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  1. DuoDS
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    Adhesive-backed gasket?

    I sent an email, he said the gasket should be used as-is. Nothing to remove.
    Post by: DuoDS, Feb 7, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. DuoDS
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    Adhesive-backed gasket?

    I bought a shifter side cover gasket from Chacal, part #HCP18430. This gasket looks to have paper on the back of it that looks like some kind of...
    Thread by: DuoDS, Feb 7, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. DuoDS
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    Replacement Handlebars

    That's an idea. . . We go on a spring trip every year (except this, Covid year) that is a motorcycle-camping, 2000 mile, week long trip. This is...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 20, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. DuoDS
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    Replacement Handlebars

    This measurement is taken from the Parts list posted in section: XJ PARTS CATALOG, SECTION K: STEERING and SUSPENSION 1981-83 XJ750 Seca models:...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. DuoDS
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    Replacement Handlebars

    I did find the EMGO bars in my search and hope they will be good enough. I also found one at dimecitycycles.com that looks close:...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. DuoDS
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    Replacement Handlebars

    Thanks for that. I have found many places willing to sell handlebars that are close to the 750 Seca geometry, but not exact. We will just have to...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. DuoDS
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    Replacement Handlebars

    Weird. . . So there is nobody in this forum that has successfully found a retailer that will sell them a pair of 7/8 bars in 29 inch width with 10...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 16, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. DuoDS
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    Advice on Leak(s)

    Thanks for that. I'm done working on the bike for today, so tomorrow I'll see about removing the exhaust.
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. DuoDS
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    Advice on Leak(s)

    To get to the neutral switch and/or the oil sensor, the exhaust has to be removed, right? What it the best way to do that. I've never had it off....
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. DuoDS
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    Advice on Leak(s)

    I just checked the crankshaft seal. There is no oil under the cover. I have not removed the alternator cover yet. I'll look at that I am pretty...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. DuoDS
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    Replacement Handlebars

    That's what I'm asking. Where can I get Seca handlebars, chrome, with the same geometry? When ordering handlebars, I need to know rise, pull-back,...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. DuoDS
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    Replacement Handlebars

    Her bike is a Seca, but we have removed the Atari and the handlebar coverings.
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. DuoDS
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    Oil leak from head cover gasket

    My daughters XJ750 leaks in the same way on the left side. I have replaced the gasket and donuts once. I figured my first fix was not effective...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. DuoDS
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    Replacement Handlebars

    Taking apart my daughter's '82 XJ750 for a paint job, we noticed that the handlebars were needing to be replaced. The original plastic coverings...
    Thread by: DuoDS, Jul 15, 2020, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. DuoDS
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    Advice on Leak(s)

    Thanks, I'll take both covers off today and see what is going on.
    Post by: DuoDS, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. DuoDS
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    Advice on Leak(s)

    Working on my daughter's '82 XJ750 Seca. We are actually painting and powdercoating to make the bike look better on the road, not a frame-off...
    Thread by: DuoDS, Jul 15, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. DuoDS
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    Oil Leak While Running

    Maybe I need to get a mirror or something for closer inspection, because I just can't see that gasket (or right below it) getting juicy at all. I...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. DuoDS
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    Oil Leak While Running

    Thanks for the insight. My leak is on the other side. Cylinder #1 is on the left as looking down on the bike from the seat. This is the one it...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. DuoDS
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    Intermittent Petcock failure

    Ride until it stops running, pull over and pop the gas cap. LISTEN!! if you hear a sucking sound, you have created a vacuum and know your gas cap...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Caliper rebuild

    To get mine out (both of them). I just used the master cylinder to pump brake fluid into the calipers one at a time. I used a bolt and a copper...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. DuoDS
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    K&N air filter (stock replacement) Worth the money?

    Re: K&N fir filter Worth the money? Running a K&N oiled, stock style filter on my Seca as well. Runs strong and I did not re-jet. Now if I can...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. DuoDS
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    Intermittent Petcock failure

    Also, make sure your gas cap is venting properly. If the cap does not let air into the tank, it will produce a vacuum that prevents proper fuel...
    Post by: DuoDS, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. DuoDS
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    Oil Leak While Running

    It's the Seca in my sig
    Post by: DuoDS, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. DuoDS
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    Oil Leak While Running

    Oil is leaking on the left side of the engine. Looks like it is coming out of cylinder #1 exhaust, but I doubt that it really is. The oil migrates...
    Thread by: DuoDS, Jun 25, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. DuoDS
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    Powdercoating wheels - learn from my mistake!

    That is some excellent service right there. . . rare these days.
    Post by: DuoDS, May 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. DuoDS
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    progressive fork springs, spacers, oil

    I used spacers in my 750 Seca that were a little longer than Progressive recommends, about 3/4 inch extra if I remember right. I used the stock...
    Post by: DuoDS, May 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pyramid Parts

    Just an update on the brand new Pyramid fork seals I had to replace. I pulled the forks apart again and examined the the Pyramid fork seals,...
    Post by: DuoDS, May 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. DuoDS
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    Anyone know where to get heat resistant vinyl tubing?

