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  1. Gene
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    1982 Seca 400

    Got one like yours in Madrid, yours looks nicer, though. Levers are the only thing that breaks / bends after you let it drop. Watch valve...
    Post by: Gene, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XS 400 Seca Clunking Noise when driving

    Soo...... Chain was too tight, still don't know how can that happen... Still hear something after the change of gears, but I know clutch is...
    Post by: Gene, Jun 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XS 400 Seca Clunking Noise when driving

    Odd thing is, if I put gear in and release clutch completely, only after 1-2 seconds, I will hear the noise. Rolling along on neutral I "feel"...
    Post by: Gene, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Gene
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    Status of Rickomatic

    Get well man! We do miss you here
    Post by: Gene, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    NEW OLD STOCK Parts from XS400RK '83 - Treasure find

    Hi all, I am located in Madrid, Spain and several parts from a XS400RK, they are all NOS. - Front fender, white. NEW, not even a scratch...
    Thread by: Gene, Jun 12, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XS 400 Seca Clunking Noise when driving

    Hi guys, I am back in Madrid after my adventures in Vancouver, WA with my XJ750MK '83. Sold the bike to a guy before I left, just to find...
    Thread by: Gene, Jun 12, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    This a 1985 XS 400 Seca?

    Hello again guys!! After being in the West for three years and enjoying an 83 XJ750 MM (Which later sold to a jerk that left it abandoned on...
    Thread by: Gene, May 16, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I love my '82 XJ 750 seca

    I find the question rather confusing...Are we answering if our bike is a fluke or if all the bikes are like that?
    Post by: Gene, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Gene
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    I love my '82 XJ 750 seca

    AMEN!
    Post by: Gene, May 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Gene
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    I love my '82 XJ 750 seca

    Sadly I had to sell mine tonight for $1,000. Moving to Los Angeles, will have to find one down there :-)
    Post by: Gene, May 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I love my '82 XJ 750 seca

    Man, your poll is kinda weird...YES means what? But yeah, my bike has 37k and starts and sounds like new still...can't believe it.
    Post by: Gene, May 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Gene
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    How old is everyone?

    27, first moped at 16, first bike (MK) at 25
    Post by: Gene, May 9, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Gene
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    Can't figure it out...I know it must be easy....

    I am guessing no gas is getting to cylinders, gas doesn't flow downwards. I wonder how this could happen during the night, could some seafoam I...
    Post by: Gene, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Can't figure it out...I know it must be easy....

    So.. hand/rug blocking the air intake doesn't help. Plugs are wet (not much) and there is spark. hmmm....I will keep messing with it
    Post by: Gene, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine Idle trouble

    I recently got a NOS coil off eBay for 60 bucks, as good as new.
    Post by: Gene, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Can't figure it out...I know it must be easy....

    I finally got the bike running on Monday after changing the spark plugs. I went for a 20 minute ride and kept taking the idle screw out and pilots...
    Thread by: Gene, May 9, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Signals

    I believe some maxims have two cables for each turn signal, some others only one. Are your turn signals stock? I replaced one of mine with a...
    Post by: Gene, May 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike still wont start ,but backfires loud

    Agree, I had very loud backfires, the new sprak plugs solved the issue...all after a cople months messing with carbs, coils and so :-), thinking,...
    Post by: Gene, May 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HIGH TEMP PAINT

    Oh, I forgot, you can see the before and after pics on my gallery. Black paint was peeling so I had to do it! Now I have an all black beast!
    Post by: Gene, May 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HIGH TEMP PAINT

    I have used Duplicolor black high-temp on my engine (XJ750 Midnight Maxim) It is rated up to 1500 degrees, and no problems so far. I imagine it is...
    Post by: Gene, May 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Happy now!

    My bike was starting on two (2&3) cylinders, and then died after a couple seconds. I replaced one coil (1&4), still nothing. So must be gas,...
    Thread by: Gene, May 5, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb clinic in the NorthWest?

    Looks like we are getting closer! I am currently trying to clean my carbs and synch them...lets see how that goes. I have a garage, but it...
    Post by: Gene, Apr 26, 2008 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    backfiring

    Thanks Rick, I will get those carbs out. I already have an inline fuel filter, one of the XJBikes great tips! I worry that the backfire...
    Post by: Gene, Apr 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    backfiring

    I have been trying to start my bike for a week now. I had a bad coil and managed to get a good NOS one for 60 bucks. Now the bike will not...
    Post by: Gene, Apr 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tuning Question

    If you have poor acceleration under 3000 rpms, you are running rich. Turn the idle screws IN and you should feel an improvement. But the real...
    Post by: Gene, Dec 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yeah, I think I got myself a winter project...

