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  1. tonyp12
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    What's in your tool kit when you ride?

    Question, I am almost ready to use this bike on a regular basis and I don't have the original tool kit onboard. I would like to get some...
    Thread by: tonyp12, Nov 1, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why do XJ's rock so hard?

    Well, my XJ was a gift from a family member. It only needed minor work after being stored for several years. I had been "in the market" looking...
    Post by: tonyp12, Nov 1, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil opinions?

    I want to start a topic specifically regarding types and brands of oil used. I am currently using Yamalube 10w-30 but am suspicious that this...
    Thread by: tonyp12, Oct 31, 2006, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil level

    Hello All, Is it normal for the oil level to drop when the engine is running? The level is just right when not running. then- when running,...
    Thread by: tonyp12, Oct 29, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dumb carb sync question

    Vacuum: an enclosed space from which matter, esp. air, has been partially removed so that the matter or gas remaining in the space exerts less...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 25, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dumb carb sync question

    As the piston pulls air into the chamber it creates a vacuum between the intake port and the carb. Thus high vacuum because the piston is trying...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 25, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dumb carb sync question

    The way I understood it, it depends upon whether you are measuring the vaccuum at the point where air enters the carb or at the point where the...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 25, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Title ID question

    OOPS- stupid mistake. The number that matches the title is actually physically stamped in the metal on the front suspension tube. I was...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 23, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Title ID question

    Hello, I have a curious question. I am in the planning stage for title transfer: I noticed that the VIN # on this bike does not match...
    Thread by: tonyp12, Oct 23, 2006, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New (to me) Seca-- some questions

    Welcome to the site! Whenever I remove my carbs and drain for whatever reason the reinstall, it takes a while for the bike to fire up. What I...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 23, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sidestand switch

    Thanks for all the input on this question, I have decided to keep the sidestand safety switch on the bike. If it ever acts up. I'll decide what...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sidestand switch

    Has anyone purposefully disconnected and bypassed the sidestand(kickstand) switch? It seems to me it has alot of potential to cause problems...
    Thread by: tonyp12, Oct 20, 2006, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    new guy

    Welcom Dan ! There is a weath of information available to you here and I am sure you have some wisdom to contribute as well. Have fun with it !
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 19, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ's in the movies

    I thought the bike 007 rode -in For Your Eyes Only -while chasing Fatima Blush was a turbo bike. One of my favorite 007 flicks. I'll have to...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Opinions on early Seca value.........

    To add to the previous comment- In high school I had a Kawasaki 750 H2 Tripple 2-stroke. THis think could fly! If I had kept it (25 years ago)...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Opinions on early Seca value.........

    I agree with the other opinions, Nice looking bike ! 10 years from now you will be glad you kept it as close to original as possible, who knows-...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another new guy

    Welcome Stormin ! I too am fairly new here but let me tell you, I have gained so much valuable information not to metion the commradery with...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Member

    Thanks for the great welcome! I am currently repainting the gas tank and doing some minor repairs and adjustments. The bike should be ready...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 17, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Valve adjustment and cam chain adjustment

    Hello All, My bike only has 8500 miles on it. Do you think I should be concerned with the valve clearance and cam chain adjustment right now....
    Thread by: tonyp12, Oct 16, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    YICS tool

    I'm interested, put me on the list.
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gunson color-tune on e-bay

    Auction actually ends Sunday afternoon.
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rust patches on frame

    I found some info regarding Permatex Rust Treatment Looks like it will do the job, think I'll try it.
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gunson color-tune on e-bay

    I placed a bid on it but I really don't care if I win it or not. If you or anyone else want's it then go or it. I really need to spend the money...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rust patches on frame

    I have rust patches on my frame especially at the joint welds. Any recommendations as to stop the rust without completely stripping the bike ?...
    Thread by: tonyp12, Oct 13, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gunson color-tune on e-bay

    There is a 12mm Gunson Color Tune for sale on E-bay now. Auction ends Sat afternoon. Looks good and for a decent price.
    Thread by: tonyp12, Oct 13, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cleaning corroded aluminum

    Does anyone have any suggestions for a relatively simple procedure for cleaning off corrosion on aluminum parts, specifically cooling fins and...
    Thread by: tonyp12, Oct 11, 2006, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel Lead Additive

    Does anyone have any input wheather using lead fuel additive is advantagous for an '82 xj550 that the mfg recommendation is to use leaded fuel no...
    Thread by: tonyp12, Oct 11, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Carb Sync Question

    Thanks for the info, I was also looking for plans to make a homemade vacuum gauge or sometimes called a manometer. Anybody have experience...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Member

    Want to introduce myself as a new member. I think this site is an awesome resource for us XJ owners. I aquired an '82 550 Maxim about a year ago...
    Thread by: tonyp12, Oct 10, 2006, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ Carb Sync Question

    Thanks for the info, I was also looking for a plan to make a homemade vacuum guage manometer used during the carb sync process. I saw...
    Post by: tonyp12, Oct 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Carb Sync Question

    I have an '82 XJ 550 Maxim and am ready to sync the carbs. a) can the carbs be sync'd without using the YICS disable tool with good results?...
    Thread by: tonyp12, Oct 10, 2006, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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