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  1. colinski6
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    My first bike

    That sounds promising! I'm going to be busy for a little while but I'll post an update as soon as I take a peek in there. Thanks kmoe
    Post by: colinski6, Apr 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. colinski6
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    My first bike

    OOH, I was wondering about that. I can feel the problem spot both directions, but I wasn't sure which direction was the right one. Don't worry, I...
    Post by: colinski6, Apr 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I'm not so sure about that It really feels like there is something jamming somewhere, because the compression stroke for the other two pistons is...
    Post by: colinski6, Apr 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Alright I'm sort of back. The interim time was spent messing with a Datsun B210 which should be sold soon. 2 fun occurrences have taken place:...
    Post by: colinski6, Apr 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Removed the airbox... uh oh... It is still in one piece however.
    Post by: colinski6, Jan 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I got the bowl drain screws out. Then I built a carb stand. Then I wet set the float levels. They all seemed fine. I put the bike back together....
    Post by: colinski6, Nov 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. colinski6
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    removing hitachi bowl drain screws

    Well I got them out with with a combination of EZ out, left handed drill bits, penetrating oil, and most importantly a torch. I got the screws...
    Post by: colinski6, Nov 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. colinski6
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    removing hitachi bowl drain screws

    Well I'm in a bit of a pickle. I have a 650 seca. The bowl drain screws are stripped off inside the bowls. I tried to drill them out but it has...
    Thread by: colinski6, Oct 19, 2015, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. colinski6
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    750 seca throttle question

    I'll find a link tonight and post it. The problem is not with the length of the overall cable, it is that there is too much housing for the length...
    Post by: colinski6, Oct 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. colinski6
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    750 seca throttle question

    I have an 82 750 seca that I am fixing up for a friend to ride. It came to me in rough shape, missing several parts. I am trying to figure out a...
    Thread by: colinski6, Oct 19, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Money is very low right now, and looks to stay that way for awhile. As far as this bike is concerned, there are still many things I need to do...
    Post by: colinski6, Oct 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. colinski6
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    Wanted 750 seca or similar exhaust header connector plate

    Thanks for the info k-moe.
    Post by: colinski6, Sep 30, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. colinski6
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    Wanted 750 seca or similar exhaust header connector plate

    Thanks for the reply k-moe. In the photo above the tapered parts to the right of the muffler are different in my system. They are only half...
    Post by: colinski6, Sep 30, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. colinski6
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    Wanted 750 seca or similar exhaust header connector plate

    Hey hogfiddles: the pipes I have do not come apart, but the parts I am looking for can slide right on and off of the headers. There are separate...
    Post by: colinski6, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. colinski6
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    Wanted 750 seca or similar exhaust header connector plate

    I have a 4-1 exhaust system that was fitted on a 750 seca. I got it with the piece in the photo broken. It looks to me like there are a few bikes...
    Thread by: colinski6, Sep 21, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. colinski6
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    My first bike

    A little less than two weeks ago I rode the ol' hoss from my house out to Ocean Shores WA along back roads. It was so enjoyable! I felt very calm...
    Post by: colinski6, Sep 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Many things have been accomplished lately: Conversion to blade fuses per Gamuru's instructions (thanks Earmachine for the link) Stainless brake...
    Post by: colinski6, Sep 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Ah cool, thanks.
    Post by: colinski6, Jul 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Did you have any trouble getting the seat to close over the taller fusebox? It looks awesome!
    Post by: colinski6, Jul 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Headlight was not working today, but it was just a loose fuse. The fuse clips in my box are a little bent. Blade fuses would be a good idea, but I...
    Post by: colinski6, Jul 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I am definitely keeping it. I think it is going to be a very reliable vehicle once I rebuild all the systems and keep doing scheduled maintenance....
    Post by: colinski6, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I wrote down the prices of everything I can remember for parts, accessories, and title, registration etc. Basically just things that are necessary...
    Post by: colinski6, Jul 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I figured out what was wrong with the headlight. The grounded end of the jumper I was using to jump the high current side of the headlight relay...
    Post by: colinski6, Jul 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I rode the bike about 50 miles today, and everything went fairly well, but when I was about 5 miles from home the headlight and dash lights quit...
    Post by: colinski6, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I made a dumb mistake. The idle and main jets were switched on cylinder 1. This explains the gratuitous fouling of the #1 plug, strange throttle...
    Post by: colinski6, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. colinski6
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    My first bike