    Try silicone tubing. I have purchased from SiliconeIntakes.com with good success in the past (for other high heat projects). I actually use a...
    Post by: DuoDS, May 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pyramid Parts

    I just used Pyramid wipers and seals for my daughter's Seca about 2 weeks ago. They are leaking already. I have done at least 20 sets of fork...
    Post by: DuoDS, May 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No delamination - thank you

    Tonight I pulled the rear wheel off my daughter's seca, checked the brake shoes before replacing then. The old ones were thin, but not pulling...
    Thread by: DuoDS, May 10, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. DuoDS
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    Fuel Gauge?

    Many cruisers have no gas gauge - like my Honda Shadow. I just reset the trip odometer and fill up every 100-120 miles. I can see hohw this is...
    Post by: DuoDS, May 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. DuoDS
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    Dead Battery

    Thanks Mike, those are some great ideas. I didn't think about LEDs to help alleviate this particular problem. I actually just bought LEDs for my...
    Post by: DuoDS, May 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. DuoDS
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    Dead Battery

    Ya, the suggestion made by tskaz seems like a fantastic suggestion until you are driving downtown to rescue your college-age daughter from a...
    Post by: DuoDS, May 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. DuoDS
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    Dead Battery

    I thought about that too, but always wonder what-if? I also thought about putting a secondary toggle switch on the park wire so when the key...
    Post by: DuoDS, May 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. DuoDS
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    Dead Battery

    I was thinking of installing an LED indicator light, but have a hard time deciding how to install it so it just turns on with the key in the P...
    Post by: DuoDS, May 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. DuoDS
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    Dead Battery

    So, this was a little unexpected. My daughter rode the Seca to work the other day and because the bike was in the parking lot, she locked the...
    Thread by: DuoDS, May 1, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. DuoDS
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    Mini blade fuse block

    Or get one with more positions for fusing future electrical upgrades.
    Post by: DuoDS, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. DuoDS
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    Mini blade fuse block

    Some of those blade fuse boxes will hold mini blades perfectly well. Look at any autoparts store
    Post by: DuoDS, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. DuoDS
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    Little bit of xj fun :)

    Not all XJs, but a family of riders nonetheless. Mine is a Honda Shadow VT1100, one son has a Yamaha Virago XV1000, and the other has a Yamaha...
    Post by: DuoDS, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. DuoDS
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    Little bit of xj fun :)

    I know my daughter's 750 Seca is gonna dust everything else in my stable. She's pretty excited about that.
    Post by: DuoDS, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. DuoDS
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    Won't start..

    Get a Gunson Color tune - when I did my carbs, the idles mix screws were set to starting 2 1/2 turns out and my bike would not idle unless I did...
    Post by: DuoDS, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. DuoDS
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    Thanks to this Forum. . .

    It does feel great after so many times taking the carbs out and inspecting, cleaning, replacing. Then cleaning/repairing electrical, and cleaning...
    Post by: DuoDS, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. DuoDS
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    Starting 650 Maxim over-revvvving have to shut it down

    Mine did that until I replaced the idle mix adjust screw o-rings, bench synced, and turned the idle adjustment screw way down. Then it was still...
    Post by: DuoDS, Apr 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. DuoDS
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    Thanks to this Forum. . .

    Just took a lunch-break trip to the DMV and got the Seca fully registered and legal. I have to say, the interesting thing about this...
    Post by: DuoDS, Apr 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. DuoDS
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    Thanks to this Forum. . .

    I have my own bike, so the beckon of the road gets answered without the Seca (daughter rides 2-up for now). So far, the Seca has just been down to...
    Post by: DuoDS, Apr 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. DuoDS
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    Thanks to this Forum. . .

    Not yet, but I will be. Goal was to get the bike registered, in order to do that I needed it to be ride-able with all the lights and horn working....
    Post by: DuoDS, Apr 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. DuoDS
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    Gas Leak

    My guess would be that your needle and seat valves are not stopping fuel flow. Either that or it could be like my daughter's Seca that had broken...
    Post by: DuoDS, Apr 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Thanks to this Forum. . .

    I have to say thanks to the members of this forum. A while back, I bought an XJ750 Seca for my daughter to ride that was complete, but very...
    Thread by: DuoDS, Apr 23, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. DuoDS
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    nice XJ 600

    I'm with Fitz
    Post by: DuoDS, Mar 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. DuoDS
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    OT: Virago questions

    The local DMV can do a title search off the VIN if you are patient enough. They try to contact previous owners and such - but if it is not...
    Post by: DuoDS, Mar 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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