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  1. mestnii
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    For Sale XJ 700 and other XJ parts, cheap

    Long time without my XJ and I recently found a bunch of good parts for it - most of which are in factory plastic. This forum has been a huge help...
    Thread by: mestnii, Jun 23, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Builing a CNC machine

    I thought you guys would appreciate this - http://buildyourcnc.com/default.aspx Could add a lot of depth to the projects seen on the...
    Thread by: mestnii, Oct 14, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    85 XJ700N complete or part out

    I got a second bike and now must pass my Maxim on to someone else. It's currently sitting at my place in San Francisco, CA and the full story of...
    Thread by: mestnii, Aug 28, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Popping signal fuse on minimal wiring diagram

    AAAAAUUGUGHG. Sometimes I really hate my bike. I spent 2 hours setting and wiring in a brake light only to have it not work... which lead to...
    Thread by: mestnii, Jul 20, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    dead tach

    I went on a shakedown ride last week to see if all my electrical was up to par. Everything went great, rode around for an hour or so. Parked my...
    Thread by: mestnii, Jun 28, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Fighter-ish project

    So, what started out as an awesome sport tourer with a few mechanical and carb issues [img] then turned in to an adventure bike and took me all...
    Thread by: mestnii, Jun 17, 2010, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    first time welding - new back section

    The last time I posted my bike, I chopped some things off and started messing around with it. Now, I cut off some more of the frame section in...
    Thread by: mestnii, Jun 2, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    tuning for high end power with pods

    Ok, this isn't a thread about "to pod or not." I've podded (if that's a word) and aim to keep them despite the drawbacks. I've read a whole...
    Thread by: mestnii, May 14, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    custom rides

    Just an FYI for anyone who wants even more 2 wheeled eye candy : http://www.loudpopvoyager.com/tagged/motorcycle www.loudpopvoyager.com is pretty...
    Thread by: mestnii, May 10, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    welding

    I just got a cheap welder from Harbor Freight to learn the trade and practice with. I've had some experience with MIG welding in the past and can...
    Thread by: mestnii, Apr 19, 2010, 22 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    white smoke

    Alright, my bike is driving me crazy. I love working on it, I really do, but some times (and this is getting more and more frequent) I just want...
    Thread by: mestnii, Mar 2, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I took some parts off

    and then just kept going. Whoever said that once you make the first cut/mod you just keep going with it was definitely right. Quick shot of...
    Thread by: mestnii, Dec 24, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    brake light pulsator as headlight pulsator?

    I ordered one of these brake light pulsators and only later learned that it does not work with LEDs. Would it be safe for the electronics to...
    Thread by: mestnii, Dec 10, 2009, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    parts off of an 85 XJ700

    I've got some parts I've slowly been taking off my bike. [img] Passenger foot pegs (no mounting bolts) $30 [img] Mufflers. There are...
    Thread by: mestnii, Dec 3, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    elec q - power seeping in from somewhere

    So, I had an idea to tear out my airbox and build a pod setup. What actually ended up happening after I took the carbs and airbox off involved...
    Thread by: mestnii, Dec 3, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    master cylinder relocation

    I know that some SECAs (750?) have a front master cylinder somewhere by the headlight bucket. Is it possible to move my master cylinder from...
    Thread by: mestnii, Nov 30, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Coast to Coast ... in 1916

    http://www.divinecaroline.com/22349/853 ... motorbikes And I thought my journey was epic.
    Thread by: mestnii, Oct 18, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    "Man Journey" Cleveland, OH to San Francisco, CA

    As promised, here is my ride report. I started in Cleveland, OH and made my way to San Francisco, CA with my buddy Misha. I would like to extend...
    Thread by: mestnii, Sep 8, 2009, 93 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Lean when cruising.... AGAIN!

    Instead of reviving an older thread, I'm starting this one and condensing all of the information. When I am cruising, I did several plug chops...
    Thread by: mestnii, Jul 25, 2009, 43 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTB XJ700 carb slide diaphragm

    As the topic states, I'm interested in buying the carb slide diaphragms for an 85 XJ 700. I will need at least 2, but looking for all 4. Carbs...
    Thread by: mestnii, Jul 16, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Cylinder #3, #4 lean at off idle

    This has been causing me trouble from the time I first got the bike. With all of the wonderful help from the fine people on this forum I was able...
    Thread by: mestnii, Jul 4, 2009, 29 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTT: SpitFire Windshield for highway pegs

    I have a SpitFire Windshield that I have no use for. I would like to trade it for highway pegs that I can bolt on directly to the frame of my 85...
    Thread by: mestnii, Jun 29, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    creeping idle after riding

    I could have sworn I read another post on here with a member having the same problem as I, however, I can not find it for the life of me. So,...
    Thread by: mestnii, Jun 10, 2009, 33 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    FS/FT: XJ 700 stock oil filter cover, petcock and windshield

    I've got the stock oil filter cover, with the rubber grommets and the spring for sale as I have changed my setup to spin-on oil filter. I also...
    Thread by: mestnii, Jun 1, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    PSA: Rochester, NY 1982 650

    I was out in the area and noticed a familiar bike sitting out on the lawn. Spoke to the guy who owns it and this is what I gathered: As far...
    Thread by: mestnii, May 27, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    compression and burning oil(?)

    I am still in the (long and arduous) process of tuning my bike for a road trip and happened to pull the cylinder 1 plug to notice that there is a...
    Thread by: mestnii, May 25, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    good idle, runs lean

    I'm in the process of fine tuning my bike. I have it set so that when it's at idle, the plugs are tan. This was achieved by adjusting the...
    Thread by: mestnii, May 18, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rough shift when warm

    I just got my bike, XJ700, running the way I like it, except there is one minor problem. When it is fully warmed up, shifting into 2nd is...
    Thread by: mestnii, Apr 10, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Northeast Ohio (Cleveland Area) colortune help

    Does anyone in/close to my area have a colortune that they would be willing to teach me how to use? I have been having some serious problems...
    Thread by: mestnii, Mar 28, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    idle/running difficulty

    First off, let me say that I've been lurking on these boards for a good long while and have read and re-read many posts dealing with my problem...
    Thread by: mestnii, Feb 11, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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