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  1. bobbytheblack
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    What is "Seca"

    I've look all over, did a billion searches and I have no clue what Seca is or stands for. Besides being a sportier model of the bikes what does it...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Jul 18, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. bobbytheblack
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    --Master Cylinders?

    Little Back Story: I bought my 82 Yamaha XJ650 a a little over 2 years ago. I always knew I wanted to customize her, but I was unsure if I wanted...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Jul 7, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. bobbytheblack
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    What happened to this build!?

    I know it used to be on here, but I can't find it. Was wondering if anyone or someone knows where this build is? [img] XJ650 Maxim Bobber...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Feb 6, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. bobbytheblack
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    2 Maybe 3 questions...

    Soooooo, I wanna change my handlebar setup with like this gentlemen. But using THIS, THIS, or This one or this one. So thats question 1,...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Jan 23, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. bobbytheblack
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    Is there a single seat How To? in any thread?

    I've been looking and looking, but I havent been able to find a good way to mount a single seat. I bought the solo seat mounting kit from TC Bros...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Jan 13, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. bobbytheblack
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    Handlebar Controls

    Whenever I look at the XJ4Ever parts page, I get considerably overwhelmed and confused. I was wondering if anybody caan help me, as I need/want to...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Jan 13, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. bobbytheblack
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    So I figured out why my bike wouldn't start

    So the cable to my number 4 spark plug was so gone, when I pulled the spark plug off it literally just fell off... So I need to know where in...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Mar 31, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. bobbytheblack
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    Question about draining fuel from carbs.

    I guess the real question is how to do it? I was told there's a valve/plus/screw I can remove to drain the fuel from the carbs, but not sure...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Mar 24, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. bobbytheblack
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    Bike won't act right!

    Not sure whats wrong with my bike, but something is wrong cause I m not riding it. I hear a pop from the spot in the picture sometimes when I...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Mar 17, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. bobbytheblack
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    Best way to flush fluids?

    I have an 82 XJ650 and before the winter it ran ok, not flawless, but I could start it up and go. I played with it for awhile over the winter...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Mar 7, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. bobbytheblack
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    Am I just doing something worng with my handlebars?

    Cause I cant find or don't see anyone else with this problem. I installed drag bars on my 82 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim and it seems like my cable is too...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Dec 15, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. bobbytheblack
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    Are there any body similarities from XS - XJ

    It might be easier if you know what I'm trying to do. I decided to make a Cafe Racer instead of a Bobber, I found a seat for a XS 650 but I wanted...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Dec 12, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. bobbytheblack
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    Front Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Resevoir

    I have a question about the Front Master Cylinder, which is the same issue that everyone on here seems to have. That being the screws and resevoir...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Nov 9, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. bobbytheblack
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    Battery wont keep a charge and its pissing me off!

    So when I bought the bike it had trouble starting, so initially I bought a new battery, new spark plugs, made sure all the wiring was connected...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Oct 16, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. bobbytheblack
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    Help with handlbar controls on drag bars...

    Ok, I just put on drag bars and I'm having a few issues. The first one is the brake oil level, for one its SO old and dirty I'm unable to look...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Sep 14, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. bobbytheblack
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    Are there any other companies or sites like TC Bros?

    I've noticed more than a few people have pieces or parts from TC Bros Choppers, if there isnt... thats cool too. There prices are decent and since...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Sep 7, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. bobbytheblack
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    Choke? What Choke...

    Upon inspection of my turn signal controls, I was looking closely at my choke cable, and noticed the cable was hanging on by one spindle/wire, I...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Sep 6, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. bobbytheblack
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    Handlebar and its controls?

    So my goal this weekend is to change the handlebars? My only question is, I also want to change the blinker and horn controls since, my blinker...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 27, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. bobbytheblack
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    I think my girls left blinker is retarded

    I noticed with bikes that the most troublesome things seem to be easiest thing overlooked... So, my girlfriend just bought an 1981 XJ650 Maxim,...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 26, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. bobbytheblack
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    How can you tell if your front forks are leaking?

    When I first bought my bike, I swung by a motorcycle shop to ask about maintenance and such. He looked at my bike for free and told me that to get...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 22, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. bobbytheblack
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    The best way to store my 82 XJ650 for deployment?

    So riding season is nearly over for me, as I got about 2-3 weeks left to ride before training ramps up and I eventually leave. I'm most likely...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 21, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. bobbytheblack
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    Still very new... Got questions about mufflers.

    So I've been looking at new mufflers but am unsure as to what each muffler does... sort of. I was looking at a 4 to 1 and 4 to 2 and was unsure...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 19, 2011, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. bobbytheblack
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    Throttle Cable seems to stick...

    Installed a new throttle cable as the old one fray at the handlebar end and well... needed t o be replaced. Put the new one in, all went...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 12, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. bobbytheblack
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    [WANTED] Center stand for 1982 XJ650 Yamaha Maxim

    I NEEDa center stand for my 1982 XJ650 Yamaha Maxim. Anybody. Anybody! Anybody?
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 10, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. bobbytheblack
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    Confused and frustrated

    So... From reading the forums, I have come to the understanding that pods are without a doubt bad for an XJ650 for one reason or another. But...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 10, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. bobbytheblack
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    [Q] to Pod or not to Pod... Community Question?

    So I've been reading and it looking and it seems like A LOT of people have added Pod to their bike from the pictures I've seen (as far as bobbers...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 6, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. bobbytheblack
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    Battery wont keep a charge... and dont know why?

    Not sure what the problem could be... Was hoping for some ideas to look for. Just installed a new battery this morning and she's dead already....
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 5, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. bobbytheblack
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    First Modifications

    Painted the tank, switched out the battery, and changed the oil... but here she is... First Modifications
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 5, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. bobbytheblack
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    How different are the bikes between 1980-82?

    I ask because I have 3 service manuals on .pdf and 2 are for the 1980 model and the other is for 1982, but its a supplementary and doesnt show...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 4, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. bobbytheblack
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    Decent shops in the Seattle-Tacoma area?

    As much as I would love to ride with one and all on here, I'm leaving to support my country and wont have time to work on or service my bike....
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 4, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Western US and Canada
  31. bobbytheblack
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    [HOW-TO] section for us new guys...

    I think a HOW-TO section with subjects such as: change the oil replace turn signals change seat change handlebars clean carbs etc... I...
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 2, 2011, 18 replies, in forum: Suggestion Box
  32. bobbytheblack
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    First Bike, First XJ, All around new guy...

    I just bought myself a 1982 XJ 650 R. After much delibaration and drool, I want to make it into a bobber. Not sure what else to say... TYVM.
    Thread by: bobbytheblack, Aug 1, 2011, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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