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XJ DIY How-To Instructions

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  1. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 6, 2009 ... 15 16 17
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    k-moe
    Aug 18, 2017
  2. RickCoMatic
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    Clean Your Own Carb's - The Whole 9 Yards - by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Jan 2, 2007 ... 3 4 5
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    RickCoMatic
    Jul 15, 2010
  3. Chorca
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    Doing the 750 Seca's Forks.. (Rebuild.. now a HOW TO!)

    Chorca, Jun 11, 2009 ... 5 6 7
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    100,401
    Johnius
    Dec 27, 2022
  4. bigfitz52
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    Rebuilding the Yamaha Vacuum Fuel Valve w/pics

    bigfitz52, May 9, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    Lanpoop
    Jan 8, 2021
  5. RickCoMatic
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    Clutch Adjustment & Clutch Cable Replacement Procedure

    RickCoMatic, Nov 23, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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    bigfitz52
    Oct 27, 2011
  6. SQLGuy
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    How to convert to LED's and still have everything work

    SQLGuy, Nov 7, 2008 ... 4 5 6
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    Tim morris
    Jul 28, 2023
  7. bigfitz52
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    CLUTCHES 101-Part 1: the 400/550/600s with pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 29, 2011 ... 3 4 5
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    Franz
    Jul 12, 2021
  8. cds1984
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    XJ750 Engine removal and split - Pictures.

    cds1984, Jul 7, 2012 ... 2 3
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    57,149
    hogfiddles
    Dec 12, 2017
  9. Gamuru
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    HOW TO: Test your starter circuit

    Gamuru, Jan 23, 2008 ... 2 3
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    Brickiejase
    Dec 18, 2022
  10. RickCoMatic
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    "Clean Your Own Carbs!" Old School Method by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Aug 28, 2006 ... 2
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    46,754
    joshua
    Sep 29, 2009
  11. bigfitz52
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    bigfitz52, Feb 17, 2013 ... 2 3 4
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    DarinAdkins
    Jan 20, 2023
  12. RickCoMatic
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    Old School Method of One Vacuum Gauge Carb Sync

    RickCoMatic, Sep 16, 2006 ... 2
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    Steve R
    Aug 13, 2015
  13. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT Part 2: The Tool vs. ZipTie -w/pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 19, 2010 ... 2
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    33,126
    XJ550H
    Apr 27, 2016
  14. Gamuru
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    How-To Links (now with links that work)

    Gamuru, Mar 21, 2008 ... 2
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    32,115
    Dre42
    Jul 7, 2020
  15. bigfitz52
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    Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal replacement w/pics

    bigfitz52, Jul 12, 2009 ... 2
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    31,362
    DaygloDavid
    Jun 17, 2022
  16. tskaz
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    Replacing your starter motor brushes w/ pics

    tskaz, Mar 30, 2014 ... 2
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    27,691
    Andrew Nichols
    Apr 24, 2020
  17. bigfitz52
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    REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT: How-To w/Pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 28, 2011 ... 2
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    22,684
    Brenden
    May 19, 2018
  18. RickCoMatic
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    Your Fuse Box -- A Ticking Bomb??? By: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Sep 23, 2006 ... 2
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    22,146
    RCHER
    Apr 26, 2018
  19. darkfibre
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    TCI rebuild thread.

    darkfibre, Jun 23, 2012 ... 2
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    14,137
    XJ550H
    Jun 8, 2020
  20. osprey1000
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    Why you need to rebuild your caliper and M/C w/pics

    osprey1000, Feb 17, 2013 ... 2
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    13,598
    coltblade
    Feb 29, 2020
  21. Nuch
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    1985(86) XJ700 Caliper Rebuild

    Nuch, Jan 30, 2018 ... 2 3
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    12,326
    Jeff Stablet
    Jun 25, 2022
  22. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics - parts I & II

    hogfiddles, Aug 20, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  23. k-moe
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    Read This First

    k-moe, Mar 13, 2017
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    11,679
    k-moe
    Sep 28, 2020
  24. CaptNemo
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    LCD Screen

    CaptNemo, Jan 2, 2009 ... 2
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    10,274
    Rooster53
    Oct 18, 2023
  25. BigT
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    Dissolving broken bolt with alum

    BigT, Mar 1, 2017
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    k-moe
    Aug 23, 2019
  26. hogfiddles
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    Rear shock stud end repair

    hogfiddles, Jun 9, 2015
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    7,207
    Paul Howells
    Sep 17, 2018
  27. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    XJ900RK Anti-Dive stripdown how-to with pics...

    750E-II_29Rbloke, Dec 5, 2013
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    Polock
    Nov 22, 2018
  28. tabaka45
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    Replacing Alternator Seals in XJ700N with Pictures (applies to all XJ models)

    tabaka45, Jan 3, 2017
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    k-moe
    Jun 12, 2018
  29. k-moe
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    How to Use a Multimeter and Read Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.

    k-moe, Jul 25, 2015
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    BABAKU
    Jul 15, 2017
  30. hogfiddles
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    bigfitz's Seca 550 Instrument Cluster Teardown

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  31. LarryMc
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    Clutch rattle fix (XJ550)

    LarryMc, Nov 21, 2017
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    4,523
    LarryMc
    Aug 23, 2019
  32. Franz
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    Rotor Locking Tool Fitment

    Franz, Feb 7, 2021 ... 2
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    4,133
    lostboy
    Feb 12, 2021
  33. Nuch
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    Another Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal Replacement!!!