    Soo, tries to fire when I take my finger out of the starter. Battery is full so I suspect my coils are weak. Will measure them.
    Post by: Gene, Dec 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yeah, I think I got myself a winter project...

    Definitely it is not the valve cover gasket, but it could be the exhaust... It is 35 degrees out and bike doesn't want to start. It fires once...
    Post by: Gene, Dec 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yeah, I think I got myself a winter project...

    So, trying to move around the coils...one came off :-) I guess I need new coils and cables before trying anything else...No fire even after...
    Post by: Gene, Dec 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yeah, I think I got myself a winter project...

    So, looked around a bit...No oil coming out of the valve gasket. Oil is coming out of the gasket just under the exhaust. How hard is that one to...
    Post by: Gene, Dec 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yeah, I think I got myself a winter project...

    When I replaced the valve cover gasket I was extremely careful, I even put gasket maker on top of it. The valve cover gasket was new and I am 90%...
    Post by: Gene, Dec 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yeah, I think I got myself a winter project...

    Tried to start the bike this morning, and saw a big leak that wasn't there before. I usually let the bike run for a few minutes every week, and I...
    Thread by: Gene, Dec 9, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Where is everyone?

    I am from Spain! Southwestern Europe! Now in Vancouver, WA.
    Post by: Gene, Nov 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Gene
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    Super easy: Seat removal?

    On my 83 Midnight you have to use the key on the oposite direction of the helmet lock to be able to open the two latches. Hope that helps!
    Post by: Gene, Nov 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How much presure should it take to engage the rear brake?

    If your pads are good, just adjust it. Easy and Fast. You can control how it responds that way, mine breaks soo much better now. (I can lock it if...
    Post by: Gene, Oct 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Gene
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    Sputtering certain throttle spots.

    They might be good and the shop won't mind charging you a lot of money for doing NOTHING. First make sure that's the issue
    Post by: Gene, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sputtering certain throttle spots.

    You have to tune that puppy. Carb screws might be to open or to closed. Ask Rick, but that sounds like bike is running to rich. Don't clean the...
    Post by: Gene, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Racing Idle once warm.

    In my case, in neutral the idle races too, doesnt matter where the clutch is. I have to put first and let clutch go to bring it down.
    Post by: Gene, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Kenbo, how did you painted the rims? They look really good and that is exacty what I need, since my midnight is all black but still has the stock...
    Post by: Gene, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Racing Idle once warm.

    I have the same problem. Turn idle screw down and is fine warm, but doesn't idle when cold... Still haven't figured it out, but I have no...
    Post by: Gene, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help me start my bike!

    If they were cleaned a year ago and havent been used since, you bet they need a clean up. Be really careful with the carb drain screws, most of...
    Post by: Gene, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting Maxim, solenoid clicking, no turn

    I would only add to Rick's description to mark the position of the gear and planet end before you start dimantling. It can be tricky to get back...
    Post by: Gene, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    MUST Have Tools For An XJ-Bike Toolbox -- The List

    Wow, I like that one! Parts disappear when they touch my garage floor...
    Post by: Gene, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    MUST Have Tools For An XJ-Bike Toolbox -- The List

    True, JB Weld fixed my carbs... Air Compressor Sanding paper Oil Pan Mechanic Overalls & Gloves (I have ruined many many clothes)
    Post by: Gene, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    MUST Have Tools For An XJ-Bike Toolbox -- The List

    Propane torch Big hammer ;-) Be crazy enough to try to make a bike with 25 years and 30k miles run and expect it to work perfectly...although...
    Post by: Gene, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake Piston wont move

    Thanks Rick, priceless advice as always! The piston got out with the air compressor fine, will buy the clean brake fluid since seals are on the...
    Post by: Gene, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Installing the front tire

    Thank you Robert, once I get the parts to rebuild the caliper will try.
    Post by: Gene, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting Maxim, solenoid clicking, no turn

    And it is not hard! 1 hour max.
    Post by: Gene, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting Maxim, solenoid clicking, no turn

    Totally agree with Rick, it happened to me. If you move (kick softly) the starter motor and it starts, you bet it is the carbon dust!
    Post by: Gene, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake Piston wont move

    I had the same problem and I finally got the piston out with some air. Everything clean, I guess I will order a rebuilding kit for the seals......
    Post by: Gene, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Installing the front tire

    If I tighten the axel nut first the axel comes inside the fork...doesn't it? Thank you! Gene
    Post by: Gene, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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