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  1. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Carb rejetting

    Finished the bike in the spring, rejetted/sync'd the carbs to account for the pod filters (a ONE time deal for the dial-in), and spent all summer...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Sep 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Kill Switch

    Yeah, I've been "out to lunch" for a while as far as posting goes, but at least I have a good excuse....been rebuilding my Seca 550! I'm almost...
    Thread by: DeadheadXJ550R, May 9, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Carb rejetting

    That's why Yamaha has engineers/mechanics in-house...to figure these things out. Fortunately, I have 3 very reliable sources for carb work...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Jan 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Carb rejetting

    Yeah, you're right...it is my bike and I'm building it to suit my tastes. But I also live by the axiom of "Do it right the first time" - so that I...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Jan 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Carb rejetting

    Wow...what a raft of information and specs. Does this "Chacal" walk on water, too? Amazing pages....thanks for the heads-up. Here's my...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Jan 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Carb rejetting

    The bike hasn't run since '04, so I can't honestly answer that question. I do remember that it ran fine (with the airbox) up to 7K RPMs. Then it...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Jan 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Carb rejetting

    I know that there are mixed thoughts on this subject, but I'm getting ready to tear down my carbs and clean/rebuild/rejet them. I searched the...
    Thread by: DeadheadXJ550R, Jan 6, 2011, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Torque Specs

    Already did that...but I'd rather have the metric t.w. instead of having to refer to a chart. I built a Dodge 340, a Dodge 360, a Ford 351,...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Dec 6, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Torque Specs

    Good info, thanks Wizard. (Note to self: Get Metric Torque wrench)
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Torque Specs

    You know, I just might have a Haynes manual...I just don't know where it is. When I moved to my current house, I still haven't unpacked all of the...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Torque Specs

    Other than a Service Manual, where would be a good reliable source for torque specs? I didn't see a post on here...maybe there is one and I missed it.
    Thread by: DeadheadXJ550R, Dec 4, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. DeadheadXJ550R
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    If you didn't already know.... Cafe Racer

    Jeff is a genius with the spray gun and airbrush...he used to spray cabinetry and do accents at the same place I worked a few years ago. He can...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. DeadheadXJ550R
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    If you didn't already know.... Cafe Racer

    It's a good show...been watching from the start. A buddy of mine has a shop in Wrightsville, PA that was featured in a couple episodes. They built...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Nov 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Hello Everyone...

    I Photoshopped an FJ scoop onto a pic of my bike, and I thought it looked good. However, a scoop would be getting away from the minimalist Cafe...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Nov 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Hello Everyone...

    Unfortunately, a family of rodents destroyed the airbox a few years ago. I've heard of the airbox thing before, but what are your thoughts on...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Nov 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Hello Everyone...

    Seca album... http://s460.photobucket.com/albums/qq32 ... adTJ/Seca/ My other "hobby"... http://s460.photobucket.com/albums/qq32 ......
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Nov 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Hello Everyone...

    That's an interesting comment about the rearsets. I tried them with the natural aluminum, black, and finally yellow. The aluminum looked too...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Nov 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Hello Everyone...

    I posted some in "My Gallery"...should I have posted them elsewhere?
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Nov 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Hello Everyone...

    Glad to see you representing the Seca 550 contingent...nice collection! This is my first XJ...my last bike was an '82 XZ550 Vision. Another nice...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Nov 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Hello Everyone...

    Thanks Bill. I'm looking forward to chatting and learning more 'bout XJ's. Hopefully, I'll have my Seca back to 100% by spring so that I'm able to...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Nov 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Hello Everyone...

    Thanks Bill. I'm looking forward to chatting and learning more 'bout XJ's. Hopefully, I'll have my Seca back to 100% by spring so that I'm able to...
    Post by: DeadheadXJ550R, Nov 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. DeadheadXJ550R
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    Hello Everyone...

    Hello, and it's nice to "meet" everyone. Newbie to the forum, NOT a newbie to XJ's. Had my Seca 550 since '00 and did quite a few mods to it...
    Thread by: DeadheadXJ550R, Nov 26, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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