    Nuch, Mar 26, 2018
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    4,054
    bigfitz52
    Aug 26, 2020
  34. hogfiddles
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seat Cover Replacement

    hogfiddles, Apr 1, 2020
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    3,944
    hogfiddles
    Jul 10, 2020
  35. mark1911
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    Homemade fuel level adjustment YM-01312 tool and adapter for Mikuni carbs

    mark1911, Apr 15, 2021
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    chris123
    Aug 26, 2023
  36. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's 550r: 150mph speedo retrofit

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  37. k-moe
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    Bleeding the XJ750 Seca Front Brakes

    k-moe, Jun 30, 2019
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    3,657
    Franz
    Jul 1, 2019
  38. Doublebourbon
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    Dirt Cheap Manometer

    Doublebourbon, Aug 5, 2016
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    3,549
    Doublebourbon
    Aug 24, 2016
  39. k-moe
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    What WD-40 is Really for

    k-moe, Nov 21, 2020
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    7
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    3,174
    cgutz
    Aug 11, 2021
  40. Dan Gardner
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    HOW TO: Repair plastic side covers

    Dan Gardner, Mar 27, 2022
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    7
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    2,692
    Roast644
    Nov 3, 2023
  41. hogfiddles
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    Wheel Bearing Replacement

    hogfiddles, Aug 17, 2017
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    2,667
    hogfiddles
    Aug 17, 2017
  42. k-moe
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    Thread Placement: What Goes Where.

    k-moe, Aug 22, 2020
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    1,776
    k-moe
    Mar 16, 2021
  43. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Change your fork seals

    Gamuru, Mar 9, 2008 ... 2 3 4
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    106,454
    timotheos
    Jul 26, 2021
  44. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Bench-synch your carbs

    Gamuru, Sep 6, 2007 ... 3 4 5
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    87
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    89,286
    chacal
    Oct 20, 2023
  45. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Clean the Enrichment Circuit Well

    Gamuru, Apr 6, 2008 ... 2 3
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    67,807
    wgul
    Nov 24, 2017
  46. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Install an aftermarket fuse box

    Gamuru, Sep 5, 2007 ... 2 3
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    59
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    57,996
    Scottie1
    Mar 14, 2018
  47. bigfitz52

    Speedo and Tach dissection with pics

    bigfitz52, Feb 7, 2009 ... 2 3
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    47,213
    hogfiddles
    Jan 31, 2021
  48. SQLGuy

    How To: Ignition Troubleshooting

    SQLGuy, Nov 21, 2009 ... 2
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    20
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    45,040
    k-moe
    Mar 28, 2016
  49. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Rebuild Your Master Cylinder

    Gamuru, May 31, 2009 ... 2 3
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    47
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    41,148
    tj.
    Aug 25, 2019
  50. bigfitz52

    MIKUNI CARBS, Part 1: EXPLODED VIEW, with pics

    bigfitz52, Apr 24, 2011
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    8
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    36,327
    FrankBlack
    Jul 22, 2012
  51. greggvickrey

    How To: Make a 2 bottle synch tool

    greggvickrey, Feb 23, 2009 ... 2 3
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    50
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    31,669
    tabaka45
    Jun 26, 2012
  52. bigfitz52

    VALVE COVER REFURB: Step-by-step with pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 6, 2009 ... 2
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    39
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    27,385
    May_J_Aaron
    Jul 10, 2019
  53. Metal_Bob

    Center Stand Trick for new riders or new to center stands

    Metal_Bob, Aug 21, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    23,782
    Lightcs1776
    Jun 16, 2016
  54. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Install a fuel filter

    Gamuru, Sep 5, 2007 ... 2
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    21,688
    quebecois59
    Jan 24, 2013
  55. MiniMax

    PDF XJ550 Manual

    MiniMax, Sep 11, 2007
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    21,518
    lacucaracha
    Mar 15, 2013
  56. iwingameover

    DIY LED/Digital Fuel gauge

    iwingameover, May 18, 2010
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    19,201
    XJ550H
    Feb 16, 2016
  57. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Replace instrument cluster light bulbs

    Gamuru, Oct 5, 2007
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    18,657
    Seca8814
    Mar 10, 2022
  58. Switz1

    Polishing Aluminium

    Switz1, Feb 24, 2007 ... 2
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    17,093
    Melnic
    Jan 8, 2024
  59. KiwiXJ750D

    $5 Carb sync tool

    KiwiXJ750D, Apr 29, 2007
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    16,342
    bigfitz52
    Mar 31, 2014
  60. tumbleweed_biff

    Test Drive / Ride Liability Waiver

    tumbleweed_biff, May 29, 2012
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    4
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    16,057
    Rickinduncan
    May 30, 2012
  61. albert311

    carb float adjustment

    albert311, Jan 1, 2008
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    19
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    14,601
    Chitwood
    Apr 19, 2018
  62. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Install a headlight modulator

    Gamuru, Oct 1, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    14,460
    bigfitz52
    Sep 22, 2013
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