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  1. oilheadron
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    '82 Seca Turbo

    Need both ignition pickups, ignition cover and gasket, possibly the advance rotor.
    Thread by: oilheadron, Apr 21, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. oilheadron
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    Seca Turbo gurus (longish post)

    Thanks for the info dudes. I have a motorcycle repair business, but I still like to do the work on my personal bikes. Valves are first on the agenda.
    Post by: oilheadron, Nov 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. oilheadron
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    Seca Turbo gurus (longish post)

    How tight (in general)? Any recommendations for a suitable boost gauge??
    Post by: oilheadron, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. oilheadron
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    Seca Turbo gurus (longish post)

    Will do ASAP.
    Post by: oilheadron, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. oilheadron
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    Seca Turbo gurus (longish post)

    My '82 Turbo has the Yamaha Power Upgrade kit and runs great, but I'd like about 3-4 psi more. I don't have a boost gauge, but the kit seems to be...
    Thread by: oilheadron, Nov 26, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. oilheadron
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    Turbo Caliper Seals

    I'm confused (like usual?) :) I need a pair of front caliper rebuild kits for an '82 Turbo Seca. Pistons are in good shape. Chacal??
    Thread by: oilheadron, Nov 23, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. oilheadron
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    Is It Just Me? (Warning: A Rant About New Bikes)

    I probably missed something, but what exactly was the $92 buying???
    Post by: oilheadron, Jul 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. oilheadron
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    Front Tire Out of Balance - problems - help

    We have found that any significant imbalance is usually in the wheel itself. I agree with the rogue (bad) tire sentiment.
    Post by: oilheadron, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. oilheadron
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    Hey! CBX gurus!

    Cool. That's exactly what I was looking for.
    Post by: oilheadron, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  10. oilheadron
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    Hey! CBX gurus!

    Does anybody know of a source for offset (dogleg) brake and clutch levers for a '79 CBX???? I've got some nerve damage and need the levers closer...
    Thread by: oilheadron, Jun 7, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  11. oilheadron
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    differance between stock and progressive springs

    Sure you can (okay, for all practical purposes)! Think of a very light initial rate and a very heavy secondary rate. BUT, that's not how the stock...
    Post by: oilheadron, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. oilheadron
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    differance between stock and progressive springs

    You're right, that's how they were described on paper back then. But, unless the initial coils go into actual coil bind before the secondary coils...
    Post by: oilheadron, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. oilheadron
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    differance between stock and progressive springs

    The stock springs ARE progressively-wound, just like the Progressive brand springs. The difference is that the Progressive spring rates (initial...
    Post by: oilheadron, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. oilheadron
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    Ridiculous price but interesting nonetheless!

    The price is definitely out there! Being a CBX owner myself I would say that $15k-$20k U.S. should buy that bike all day long. And there are a few...
    Post by: oilheadron, Jun 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. oilheadron
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    Apparently THIS Gold Wing is made out of GOLD. LOL

    The '78 models were never dressed from the factory.
    Post by: oilheadron, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. oilheadron
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    is there anyone that rebuilds carbs?

    Tabaka, we're well versed with these carbs if you need help but I don't want to jump in front of anybody who has already posted or contacted you....
    Post by: oilheadron, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. oilheadron
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    Tire longevity advice wanted

    I'll probably catch some flack for this :lol: , but the tread life has been intentionally engineered out of modern streetbike tires. To answer...
    Post by: oilheadron, May 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. oilheadron
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    Copper v. Platinum v. Iridium

    Same here for everything I've run them in. In my own bikes and customers' as well.
    Post by: oilheadron, May 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. oilheadron
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    Copper v. Platinum v. Iridium

    Glad to help. BTW, don't try to gap them. The center electrodes are fragile and DON'T need to be regapped to the original specs anyway.
    Post by: oilheadron, May 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. oilheadron
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    Copper v. Platinum v. Iridium

    The Denso Iridium IX24 will fix you right up.
    Post by: oilheadron, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. oilheadron
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    WTB 82 Seca Turbo complete body panel set

    I've got a few good pieces I'll round up and PM you about in the next day or so. Ron
    Post by: oilheadron, May 14, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. oilheadron
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    spark plugs dying young

    "I have never heard this before..." You have now.
    Post by: oilheadron, May 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. oilheadron
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    spark plugs dying young

    Get rid of those NGK plugs and plug in the Autolite equivalents. See what happens. BTW, I'm assuming that it isn't the same cylinder failing every...
    Post by: oilheadron, May 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. oilheadron
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    Copper v. Platinum v. Iridium

    "The resistor is made of a glass mixed with a conductive material (such as carbon black, metal and the like), where blending (proportion) of the...
    Post by: oilheadron, May 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. oilheadron
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    WTB Seca Turbo oil cooler cover

    That salvage yard never called me back, so I'm beginning to wonder if many early Turbos (just as an example of a timeframe) didn't come with the...
    Post by: oilheadron, May 9, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. oilheadron
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    Stopped just in time.

