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  1. quebecois59
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    Split front fender

    THe front fender on my '83 Seca900 is split 4 inch long at the front end. It is very obvious when you're close to the bike and at idle it makes a...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Feb 21, 2014, 31 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Gas cap lock picking

    Has any of you had any luck opening the gas cap lock without keys with minimum or no damages to the cap using the lock-picking technique? I...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Feb 6, 2014, 20 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Zero electric motorcycles

    Has any of you tried an electric bike form this Zero company? I know thay have at least two models (street model and dual purpose model). I...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Jan 16, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Ignition switch swap

    Hey all! I lost both of my keys for my '83 Seca 900. I was told by a trustable member of this forum that I have to remove the bikini fairing...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Jan 8, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Is this a starter clutch problem or what?

    I'd have the opportunity to buy a '82 Maxim 750 that seems to be in great shape according to pictures and what the seller says. Only problem...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Oct 19, 2013, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Kawa Sherpa 250

    What are the pros and cons of a Kawa Sherpa 250cc? How does it compare to other dual purpose bikes with similar engines?
    Thread by: quebecois59, Oct 14, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Brake pad shims

    I'm about to rebuild the front braks on my '83 Seca900. I bought parts from Chacal, including shims that are supposed to be located between the...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Oct 2, 2013, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Compression test values

    I plan to buy an engine to replace the one in my '83 Mxim 750. The one for sale has been sittting (setting?) for 5 years in a shed, but has a...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Sep 29, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Anyone in need of a '82-83 Maxim 750 airbox?

    I just came across an ad about an early Maxim 750 engine wiith carbs, airbox, 4-1 headers and muffler, final drive and engine guards. I'd like...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Sep 16, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ900 Diversion vs XJ900

    There is a '99 XJ900 Diversion for sale these days one hour away form my place. The bike has the full fairing and hard saddle bags, only 11,000...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Sep 5, 2013, 19 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New valve cover gasket installation questions

    I recently checked my valve clearances on my '83 Seca 900 and they are all fine and dandy. I'm about to install a new valve cover gasket and...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Aug 26, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Seca900 dual piston caliper rebuild

    IM in the process of rebuilding my front calipers. Of course, pistons are stuck in there. I realized this morning that I could block the banjo...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Jun 27, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Front brake switch

    I pulled all the front braking system off of my bike today except the master cylinder because I was worried about breaking out the switch. I...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Jun 23, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    In need of info or links

    Sorry to squatt this forum for this kind of request, but I googled "Raynal" and didn't find nothing very informative. Here is the bike I just...
    Thread by: quebecois59, May 22, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First ride with the Seca900, impressions

    Got on the Seca900 this afternoon for the very first ride, roughly 50 kilometers, mostly on regional routes and highway. The feeling was good....
    Thread by: quebecois59, May 5, 2013, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Is it worth soaking my air filter?

    I realized yesterday that my air filter on the Seca900 is pretty dirty. Most it is actually dirt and debris, but the lower half and front half (so...
    Thread by: quebecois59, May 5, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil drain plug center bolt

    What is the use of that bolt in the center of the oil drain plug? Do I have to loosen it before I can remove the drain plug. Do I need a Philips...
    Thread by: quebecois59, May 1, 2013, 19 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Part number confusion

    Last year, I bought an oil filter for my '83 Maxim 750. I was so confident that the guy at the Yamaha dealer would give me the right filter that I...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Apr 18, 2013, 26 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    JIS screwdrivers

    Simple question: what sizes of JIS screwdrivers are the most useful for XJ work? I tried to source these drivers around here today but they're...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Mar 27, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    YICS rag doll

    I've been thinking for a week about a way to improve Rick's idea of stuffing the YICS passage with oiled strips of t-shirt. Now here is my...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Mar 12, 2013, 32 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ owners' Seafoam stories

    In a previous thread, one of our forum members asked for real Seafoam stories, here are some, all by XJ owners, sorry if it's a bit long: A...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Mar 11, 2013, 29 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Homemade YICS tool

    I'd like to build my own YICS tool following the instructions I found on this great site. I understood that there are compressible sections...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Mar 6, 2013, 21 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Cable lube: silicone lube vs PJ1

    I plan to lube both clutch and choke cables next time I'll go to my winter bike storage,. I know PJ1 is good stuff for this purpose, but I don't...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Feb 27, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1984 Seca 750RL vs 1983 Seca 900RK

    I live in Canada. I bought my Seca 900 a few weeks ago. I recently saw on ebay that a guy located close to my place is parting out a 1984 Seca...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Feb 13, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Great deal on iridium spark plugs

    If any of you has ever considered buying iridium spark plugs for your XJ, BikeBandit.com offers them for a very reasonable price today (6 or 7$...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Feb 13, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I add my location to the map?

    I just got a look at the map to know a bit more about members location. I'd like to add my location to the map, but I don't have any idea how I...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Feb 9, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    A wider rear tire for my Seca?

    It seems that I might have a pretty good deal on a new Spitfire S11 to put on the rear wheel of my Seca 900. But it is a 130-90-18 instead of a...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Feb 1, 2013, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How to post a pdf file?

    I'd like to post a drawing of a carb sync tool but I don't know how to do it. Any help would be appreciated.
    Thread by: quebecois59, Jan 31, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Test Zone
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    Do I need to replace this rotor?

    I bought my Seca 900 about two weeks ago and only today I had both time left and warm enough temp to go look at it. It is in a winter storage...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Jan 30, 2013, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim 650 exhaust on a Maxim 750

    Simple question: would a Maxim 650 complete exhaust system (headers and mufflers) bolt on a Maxim 750 engine and frame without modifications? I...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Jan 22, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My new to me 1983 Seca 900

    Not a lot to say about it for the moment: the bike has almost 77 000 kms on the counter, previous owner has ridden it for three years, no issue....
    Thread by: quebecois59, Jan 13, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What tires do you run on your Seca 900?

    Well, I tried to find a similar thread with the "Search" option but I didin't have much success so here is a tire thread!!! Rear tire on my...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Jan 13, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Anti-dive benefits

    I just bought an 83 Seca 900 and I realized that the anti-dive device has been disabled by the previous owner (or the owner before him, because...
    Thread by: quebecois59, Jan 12, 2013, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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