    New developments: Blew out the blockage in the little pressed in jet in the side of the bowl, now every passage in my carbs is totally clear....
    Post by: colinski6, Jun 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. colinski6
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    Rejetting 650 seca for 4 into 1

    Thanks guys, I think I'm going to just buy some 116 jets and see how that goes. I guess I was mostly just wondering if the dynojet kit with...
    Post by: colinski6, Jun 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Rejetting 650 seca for 4 into 1

    I'm sure there is already a thread about this that I could get some good information from, and I have not searched very hard for it, but I have a...
    Thread by: colinski6, Jun 17, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Thanks K-Moe!
    Post by: colinski6, Jun 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I am going with MattiThundrrr's advice and leaving it alone. I did not do the fancy leak down test. Are Dynojet's jet kits recommended? I don't...
    Post by: colinski6, Jun 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I did a compression test because compression testing equipment is free with O'Reilly loan a tool. The oil fouled plug was cylinder #1. The...
    Post by: colinski6, Jun 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Well a plug examination has revealed 2 pieces of bad news. 1. I am still running lean despite restricting the air intake to try to richen it up...
    Post by: colinski6, Jun 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I am having so much fun!
    Post by: colinski6, May 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I went out riding again today with a buddy and my battery died after about 35 miles and now my baby is stranded on the side of the road! I had to...
    Post by: colinski6, May 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Met a guy down the road who has an 82 550 seca, and we went on a ride today. What a blast! He also had a set of vacuum gauges so I synced the...
    Post by: colinski6, May 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Yeah it's been really fun! I'm glad you like it. Just got the front tire bead seated properly this morning. Before there was a very noticeable...
    Post by: colinski6, May 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Got the tire on there, I ended up using a tube though. Also the new brake shoes barely fit into the drum, and there is almost no free play in the...
    Post by: colinski6, May 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. colinski6
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    My first bike

    Currently cleaning the bead seats on the rear wheel, they have some pretty bad oxidation on them. The phosphoric acid from the tank de-rusting...
    Post by: colinski6, May 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. colinski6
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    1982 XJ650RJ Tach cable replacement

    Oops I feel like an idiot. The short male threaded piece came out with the cable when I took the old cable off, and it never occurred to me that...
    Post by: colinski6, May 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ650RJ Tach cable replacement

    Anyone know what the part number is for a new tach cable for my 82 650 Seca U.S. model? I bought a motion-pro 05-0010 but the threads where it...
    Thread by: colinski6, May 16, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. colinski6
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    Tire recomendations for 650 Seca?

    Oops well too late now, I guess I'll have to be careful, maybe buy a bt 45 front if I feel uncomfortable. Thanks again
    Post by: colinski6, May 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. colinski6
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    Tire recomendations for 650 Seca?

    I bought a bt45 rear. the front came with a new s11. Thanks for the help!
    Post by: colinski6, May 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. colinski6
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    Free 650 Seca gas tank (large hole) and speedometer for parts

    I don't know if anyone actually wants these but I have: All parts from an 82 650 Seca tank with large rusted out hole in back left corner. free...
    Thread by: colinski6, May 8, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Tire recomendations for 650 Seca?

    Anyone have any recommendations for a good rear tire for my 82 650 Seca? The current one has absolutely no tread left on the middle 2/3 of the tire.
    Thread by: colinski6, May 8, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. colinski6
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    Looking for xj650 seca exhaust

    I have a 650 Seca that I bought without an exhaust. I found a Mac 4 into 1 for $60 used on this site. It works although the carbs aren't quite...
    Post by: colinski6, May 8, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I rode the bike some more today, and it just keeps getting better! Thanks to everyone for their help.
    Post by: colinski6, May 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. colinski6
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    My first bike

    All the pipes were somewhat blue when I got them from the previous owner. I checked the valves recently, and even got a shim from you! As for the...
    Post by: colinski6, May 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. colinski6
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    My first bike

    more
    Post by: colinski6, May 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My first bike

    photo
    Post by: colinski6, May 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. colinski6
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    My first bike

    I know it has been a long time since I posted but I got it ride-able! The tank is rust free, and repainted, new clear fuel line and filter, and...
    Post by: colinski6, May 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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