    Gorgeous bike in a gorgeous setting (NO, I'm not gay). :D
    Post by: oilheadron, May 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. oilheadron
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    Copper v. Platinum v. Iridium

    I see the suspicious-looking (soft?) stuff in the cross-section, but what is it??
    Post by: oilheadron, May 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. oilheadron
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    Copper v. Platinum v. Iridium

    greg_in_london: Very good questions that I don't know the answer to (yet). Being an old Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer I would love to find the...
    Post by: oilheadron, May 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. oilheadron
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    Copper v. Platinum v. Iridium

    If I had a dollar for every low-time conventional NGK (not the Platinum and/or Iridium NGKs) that would fire outside the cylinder, but NOT inside...
    Post by: oilheadron, May 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. oilheadron
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    Copper v. Platinum v. Iridium

    Everything new and old that we put iridiums in has run fine (sparkplug-wise anyway :) ). And I'm talking about bikes from the 60s through...
    Post by: oilheadron, May 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. oilheadron
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    Copper v. Platinum v. Iridium

    Long story short: The local roadrace team uses iridium plugs and opens the gap up somewhat from standard. Modern bikes have plenty of ignition...
    Post by: oilheadron, May 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. oilheadron
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    Already run out of ideas and loosing confidence on the bike.

    Re: Already run out of ideas and loosing confidence on the b I can't vouch for the conventional Densos, just the Iridiums. They are top notch. A...
    Post by: oilheadron, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. oilheadron
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    Already run out of ideas and loosing confidence on the bike.

    Re: Already run out of ideas and loosing confidence on the b Well, we're going to have to agree to disagree on the NGK situation. Just fixed a...
    Post by: oilheadron, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. oilheadron
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    Already run out of ideas and loosing confidence on the bike.

    Re: Already run out of ideas and loosing confidence on the b We've seen this happen with brand new NGKs for 6-8 years now but not with any...
    Post by: oilheadron, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. oilheadron
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    WTB 82 Seca Turbo complete body panel set

    For all practical purposes, fairings in the condition you described don't exist, unfortunately.
    Post by: oilheadron, May 1, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. oilheadron
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    Most definately talented,,,,most definately insane

    I wonder if he could possibly learn how to ride a trial's bike. :D
    Post by: oilheadron, Apr 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. oilheadron
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    The Seca and a Street Glide.

    I bought a new heldover '81 Honda CB750F in silver in 1982, didn't realize until much later that the Seca was superior in almost every way IMO.
    Post by: oilheadron, Apr 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. oilheadron
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    The Seca and a Street Glide.

    That model Seca is still one of the nicest looking "UJMs" ever built IMO. The original '82 Suzuki Katana is right there too.
    Post by: oilheadron, Apr 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. oilheadron
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    Motorcycle Classics mag: the 81 to 84 XJ550 Seca gets a nod

    Re: Motorcycle Classics mag: the 81 to 84 XJ550 Seca gets a Richard, you've got one of the finest and most interesting mags on the planet as far...
    Post by: oilheadron, Apr 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. oilheadron
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    Uni replacement foam for air filter

    The local bike shop said the green was all I needed to duplicate the air flow of the original cloth/paper filter. Anyone else done anything like...
    Post by: oilheadron, Apr 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. oilheadron
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    WTB Seca Turbo oil cooler cover

    P/N 16G-2835L-01-20 Anybody got one of these? Any useable condition or color.
    Thread by: oilheadron, Apr 23, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. oilheadron
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    Is this a good deal?

    Doesn't sound very promising at all.
    Post by: oilheadron, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. oilheadron
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    Got Boots?

    But, your bike is still red and therefore slower than mine. A guy gave me a nice Turbo seat and some bodywork today. Wouldn't you know it...
    Post by: oilheadron, Apr 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. oilheadron
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    The Seca has awoken!

    Every time I ride my Seca Turbo it reminds me of how great the basic 650 platform was and is.
    Post by: oilheadron, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. oilheadron
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    Have you had delamination?

    One of my customers has an XJ550 that we hadn't worked on before, one of his rear shoes delaminated last week and locked up the rear wheel.
    Post by: oilheadron, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. oilheadron
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    Initial Impression of Progressive Rear Shocks = WOW

    A set of Progressive shocks on my '79 CBX (standard damping and spring rates for my usage), along with a few other suspension mods and tweaks,...
    Post by: oilheadron, Apr 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. oilheadron
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    strange sound

    Slightly out on a limb here: Get a mechanic's stethoscope (or a long screwdriver) and try to isolate the source of the noise. If it's near the...
    Post by: oilheadron, Mar 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. oilheadron
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    Seca Turbo Compressor Side Impeller

    Bill is supposed to pull the turbo off of the yellow bike in the morning to see what if anything is still useable on it. I told him that if the...
    Post by: oilheadron, Mar 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. oilheadron
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    a bad ride from the beach

    If I was riding TO the beach I wouldn't complain about anything either. 8)
    Post by: oilheadron, Mar 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. oilheadron
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    Never, Ever even think about doing this.

    Crap. I just took both of mine off to detail the area behind the mounting brackets.
    Post by: oilheadron, Mar 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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