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  1. joeperezis
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    Is it hard to remove the carbs from a Seca 650?

    You’ll have to push the boots into the air box just far enough to clear the carbs. Don’t push them all the way into the air box. This step occurs...
    Post by: joeperezis, Feb 25, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The bee's knees for leaking gas tanks is on sale

    How does one get the epoxy on the top side of the inner hump? Vigorous shaking? Slower methodical turning? How do you know when every surface...
    Post by: joeperezis, Jun 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. joeperezis
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    I think I figured out the oil leak

    I recommend replacing the pan. There are plenty you can find on E-bay etc. Perhaps someone on this site might have a extra one they are willing to...
    Post by: joeperezis, Jun 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cold vs warm compression test

    Try a different gauge and perhaps a third gauge just to be sure it's not the measurement device. If you get similar readings on different gauges,...
    Post by: joeperezis, May 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ngk vs,Nippon,dinso..?For Seca 750 who's the best

    NGK user here also.
    Post by: joeperezis, May 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. joeperezis
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    xj650 sat in my father's garage for roughly 20 years. Should I even bother?

    Once you put a new battery in it, replace the old glass-style fuses with blade-type fuses (contact Chacal on this website). The fuse holder...
    Post by: joeperezis, May 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. joeperezis
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    The bike that just won't cooperate...

    Check to make sure the enrichment plungers are properly seating in the plunger well. The plungers may have developed a wear ring where the plunger...
    Post by: joeperezis, Feb 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. joeperezis
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    check this out!

    Ok, heard back from the owner and the fairing was custom made for the PO by Memphis Shades...it is a "one-off" jobby and no others were made. I...
    Post by: joeperezis, May 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. joeperezis
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    check this out!

    I sent the owner a text asking what type and where he sourced his fairing. Anybody recognize or have personal experience with that fairing? That...
    Post by: joeperezis, May 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    stupid question re: syncing carbs and blocking YICS

    Rick King, the HF compression tester does not have a schrader valve located right at the plug side of the compression hose. Without the valve as...
    Post by: joeperezis, Apr 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Poll XJ3D project

    I disagree Polock. Seems to be the XJ wizards are leaning towards not needing this for obvious reason. They have experiential talent over...
    Post by: joeperezis, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Poll XJ3D project

    Totally awesome! I'd buy. Have you thought about naming each part in each particular view so we can refer to it by its actual name instead of...
    Post by: joeperezis, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. joeperezis
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    Has anyone had success correcting high fuel consumption?

    Need to check your pilot fuel jets. The PO "drilled out" the 40s to a larger size b/c he had a 4 into 1 aftermarket exhaust. I could not get my...
    Post by: joeperezis, Nov 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. joeperezis
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    New tire is a tight fit.

    Just noticed the other day my Shinko 130 rear is rubbing on the Drive shaft. How concerned should I be that the tire rubs up against the shaft?...
    Post by: joeperezis, Aug 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Color tune and carb tune

    Overseas carb clinic? Can't understand the language but you can definitely understand when that black 900 starts to purr!!! You can also tell...
    Thread by: joeperezis, Jul 30, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. joeperezis
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    Ready for Paintshop - Valve Cover

    Has anyone painted the heads of the valve cover bolts? Or sanded them down? Do they polish being they are not aluminum? I'm also going to shoot...
    Post by: joeperezis, Jul 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. joeperezis
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    low compression across all cylinders

    Let me know if you found a replacement and post your compression results for sharing.
    Post by: joeperezis, Jul 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. joeperezis
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    low compression across all cylinders

    Here is a link to a pic. http://www.clubpolo.co.uk/forum/lofiver ... 45024.html
    Post by: joeperezis, Jul 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression across all cylinders

    If you think about a bike tire and the valve that holds the air in, it's the same thing. It sits in the spark plug end of the adapter. I don't...
    Post by: joeperezis, Jul 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression across all cylinders

    Yeah, I was also relieved when I ran numbers with the new tester. So impressed, I put the information in my signature line below. Check it out!
    Post by: joeperezis, Jul 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression across all cylinders

    Hey Web, You need to find a compression tester that has the schrader valve located at the spark plug end of the hose/tube. I too started...
    Post by: joeperezis, Jul 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. joeperezis
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    Calling all Central Illinois XJer's

    Bloomington/normal here 61761
    Post by: joeperezis, Jul 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Importance of helmet and riding gear!!!!

    The guy walked away from this one!!! http://www.cnn.com/video/standard.html? ... n-tape.cnn
    Thread by: joeperezis, Jul 21, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Sticker shock!

