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  1. pygmy_goat
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    83 xj 900 seca

    If you have a really nice grandmother with a penchant for projects, you might score a perfectly sewed new seat...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Apr 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Engine Covers

    Guys, Does anyone know what models/years have interchangeable engine covers (I'm assuming Chacal might...). I have badly busted ones on my '85...
    Thread by: pygmy_goat, Apr 15, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. pygmy_goat
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    How my 85 Maxim Chop looked....

    Sorry to revive an old post, but somehow I never saw this when it appeared...just wanted to say, "BURQUE!!!!!!"
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Apr 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 XJ650 stock to bobber project - on a budget

    I like the point of still being able to remove the rear wheel--maybe I'm missing something, but how else would you be able to get the rear end...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Apr 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Shim Pool?

    I don't know, but we're going to (I hope at least) have a carb clinic in Michigan shortly (MiCarl--any updates? I hope I didn't miss it or...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Apr 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel consumtion

    I have been calculating 41-45 mpg lately. That's going 70-85, depending on conditions. I have gotten less than that, though, like when I had a big...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Apr 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How hard is it too swap out a clutch?

    It's really super easy. Imagine an oil change with a little switcheroo involved. I just did it on my 85 and I would say it took about 1 hour,...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Apr 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A couple of questions ?

    Good question--I tried to stiffen mine, but I found that things looked like they were starting to bend. I wasn't using a wrench though. I'm not...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Apr 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. pygmy_goat
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    85xj700 seat what's the chance?

    Mmm, it is a comfy seat though.
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. pygmy_goat
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    HOW TO: Clean the Enrichment Circuit Well

    I have to agree with the "Damn you Yamaha..." I have never felt a burning quite the same... But, just a thought--I used a really tiny...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  11. pygmy_goat
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    Idle Problems...

    I used to drag the clutch to keep it from racing at idle. I think that's not a very good solution. My clutch wore out pretty quick (well, quicker...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. pygmy_goat
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    Forks bad or not?

    Yeah, the metal should look clean and shiny, but when you touch it, your fingers should come out absolutely dry. It's not really that hard a...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Mar 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    When to have carb clinic in Detroit

    I am majorly big time in on this. I can probably come whenever other people can. I guess a Saturday that I have time to plan ahead for would be...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Mar 28, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Good: Cycle Gear

    Just want to say that cyclegear is amazing. The reason why is that to work there you have to buy a share of the company, so that all the employees...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Mar 28, 2008 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Something to Remember

    Hey Everyone, I finally pulled my bike out of the garage today after a couple months of no real riding. During the course of the day, I rode a...
    Thread by: pygmy_goat, Mar 17, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    speedometer question

    I'm wondering if they would fit an '85 xj700...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Mar 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. pygmy_goat
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    Aussie XJers

    Hey everyone. I know this isn't the right thread for this, but I figured maybe I could get your attention here. I'm thinking about doing a trip...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Mar 11, 2008 in forum: Other
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    Does anyone know what this is? Cafe Project Almost Done!

    Re: Does anyone know what this is? Aghhhhh looking at this is so frustrating when ones lives in an apartment!!!! I love it though--wish I...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Battery Reccomendations

    BUY A GEL CELL!!!!!!! You say you don't want to spend too much--I'm totally with you on that one. I'm very cheap (driving a motorcycle older...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Air filter question

    Yeah, actually it makes a surprising difference. Although the filters these days claim to flow very freely, I noticed a pretty big difference...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Mar 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Len, Thank you so much for all the help finding the parts I needed for my '85...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Mar 3, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Cylinder/Ring Job

    Rick, what would you say would be indicative that it is a good time to do it, though? Is it ever something worth doing on an old bike like...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Feb 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    bike not wanting to run/idle

    In my experience, there have been two things that caused this problem. The first, and seems to me, most likely one, is that there is still a...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Jan 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    Oooooooo I love this one. I have played with this about 70000000 times, which is about 69999999 more times than I actually wanted to. This...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Anyone from Michigan?

    Hey everybody-- Anyone from Michigan interested in doing a carb clinic? If there is an expert out there (or at least someone interested...), it...
    Thread by: pygmy_goat, Jan 22, 2008, 22 replies, in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Another pod question

    But the stock airbox is so ugly! Seriously, though, thanks for the info. I was thinking about getting them, but the horsepower and jetting...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Horsepower

    I'll throw in my two cents again: Basically, the reason people are so obsessed with power is because it tells the story of a vehicle's engine....
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Horsepower

    Gearing doesn't affect power (except for losses). The engine generates the amount of power it does no matter the gear. Gears only exist to change...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    "Healthy" cruising RPM...?

    Oh man, rocket indeed. If you're looking for speed with the old xj (I have an '85), just get past 6k. And don't worry about blowing through to the...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 xj700n parts

    Do you think you could list all the parts you haven't sold?
    Post by: pygmy_goat, May 3, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Warm-up times and steam?

    Hey everyone, Can someone else living in a cold climate tell me what his engine warm-up times are? In the past, I've only had it take maybe 90...
    Thread by: pygmy_goat, Mar 6, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Troubleshooting Chart for XJs

    Hello everyone, I'm new to the site, but I've been wrenching on my XJ700 for a little while now. I'm definitely not an expert, but I'd like to...
    Thread by: pygmy_goat, Mar 2, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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