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  1. Daithi
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    Greg Hageman builds an xj900

    Sorry Mike, I was getting some vapour lock there for a moment. !!! Mixing you up with the genius that worked on that creation. Lol. Here is...
    Post by: Daithi, May 7, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Daithi
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    Greg Hageman builds an xj900

    Greg, I thought you might appreciate this pic I took at the weekend at a classic bike show over here in Dublin.
    Post by: Daithi, May 7, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Daithi
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    Greg Hageman builds an xj900

    Mike, I agree totally with you on the look of the bike. The conventional forks work best with a period bike like this, aided and abetted by the...
    Post by: Daithi, Apr 27, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Daithi
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    Greg Hageman builds an xj900

    I got Pods on my Kawa ZRX with CV style carbs in place and zero issues. They look cool as hell too and it gets a ton of compliments. I went with...
    Post by: Daithi, Apr 25, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Daithi
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    YICS Joy !!

    I want to give a big ``Thank you``, to Len ( Chacal ), for his pertinent advice re the benefits to buying his YICS tuning kit, and Yes, he was...
    Thread by: Daithi, Apr 25, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Daithi
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    argentinian rider in washington state

    Interesting comments re changing Europe with Immigration and the loss of some identity, and I totally agree with that. Despite this, they are...
    Post by: Daithi, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Daithi
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    argentinian rider in washington state

    Yeah, Great stuff. Argentina to Alaska is a lot of miles and adventures. And maybe just one Ferry crossing at Panama, or is there is a big bridge...
    Post by: Daithi, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Daithi
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    New XJ1100

    LOL 3600 miles !!! Its barely run in. Nice catch there.
    Post by: Daithi, Apr 9, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Daithi
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    Gsx750ES Finished at Last

    Super nice resto there. Well done !!! I always had a soft spot for these models, and have a nice pic of one from a Classic show over here last...
    Post by: Daithi, Apr 9, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Daithi
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    Long road ahead

    Why ever not ??? An FJ1200 for example , with its car like engine ( Low revving, understressed, simple design ) can easily do 200k miles for...
    Post by: Daithi, Apr 9, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Daithi
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    Emerald Isle spin today

    Hi Guys, Had a lovely ride out today on a sparkling 65f degree day and empty mountain roads. Just 40 mins from my house here in Dublin, so its...
    Thread by: Daithi, Apr 9, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Daithi
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    Long road ahead

    Sure I have 49,000 miles on my Kawa ZRX and its like brand new in every way. I know lots of guys, and I mean lots, with 60-100,000 miles on their...
    Post by: Daithi, Apr 9, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Daithi
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    Long road ahead

    There was a guy with a Volvo over here in Europe who has over 600k miles on his car, and he is not alone. I remember one car had more than...
    Post by: Daithi, Apr 9, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Daithi
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    My 650 Seca.

    Nice machine there, and it looks very solid. Ideally, you should in time try and pick up an original exhaust system, as it would suit the bikes...
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Daithi
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    Long road ahead

    I do 300 miles a week approx. for 8 months a year on my Seca and zero issues. A 500 mile run is nothing. That could be done in a day with little...
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Daithi
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    Long road ahead

    No need to wait 100 miles on a new tyre to scrub it off, but no harm either. On a warm day, over an abrasive roadway, 50 miles or even less will...
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Daithi
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    Long road ahead

    A pal of mine has upwards of 500,000 miles on his trusty old FJ1200 and still going strong !!! Similar engine but comes with an oil cooler....
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Daithi
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    Long road ahead

    1000 miles takes 10 tanks of gas ??? LOL More like 4-5 at normal speeds !!!!
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Backroads spin on the Seca today

    Yes, A pal of mine from the Boston suburbs just told me they got an extra inch of snow and freezing conditions currently to add to the misery of...
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Backroads spin on the Seca today

    Thanks. Somebody in the US when I lived there told me that after they visited the whole place reminded them of a garden centre. LOL It is true....
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Daithi
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    Backroads spin on the Seca today

    Pacific northwest should be mild, no ?????? You must live away from the coast I guess.
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Daithi
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    Backroads spin on the Seca today

    I sold a nice white FJ1200 I had to a fella from Canada a few years back, somewhere not too far from Toronto, and am still in touch. He complains...
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. Daithi
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    Backroads spin on the Seca today

    I remember it so well, having spent 18 years in the Boston area, and all that cruddy crap on the sides of the roads. I got a nasty little puncture...
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Daithi
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    Backroads spin on the Seca today

    LOl That's too funny !!! While I would not recommend taking a nap on any road, only 1 vehicle passed me today in the 40 mins approx. I spent on...
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 19, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Backroads spin on the Seca today

