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  1. Andyam5
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    What WD-40 is Really for

    Also good as a thread cutting lubricant for alloy
    Post by: Andyam5, Aug 6, 2021 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  2. Andyam5
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    1982 Yamaha Seca 750 Loping Idle, Needs Choke to Run

    Pilot passages, just sayin'
    Post by: Andyam5, Jun 28, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Andyam5
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    UK based owners

    Just noticed, my first post on here was 8 years ago. Still riding my 650 every day and it just gets better and better (or my knowledge does?)....
    Post by: Andyam5, Mar 16, 2021 in forum: Other
  4. Andyam5
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    Chrome issue

    Almost
    Post by: Andyam5, Feb 4, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Andyam5
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    How far do xj650 seca go?

    Just hit 50k on my 1981 UK (Seca) bike, I ride it around 15 hundred miles/year and it gets a proper service each spring, replacing parts as...
    Post by: Andyam5, Feb 4, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Andyam5
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    Hitachi jets VS Mikuni jets

    Thank you both for the info
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Andyam5
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    Hitachi jets VS Mikuni jets

    So is a 40 Hitachi jet = 0.4mm ?
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 6, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Andyam5
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    XJ Alternator Rotor Removal Bolt

    Good info, cheers
    Post by: Andyam5, Mar 2, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Andyam5
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    So what was up with the carbs?
    Post by: Andyam5, Oct 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Andyam5
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    What yamaha xj650 do I own?

    Yes, also carb jetting varies but to a non-forensic eye, same bike
    Post by: Andyam5, Dec 20, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Andyam5
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    XJ750 Seca vs Honda CX500 ?

    In the 80s many motorcycle courriers in the UK rode CX500s, mainly because they were fairly rugged, comfortable to sit on for hours and very cheap...
    Post by: Andyam5, Dec 16, 2018 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  12. Andyam5
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    What yamaha xj650 do I own?

    Sorry, haven't been here for a while XJ650 4KO (US Seca clone) and XJ650 Turbo were direct imports. Not sure about Maxims, they are much rarer in...
    Post by: Andyam5, Dec 16, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Andyam5
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    Idle question(s)

    Cheers fellas Yes the idle knob is making good contact, mechanism is all free ie. shaft & butterflies, mixture screws all have spring + washer + O...
    Post by: Andyam5, Dec 9, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Andyam5
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    Idle question(s)

    So when were talking about idle jets on Hitachi 32 carbs, what are we looking at specifically? Here's the problem. My 650 4KO was bang on,...
    Thread by: Andyam5, Dec 8, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Andyam5
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    Latest distraction

    Had a 1984 RU, wow, best bike I've ridden and I've ridden allsorts:eek:
    Post by: Andyam5, Dec 5, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Andyam5
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    XJ900F temporary legshields for winter use

    Guttering?
    Post by: Andyam5, Dec 5, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Andyam5
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    New to me 81 seca (12/80)

    Headlight looks like it's good for lighting up low flying aircraft :D
    Post by: Andyam5, Dec 5, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Andyam5
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    My other ride

    Nice, I'd keep the fairing though, looks vintage
    Post by: Andyam5, Dec 5, 2018 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  19. Andyam5
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    What yamaha xj650 do I own?

    US had Maxim & Seca. Europe had Maxim & XJ650 Seca and European XJ650 = almost identical
    Post by: Andyam5, Dec 5, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Andyam5
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    Triumph Sprint ST

    Friend of mine is a Trumpet nut, he currently has a sprint and a rocket, he did have a daytona, all have been very reliable bikes. The sprint is...
    Post by: Andyam5, Nov 8, 2018 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  21. Andyam5
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    Any recommendations on repairing weathered and cracking badges?

    [IMG]
    Post by: Andyam5, Oct 16, 2018 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  22. Andyam5
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    Any recommendations on repairing weathered and cracking badges?

