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  1. stv1991
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    Seca 750 whine

    It is pretty loud. I haven't checked the rear differential, what oil should I put in there if it's low?
    Post by: stv1991, May 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca 750 whine

    Very nice Seca 750. 10,000 miles, carbs professionally cleaned and adjusted, fresh oil change with proper motorcycle oil, valves checked. Bike...
    Thread by: stv1991, May 15, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What's the best way to clean up my chrome pipes? Seca 750

    Thanks guys. Good information to work with. I'll get her cleaned up and post some pics this spring.
    Post by: stv1991, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. stv1991
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    What's the best way to clean up my chrome pipes? Seca 750

    I never knew about the aluminum foil trick. Looks interesting. Brass wool or aluminum foil won't scratch the pipes?
    Post by: stv1991, Feb 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. stv1991
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    What's the best way to clean up my chrome pipes? Seca 750

    Pipes are in good shape overall, very, very minor rust spots. Just wondering the best method to clean them up without damaging them.
    Thread by: stv1991, Feb 21, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Short, clear, attractive windshield options Seca 750

    I bought the square bar adapters, they fit perfectly in my mirror mounts. Now I'll see if I can mount a windshield
    Post by: stv1991, Jan 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. stv1991
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    Wanted WTB: Complete Exhaust or very nice mufflers Seca 750.

    Won't let me edit original post.
    Post by: stv1991, Jan 4, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. stv1991
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    Wanted WTB: Complete Exhaust or very nice mufflers Seca 750.

    ...
    Post by: stv1991, Jan 4, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. stv1991
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    Seca 750 battery light flashing: remedy?

    I put a new gel battery in my 1981 Seca 750. The battery warning light flashes on the dash until I cancel it. I thought I read somewhere on here...
    Thread by: stv1991, Jan 4, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. stv1991
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    Wanted WTB: Complete Exhaust or very nice mufflers Seca 750.

    Got lucky, I dug up a NOS right and left muffler for this bike. Very, very happy.
    Post by: stv1991, Jan 4, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted WTB: Complete Exhaust or very nice mufflers Seca 750.

    Looking to buy a very nice either complete exhaust system or just the R & L OEM mufflers in very nice condition would do. 1981 Seca 750, bike is...
    Thread by: stv1991, Dec 8, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. stv1991
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    Short, clear, attractive windshield options Seca 750

    Any 1981 red ones?
    Post by: stv1991, Jul 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. stv1991
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    Short, clear, attractive windshield options Seca 750

    Wanna sell one with the windshield?
    Post by: stv1991, Jul 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. stv1991
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    Short, clear, attractive windshield options Seca 750

    Any options as far as not damaging the foam handlebar pads?
    Post by: stv1991, Jul 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. stv1991
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    Short, clear, attractive windshield options Seca 750

    What, if any, options do I have for putting some sort of aftermarket short, clear windshield on my 1981 Seca 750? This is not for the factory...
    Thread by: stv1991, Jul 20, 2016, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Seca 750 carbs, really stumped

    OK, here's the latest update. I couldn't for life of me figure out why the bike wasn't running on all 4. Well, something was plugged.... I pulled...
    Post by: stv1991, Jul 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. stv1991
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    Wanted Perfect or near perfect 1982 Seca 550

    You are correct. I have an 8.5/10 bike but I'm always looking for a better one. The hunt continues....
    Post by: stv1991, Jul 20, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted Perfect or near perfect 1982 Seca 550

    Just as the title states, I'd like to find a perfect or darn near perfect 1982 Seca 550 with low miles. I'm in the Midwest but would consider...
    Thread by: stv1991, Jul 15, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 Seca 550 shifting, did I cause this?

    K-moe, Yes, original clutch. I guess that's your way of hinting I should go thru it. You're right, I probably should change the plates & springs...
    Post by: stv1991, Jul 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 shifting, did I cause this?

    I did some research. I had the wrong oil in it. I drained the oil, put in a new oil filter and the proper wet clutch oil and everything seems back...
    Post by: stv1991, Jul 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 shifting, did I cause this?

    OK, so I have a 1982 Seca 550 that I have been slowly going thru. Here's how the story goes: So I notice my bike has an "oil" leak on the clutch...
    Thread by: stv1991, Jul 12, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Seca 750 carbs, really stumped

    Do other 80's bikes other than Yamaha's use the shims as well? Both my 1982 Seca 550 and 1981 Seca 750 have about 8500 original well cared for...
    Post by: stv1991, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Seca 750 carbs, really stumped

    I double checked the compression today just to be sure. 125# across the board. So the engine should be solid. I'm out of town for the next week so...
    Post by: stv1991, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Seca 750 carbs, really stumped

    That's what I'm thinking. Fuel, air, spark, compression. It's pretty simple. The float bowl is full every time I remove the bank of carbs. The...
    Post by: stv1991, Jun 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Seca 750 carbs, really stumped

    Bought a low mileage 1981 Seca 750 from the original owner. Trying to get this thing running right and I'm really stumped. I've had the carbs off...
    Thread by: stv1991, Jun 1, 2016, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 & 1981 Seca 750 carb questions

