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  1. TheOtherOne
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    Seca bobber progress

    That is looking good. Glad you got those issues resolved. [img]
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. TheOtherOne
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    A nice leather cover for the controller would be cool. Do you have a tool box for it?
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. TheOtherOne
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    New to Forums; First Bike, First XJ

    Thats a hard tail. Just an easier way to accomplish it without cutting off the whole rear end of the bike and welding on a new one. It was...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. TheOtherOne
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    Hasersys, The Rust Build. Bobber

    I love the beer cans. Some Genny Cream Ale cans would look great with the shotgun shells on the back of my bike. Its hard to see, but I think...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. TheOtherOne
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    OK, now I really have seen everything

    There is a guy in Montauk, Ny who rides around with his large dog in a milk crate attached to the abck of his Indian Motorcyle (if I remeber...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 29, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. TheOtherOne
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    Got my new speedometer cable and so excited to finally get it done, I didn't spray the bolt to the drive gear with WD40 and snapped the head off....
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. TheOtherOne
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    Great Internet Source for Hard to Find Maintenance Products

    Re: Great Internet Source for Hard to Find Maintenance Produ I like the engine oil bypass kit "Modern synthetic oil is very expensive - so...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. TheOtherOne
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    new headlight/gauges suggestions

    If you can find a digital speedometer that is run by the mechanical speedometer drive gearbox and cable. You would need to power the display too....
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. TheOtherOne
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    new headlight/gauges suggestions

    This is mine. I don't know where its from, but its pretty standard. No Indicator lights. [img] These say they work for yamaha 650s. ($72)...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. TheOtherOne
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    new headlight/gauges suggestions

    Nothing wrong with that. There is still quite a bit of room to make it your own. By the way, the bigger the headlight, the better for a bobber...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. TheOtherOne
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    Gasoline grade?

    By me its 20 cents different between 87 octane and the highest grade. So, I am not really concerned about wasting 40 cents every time I fill it...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. TheOtherOne
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    What kind of gas mileage are you fellows getting?

    I am getting around 50. I have not calculated it, but I go about 100 miles and then put about 2 gallons in it.
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. TheOtherOne
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    Cafe Racer tank leveling question

    Look at my bike with the stock tank. I loose about a half gallon of space for gas because it will spill out with the rear lowered if I filled the...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. TheOtherOne
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    looking for shop maual for 82 xj650 (not haynes)

    "...that went over like a fart in church." :lol: http://www.4shared.com/dir/1570443/a2eb50f6/sharing.html That link has the xj 650 G (1980)...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. TheOtherOne
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    Ethanol Treatments

    I am interested in the Startron. I would like some more info/oppinions please.
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. TheOtherOne
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    Shanghai Motorcycles

    How is that thing even moving? Can you imagine a rebel doing that? (If the engine is even that big). I am wondering if even a 1200 could take...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. TheOtherOne
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    Tent Camping on your bike

    I would love to do that. I think I would have to fit everything in a backpack, but it could be done. I think this would look "sweet" on my...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. TheOtherOne
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    my 1981 xj650 true hardtail project

    I like the exhaust. You may want to put a satin finish or some other way to add grip on that seat to keep you from sliding off. Although you...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. TheOtherOne
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    Seca bobber progress

    Very nice! [img] [img]
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. TheOtherOne
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    looking to install an aftermarket speedo, any experience?

    Re: looking to install an aftermarket speedo, any experience I like that speedometer. I may move to that in the future if I feel like adding...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. TheOtherOne
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    Speedometer Not Working. Is it the gearbox or the drive dog?

    As I look more into your post, it could be the drive dog. That is probably the cheaper part, so you may want to experiment with that first. I...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. TheOtherOne
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    Speedometer Not Working. Is it the gearbox or the drive dog?

    My speedometer stopped working today too. Upon inspection, mine was a snapped cable. It seems like you need a new speedometer gear. I think...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. TheOtherOne
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    Another 650 on the road

    That is beautiful. I love the blue with the leather.
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. TheOtherOne
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    I am thinking of using a door hinge at the tank and a 2 inch springs in the back. If I don't like it, I'll just go back.
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. TheOtherOne
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    Has this happened to anyone else?

