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Tall backrest for 85-86 XJ700 FOR SALE

I finally got around to listing a couple unobtanium parts on Ebay. The first listing is a backrest that has been polished (better than new). I...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Apr 24, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Beautiful riding weather... NOT

I'm beginning to think it might be the end of the season early this year. And what a crappy year it's been. Either hot as hell or raining....

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Oct 29, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Can anyone identify these carbs?

A couple years ago I bought a rack of BS34 Mikuni carbs off ebay for a project and I have decided to go EFI SO>> now I need to purge the...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Oct 23, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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***SOLD***FS> Small set of signal lights

I added this to my other thread, but probably wouldn't get noticed I have a small set of signal lights for you guys doing lots of...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Oct 19, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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FS> lots of '85/86 XJ700 parts

I just dug through my shop looking for a part for another member and was SHOCKED! How the hell did I collect all these parts?? If you need...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Oct 4, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Anyone going to the hill climb?

Anyone planning on coming out to watch the mud fly? Hopefully the hill won't slide into the river before then. I don't think I can make it...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Sep 6, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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another sad story of biker accident..on the way to a funeral

About ten minutes from my house: http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-e ... 5154.story And it looks like the pickup driver was drunk...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jul 5, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Starter guide on 85 XJ700X

I think my buddy broke his guide (or it sounds like it anyway) Tranny locked up now. I am pretty sure you have to split the cases to replace...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, May 7, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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85/86 XJ700 airhead carb boots (airbox to carb) for sale

I know a couple of you guys have been looking for these in vain. Check out this Ebay listing....and MORE IMPORTANT he lists a bunch of other...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, May 3, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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My $2 CLEAR float level bowl

We discussed this last year and since I didn't have any floats to set I dropped it. Well, I had a set to work on and a lot of guys are having all...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Apr 13, 2011, 46 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Anyone tried the Pirelli "night dragon" tires?

The online reviews look pretty good. I'm not looking for a tire that goes 20K miles. I want stability at highway+ speed and twisties. And...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Mar 18, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Silicone does NOT make a good throttle shaft seal

I've never seen this before, but the PO>PO decided to make his own throttle shaft seals with some RTV silicone! Yep...I have no idea how he...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Mar 6, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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I thought I was gonna make it a whole year...Another one!

Thanks to Dave Fox for sending me the link to the craigslisting. Damn you! I though I was gonna make it a whole year without buying another...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Feb 11, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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connecting rod for an XJ750 laying around?

Does anyone have a spare rod laying around 81-83 XJ750 (no laughing please) it needs to be in one piece!... :roll: I know some of you have...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Aug 3, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Turbo 550 or 1000?

I'm dabbling with making a sick go-cart with some misc parts...and why not go nuts and make it a turbo while I'm at it. It's going to end up...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jul 20, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Brake rotor options

I REALLY wanted the EBC pro-lite floaters, but they aren't made to fit the X I can't work a good deal on the solid ones. I have three warped...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jul 6, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Painter D sighting?

I think I caught a glimse of the Painter on Saturday. In St. Cloud (a long way from my home but close to where I grew up) I was at a light, and...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jun 29, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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6th annual LVCC very close to Allentown PA

I'm posting this for my buddy Dave Rea: OK, it's official, the 6th annual Lehigh Valley CC & social gathering will be held Saturday July 31st...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jun 29, 2010, 31 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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I discovered a alt cover someone needs to buy

Digging through my parts stash I came across a alternator cover for an XJ700 (airhead) that I painstakingly polished up only to find out it was...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Apr 27, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Bought a BRAND NEW bike! and helmet too (not an XJ)

It won't have any electrical issues and get's AWESOME mileage. Cost about half as much as my XJ700 but something tells me it won't go as fast....

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Apr 25, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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A casual way to ride to work

Check it out. Don't think it would work well in the twisties though http://www.break.com/index/coolest-bike ... eways.html

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Apr 22, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Engine break in after rebuild

My engine is back together and it actually runs!!! I did a complete tear down to swap cases after a PO hydrolocked it and blew a rod out the...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Mar 31, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Any members close to WAUSEON OHIO willing to do me a favor

An ebay seller is listing an item as "local pickup only". He hasn't responded to my request to ship it for me but I doubt he is interested....

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Mar 11, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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85 XJ700X gear parts?

