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Another XJ650 SECA back on the road!

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by jayrodoh, Jun 1, 2023.

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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    Has been awhile, bought this from the original owner back in 2019. Had the week off and my son is home from college and had a day off so we knocked it out. Wooooo what a blast to ride!!

    • New Tires D404
    • New brake pads, shoes, and lines
    • Carbs by hogfiddles
    • Tapered steering bearings
    • Rebuilt MC and calipers
    • Shim swap and vac sync/tuned
    Big thanks to the usual @hogfiddles for the amazing carbs, @chacal for parts, and @Wayne Passow for the "back to black" tip on the rims. I was originally going to do a full resto like the Maxim but it's only original once and this will clean up nice.

    Here she is!

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    jayrodoh, Jun 1, 2023
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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    Cleaned up and detailed a bit.

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    Dan Gardner Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Very nice, @jayrodoh!!

    Is that the original paint on the engine? If so, could you please take some pictures to document for us exactly where they started/stopped the unpainted parts of the cooling fins once they wrap around the front and back?

    I have an engine with original paint, but the paint is in such poor condition that I can't use it as a reference.

    Thanks!
     
    Dan Gardner, Jun 1, 2023
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    From Sunday’s show——
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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    Very nice Dave.
     
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    Yup, all original. Happy to get some pics next week when I get home.
     
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    @jayrodoh , Congrats, it looks lovely. And so cool keeping it on the road and original.
     
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    Bike looks very nice. cleaned up well.
     
    Wayne Passow, Jun 2, 2023
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