    I fitted a set of these...
    Post by: Andyam5, Oct 16, 2018 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  23. Andyam5
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    Name of part on a Maxim

    Fork emblem? Front badge? Strip it with bleach, rub it down and spray paint
    Post by: Andyam5, Oct 11, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Andyam5
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    Brake caliper noise Seca (4ko)

    Pads have done a couple of hundred miles and all shims were re-fitted, though I have ordered a new set of the sprung H shaped ones as the old ones...
    Post by: Andyam5, Sep 4, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Andyam5
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    Brake caliper noise Seca (4ko)

    Anyone else have experience of this? My calipers rattle and rumble after braking, sounds like they're falling apart. They have some play very much...
    Thread by: Andyam5, Sep 3, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Andyam5
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    Hay Yamaha, lets make a silly bike.....OK

    OK, not the first bike I'd buy, given enough cash but I'd love to rag it around my local twisties for a while
    Post by: Andyam5, Jul 27, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Andyam5
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    UK based owners

    Finally decided to stop messing around trying to get everything perfect and put the bike back on the road where it belongs, fresh MOT last Friday...
    Post by: Andyam5, Jul 17, 2018 in forum: Other
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    another CL optimist

    Don't know what to say to this guy, XS engine for start https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1981-Yamaha-XJ-650-Cafe-racer
    Post by: Andyam5, Jul 7, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Andyam5
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    Check intake boots for leaks, without carbs on?

    I can confirm that the inner tube fix doesn't last long, about 9 months for Also, wintergreen softens the boots perfectly but again this is a...
    Post by: Andyam5, Jul 2, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Andyam5
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    Hay Yamaha, lets make a silly bike.....OK

    Thanks for the vid, like it even more now
    Post by: Andyam5, Jul 2, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Andyam5
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    Hay Yamaha, lets make a silly bike.....OK

    :eek: I like it (cough)
    Post by: Andyam5, Jul 1, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. Andyam5
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    If I had money what would I build.

    1100 Katana, the first bike that filled me with awe
    Post by: Andyam5, May 18, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Andyam5
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    Electrical issues

    Have you looked inside the switch housings? The contacts might need a clean, mine did
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 24, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Andyam5
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    Hello, thank you and my new xj750 (Seca?)

    Hi, good luck with the 750, looks like a good starting point Yambits are good for consumables in the UK...
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 24, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. Andyam5
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    1982 RJ650XJ Seca Carb leaking

    Always a bad sign when your bowels leak, lol
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 20, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Andyam5
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    Real Rat Bike

    Poor thing, I'm almost tempted to rescue it but I can't handle the 2 months of silence when my wife finds out :eek:
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 18, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. Andyam5
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    82’ XJ750, air box removal

    Don't
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. Andyam5
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    carb float adjustment

    "Is there any specific length of clear tubing for we setting? Also does it have to be laid out a certain way? I have read the directions,but see...
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 18, 2018 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  39. Andyam5
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    just got a maxim 550

    Mlne did :(
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 15, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Andyam5
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    Back in the saddle again...

    White smoke = water vapor, oil smoke is blue/black
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 15, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Andyam5
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    New bikes

    It's very subjective, I love the XSR look and I agree, Yamaha generally have the best looking bikes of the big Jap 4 but Triumphs take some...
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 15, 2018 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  42. Andyam5
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    Yamaha Maxim / Seca Advertisements

    Very cool, I like collecting old magazine articles etc. that are relevant to my bikes The 550 really was a handsome bike, wish I still had mine
    Post by: Andyam5, Apr 1, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. Andyam5
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    Wanted YAMAHA 1981-1982 XV920 XJ650 UPPER PILOT BOX PART number 4K0-83568-00-00

    If you search worldwide or EU they come up on ebay UK no problems German sellers I've dealt with have all been very helpful
    Post by: Andyam5, Mar 27, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted YAMAHA 1981-1982 XV920 XJ650 UPPER PILOT BOX PART number 4K0-83568-00-00

    Best source for good spares I find is German ebay Their bikes seem to be far better looked after than UK stuff
    Post by: Andyam5, Mar 27, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. Andyam5
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    Start button just clicks

    Starter motor is broken, check the brushes
    Post by: Andyam5, Nov 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Andyam5
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    Plate over air jets

    Don't think it does anything much, that's why they were left out of later carbs
    Post by: Andyam5, Nov 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Andyam5
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    Fuse box replacement

    Technically, a properly completed crimp is stronger & has better conductivity than a soldered joint After saying that, these Faston crimps aren't...
    Post by: Andyam5, Nov 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. Andyam5
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    What are some great bikes you've ridden?

    Best modern bikes I've ridden? Tuono or Speed Triple, both are brilliant machines, no question
    Post by: Andyam5, Nov 19, 2014 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Front Forks

    If you're an ebay user try German ebay (tick the European Union box on the left hand side), they have loads of XJ stuff on there, the shipping...
    Post by: Andyam5, Nov 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Andyam5
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    What is your favorite BEER!?

    Beer? Marstons or Leffe Scotch? Lagavulin
    Post by: Andyam5, Oct 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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