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  1. kookie31
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    Various 82 750 Seca Parts for sale

    how much for the kickstand and spring?
    Post by: kookie31, Apr 19, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    FOR SALE Parting out my 82 750 max

    how much you asking for the carbs. and if you have a side stand w/ spring im def looking for one. do you still have the headlight? if so...
    Post by: kookie31, Apr 19, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. kookie31
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    well got the tank stripped and took the wire wheel to petcock and gave it new life [img] [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: kookie31, Apr 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    stripped down to rolling chassis with engine and relocated the battery box centered on the frame. got tank halfway stripped. (its become a...
    Post by: kookie31, Apr 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. kookie31
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    valve shims

    fender512 thx for that info. im going to give that a shot. free is always the best price :)
    Post by: kookie31, Apr 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valve shims

    this might be a dumb question but where can i find a good deal on some 29mm valve shims. i just need to replace five of them (2.60mm, two 2.65mm,...
    Thread by: kookie31, Mar 30, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition Coil Replacement

    once again thanks
    Post by: kookie31, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition Coil Replacement

    thanks for the help. another question: what size are the caps? i was looking around and i see some that are for 10 & 12mm and another one for...
    Post by: kookie31, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition Coil Replacement

    I have a 1983 Yamaha Seca 750r. While working on it, it fell over and smashed the #4 spark plug cap. My question is do I need to replace the whole...
    Thread by: kookie31, Mar 14, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Project Cheap Racer

    wife just called and let me know that the upholstery is here!!
    Post by: kookie31, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. kookie31
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    Project Cheap Racer

    thx guys. @skillet: totally. the clips make this thing a cafe for sure. @maxim-x: no more two alieve to look at my bike lol @vintagerice: thank...
    Post by: kookie31, Feb 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. kookie31
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    My first bobber project - 1982 XJ650 Maxim

    plans on fwd controls? looks like a pretty low seat with that back half and fwd controls would probably be more comfortable
    Post by: kookie31, Feb 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. kookie31
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    Project Cheap Racer

    thx guys. well i got the bars on and everything is together (except the damn seat). i love the look of the clip ons. what do you guys think:...
    Post by: kookie31, Feb 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. kookie31
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    Project Cheap Racer

    thx skillet. I can't wait to get my seat done now!
    Post by: kookie31, Feb 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. kookie31
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    Project Cheap Racer

    thx man! here's the progress on it. got the pinstripes laid and cleaned up the bars and painted them. just got to put the bars on and do the seat...
    Post by: kookie31, Feb 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    zap2504: I'm going for a minimalist look on the bike. I'm even getting rid of the sides to the seat so its just one flat unit and showing a lil...
    Post by: kookie31, Feb 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    `82 xj750 into a`82 xj650r(PIC UPDATE APRIL 24th Almost done

    Re: `82 xj750 into a `82 xj650r, semi-cafe (pics added) this should be a cool build. i will be keeping my eye on this one. i have a new found...
    Post by: kookie31, Feb 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    so here i am with this baby: paint is laid (just have the pinstripping to do) clip ons are here (clean paint and get them mounted today, maybe)...
    Post by: kookie31, Feb 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    36mm clip ons from a 86 FZ600. i might go with rearsets but im happy with the stock setup
    Post by: kookie31, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    @maxim-x: yeah thinking about making some sort of paint booth im my carport @grinder: haha yeah right she'd make me live outside with the bike....
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    thx schooter. just waiting on my clip ons to show up and my uphostery so i can finish the seat. going to finish the paint (weather permitting......
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    Well I finally got her dialed in before I did the redo so she should be a great runner. Cant wait to button this girl up and hit the road (again lol)
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    Well I got some more work done on the bike mocked up the side plates [img] [img] Side plates mounted and base coat sprayed [img] Got some...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    Its a lucky number for me. I was also born June 7th so it really fits
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    Well found and corrected the problem. Valves werent closing all the way. I did a motor flush to get the old oil outta there gave her an oil change...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    Well I checked the float levels (that was fun) and they were a lil high (18mm) on all four carbs and there was a lil slack in the choke so i...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. kookie31
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    Project Cheap Racer

    i didnt think about that. something to check. i will kick my own ass if that what it is :lol:
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    i didnt take them completely apart. just the bowls and the diaphram and piston. shot some carb cleaner through them with a small straw. didnt...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. kookie31
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    Project Cheap Racer

    good point. looks like im just going to have to deal with the sh*t storm my wife is going to give me when i take this thing apart. :D
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. kookie31
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    Project Cheap Racer

    thx for the link. that looks like something that will have to wait when i get a day off (if that ever happens). do you think running hotter plugs...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. kookie31
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    Project Cheap Racer

    @iwingameover: sorry bout the pics. I'm going to get some plugs when i get off work. @bigfitz52: A: No (not sure how but there probaly some...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. kookie31
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    Project Cheap Racer

    well I pulled the plugs and to my surprise: [img] [img] i'm actually running rich? that's weird. with my intake setup and open exhaust i'm...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. kookie31
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    Project Cheap Racer

    thx for the info. i will pull them and check when i get home from work. once again i want to thank everyone for the help. i dont think i would...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. kookie31
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    81 XJ550 Cafe build

    yeah you guys are right i think it is suppose to be the other way around.
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    yeah those are on the horizon before i swap out the bars. god, i'm just so happy that its up and running. it sounds great and pulls hard. may be a...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. kookie31
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    Project Cheap Racer

    Yeah clip-on is on my wish list. I only used these bars for now cuz I really don't have the money just yet but hopefully soon.
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    thx rob. its been a fun month of building. im very happy with it. the bars arent that bad (so far) more road time will tell but i love the look.
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    yeah and this is the time of year for them with all the crazy, blue=haired, rv driving winter visitors in town its safety first
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    O&B: yeah its a new battery and i just bought a charger to make sure its fresh everyday. i also went through everything and found that the bolt to...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    Well added a lil tidbits to kinda finish her off. still need a seat and some adjustments on the carbs. [img] [img] [img] [img] Rode her to...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Project Cheap Racer

    Well the foam is pretty thick. I cut it a lil bigger than the opening and stuffed them in them (took a lil work). Highly doubtful that it will get...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 XJ550 Cafe build

    was that fender for a larger wheel. just curious becuz of how it flares out like that in the rear (you'll probably take care of that anyway lol)
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Another Starting Problem

    yeah i'm going to get some better filter material or some dust socks. right now its nice out. winter time is great around here. low dust and no...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another Starting Problem

    from what i have been reading my understanding on these cv carbs is that it needs a lil restriction to even out the air flow so that it will open...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another Starting Problem

    Well if you havent already read in my other thread (project cheap racer), I got her to fire up. cleaned the carbs and put a piece of thick filter...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Project Cheap Racer

    UPDATE: cleaned out the carbs, placed a piece of filter foam in each small opening in the intakes, got a new fuel filter and put it all back...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. kookie31
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    For Pod Guys & PVC Manifold Guys ONLY !! By: Rick Massey

    Ok thanks for the info.
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Pod Guys & PVC Manifold Guys ONLY !! By: Rick Massey

    Sorry to sound stupid but I need some clarification: Withe the CV carbs am I trying to restrict air to the top oblong hole or the bottom main...
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another Starting Problem

    thx for the info. i'm going to tackle this as soon as i get off work. been reading up on bench sync'ing so hopefully i dont screw that up.
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 maxim project

    That is an amazing bike! love the colors (bet you heard that already lol)... great job
    Post by: kookie31, Jan 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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