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  1. lacucaracha
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    For Sale: Colortune, and assortment of valve shims

    Having sold my XJ, there are a few things I still have kicking around. I have a 14mm colortune. Used briefly with normal signs of wear, but not...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jul 16, 2014, 14 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. lacucaracha
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    And I'm off! Thanks for putting up with me.

    After two years of ownership, I sold my trusty Seca. I've learned so damn much bringing that bike back to life, and I now have no hesitation...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jul 8, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. lacucaracha
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    Not mine, but full touring setup for an XJ750...Bay Area

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/4496893050.html $600, and everything looks to be very clean, just dusty.
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jun 6, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. lacucaracha
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    Fork difference...Seca RJ and Turbo

    Anyone know if the forks are different between a turbo and a non-turbo seca? Fork brace...Want one...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jun 5, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. lacucaracha
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    1990 FJ1200 with 20,000...to buy, or not to buy?

    Craigslisting around has gotten me in trouble again. I'm looking for my next bike, and something that is more comfortable for long hauls. This...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jun 3, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  6. lacucaracha
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    Orange? Painting neurosis...

    I keep changing the color on my bike. One day I'm going to go back to stock seca colors, but for now I'm having fun with it. What does everyone...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, May 31, 2014, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. lacucaracha
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    MPG as an indicator of proper tune?

    So just recently did a trip around Northern California, back roads and a lot of off road, and over the course of four fill-ups, I averaged about...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, May 27, 2014, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. lacucaracha
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    Tach gear block off plug, just to be clear on how it works..

    I feel stupid asking this after successfully rebuilding carbs, but.... How does this thing work exactly? [img] The retainer fits AROUND it,...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Mar 31, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. lacucaracha
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    Hydraulic clutch conversion. Has anyone done it?

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/310392594974 So these little pit bike conversions look to be Chinese made, but a ton of people have used them on XS650s...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Mar 28, 2014, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. lacucaracha
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    Some dude on an XJ in South America...

    Apparently the guy came from Canada and ended up in someone's ride report. Anyone know what specific model this is?...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Mar 27, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. lacucaracha
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    Bleeding brakes...a bit of trouble

    So I got new stainless lines installed, and I'm having a bit of trouble with the bleeding. There still seems to be a bit of air in the lines....
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Mar 6, 2014, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. lacucaracha
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    A bit of inspiration for anyone struggling with a rebuild...

    So just a little bit of inspiration for anyone struggling with getting their bikes back on the road. My XJ was in pretty rough shape, but...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Feb 10, 2014, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. lacucaracha
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    Long road trip, how to prepare.

    My dad is off to Oklahoma in April, and wants me to go with. Its about 4-5 days of 6-7 hour rides from here in the north bay area. He has a nice...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jan 23, 2014, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. lacucaracha
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    Timing mark clarification

    I had a cracked pickup so I replaced the whole assembly. There is a tiny bit of play, so I'd like to get it right. [img] So with the bike...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jan 10, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. lacucaracha
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    Pricey, but super clean!

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/251417481098 Totally original seca turbo.
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jan 6, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. lacucaracha
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    Seca Turbo rim compatability

    So I'm assuming the front and rear rim from a 650 seca turbo will be a direct swap onto a 650 seca. Like imagine... Front wheel- I pull the...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jan 3, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. lacucaracha
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    Blew off a vacuum plug, what could cause that?

    Recently took my carbs to church, and I'm in the process of tuning them up again. When I got it back on the road after doing the bench sync,...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Dec 29, 2013, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. lacucaracha
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    Replacing a carb body...Is #1 identical to #2/3/4?

    Recently broke an ear off of the float holder when removing the seats... DAMN I have a buddy with an old parts rack, but by sheer...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Dec 7, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. lacucaracha
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    A good find in the bay area...CHEAP.

    http://sacramento.craigslist.org/mpo/4223257810.html
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Dec 2, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. lacucaracha
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    Let me down easy...off road tire suggestions.

    Has anyone put any dual sport tires on their XJ? I've been doing a whole helluva lot of riding off road these days, and although the common...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Nov 18, 2013, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. lacucaracha
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    Front progressives: fine tuning the suspension

    So, as described by Chacal, the 1982 XJ650RJ should have.... 1982 XJ650RJ Seca: 236cc or 7.98 fluid ounces. 10W fork oil. Fork oil level is...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Aug 8, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. lacucaracha
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    SOLVED!!!(?) Somewhat massive vibration under acceleration

    Ok, I have a bit of a problem. Yesterday AM, my bike was running like a top. Smooth as silk. Parked it. Did some work at the office, then headed...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jul 24, 2013, 56 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. lacucaracha
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    HO-LY CRAP. Great deal on some awesome headers!

    Craigslist find. Jardine 4-to-1 in northern California. I was going to save it for myself, but I'm not going to go through the tuning trouble......
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jul 15, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. lacucaracha
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    XJ650RJ Slow progress...

    So I'm going to start a thread for my XJ650RJ to help myself remember what I've actually done to it. It's been a slow process, but with a few more...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jul 14, 2013, 34 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. lacucaracha
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    HARD shifting, what to check?

    Hey all, so recently I replaced my clutch (like 400 miles ago), and I feel like its getting harder and harder to shift. I'm hoping its an...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Jul 2, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. lacucaracha
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    Anyone have pics/install info for aftermarket cluster?

    The gauges on my XJ650 Seca leave a little to be desired. The speedo seems pretty accurate within a couple of mph, but the RPM gauge is in pretty...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Apr 3, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. lacucaracha
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    Bike not starting. Electrical issue? Please help!

    So here's all the info: Just net on a ride today, the first big one since I got the bike going. Everything was going fine, until we pulled...
    Thread by: lacucaracha, Mar 16, 2013, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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