    To me, that doesn't make sense because the Seca 550(8,000 original miles) ran perfectly without a miss last fall as well as the 5 seasons prior....
    Post by: stv1991, May 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 & 1981 Seca 750 carb questions

    Needle valves? Yes.
    Post by: stv1991, May 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. stv1991
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    1982 Seca 550 & 1981 Seca 750 carb questions

    As stated in the title, I have both a Seca 550 & 750. I just bought the 750, have had the 550 for 6 years. When I first bought the 550 it hadn't...
    Thread by: stv1991, May 9, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Seca 750 recent purchase maintenance questions

    Thanks for the replies. I looked at the bike a little closer today and now I have a few questions. First: Since the bike was non-running, we had...
    Post by: stv1991, Apr 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Seca 750 recent purchase maintenance questions

    i just bought a 1981 Seca 750 with a little over 9000 miles on it from the original owner. He said he put 8000 of those miles on the first two...
    Thread by: stv1991, Apr 23, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 rear shocks...

    what are you guys using as a replacement for the rear shocks on this bike? Something that looks as close to stock as possible. Thanks in advance!
    Thread by: stv1991, Apr 11, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 Carb Cleaning Woes

    Correct, mains are easy to get to. Can't get to the pilots. Any ideas on left hand drill bit sizes? I'll have to order a bit but like to have...
    Post by: stv1991, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 Carb Cleaning Woes

    Huh, never heard of a left hand drill bit before. What size should I use?
    Post by: stv1991, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. stv1991
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    1982 Seca 550 Carb Cleaning Woes

    Working on a low mileage 1982 Seca 550 that is about as clean as they come. Bike has been sitting for a few years and I pulled the carbs off and...
    Thread by: stv1991, Sep 2, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. stv1991
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    WANTED: Stock Right hand control 1982 Seca 550

    Max, thanks for the info!! I bought two of these starter buttons just to have an extra. My control was about as perfect as they come but the...
    Post by: stv1991, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    WANTED: Stock Right hand control 1982 Seca 550

    I'm looking for a very nice stock 1982 Seca 550 Right hand control. My starter button broke and the little round button fell out of my control...
    Thread by: stv1991, Aug 27, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 Seca 550 carb cleaning issues

    Is there such a thing as a mini-EZ-out? Bike has 8800 miles. Very nice original. Very, very clean.
    Post by: stv1991, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 carb cleaning issues

    I have a nice original low mileage 1982 Seca 550. Bike ran when I bought it but it was obvious the fuel system needed a going through after...
    Thread by: stv1991, Sep 27, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Graphics for the 1982 Seca 550?

    I can't believe that the 1982 Seca 550 decals would be hard to accurately reproduce. I've had some very complex vintage snowmobile decals repopped...
    Post by: stv1991, Jul 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 Carb Cleaning

    Ordered every new jet that I could for this bike yesterday. Also ordered fork seals, clutch plates/springs, and new rear brake shoes. Will order...
    Post by: stv1991, Jul 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear shock replacement question 1982 Seca 550

    Would you happen to have a link to a set that would work for me? Thanks....
    Post by: stv1991, Jul 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear shock replacement question 1982 Seca 550

    What are you guys using for replacement rear shocks on these bikes? I am looking at replacing the rear shocks on both of my 550's but want...
    Thread by: stv1991, Jul 15, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 Carb Cleaning

    bigfitz52, My first 1982 Seca 550 has 9,800 original miles on it. I had the valve clearance adjusted last year on it by a local vintage bike...
    Post by: stv1991, Jul 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 Carb Cleaning

    Bought a low mileage very nice original 1982 Seca 550. This is my second 1982 Seca 550. My first one is where I want it to be mechanically....
    Thread by: stv1991, Jul 14, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 Oil Change Clutch Slip

    I have been thinking about changing the plates and springs just to be cautious. If I had all the parts in hand and I have above average mechanical...
    Post by: stv1991, Apr 29, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1982 Seca 550 Oil Change Clutch Slip

    OK, I'm a bonehead. I haven't owned a street bike for awhile. I have a 1982 Seca 550 with 10,000 miles on it. Bike runs/drives fine. I changed the...
    Thread by: stv1991, Apr 29, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    WANTED: VERY Nice OEM mirrors for 1982 Seca 550

    I have a very nice 1982 Seca 550 that needs a stock set of mirrors with no damage. Please let me know what you have. Thanks in advance....
    Thread by: stv1991, Feb 11, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    How do you disassemble brake master cylinder on 1982 SECA550

    Under the rubber boot is a snap ring you need to remove. It's easy after that.
    Post by: stv1991, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 Clutch rebuild. Which kit?

    I have seen several clutch rebuild kits for the Seca 550. What would be a good kit to use? Thanks in advance...
    Thread by: stv1991, Jan 16, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. stv1991
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    xj550 Seca Repair Manual.. Anybody want it???

    E-mail a copy to: RobertLamppa@aol.com Thanks much...
    Post by: stv1991, Jan 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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