    I get a good workout standing up on the pegs and highway pegs over every bump.
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. TheOtherOne
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    A question for the more exerienced XJ riders

    I was shifting way too early when I first rode my XJ. I was trying to shift at appropriate spped limits. (I don't have a tach on my bike so I...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. TheOtherOne
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    Has this happened to anyone else?

    No. See below. [img] A little flat black bar-b-q paint works as an excellent cleaner on this bike.
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. TheOtherOne
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    I would love some tips. My current seat is in the photo below. Right now, there is a rubber tube "glued" around the edges as trim. It comes off...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. TheOtherOne
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Chacal has been extremely helpful. He even suggested that I pickup several of an air filter form another supplier that I found at a great deal on...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  30. TheOtherOne
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    Lost the the side cover, then ran out of gas. The rubber that holds the side cover on has been broken since I bought the bike. I rode all...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. TheOtherOne
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    bike only runs when starter button pressed

    I kinda wish you didn't fix it right away. I would have liked to see some experimenting with different positions of the kill switch with the...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. TheOtherOne
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    Why do PO's do the things they do

    Sounds like a plan.
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. TheOtherOne
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    Battery or starter issues?

    I have a better auto parts store with guys who know what they are talking about. They are only open 8 to 5 daily though. So when I know in...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. TheOtherOne
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    My First Bike-- 81 Maxim 550--FINISHED

    I was shocked when I saw how little mine was. I know a guy who bought a brand new sport bike here and he is young. His insurance was quoted at...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. TheOtherOne
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    Battery or starter issues?

    I am wondering what the load test is? Is that when you take it into Autozone and they test it? They wouldn't test my motorcycle battery. They...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. TheOtherOne
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    The Good and the bad.

    Here's more good news. Your hands work to signal a turn, so you can still ride it 'till you fix the problem!
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. TheOtherOne
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    Left with no options?

    I don't think autozone will be able to hook this battery up to their tester. I it will probably explode. They can test it on a multimeter for...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. TheOtherOne
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    How fast have you gone on you're xj?

    Deffinitely on my mind all the time. I knew of a guy who ended that way. I will not be riding at all after September. I hit/was hit by a deer...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My First Bike-- 81 Maxim 550--FINISHED

    Basic insurance on my '81 was $25 a year through Allstate, but they have a minimum of $75 per policy. So they added all the insurance they could...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. TheOtherOne
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    How fast have you gone on you're xj?

    I've done just over 70mph on my bobber on some back country roads. That is fast enough. Feels like I'm going to get blown off this bobber with...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. TheOtherOne
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    Why do PO's do the things they do

    I haven't had that in a while. :twisted: 1 part Jack Daniel's, 1 part triple sec, 1 part sour mix and 4 parts lemon-lime soda or [img]...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. TheOtherOne
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    Oil Cooler Plate O-ring?

    This one is not. (Its an aftermarket part). I tried it. The filter dome o-ring is thicker. I also searched all over for it. I just deleted...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. TheOtherOne
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    Places Visited on my Bobber

    [img] At the Indaian Reservation. There was a cool falls here too, but we didn't take a picture. Here are pictures from the Indian Falls Log...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. TheOtherOne
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    Why do PO's do the things they do

    I saw a cheap low milage listing on CL that stated the carbs and fuel injectors needed a cleaning. That scared me off because I couldn't imagine...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. TheOtherOne
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    Oil Cooler Plate O-ring?

    That fixed it. Not even the tiniest drip anymore! I rubbed the thinest layer of RTV oil resistant silicon on both sides of the o-ring. am glad...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Places Visited on my Bobber

    I am going to post pictures of my journeys here. You can view the gallery at: http://xjbikes.com/coppermine/thumbnail ... =2064.html [img]...
    Thread by: TheOtherOne, Jun 23, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. TheOtherOne
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    newbee with a starting problem

    [img] Doesn't get any clearer than that.
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. TheOtherOne
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    newbee with a starting problem

    I think he means in the ON position when you are not riding it. (If you use the engine shut-off switch to turn the bike off). Or in the position...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. TheOtherOne
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    idles too low

    Yes, there should be a screw near the carbs. I am not familiar with the seca, so I don't know exactly where. If you check here, you can probably...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. TheOtherOne
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    Pay it forward.

    Nice. You should re-title this thread the xjHippie thread. I don't have any extra xj parts yet, but I have barns full of old six wheeler parts...
    Post by: TheOtherOne, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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