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New member xj900

Sad day, after 5 trouble-free years, I've sold my 900. Good news is I just purchased an 86 FJ1200 in with less than 15k. Pics to follow.

Post by: Super, Jun 5, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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New member xj900

Post by: Super, Jun 5, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Motorcycle-related self inflicted injury OOPS

Don't use a Lincoln "buzz box" while squatting over your project wearing loose shorts.....Try and explain the severe sunburn in that location to...

Post by: Super, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Cracked my cylinder head

I have that tool and it stays in my toolbox. I can't remember what I had for dinner half the time, and that tool scares me. I use a strand of...

Post by: Super, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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best oil choice/preference

Correction (because I just changed my oil/filter) the big "pail" of Rotella T 15-40 is 18.9 litres which for the non-metric folks is 5 US gallons.

Post by: Super, Apr 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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best oil choice/preference

This has been discussed in several forums, my choice is Rotella T, 15-40 non-synthetic diesel. I buy it by the 18l pail from Canadian Tire or...

Post by: Super, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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A wider rear tire for my Seca?

My 900 had a 130 Spitfire on it when I picked up a nail. I purchased a "correct" sized 120 Michelin Pilot Activ. It is a great tire, that...

Post by: Super, Feb 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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What tires do you run on your Seca 900?

I'm very happy with the Michelin Pilot Activ's I installed at the beginning of last season. I was looking at the Spitfires, but bought the...

Post by: Super, Jan 15, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Thinking about purchasing a bike with more power

I have a friend who loaned me his mint XS1100 Special this spring for a valve adjustment and carb sync. This bike "feels" faster than my 900 but...

Post by: Super, Jan 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Thinking about purchasing a bike with more power

Bikes are like boats, never fast enough or big enough.... I can't comment on your Maxim, but I had a 650 Kawasaki LTD prior to the XJ 900, and...

Post by: Super, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Final Verdict on All Balls Bearings?

The "extra" set of "All Balls" bearings that didn't fit my GL are made by Timkin....USA Dave

Post by: Super, Dec 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Green seepage at back wheel

How cold? 90w gear oil is pretty thick in the cold, the seal is probably not sealing as well, and maybe the vent is plugged, however that usually...

Post by: Super, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Final Verdict on All Balls Bearings?

I ordered a set last year for my GL1000, they didn't fit. I contacted them and found that 1977 was a frame transition year and mine had the...

Post by: Super, Dec 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Old Gold wing or????

I wanted something still "Sporty". I have a 77 GL1000, completely naked. It is pretty quick, a blast to cruise around on, but not...

Post by: Super, Dec 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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never ever do this

Wow, I bid on a ST1100 a month or so ago on Ebay and didn't win. Glad I didn't, those rear bags are dangerous! Dave 83 900 77 GL1000

Post by: Super, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge