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  1. pbthoe
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    Hey there again..Question regarding my XJ650 shaft.

    Have you checked u-joint?
    Post by: pbthoe, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. pbthoe
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    farts

    Why fart and waste it...........When you can burp and taste it.
    Post by: pbthoe, Apr 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. pbthoe
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    Springtime reminders!

    Agree with fitz on tire pressure. It's amazing how m'cycle tires can vary. My hair brained idea is that it is such a small volume of air is why it...
    Post by: pbthoe, Mar 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. pbthoe
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    How we used to party in the 80's!

    Those were the "good ole days". Now you get locked up for a burnout or a doughnut. From what I remember... those were fun times.
    Post by: pbthoe, Sep 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. pbthoe
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    "Frost on the Pumpkin" time where you live?

    It amazes me how much tire pressure will change in motorcycle tires. Temperature swings definitely make a difference, but I check my tires before...
    Post by: pbthoe, Sep 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. pbthoe
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    First bike, New to XJ Bikes.

    Looks like a good project. There is a wealth of information on this site, as well as many helpful members. Take your time.. do it right .. and...
    Post by: pbthoe, Sep 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. pbthoe
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    Noob

    Welcome from S.C. This is an amazing site. Everyone that I have seen, met. encountered here, have been so helpful. Take care of all your safety...
    Post by: pbthoe, Sep 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. pbthoe
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    Hardest thing to do on an XJ

    Sometimes you also have to allow for expansion. Gas is usually stored underground, and on very hot days it will expand as it warms up in the tank....
    Post by: pbthoe, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. pbthoe
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    the blue high-beam indicator

    I agree with mlew. Mine has always seemed this way.
    Post by: pbthoe, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. pbthoe
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    Sweet Cigarette/Aux Power Upgrade - with pics

    The Battery Tender cig. lighter adaptor was in the Drag Specialties catalog. The part # is 2130-0056. Their website has a picture of this item....
    Post by: pbthoe, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. pbthoe
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    Sweet Cigarette/Aux Power Upgrade - with pics

    Hey shang, I'll get back with a link. A friend of mine has a m'cycle shop and he was showing it to me in a catalog. I'll get a part # or link or...
    Post by: pbthoe, Jul 31, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. pbthoe
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    Sweet Cigarette/Aux Power Upgrade - with pics

    Battery Tender now has a cigarette/power point harness that attaches to the pigtail that is attaached to battery. Just saw these yesterday, and...
    Post by: pbthoe, Jul 30, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. pbthoe
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    I'm a monkey!!!!

    I love watching those guys on the sidehacks. Don't know if I am brave enough to be a monkey though. Too cool maxim-x.
    Post by: pbthoe, Jul 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. pbthoe
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    Hello all

    Welcome bob...from upstate S.C.
    Post by: pbthoe, Jul 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. pbthoe
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    anybody else get Stuck PM messages??

    Messages will stay in the outbox until read by the recipient.
    Post by: pbthoe, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. pbthoe
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    storing bike

    Probably so.....Believe me, you aren't the first or only one to be educated about the "park" feature.
    Post by: pbthoe, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. pbthoe
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    storing bike

    You may wanna check acid level if battery was discharged by light being on. Sometimes a complete drain like that will boil out the acid. If level...
    Post by: pbthoe, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. pbthoe
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    storing bike

    Battery should stay charged for well over a week. I would have battery load tested. Probably beginning to lose a cell or two.
    Post by: pbthoe, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. pbthoe
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    fuse box

    I replaced mine with a glass fuse box that I picked up at auto parts store for about $5. I just thought the glass fuses were a little more "stock"...
    Post by: pbthoe, Jul 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. pbthoe
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    Fuses...

    Not sure on the 550's but on 650 it is 20 amp for the main, and 10 amps for everything else. You will not regret updating fuse block.
    Post by: pbthoe, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. pbthoe
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    new to the forums

    Nice looking stock bike. Make sure to check on the safety issues as mentioned above. Remember that bike is 30 yrs. old, but a very nice piece,...
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. pbthoe
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    GAS TYPE????????

    Coming in on the tail of this discussion, but from personal experience the ethanol E-10 or E-15 who knows? This fuel wreaks havoc on the V6 two...
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. pbthoe
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    new to the forums

    Thanks for your service, I served as well. Just trying to inject a little humor
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. pbthoe
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    Best new bike video on Youtube

    Sorry to offend you or anyone else, cutlass. But I saw that guy do quite a few things that are completely stupid to do on a motorcycle. Passing on...
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. pbthoe
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    need a new gas cap!