    Saw this set of carbs on e-bay. Almost worth 1/2 oz of gold!!!! And he's getting offers as well! Zoinks!!!...
    Thread by: joeperezis, Jul 16, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1981 Seca 550 parts

    Looks like this guy has 1981 Seca 550 side covers, turn signals (4), gauges, small fairing, fender parts for sale and is asking $300 for all. St...
    Thread by: joeperezis, May 13, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Stumped by white smoke

    Looks like your exhaust collector might be burning residual oil that has leaked onto the collector. You mentioned you just completed an oil change.
    Post by: joeperezis, May 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    rubber caps

    Yeah, I tried three different auto parts stores locally and the ones that were "close" in size would not stay on. I was between parts order...
    Post by: joeperezis, May 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    rubber caps

    You can also make them out of short lengths of black fuel hose with a "round head" brass machine screw (24 threads per inch) screwed into the...
    Post by: joeperezis, May 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just a couple turbo seca's

    Where is this place located? City and state?
    Post by: joeperezis, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. joeperezis
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    I'm Back!

    I live about five minutes away from that location. Good to hear you we're transported to Peoria for treatment. I'll have to google the local...
    Post by: joeperezis, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. joeperezis
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    hmm maybe i shouldn't of done that...

    If you find yourself in a situation where the copper wires have corroded further into the plug casing beyond the 1/4 inch or so cut back, find...
    Post by: joeperezis, Dec 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. joeperezis
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    Number 4 is alive (ADDED RACK)

    Re: Number 4 is alive Very niiiiiiiiiice! Love the detail, especially around the pilot screw! Nice job FlyGp!
    Post by: joeperezis, Dec 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 SECA 650 pros and cons for owning

    There is a local seller who has a 1982 seca 650 for sale. I am interested in hearing from the group what the pros/cons are for picking this one...
    Thread by: joeperezis, Dec 9, 2012, 19 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. joeperezis
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    Damn Gas-Hog!

    You sure your neighbors aren't "borrowing" your gas? "smile"
    Post by: joeperezis, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions wanted - Closest match of a new bike to my XJ650

    Oooooohhhh....That XJR1300 is niiiiiiiiiiice!! Where can I find one?!?!?!? Slow boat to Australia?
    Post by: joeperezis, Oct 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    battery charger

    I own a Schumacher speedcharge maintainer. It's rated at 1.5 amp maintenance charge. I have attached the post pigtails to the battery and when I...
    Post by: joeperezis, Oct 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. joeperezis
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    License plate bulb not turning on

    I have 11.5 volts coming into the license plate bulb socket but the bulb refuses to light up. I have tried 3 different bulbs to no avail. I also...
    Thread by: joeperezis, Jun 18, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. joeperezis
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    Easy Brake Caliper Piston Removal - Contraptioneering #1

    Here are some photos.....not sure they will upload in order but you get the idea.
    Post by: joeperezis, Jan 6, 2012 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Easy Brake Caliper Piston Removal - Contraptioneering #1

    Just completed this exercise in removing a seized brake piston using a grease gun. Didn't have a standard bolt to plug the inlet port so fished...
    Post by: joeperezis, Jan 6, 2012 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Case Study - Compression and Leak-down Test Results

    tskaz - I am referring to the Cylinder head gasket. I have not purchased any new gaskets yet and haven't opended her up yet past the valve...
    Post by: joeperezis, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Case Study - Compression and Leak-down Test Results

    No gaskets have been replaced, appear to be all original. Didn't want to start breaking her down before I picked up some additional knowledge and...
    Post by: joeperezis, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Case Study - Compression and Leak-down Test Results

    Thanks for the reply Fitz. Ok, so talk to me about engine gaskets. How many times can I re-use a new cylinder head gasket or do I need to...
    Post by: joeperezis, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Case Study - Compression and Leak-down Test Results

    Patient Description: 1982 XJ650 17,860 miles Stored in father-in-laws attached garage for 19 years. Symptoms: Compression test results -...
    Thread by: joeperezis, Dec 17, 2011, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. joeperezis
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Chacal Rocks! Placed my very first order with him and then another a few weeks later and everything was spot on! Delivery was as expected!...
    Post by: joeperezis, Dec 3, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Joining the game!

    Ok, I must first say I have been addicted to this site from the day I joined. I cannot believe how much collective knowledge there is housed in...
    Thread by: joeperezis, Oct 15, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. joeperezis
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    sample for you to play with XJ 3D project

    New guy here. Nice work FlyGP! Is it possible for this model to have an "exploded"view? That would help me when getting "into" parts of the...
    Post by: joeperezis, Oct 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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