post by: yamchop, May 20, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. yamchop
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    YICS Tool Rental?

    Hey guys, I tried Rick's t-shirt method and it worked like a charm. If you have trouble getting it out when you're finished thread a wood screw...
    Post by: yamchop, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    Thanks! I just chopped and shaved the original seat down to nothing and recovered it with new vinyl. I'll have to make a new one when I weld up...
    Post by: yamchop, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. yamchop
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    XJ700 Chop

    Hey guys, I'm new here. Thought I'd show off my chop project. Just finished the new bars this week and installed a stage 3 jet kit. Working on...
    Thread by: yamchop, May 19, 2010, 42 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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