    A lot of gas caps will interchange. Just check part #'s on a Yamaha parts site.
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. pbthoe
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    new to the forums

    Welcome from S.C. gijim......Are you kin to gijoe???
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Best new bike video on Youtube

    Typical Atlanta idiot in typical Atlanta traffic. I didn't know Eddie Murphy's character "Buckwheat" rode a bike. LOL
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Public note to Chacal

    Chacal (Len) is truly an asset to this site. He always communicates with you to make sure you get the right parts the first time. I wish more...
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. pbthoe
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    New Member/Rider/Owner

    Welcome from podunk South Carolina. Good luck
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. pbthoe
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    30 second fix probly saved my bacon today

    Most problems are caused by the "loose nut" holding the handlebars. LOL
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Spring cleaning - of fins...

    Soda blasting does work well. I bought a cheap POS little blaster from Harbor Freight and bought like a 5lb. bag of soda (packaged for swimming...
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. pbthoe
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    Mac 4 to 1 exhaust for sale before I put it on ebay!

    That zip tie is a stock vibration dampener, usually don't see them in that good condition.....LOL
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. pbthoe
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    Removing front tire

    You can do that, or if you have something to anchor to, you can strap rear down which will lift front tire off ground.
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. pbthoe
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    First motorcycle ride

    You guys are doing it right. The reason a lot of females are scared to ride,is that alot of guys TRY to scare them. Once they have had the S%$t...
    Post by: pbthoe, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. pbthoe
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    buying an xj

    Exactly......give it a colonoscopy...LOL
    Post by: pbthoe, May 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. pbthoe
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    part compatibility

    Mostly the same. Go to a yamaha parts catalog online. ( a few mentioned in here regularly) and cross part #'s ..... thats what I do. Good luck
    Post by: pbthoe, May 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. pbthoe
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    buying an xj

    Start with a compression test. "Hear" it run if it will. If not do a serious visual check. Fork seals?? Oil level?? Color of oil?? A good general...
    Post by: pbthoe, May 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. pbthoe
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    Greetings!! I am a noob =) NOW WITH PICS!!! =)

    NEAT STUFF!
    Post by: pbthoe, May 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. pbthoe
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    officially registered as a historical vehicle

    Antique plates here in S.C. are a pain in the caboose. Limited mileage,parade usage only, etc. etc. Looked into an antique plate, but opted for...
    Post by: pbthoe, May 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. pbthoe
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    New in here with you good folks.

    Welcome to the site XJ511. Nice lookin bike there. Make sure you check rear brakes and other safety info found here before too much riding. Good luck!
    Post by: pbthoe, May 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. pbthoe
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    Finished my XS400

    Lookin good
    Post by: pbthoe, May 15, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  42. pbthoe
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    Fast and easy float setting method....

    Does your wife let you keep these "tools" in your toolbox....or do they have to go back to the kitchen?? LOL Good idea.
    Post by: pbthoe, May 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. pbthoe
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    '82 XJ 650 parts CHEAP!

    moellear, PM sent
    Post by: pbthoe, May 15, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. pbthoe
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    Blinker/brake lights not working?

    There are connectors on top or side of fender for brake light circuit. To the rear of connectors it is a continuoous wire to socket. Goes down...
    Post by: pbthoe, May 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. pbthoe
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    Blinker/brake lights not working?

    You can also "jump" the rear brake light switch where the wire connectors are right above switch. If light doesnt work then, probably in the...
    Post by: pbthoe, May 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. pbthoe
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    Got the new mufflers on!!!!

    FXR is a Super Glide with a 1340cc engine. XL is the sportster code and they are 1200cc engines.
    Post by: pbthoe, May 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. pbthoe
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    Blinker/brake lights not working?

    Check your bulb first , then check brake light switch. The rear brake light switch is adjustable. Also have a brake light switch on front brake lever.
    Post by: pbthoe, May 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. pbthoe
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    Blinker/brake lights not working?

    I would suggest going back into headlight bucket and check wiring. Neutral light blinking is way off base. As SQLGuy said usually relay will allow...
    Post by: pbthoe, May 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. pbthoe
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    Blinker/brake lights not working?

    That could have done it. It would be well worth your time to replace the stock fusebox. Many options available and not very expensive.
    Post by: pbthoe, May 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. pbthoe
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    Blinker/brake lights not working?

    Turn signal and brake light do share the same fuse.
    Post by: pbthoe, May 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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