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  1. danielcarver47
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    Remove black coating on levers

    :roll: please ignore this guy, i should have specified ziplock freezer bag, it will not get "eaten", just like the plastic cap on the laquer...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Nov 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Remove black coating on levers

    plastic bag full of laquer thinner, marinate overnight .guaranteed to strip but not etch the metal, its a laquer coating thats used in the factory
    Post by: danielcarver47, Nov 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Sleep tight my pretties.

    that makes me remember exactly why i moved down south, i remember riding in ct. with snow on the ground and hosing road salt off my prize...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Nov 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Grips

    i have a stock throttle assembly if you want, cheap as dirt too, pm if you are still looking .also have a stockpile of grips most of which are...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    wish i thought of this

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/shiftedper ... 532129@N20
    Thread by: danielcarver47, Nov 15, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. danielcarver47
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    Newbie here..

    welcome! south charlotte here aka clover sc, i stay outta nc for the most part (helmet law) but do strap on the old metal flake evil knevil helmet...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    best motorcycle model?

    anything pre-82 yamaha, i love them all........once they are chopped into something cool, cafe, bobber, tracker whatever, the only newer bike...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Galfer Stainless Steel Brake Lines

    i find it hard to believe that if there was a motorcycle accident that the insurance company or anyone would comb over the bike to be sure the...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    custom xj550

    thats wicked joe! i love everything about it, very minimalistic and badarse
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    parting out 85 700 Maxim X

    how about the side engine covers with the star
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    springer front end for maxim xj650

    i put one on an xv, i imagine the process would be nearly identical, it pretty much bolted right up but i did need to trim the bearing seats on...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    yics?

    big fitz never ceases to amaze, i mean wow, must have a phd in xj's, i looked on this post to see what kind of responses there would be and before...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    400$ or a rifle???? cheap xj in upstate sc

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/3330359993.html too bad my stables are full or i would scoop this up in a minute
    Thread by: danielcarver47, Oct 12, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. danielcarver47
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    Different cables/ hoses for drag bars?

    you should be able to reroute the clutch cable to be less goofy, as for the choke should be the same but i couldnt say since i dont use them. i...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Need advice on XJ 650 Hardtail

    lookin good, as for the sticker........ check your title becausi removed my sticker and needed the whole vin for insurance and of course on the...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Building a custom exhaust

    [img] hope picture attached this time
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Building a custom exhaust

    [img] i like the symmetry of four into 2 you need to be handy with a bender and i suggest stainless if you are going to all the trouble. you...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Need advice on XJ 650 Hardtail

    so how you makin out wih it? any updates?
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Rusty Banged up Exhaust what are my choices?

    acid will work but i always rely on the old sand until smooth method, get rid of most of the rust and use header paint, sandblasting is better but...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oral Brake Line Bleed Method - Thumbs up or down?

    having seen what happens to a fresh paintjob from a few drops of dot 3 on it literally tearing the paint and clear off, i wouldnt put it anywhere...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    let's break every rule in the book

    i dont know whats sadder, the fact that there are scooter outlaws out there or the hundreds of people who film their commute to catch that...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Need advice on XJ 650 Hardtail

    first off you need to cut the rear the rest of the way off at the swingarm pivot, throw the shocks in ur scrap pile. then you want to put a 3/16...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Coil not firing.

    X2 its a bad wire somewhere, very unlikely that the tci failed on one channel, you could find out easily by switching the coil plugs but i think...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    ooooooooh you are gonna ruffle some feathers here my friend. but some, like myself are behind you all the way. im sure you have read but i will...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    a real gem from CL

    that bike is shagtastic!!!!!!!!!!!!! didnt adam sandler say "they're all gonna laugh at you"...........thats what he was talking about
    Post by: danielcarver47, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Opinions needed.. should I or shouldn't I?

    i say leave it, it looks great the way it is, dont mess with perfection
    Post by: danielcarver47, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    yet another rebuild project this winter

    yeah that guy also cut the frame rails in back .you can buy that seat all day on ebay or make your own with spray foam and fiberglass or my...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Sep 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Pod Air Filters

    i had great success with 4 into 2 open exhaust, stage 3 kit, patience to dial it in, thats it. this pod thing seems to park alot of...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    help needed, carb mount rubers cracking all over

    an effective fix for this is rubberized undercoat that they sell for cars, you need to clean them first with laquer thinner and don't get any...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Seca 550 Cafe Racer Build for Rockerbox

    hey man, love it. wish there were more of u cafe guys here. just a note from personal experience. i saw you had the voltage regulator under the...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Hard work pays off

    i second bigfitz and the personal gratification from doing this kind of project pays off for years to come and you will appreciate it so much more...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Sep 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The XJ family

    i think it is something to do with lawyers and emissions but why the heck do other countries get to have them and not us? i mean they still made...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Sep 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    wiring

    sorry to chime in but this may help, i rewired mine with a combination of the two http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... agram.html
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ripping my GD hair out

    ha ha (laughing with you) i think everyone on this forum knows exactly how you feel...... long periods of joyful riding punctuated by moments of...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Ripping my GD hair out

    oh dont say that! a new bike would be reliable and boring, personally i still think 82 and older are still pretty new...... just me. have you...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Should I do a cafe conversion?

    thanks adraian and orange, sure pm away i have a debt of gratitude for this forum glad to do whatever i can. and adrian, it sounds like a...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. danielcarver47
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    81 750 TCI aftermarket?

    no prob, u gonna post pics? always curious to see other peoples chop work
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    81 750 TCI aftermarket?

    yep, thats him, wayne, he is out of new zealand or australia but fantastic service and they really stand behind the product. i have bought over a...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. danielcarver47
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    81 750 TCI aftermarket?

    i highly recommend hyperpak they run about 215 new and worth every penny, compared to stock there is a world of difference, search for it on ebay...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Should I do a cafe conversion?

    i say unequivicaly yes, just get your checkbook out, but the reward is out of this world. i have done it but not many others have pulled it off...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Manual rear brake to hydraulic convertion

    i have been planning a hydraulic clutch but this is something i hadnt considered, i might do it just for the cool factor but i will let you work...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    New member: 84rules

    welcome, and thanks for your service, glad you made it home. heres something about where to put your screws hahaha...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    RUST!!

    sorry to say...... doomed, anything you put on there will eventually burn off, you may be able to prolong the inevitable with getting the rust off...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    POD FILTERS

    its ok to get a little but its best to run the bike after, if you get stuck in heavy rain though i would advise a prompt oil change. just in case....
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981? 82? seca 750 parts

    i have question marks because i thought it was an 82 but the title says 81, anyways, i chopped it and only used the roller aka forks, wheels,...
    Thread by: danielcarver47, Aug 12, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. danielcarver47
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    battery discharging/not charging while riding. Need help.

    you are gonna have to run the basic diagnostics, aka loose or corroded wires, hopefuly you have a service manual but here is a link to my thread...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 650 Seca, no spark, need some ideas where to look

    thats correct, you need to connect them because the switch breaks a connection versus making one and heck no it wont hurt anything, in my opinion...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 650 Seca, no spark, need some ideas where to look

    i agree then test the red/white wire on tci to see it is getting juice with ignition on,
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    wiring xj ignitor

    also here is a link that may be clearer than my post. open the link and at the bottom you can download a diagram that will have your specific...
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    wiring xj ignitor

    look here http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=38333.html thats my post, i learned the hard way not to trust the book. good luck
    Post by: danielcarver47, Aug 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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