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  1. Durk
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    XJ's at AMA Vintage Days at Mid-Ohio

    I saw someone roll by on a Seca Turbo that must have been you Nick. Someone was trying to sell a POS beaten and abused Seca 750 for $1600! I...
    Post by: Durk, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Durk
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    Gunson Colortune 14mm for XJ750

    Sale pending Sold To Ghost
    Post by: Durk, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. Durk
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    Gunson Colortune 14mm for XJ750

    Selling my Gunson color tune. Only used once. Sold the bike. :P New on ebay for $69.95. First $55 gets it, includes shipping. PM me and I will...
    Thread by: Durk, Jul 30, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. Durk
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    Motorcycles and Police

    Funny I do the opposite when a straight piped Harley comes up on me.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Durk
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    Why did taking the YICS bolts out improve my idle?

    Thanks for the advice. I've tried searching for a stock exhaust so I could run his thing 100% stock with stock jetting and everything I find is...
    Post by: Durk, Jun 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Durk
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    Why did taking the YICS bolts out improve my idle?

    So...you all have some point have seen my struggles in getting this bike to run properly. I have done everything this site suggests, valves,...
    Thread by: Durk, Jun 15, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Durk
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    Rebuilding old carbs you don't know the history to.

    I used the sears extractor bit to drill out my stripped bowl screws and got hex screws from Chacal.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Durk
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    SOLVED: Very high idle when engine warm/hot

    I have the GP touring bar so I had to be creative with my cable routing. I picked up the parts last night, but I've been really sick and not...
    Post by: Durk, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Durk
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    SOLVED: Very high idle when engine warm/hot

    Mine snap shut with authority. I also sonic cleaned the springs when I had my carbs apart for the throttle shaft seals. I used chacal's special...
    Post by: Durk, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Durk
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    SOLVED: Very high idle when engine warm/hot

    I'm going to try this. I don't think 1 extra spring would matter much, you're already holding 3 open with the throttle. I'll report my findings in...
    Post by: Durk, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Durk
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    Oil leak near oil filter.

    I had a problem with a leaky housing, I used some red gasket adhesive on the housing side, then torqued to spec. Let it cure overnight before...
    Post by: Durk, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Durk
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    Seca 750 front brakes

    Your brake lines could be swelling and preventing the bleeding. I couldn't bleed my anti dives until I got SS brake lines.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Durk
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    Vacuum Cap Keeps Popping Off

    The aftermarket caps Chacal sells are tight enough you don't need clamps.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Durk
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    Status of Rickomatic

    Hope everything is alright, feel better soon!
    Post by: Durk, Jun 11, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. Durk
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    NEW XJ750 Owner With Some Quesions Please

    The battery sensor measures the fluid level not your voltage.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Durk
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    Vacuum Syncing

    When I suggested the manifold gaskets on page 2 you described the boots that are over them. The gaskets wouldn't crack, they'd most likely...
    Post by: Durk, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Durk
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    Working on your knees in the garage?

    Ah, made in the USA, to avoid those pesky import tariffs :wink:
    Post by: Durk, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Durk
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    recent purchase '82 RJ SECA idling high rpm when warm

    http://www.xj4ever.com/hitachi%20thrott ... 0seals.pdf
    Post by: Durk, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Durk
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    Café racer beauty

    They built that bike for the cafe racer tv show. It makes me want my next bike to be a Virago.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Durk
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    Maxim x vs seca 750

    Sounds like an over-priced parts bike.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Durk
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    Polishing an engine IN the frame.

    I'd just yank the motor out in the off season. Leaving it in is like taking a bath with your clothes on.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Durk
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    Carb rebuidling tools/supplies list - Miss anything?

    I had a hard time finding silicone grease, Lowes sells it with the plumbing supplies.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Durk
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    Anyone Know Throttle Shaft Seal Size??

    I just replaced them with the ones Chacal sells, they are far more substantial then the OEM ones. Its not worth doing all that carb work to cut...
    Post by: Durk, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Durk
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    the perfact idle

    While your bike is running spray starting fluid around all your carb boots and such to look for any vacuum leaks. You're going to pull your hair...
    Post by: Durk, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Durk
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    the perfact idle

    You want the strip of paper or paper clip to pull out a little, trying to match the resistance for all 4 carbs.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Durk
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    Have a laugh at this auction

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-1981-XJ- ... 88&vxp=mtr Good shape... :roll: You can get a new lever set for half that.
    Thread by: Durk, Jun 7, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Durk
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    the perfact idle

