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  1. RangerG
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    50,000 Mile Cylinder Measurements on 550

    This fall I tore down the top end of my 550 Seca. 79,000 kms, or 49,000 miles on it. It just didn’t have the power it used to. We measured up the...
    Thread by: RangerG, Oct 29, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. RangerG
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    After 31 Years...........It's Over!

    We had been together for 31 years. I was always faithful and for the most part we got along well. It's not her, it's me. I've been wanting...
    Thread by: RangerG, Jul 4, 2012, 22 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. RangerG
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    I almost cried a little!

    Hauling a dead washer and other treasure to the landfill today. As I pulled up to the metal pile there is a motorcycle engine sitting on the...
    Thread by: RangerG, Dec 10, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. RangerG
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    Ride Report - 2011 Parkland to Glacier to Prairie Ride

    My friend Gerry, on an '09 Harley V-rod Muscle and I started our 2011 trip on August 8th. We left the border of Saskatchewan and Alberta and...
    Thread by: RangerG, Aug 28, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. RangerG
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    WIZARD...............get another bike!

    Has anyone else noticed a void on this forum? I used to love the healthy dose of inspiration that I would get every time I looked at the work...
    Thread by: RangerG, May 12, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  6. RangerG
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    Petcock To Give Away - Gone!

    I rebuilt my fuel petcock two years ago. Last summer it started leaking around the back, diaphram area. I replaced the diaphram and spring....
    Thread by: RangerG, May 3, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. RangerG
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    DON'T DO THIS!

    Went out to fire up the bike today. As I bent over to check the oil level (which I do faithfully after the leaking petcock, float valve, fuel in...
    Thread by: RangerG, Oct 2, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. RangerG
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    $30.00 Bike Cam

    I wanted to video some of my riding but the Go Pro stuff is too expensive for me. I bought a key chain video camera off E-bay for $10.00. A 4 GB...
    Thread by: RangerG, Jul 31, 2010, 39 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. RangerG
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    Where did my power go?

    I have always thought the 550 Seca was quite a peppy little bike. I think I made a big mistake today. Honda had a demo ride on today and I took...
    Thread by: RangerG, Jun 4, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. RangerG
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    SECA 550......F 86 Sabre-jet or Great White shark?

    Look out MIG 15's and surfers. The May '81 Cycle Guide road test makes reference to a Sabre-jet and a shark's nose, in describing the fairing on...
    Thread by: RangerG, Feb 18, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. RangerG
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    Ride Report - Yellowstone Re-visited

    Day 1, August 6th, 2009. Start mileage 58,250 kms. The trip started with overcast skies and the threat of rain. The bike was packed with all...
    Thread by: RangerG, Aug 23, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. RangerG
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    XJ 550 Seca test in Two Wheels magazine

    Attached test appeared in the May '82 issue of Two Wheel magazine. An Australian publication I believe. Their bike had the twin disk option on...
    Thread by: RangerG, Aug 3, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. RangerG
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    I Joined a Bike Gang

    I have been thinking this over for a long time now. This isn't something that I ever really wanted to do. I have heard horror stories regarding...
    Thread by: RangerG, May 29, 2009, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. RangerG
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    Solar Charger for Bike Battery

    Does anyone have any experience with a solar charger like this? Some times my bike will sit for a week or so during the summer (I know, I need to...
    Thread by: RangerG, Feb 22, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. RangerG
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    F/S Metzler ME 33 110/90 V 18 Front tire

    My brother went to a motorcycle dealer close out sale and picked up a tire for me. Unfortunately it's a front tire and I need the same size rear...
    Thread by: RangerG, Jan 23, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. RangerG
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    Pronunciation of SECA

    How does everyone say the word SECA? See-ka or Say-ka. We have a small town nearby called Waseca and it's pronounced wa-see-ka. I have heard...
    Thread by: RangerG, Dec 24, 2008, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. RangerG
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    New XJ 650

    I found this posted on Sport-touring.net. http://www.motorradonline.de/news/yamah ... 307894.htm
    Thread by: RangerG, Aug 28, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. RangerG
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    *#&+@#%$ COUNTRY!!!

    We went from having NO SNOW, to this BULLS**T, overnight. Why do I live here? I'm tempted to join in @ 4:20 PM today! [img]
    Thread by: RangerG, Apr 20, 2008, 41 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. RangerG
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    How Many "Full Patch" Members

    No, I'm not talking OMGs here. The patch is one that was made for the XJ World Relay 2000. A backpack was filled with patches and sent...
    Thread by: RangerG, Apr 8, 2008, 25 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. RangerG
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    Removing Rear Wheel Bearings

    My friend and I just finished replacing my wheel bearings, front and rear. We had a real bear of a time trying to get the two bearings out of the...
    Thread by: RangerG, Mar 31, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. RangerG
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    Bandwidth Exceeded and Slow Loading

    I've noticed that this site is very slow loading lately and today I got a "bandwidth exceeded" error message. What's going on and how can we fix it?
    Thread by: RangerG, Mar 26, 2008, 29 replies, in forum: Suggestion Box
  22. RangerG
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    Long Distance Emergency Kit

    I plan to continue making long distance trips with my Seca 550. I make sure that the maintenance is up to date such as, checking my alternator...
    Thread by: RangerG, Dec 22, 2007, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. RangerG
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    Good - Moto-direct

    I ordered an MJ-501 Textile jacket off e-bay. Service was very fast, shipping was fair and the jacket is awesome! Very nice for the price.
    Thread by: RangerG, Aug 31, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  24. RangerG
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    Photo Thread. My XJ and the World's Largest ....

    We've all come across these tourist traps that tout the world's largest _ _ _ _ . Let's see how many of these things we can get our XJ's...
    Thread by: RangerG, Aug 25, 2007, 52 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. RangerG
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    Jet Needle Position

    Patient: '81 Seca 550. Yoshimura pipe. 47,000 km (@30,000 miles) Symptoms: 1. Flat spot in the powerband at 5 thou. It's been like that...
    Thread by: RangerG, Jul 26, 2007, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. RangerG
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    Dress Up Bolt Kits

    I found this site which has a number of products to dress up the appearance of your bike and thought I'd share....
    Thread by: RangerG, Jul 22, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. RangerG
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    Diecast or Models of XJ Bikes

    Does anyone have a model or diecast of an XJ bike. I found this little guy many years ago in a small out of the way service station. I don't...
    Thread by: RangerG, Jul 21, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. RangerG
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    Master Cylinder Screw

    This web site got me motivated into doing some long neglected maintenance. I changed the 26 year old brake fluid but in the process butchered one...
    Thread by: RangerG, Jul 4, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. RangerG
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    Source for Throttle and Clutch cables

    Does anyone know of a source for a throttle cable and clutch cable for an '81 550 Seca other than from Yamaha? I don't need them now but one of...
    Thread by: RangerG, Jun 26, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. RangerG
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    Vavle Adjustment Time

    I took my '81 Seca 550 in for a valve adjustment yesterday. I have 45,000 Km's on it, (about 28,000 miles) and have owned it since '81. I can't...
    Thread by: RangerG, Jun 20, 2006, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. RangerG
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    550 Seca with aftermarket pipe

    I've attached a short video clip of me on my bike. It's not the fastest bike in the world, just sounds like it....
    Thread by: RangerG, May 15, 2006, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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