Does anyone have transmission parts laying around (besides me). I was inspecting my parts as I was putting my engine back together and 5th gear...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Mar 11, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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how many hours? X engine

I'm about half way though a crankcase (and misc parts swap) on one of my spare X engines. http://s288.photobucket.com/albums/ll16 ... 010550.jpg...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Feb 10, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Looking for an X engine part....Piston sleeve to be exact

I know there are a couple X owners out there that have thrown a rod. I'm looking for a sleeve for my engine reconstruction project. When the...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jan 31, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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XJ700X parts left over

I have about five boxes of left over parts from my last restoration taking 2 junk bikes and making one decent bike. Most of the high dollar...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jan 21, 2010, 35 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Powder coating engine

This winter's project is going to be taking the 2 1/2 engines I have laying on the floor and making one good running (and good looking) power...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Aug 22, 2009, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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ANYone have a bunch of shims from an X you would swap?

After taking my other X out for a ride I realized how average Plum Crazy was running. I've mentioned the poor gas mileage with lean plugs and...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Aug 10, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Removing the lockset from gas cap

How do you get it out?? I have two working caps and I want to switch the lock-sets so I don't need two keys. Took the inside apart expecting...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Aug 1, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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What's up with these front rotors?

Check out the rotors on this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... &viewitem= Is this a home-made modification or aftermarket...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jul 29, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Eastern PA (Lehigh Valley) Carb clinic

It's that time of year again. Dave is hosting the clinic again since he's easy to find and has plenty of shade trees (all around him) It's...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jul 16, 2009, 15 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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Can-Am Spyder?

Has anyone got one? Rode one? or know someone that does? It's a different look, but the wife said she would actually ride on the back of one...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jul 3, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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Horn install advice

I have installed the Stebel Magnums on two other xj700s without much problem. They always seemed to be louder before we bolted them down, but...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jun 15, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Introducing Plum Crazy

After a LOT of work and too much $$$ she is finally on the road. I wanted a different color and I'm pretty sure I got that. This thing was...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jun 15, 2009, 30 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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What grips do you like? (or want)

I'm getting close on my project bike and I figure I better get some grips on order or I'll be twisting the throttle with a vise grip. I...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, May 30, 2009, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Painting brake discs (not the wear part!)

So I'm making some good progress on X1 project. Working on the front wheel and I'm struggling on what to do to the brake discs. I'm pretty sure...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, May 13, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Unobtanium poorly listed for XJ700

I suggest we draw straws and only one of us bid. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-X ... ccessories I have two right now so I'm out 8)

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, May 12, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Clear over polished aluminum

Has anyone tried the POR15 Glisten PC over polished aluminum surfaces? http://www.por15.com/GLISTEN-PC/productinfo/GPCGG/ I have polished a...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, May 2, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Detailing STUFF (need good chemicals)

So whoever posted the AWESOME tip about the mothers back to black I must say THANK YOU> That stuff is great! The first bottle is gone and I'm on...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Apr 26, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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handlebar vibrations?

My hands don't really appreciate the constant vibration from high-reving highway driving for extended time. I tried a different grip or two, and...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Apr 16, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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U-joint lubrication?

After 24 years, the grease in that critical component has to be completely dry. Has anyone come up with a way to get a little lub in that thing?...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Mar 28, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Someone please throw a rod on their XJ700

SO I can buy the headers and exhaust for my restoration project! :twisted: I'm looking for a complete set that's solid enough to get them...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Mar 8, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Clear coat temp rating?

I'm in the early stages of engine restoration/painting. I'll keep it stock gloss black, but most of the high temp paint is not good when it...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Mar 1, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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A little fall ride eastern PA

We have a tentative date for a short fall ride. We are planning on the 18th right now. Tentative plans to leave from Allentown...around 9:00...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Oct 7, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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'85 / '86 XJ700 X or airhead exhaust

Winter project: restore X1 I'm looking for a usable exhaust. I believe the airhead and X are interchangeable. Chacal will chime if I'm wrong I...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Sep 19, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Lehigh Valley Carb Clinic (take two)

Carb Clinic and other repair projects?? I'm not the host, but wanted to invite fellow XJers to the clinic Dave Rea is the host. He is just...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jun 24, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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Lehigh Valley Carb Clinic

Carb Clinic and other repair projects?? I'm not the host, but wanted to invite fellow XJers to the clinic Dave Rea is the host. He is just...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Jun 24, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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parts to complete my '85 XJ700XN and other parts for sale

Just a couple more parts left to replace: --I'm looking for an ignition switch. Actually only need the plastic housing that holds it in place....

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Apr 14, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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I finally got X#2 on the road

I finally got it out on the road today. Thanks to Gamaru and Painter D for the help with the paiting process. And all others that offered...

Thread by: Desinger_Mike, Apr 12, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications

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