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  1. jeffhestand
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    My latest rebuild effort . Now on to my xj!

    Getting close to being done w/ my 85 K 100. Let me know what u think . Now on to redoing my 82 xj 650 rj., got some ideas for the rj ... I like...
    Thread by: jeffhestand, Aug 6, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. jeffhestand
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    Hello from Vancouver

    Yes elk haven... We went out to leavenworth the other day and I have to say those are some great motorcycle roads !
    Post by: jeffhestand, Jul 6, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. jeffhestand
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    Hello from Vancouver

    Jason...welcome to good forum. I am currently just a stones throw from u visiting my daughter and the new baby in seattle. But I have the same...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Jul 6, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. jeffhestand
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    Great day for a ride !! Did you ride ??

    nice looking seca ..... no wish i had. Tearing into to K 100 tranny ... should be on the road in a few weeks. Then my 650 Seca is next!!!
    Post by: jeffhestand, May 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. jeffhestand
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    The Project So Far...'82 XJ650R Seca

    thanks for the update on the shocks and your overall impressions. Yes motorcycling and motorcycles in general have changed a lot. I rememeber like...
    Post by: jeffhestand, May 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jeffhestand
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    650 sound while riding

    id like to see a pic if they are gushing over it! : )
    Post by: jeffhestand, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jeffhestand
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    Tomorrow's the day!

    sounds like great fun. Wish i was joining u!
    Post by: jeffhestand, Apr 26, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. jeffhestand
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    Tomorrow's the day!

    sounds like great fun. Wish i was joining u!
    Post by: jeffhestand, Apr 26, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. jeffhestand
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    The Project So Far...'82 XJ650R Seca

    looks nice !!!! tell me about a couple of things... shocks how much and where did u source them? Also who drilled your rotors..... also ... what...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jeffhestand
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    Very Nice Air Filter for $10

    if memory serves dennis kirk motorcycle supplier carries the very filter. Not sure of the price as the catalog is old. But look them up on line....
    Post by: jeffhestand, Mar 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jeffhestand
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    sounds nice. Got 8 inches of snow here Yesterday!!!!!. Uck !!!
    Post by: jeffhestand, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. jeffhestand
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    shim bank

    i would like to use the shim bank that i have read on here to adjust my valves and trade out etc. Is there a best way to take the measurements...
    Thread by: jeffhestand, Mar 23, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. jeffhestand
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    Need link to order kroil oil please

    I used to sell schaeffers oil . They make an awesome product called penetro. Best I've ever used.
    Post by: jeffhestand, Feb 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. jeffhestand
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    Honda V65 Sabre

    What happened with ur saber .?
    Post by: jeffhestand, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  15. jeffhestand
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    Insurance rant

    Might try www.ball insurance.com or 800 444 7014. They came with 75 annually but I had already signed on with geico for 99 per yr.
    Post by: jeffhestand, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. jeffhestand
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    Insurance rant

    my 1985 BMW K100 is 99 per year thru Geico ( liability only) and i got one quote as low as 75 per year. I got that name from the back of Cycle...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. jeffhestand
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    xj650 seca for sale - I am considering buying it

    well... a couple of years ago i paid 320.00 for a Seca without a title but it did run although weakly. A rare bike? Maybe not so much. Most of the...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. jeffhestand
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    What are you going to do to your Yamaha THIS Winter?

    First of all ....what is Autosol? Well like some others i am facing a complete rebuild starting with valve adjustment. Then tackle the carbs...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Oct 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. jeffhestand
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    Debating buying this seca

    a few years ago i paid 320.00 for a seca that looked a lot like this one BUT... on catch..it did not have a TITLE. I will get it on the road someday.
    Post by: jeffhestand, Oct 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. jeffhestand
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    Rider Retrospective

    sorry--- just my copy in the mail other day. I figured it was already talked about. Nonetheless still cool to see it in one on the best parts of...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. jeffhestand
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    Rider Retrospective

    if you have not seen it check out the XJ650RJ Article in the new rider.
    Thread by: jeffhestand, Oct 3, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. jeffhestand
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    few more questions on my 81 seca 550

    yes. i remember the 81. I was considering it but opted to purchase new a GS650 G in 82. That was back in the day of the heyday of the STANDARD...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Sep 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. jeffhestand
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    few more questions on my 81 seca 550

    fitz-- i gotta say that is one pretty bike... i just love the white and red together.
    Post by: jeffhestand, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. jeffhestand
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    Kansas City riders report!

    hey... im here. Redoing a 82 Seca but have my K100 ready to go. U out there? Jeff
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 28, 2012 in forum: Central US and Canada
  25. jeffhestand
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    Whats It All Worth When Done?

