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  1. JimVonBaden
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    Tire sizes for a Seca Turbo

    Thanks, I ordered Pirelli Diablos for it in stock sizes! I am also ordering new metal angled valve stems! Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. JimVonBaden
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    Tire sizes for a Seca Turbo

    I know the proper sizes, but am not completely clear on a crossover size. I need a 3.25 V19 front, and a 120/90 18 rear. However, I want...
    Thread by: JimVonBaden, May 14, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. JimVonBaden
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    New Old Stock (NOS)

    [img] My first ride. Memories flashed back, and the rush as the turbo kicks in is as impressive as ever, despite many "faster" bikes I have...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 13, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. JimVonBaden
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    new ride had to try one

    When I purchased my first Turbo in 83 the briks was just comming out! I thought they were awesome, but at $8000, WAY over my head. So I...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 13, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. JimVonBaden
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    Lower The front

    Removing the air wont significantly lower the bike. It is there as a preload to aid in handling. Not sure about your bike, but mine has a tube...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. JimVonBaden
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    D'oh! Dropped my bike

    Don't feel bad, I have dropped two $15K beemers the same way! :oops: Jim :cool: PS Neither of them were mine, and both cost me money to fix.
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. JimVonBaden
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    New Old Stock (NOS)

    940 miles round trip in 17 hours, but it is home! [img] [img] [img] Not a flattering picture, but sadly reality! The bike on the...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. JimVonBaden
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    83 SECA 650 Cafe Project

    Awesome shots there! Oh, and your bike is FAR nicer looking than the R6! Beautiful! Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. JimVonBaden
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    new ride had to try one

    Beautiful bike! You cannot ever go wrong with a Brick. Those things last forever. There are numerous examples of them with over 300K miles and...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. JimVonBaden
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    Cosmetic mods done

    Very cool! I love a nicely done rat bike! Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. JimVonBaden
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    is it safe?

    So, did your cable fall out, or did you remove it? No problem riding it, no additional damage should occur. Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. JimVonBaden
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    Radian

    I remember wanting one of these back when! Nice looking bike! [img] Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. JimVonBaden
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    New, High-End Shocks -- Discounted for Group Members!

    I guess I have to stop thinking in BMW prices! :oops: What other manufacturers out there make reasonably priced shocks? I have organized...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. JimVonBaden
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    New, High-End Shocks -- Discounted for Group Members!

    The BMW takes shocks front and rear, so it takes two shocks. However they are very different from the XJ shocks in that they are much larger, and...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. JimVonBaden
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    Why do XJ's rock so hard?

    I loved my 650 Turbo when I purchased it new in 83, and after a year I was rear ended and the bike totaled. Ever since I have always wanted...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. JimVonBaden
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    1983 Xj 750 Seca Touring

    Sweet looking bike! Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. JimVonBaden
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    New, High-End Shocks -- Discounted for Group Members!

    Too bad! I helped my local club buy 47 sets of Ohlins shocks. We got a great deal too. Does Ohlins make suitable shocks for the Seca? I have an...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. JimVonBaden
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    Post a pic of yourself - pic HEAVY

    [img] Me on my then new BMW R1200GS. [img] My GF on her BMW R1200ST. Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hi! here's me and my '81 maxim

    Awesome bike! Like a nicely ratted bobber! These bikes are made for this! Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wide white walls? Say it isn't so...

    I think the bike looks great, minus the whitewalls! Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. JimVonBaden
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    new to the forum

    I would love to see pictures of your ride. Good luck with the no front brake thing! 8O Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. JimVonBaden
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    xj550 Seca

    Sorry for the repeat posts! Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj550 Seca

    Very cool! But still too much brightwork. You have the makings of an awesome ratbike, but need to darken it up a bit more! Still, awesome...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj550 Seca

    Very cool! But still too much brightwork. You have the makings of an awesome ratbike, but need to darken it up a bit more! Still, awesome...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. JimVonBaden
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    New Old Stock (NOS)

    Just curious, the tires on the seca ARE tubless, right? I can't remember, and have not been able to find a reference to this anywhere. Oh,...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Clutch Cover and Gasket???

    Pretty much all I use are the inexpensive HF torque wrenches. They have worked fine so far, not to mention all their other tools as well. Jim...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. JimVonBaden
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    Help with flashers allways on

    You have far more patience than me! I would never be able to wait! Good luck to you, and post up some pics when you are going! Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear Shocks

    Those look exactly like the ones JC Whitney sells for the same price. I got a set for my BMW R65. Good shocks. Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 9, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. JimVonBaden
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    Has it ever just hit you. . . .

    Irony is your knickname, and the title of this thread! :lol: Jim :cool: PS I have had far too many bikes to be a good judge of this!
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 9, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Ebay

    What did you miss out on? Jim :cool:
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 9, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Old Stock (NOS)

    I purchased my first NEW 82 Turbo in 83, got $1500 off, and they installed the boost kit for free. What a difference it made. What is the...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 8, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. JimVonBaden
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    anybody form Va

    I live in Woodbridge, about 17 miles south of DC on I-95. Jim 8)
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 7, 2007 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    I finally get to ride a Seca Turbo!

    I have not ridden mine yet, I will pick it up Saturday, but I had a NEW one in 83, and remember the kick when the boost kicked in. It would pull...
    Post by: JimVonBaden, May 7, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Old Stock (NOS)

    Hi Everyone! My name is Jim, and I am a rider! When I was 18 I got my first street legal bike, a Honda 350 Twin. For the next 11 years I...
    Thread by: JimVonBaden, May 7, 2007, 24 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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