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Swapped the original brake lines (dated 10/80) for the black SS replacements from Chacal. Difference is night and day. Highly recommended. Small...
I too was going to say lube new cable.
So I should be using a fiberglass repair kit? Maybe something like this? [MEDIA] Looks like there are a few different options aimed at auto or...
Did you repaint it after?
Saw this when browsing CL today. Solid deal. There's probably a fantastic bike under that dust. https://mobile.craigslist.org/mpo/6107973721.html...
Anybody have any luck reparing a damaged Seca fairing? Mine was dropped at some point in it's life on it's left side. Big chunk missing on the...
I coulda swore the manual I went off of said non-magnetic tools. IIRC it was so that you don't accidentally magnetize the shim.
I'm in Ann Arbor, but I have 0 experience w/ electrical :/ Good luck! If you don't get the answer in this thread try searching/posting in...
Just a thought: http://www.harborfreight.com/butane-micro-torch-63170.html Plus this little torch has tons of uses besides lighting joints.
yeah zip tie method works grreat. don't forget that your tools for removing shims CANNOT be magnetic
Found a pinhole leak in the tank when I stored it over the winter (big puddle of gas was a dead giveaway). I stripped the old KREEM liner the...
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Bump Sealing my tank over the winter as I found a pinhole leak while it was stored (puddle of gas on my garage floor was a pretty big...
Don't think this belongs in technical chat.... But anyways, I think these look super cool too. Never seen one in person but I've definitely...
Love the paint!
How high on the window should the oil level be?
Thanks! And I agree chrome chainguard would look nice. And I bought this last fall, 6300 miles on the odometer, $950. I've only put about 200...
Left sidecover, check. I didn't even think to look there ha. I'll adjust it when I get out of work. [IMG]
Cool thanks! I've only bench synced the carbs thus far. I'm hoping to sync them in the next few days (supposed to be rainy for about the next...
So Idle was set at ~1.4rpm which seemed to low so I adjusted it this morning but went to far ~3+rpm. Felt like I had cruise control. So what's the...
Riding a 81 550 Seca. And I agree with you that I'll probably get used to it eventually. I just really don't like having to take my foot off the...
Up until now i've just been wearing chuck taylors as I haven't done any serious riding. But now that it's finally nice i'm starting to commute on...
If your tank ain't leaking maybe you should just strip it and not coat it? I mean who knows what kind of shit they'll be putting in gas 5-10 years...
Great work! I love the blue brake lines too. Nice touch.
If you are using any mirror with a left hand thread on the throttle side (like stock yamaha mirrors) using a helicoil will not work because a...
If you haven't yet might as well change the valves when you're changing the gasket.
Still have the back rest? Have a pic?
Did you check the valves?
Follow the above directions and you'll be all set. Also, zip tie trick FTW. There should be a link to it somewhere in the thread.
Go to the nearest hardware store and look for a "Cable Pinch Bolt" also called a knarp. Put it in place of where the bead snapped off. Might be a...
I've never actually bump started a motorcycle. Probably cause i've only had this thing one season and was riding mopeds before that. Is it just...
Well definitely let me know how it works out. Dead battery is such a buzz kill.
Funny I saw this thread today. I was finally gonna commute to work this morning on my 81 550 Seca. Had my route all planned out (winding country...
Yes allen wrench FTW. Anything around 10 ft lbs of torque I just do by feel.
Just did mine. Better safe than sorry. Pretty easy process.
The only "special" tools required (assuming you have a basic socket set, screw drivers, and set of allens) is spark plug wrench, and feeler...
Checking valves is actually really easy. Follow the guide on here exactly and you'll have zero problems.
Found one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/391429033594 Thanks again!
Ahh found it. http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/mirror-stem-screw-threads-both-sides-rh-or-no.71006/#post-474352 Thanks!
Hmmm I was thinking of doing the opposite and buying a M10x1.25 left hand tap, cutting threads on a piece of rod, and then cutting and welding it...
So I bought some new mirrors for my 81 550 Seca yesterday at a swap meet. I was pretty excited as the mirrors that came on the bike only allowed...
eh I would replace all hardware with socket cap screws instead of buying ujs screw drivers.
Saw this on fleabay:...
Exactly Pat. Like doing the valves. After 4 or 5 new shims, new gasket, and maybe rubber donuts it's quickly a +$100 job.
Definitely. There are a few cosmetic flaws (crack in front fendor, spots on paint by fuel tank, decals peeling on rear cowl) that I keep reminding...
Very good info. $900 is just shy of what I paid for my 81 550 Seca ($950) which i'm still working on getting on the road. It's crazy how costs...
Looks awesome! Just curious, did you re-paint it yourself? I was looking into the paint kits chacal sells and was wondering what the process is...
Awesome! Sounds super satisfying! I'm in the middle of setting the floats on mine right now. Taking longer than expected, but it is my first time...