    i have thought about this many times. Having rebuilt and resold a Kaw Concours and a 81 Wing i really wonder how much i really made after it was...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. jeffhestand
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    83 seca 750 and 82 maxim 750 parts

    im interested in the gas cap if it will fit my 82 650 Seca
    Post by: jeffhestand, Jul 5, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. jeffhestand
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    need some advice on starting problem

    trick- really wish i could help since i live in blue springs . When u get it runnin give me a buzz we can go ridin. I have friends that live in...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Jun 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. jeffhestand
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seca Build

    big- wow thats not bad at all...... i did not know they did stock recover jobs. very reasonable and better anything i could do for sure. thanks !
    Post by: jeffhestand, Mar 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. jeffhestand
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seca Build

    i have seen those replacement covers are they ok? And do you get the foam from an upolstery shop?
    Post by: jeffhestand, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. jeffhestand
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    Very slow return to idle after carb overhaul - XJ650RJ

    i have a very similar issue but have not checked to cable kink. / Also have not done a valve adjustment yet either. I did clean a reassenable the...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. jeffhestand
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seca Build

    i noticed you recovered your seat. was it difficult. miners pretty tattered and torn and needs it as well.
    Post by: jeffhestand, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. jeffhestand
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    white with yamaha race graphics

    hey everyone- when i get my xj roadworty this summer my next project is to attempt some type of a white base paint with the red and white check...
    Thread by: jeffhestand, Mar 16, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. jeffhestand
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seca Build

    tskaz- this is exactly what i have been working on. I have an 82 with 5600 miles that needs the same treatment ( with the orig headlight) . I have...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. jeffhestand
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    runaway idle

    all this makes sense. the boots were not in the best shape when i reinstalled them and the the caps i did not even think to check. I am assuming...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. jeffhestand
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    runaway idle

    choke off. im thinkin vacum leak. Enrichment circuits should be good but.... i know when i rebuilt concours carbs and gold wing carbs i had them...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. jeffhestand
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    runaway idle

    rebuilt carbs last fall. it starts and has kind of a lumpy idle and then fast idles up to about 5000. Where should i start on diagnosing?
    Thread by: jeffhestand, Jan 10, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. jeffhestand
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    Seca XJ650RJ handlebars

    call Dennis Kirk and have them send you a cat. lots of bars in there.
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 25, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. jeffhestand
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    I think I want This 1982 Honda V45 Sabre

    i bought an 83 V45 Sabre new. Rode it with no problems until i sold it in the early 90's for 1100.00 Honestly should never let it go. It was...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 25, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  39. jeffhestand
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    plug colors

    forgot to add a few things. Installed new needle seats and adjusted float levels. Not sure what adjustments i can make from here to reduce the...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. jeffhestand
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    plug colors

    just put in new plugs after firing her up after a carb rebuild. Ran it about 20 mins off and on and then pulled the plugs. # 2 and # 4 are dark...
    Thread by: jeffhestand, Aug 22, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. jeffhestand
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    enrichment circuit -1

    well... im here to tell you the propane torch worked like a charm!!!! They are all flowing thru and ready to be put back on this weekend. Wish...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. jeffhestand
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    battery voltage

    trying revive a battery with new electrolyte. before u stick the battery in what should the voltage be? Been trickle charging for couple days and...
    Thread by: jeffhestand, Aug 17, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. jeffhestand
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    enrichment circuit -1

    anything stronger than carb cleaner that i can use to try to loosen up the crud?
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. jeffhestand
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    enrichment circuit -1

    ill try the torch since the hypo is not possible right now. GENTLY.. I ll let u know how it goes. thx
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. jeffhestand
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    enrichment circuit -1

    fitz - ur right. I can see the brass down in the hole i just cant see to get anything to break up the crud. tried needle, resistor lead, carb...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. jeffhestand
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    enrichment circuit -1

    i could not spray into one whole and out the next like i did with the other 3.
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. jeffhestand
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    enrichment circuit -1

    while cleaning and reworking my carbs recently on my 82 seca i got 3 of the 4 enrichment circiuts clean. No matter what i tried I could not get...
    Thread by: jeffhestand, Aug 15, 2011, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. jeffhestand
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    i used the rubbermaid plastic container and set my float level on # 1 card and worked like a bute. All i have to do now is match the other 3 to it...
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. jeffhestand
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    WANTED: GAS CAP 82 650 SECA

    NEED GAS CAP FOR 1982 650 SECA. MINE WAS DRILLED OUT WHEN I GOT IT. LET ME KNOW . THANKS
    Thread by: jeffhestand, Aug 12, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. jeffhestand
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    alternate gas cap

    or..... would it be possible to put a new lock in the one i have that has been drilled out? That my cost as much as a new/used one?
    Post by: jeffhestand, Aug 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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