    I think the manual says 1050 +/- 100 rpm.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Durk
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    Laid down my xj. Took it apart... Putting it back together

    Question on your #7 question about bondo-ing the tank. How big are the dents? Too much bondo could look terrible in the future if it cracks. If...
    Post by: Durk, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Durk
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    Apparently THIS Gold Wing is made out of GOLD. LOL

    It might have originally been naked. That is a comical starting bid though.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  30. Durk
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    xj 750 idle mixture

    The caps are right behind the carb plungers on top.
    Post by: Durk, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. Durk
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    Petcock Leaking after Rebuild

    Here is the link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AFTERMARKET ... 0d&vxp=mtr All good feedback minus the couple people who bought the wrong one....
    Post by: Durk, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Durk
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    Petcock Leaking after Rebuild

    There is a seller on ebay selling brand new non vacuum On OFF RES aftermarket petc0cks. They are the same cost as the rebuild kit and after...
    Post by: Durk, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Durk
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    speedometer howl :O

    It doesn't hurt to replace the 30yo speedo cable as well. I had the same problem, it was so loud people would stare as I rolled by. Fitz's...
    Post by: Durk, May 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Durk
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    Vacuum Syncing

    How are the intake manifold gaskets? If one (or more) is bad it will send you revving away when you sync.
    Post by: Durk, May 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Durk
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    New guy here

    Welcome, lots of great info and knowledgeable people here.
    Post by: Durk, May 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. Durk
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    Gas tank capacity on 1982 XJ750RJ

    I have to switch to reserve a little ways after I go down to 1 bar on the fuel gauge. There are 4 bars on the gauge for 5 gallons, so 5/4 = 1.25....
    Post by: Durk, May 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Durk
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    Auxilary lighter plug...

    I have 12v cig lighter outlet running off the battery with a 12v fused switch. It is activated by a wire (I forget which one) that is hot when...
    Post by: Durk, May 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Durk
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    4 into 1 Please Help!

    Chacal has a jetting chart guide somewhere. I have that 4-1 with the stock air box and a uni filter. I have it jetted 128/41 up from 120/40 to...
    Post by: Durk, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. Durk
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    81 Seca 750 Guage Help...Please!?!

    Speedo is mechanical, tach is electronic.
    Post by: Durk, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. Durk
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    Heart Breaking

    Glad you're ok. If you don't want the bike totaled just have them write up small stuff, if you include the tank or that exhaust pipe it will...
    Post by: Durk, May 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. Durk
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    Gauging Interest: Derale Oil Cooler and adapter for XJ750

    Sold/given away.
    Post by: Durk, May 13, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. Durk
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    Wtb seca fuel tank

    It's amazing what people want for these gas tanks when they are garbage. I did a search on allofcraigs.com and came up with this:...
    Post by: Durk, May 10, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. Durk
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    'Nother "Parts/Repair Shop" Story

    Yeah the cooling system on our bikes is pretty primitive... :) I recently stopped into a very large Yamaha dealership hoping they would have...
    Post by: Durk, May 10, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. Durk
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    new xj750 owner

    I just got those rubber donuts from Chacal, he also sells a neat little brass flange that gets the new rubber donut on the bolt. Everything was...
    Post by: Durk, May 10, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. Durk
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    FA81 Semi metallic brake pads Maxim 750 and Seca 650

    I bought these pads for my 750 Seca and they do not fit. They fit the 750 Maxim and 650 Seca. I'm asking $15 shipped. Please make sure your bike...
    Thread by: Durk, May 5, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. Durk
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    Looks great, also looks like the seat can actually open the whole way too! :P
    Post by: Durk, May 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. Durk
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    Already run out of ideas and loosing confidence on the bike.

    I'd get the valves in spec before messing with the carbs, you will be just chasing your tail. Like Fitz said, do the valves first, then a...
    Post by: Durk, May 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Q&A With A Former Motorcycle Thief

    Yeah, good read. I'm assuming that the risk vs reward with our XJs is low, due to them being under valued. Also interesting when you consider...
    Post by: Durk, May 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. Durk
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    Gauging Interest: Derale Oil Cooler and adapter for XJ750

    Maybe they figured a cruiser type bike would be moving slower, and have two up duty more often. Maybe they just put it on as another gimmick, like...
    Post by: Durk, May 3, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. Durk
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    Bought a 82 Seca 750 off CL

    So, I think this thread deserves a update. After that post, I struggled mightily with getting the bike synced and running. I rolled into the...
    Post by: Durk, May 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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