    Thanks a lot. It was a lot of work to get it that nice, but worth every penny and all the sweat. I am a big Yammie fan since I owned a YAS1 125 cc...
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 19, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Daithi
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    Backroads spin on the Seca today

    I took the Seca out for a nice spin on a gorgeous Springtime day here in Ireland. Thought the pics might cheer up those living in the colder parts...
    Thread by: Daithi, Mar 19, 2015, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb vs EFI

    Rather than concerning yourself too much about the ``negligible``amount of emmissions coming from carbed bikes and classic cars, a better thing to...
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 14, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb vs EFI

    -Its very hard, if not impossible to beat the linear progressive feeling and throttle response of well set up Carbs versus EFI. I own two of the...
    Post by: Daithi, Mar 14, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Dublin Bike show

    I was asked by a pal who owns an FJ1200 to display my Seca 750 at the recent Dublin ( Ireland ), Motorcycle show, so I put it in along with 35...
    Thread by: Daithi, Mar 14, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Daithi
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    Oil cooler on a XJ750 Seca

    Oh, So you had bought the Turbo cooler already.??? It originally sounded like you were asking about whether you should buy it and the housing. You...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. Daithi
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    Oil cooler on a XJ750 Seca

    Both of the oil coolers you already have ???? HUH ???
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. Daithi
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    Oil cooler on a XJ750 Seca

    Keep things simple as I recommended. Buy the adaptor from either E Bay UK or Germany, and it usually incls the bolt and washer that you must have...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Oil cooler on a XJ750 Seca

    I just measured my oil cooler dimensions and these are the approx. details. Its kind of hard to get in there !! Height or Tallness is 2.75 inches...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. Daithi
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    Oil cooler on a XJ750 Seca

    I am relieved to hear that I am not going nuts, and that there is a difference in ``tallness`` between the XJ650T oil cooler and that of an OEM...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Pics of Seca 750 after restoration.

    Thanks a bunch Dave. Looking at these pics again, I realise that I since replaced this original but smooth reupholstered seat with a mint stock...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 11, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. Daithi
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    Oil cooler on a XJ750 Seca

    I am now thinking that you might have a problem with the mounting points with this cooler, being taller than the one for the 750, so when you put...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. Daithi
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    Oil cooler on a XJ750 Seca

    That's a great price as that oil cooler looks to be in terrific shape. Its longer/taller than a stock Seca 750 cooler ( Available in Europe where...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Pics of Seca 750 after restoration.

    I took these pics after the bike was complete, well almost done, as its a never ending quest for perfection. But the blood sweat and tears that...
    Thread by: Daithi, Feb 11, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. Daithi
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    Merry Christmas and GoodBye

    Hello there, I have a ZRX1200 going on 13 years and if you need any advice or tops, I can probably help. I brought mine home from the States to...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 10, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. Daithi
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    My 82 XJ750 Seca

    That's a really creative and funky look you got there. Well done. Bravo !!
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    From Argentina...

    That's great that you make the effort to keep the XJ going. What model do you have ??? There are lots of parts available Worldwide via E bay, new...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: Other
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    Sunday spin

    That's impressive, but I meant personally owning 4 Secas at the same time !!! Not just having them around to service them for customers or just to...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. Daithi
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    New superbike?

    Not sure I see the point of this except as a drag strip queen or just something unique to own and show off. Its beautifully put together and I...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Sunday spin

    Thanks for the comment. I did indeed have a lovely ride under bright sun and somewhat cool 41-43f temps. My local hangout, though only 30 mins...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Sunday spin

    Thanks for the compliment. You currently have 4 Secas ?? That's got to be a record. Mind you I did have 3 FJ1200`s at one time when I lived in...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Sunday spin

    Yes indeed, Its a tight fit espc with those two clumps of wires within the plastic sheaths. But although snug, I have had no problem with chafing...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Contemplating Purchase ! 1982 XJ650RJ SECA

    That's one of the reasons I was so happy to go home to Ireland from Boston after 18winters there. Its just goes on for so long, and in the last...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 7, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Contemplating Purchase ! 1982 XJ650RJ SECA

    Believe me, 24k miles is nothing. I have 48 k mls on my Kawa ZRX1200 and it runs like brand new. That has a water cooled motor which helps, but...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 7, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. Daithi
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    Contemplating Purchase ! 1982 XJ650RJ SECA

    Actually, that's a pretty fine job done on that bike, though personally, I prefer a more OEM look. But the parts looks quality and I am quite...
    Post by: Daithi, Feb 7, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. Daithi
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    Sunday spin

    Really looking forward to taking my `82 Seca 750 out for a spin in the morning down to my local hangout which is busy 12 months a year with Sunday...
    Thread by: Daithi, Feb 7, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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