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  1. neronova
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    Losing Your XJ, For Better Or For Worse?

    Oh yeah, I am the same way. I fantasize about having a Vyrus 987 or a Bimota Tesi 3D (Gahhhhhhh! Forkless bikes! *droooool* :D ) but I never...
    Post by: neronova, May 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. neronova
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    Losing Your XJ, For Better Or For Worse?

    Exactly. One bike I have never understood are the SuperMotos. I mean, a dirt bike with street tires? The Adventure bikes look like a ton of fun...
    Post by: neronova, May 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. neronova
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    Losing Your XJ, For Better Or For Worse?

    I really don't like sports bikes either actually, this bike and only a handful of other I would even look at (Yamaha R7 from the late 90's is the...
    Post by: neronova, May 15, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. neronova
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    Losing Your XJ, For Better Or For Worse?

    Tank isn't plastic, its metal, at least on this one. Its been run on premium its whole life, sometimes with or without 10% ethanol. (The history...
    Post by: neronova, May 15, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. neronova
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    Losing Your XJ, For Better Or For Worse?

    I am surprised how many people wouldn't give up their XJs for much, if anything. You guys really love them! Haha! I also love the XJ's, quite a...
    Post by: neronova, May 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. neronova
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    Losing Your XJ, For Better Or For Worse?

    So everyone on here must have an XJ and must enjoy it at least somewhat otherwise I am sure you wouldn't have kept it. But is there any bike out...
    Thread by: neronova, May 12, 2013, 37 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. neronova
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    What helmet do you wear?

    I wear an HJC Specter. Love the color and pattern, but its comfortable, reasonably quiet at speed, and I love having both clear and tinted visors...
    Post by: neronova, May 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    It will get past the inspection, then next month will be petcock month.
    Post by: neronova, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Yeah, I hear its still pretty cold over there. Being in the shadow of the rockies we get Chinooks which really help. Seems like that petcock...
    Post by: neronova, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    That is a good idea on anything, lots of pictures. But I mean, I have been looking at petcocks all morning, not a single one have that elbow on...
    Post by: neronova, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    YES! That looks just like it! It the first one I have seen all day that look like mine. You sir are fabulous! This gives me more to work with!...
    Post by: neronova, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    A better question would be, will a 1983 XJ750 part fit the 1984? 1984 XJ's don't show up on anyone's websites. I wonder how much it would cost...
    Post by: neronova, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Ok, but where to get a new petcock? I am having a hard time finding one like the one on my bike (fits and is a vacuum one, not just a shutoff valve).
    Post by: neronova, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Took it for a short run to the gas station, and 2 shops for quick opinions on things that it needs for the OOP inspection, and back. 13km....
    Post by: neronova, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. neronova
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    Pod Thoughts

    +1 to the "Pods are a load of rubbish!" argument. I have seen testing done on cars, generally there is no improvement or a loss of power from...
    Post by: neronova, Apr 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Stupid seller, said she was last registered in Alberta. Needs an OOP Inspection because it was last registered in BC. One they wouldn't give me...
    Post by: neronova, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. neronova
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    Anti Theft Devices ON SALE

    Surplus store I use a lot is selling anti theft car bits with the fobs (brand new) for $30 for 10 sets! And Master Lock is a good brand, at least...
    Thread by: neronova, Mar 27, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. neronova
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    1920 Indian Scout doing 200mph?

    Oh well yeah, I mean, you don't just take a motorcycle with a stock top speed of 54mph and hit 205mph with it. And yeah, he did a helluva lot...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 27, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  19. neronova
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    Minimalist Bike & Others Dreamy/Futuristic Designs

    I always had a thought that a lot of a bikes wiring bits and bobs could be stuffed into the back of a light and gauge cluster, especially if some...
    Thread by: neronova, Mar 27, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  20. neronova
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    Project "Better" Stock Clocks....

    Just seen this now since someone drug it up, glad they did, very cool idea. Cool idea, something I thought about but never took on. My thoughts...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    True, here it seems people keep their cars fairly well maintained, and the ones that don't are farmers, so when they get too bad, they are left to...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. neronova
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    1920 Indian Scout doing 200mph?

    Yes it was in the Salt Flats, Bonneville. It was filmed in 2005 based on the life of Burt Munro, but Anthony Hopkins wouldn't have been too young...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 26, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  23. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    I am glad we don't have those MoT's here. You have to do them yearly correct? If you have a vehicle here that is registered and insured and you...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    That's true, I am personally a frame grounded person myself though. The simpler the better. I was looking at it thinking, "I probably should...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. neronova
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    1920 Indian Scout doing 200mph?

    Yes, this has Anthony Hopkins.
    Post by: neronova, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  26. neronova
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    1920 Indian Scout doing 200mph?

    Anyone ever thought about getting a 1920 Indian Scout to do 200mph? Well, someone beat you to the punch, in the 1960's none the less. If you...
    Thread by: neronova, Mar 25, 2013, 16 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  27. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Good news! The gauges and light are mounted, and all the wiring got stuffed under the gauges. For the gauges I took the original mount for the...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Time to buy another maybe? They are pretty dirt cheap. 750bloke, I didn't have to take anything out, found a blog or something with very...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Really? Good to know! :D
    Post by: neronova, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. neronova
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    Who has the oldest tyres?! (please check your date codes)

    Re: Who has the oldest tyres?! Will have to check my project bike, with 1500km, and not being registered since 1996, it could have tires as old...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Thought the Vanden Plas's (for the 80's at least) were 12 cyl. only. It does handle great, but I mean the car oozes sexy, definitely a good car...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    There are conversion kits for lots of engines, right up to the Ford 460 if I am correct. I have a friend who has a barn full of 454's (Hes got...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    I like wire wheels, just not on this car (personal preference though). Boy that is a good looking Jag! Similar color, it is original? Mine was...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Didn't seem like anything was cheaper so I thought go with a brand that seemed good. Looks like I will have to build a tool to get the retaining...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. neronova
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    Project Night Mare ... 80 XJ650 Maxim Cafe Build

    Yeah definitely try it out. Its really not that bad once you get into it and find a good system, get a rhythm going. The one thing I suggest...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Haha! Yeah! Well it is a Harley part, so you are paying accordingly I guess. I hate places that do stuff like that though, sell you something...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. neronova
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    Project Night Mare ... 80 XJ650 Maxim Cafe Build

    I can do this for you, possibly. I prefer keeping it original so that if anything ever wanted to be put back on it can be. If you want it done...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Oooo, right in the wallet! I didn't think it was too bad of a price for an Arlen Ness product, from what I hear they make good stuff. I saw some...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    I got my gauges from a guy that parts out bikes, thought it came off an XJ650 but we weren't sure, all I knew is it would fit with a sex change on...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. neronova
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    Rear Brake Question/advice

    That may be how brakes are supposed to be used, but I know in my city, buying any used bike that has done primarily city driving has more wear on...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Got my headlight yesterday, it looks FABULOUS! Worth every 150 one of my dollars, and every day of the 2 weeks it took to arrive! Haha! Bike...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. neronova
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    oil light

    If you take the side stand off and use the center stand I see no problem with removing the side stand switch as well. Although that isn't an...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. neronova
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    oil light

    I guess I could have worded that better, you won't get that bike in gear and running at the same time. On mine, if the switch is open this signal...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. neronova
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    oil light

    If you cut it and twist the wires together, you will never get your bike in gear. On mine the switch has to be open for you to put it in gear, so...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. neronova
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    Is it getting to be spring where you are with photo's

    And that's 30 degrees CELSIUS that we dropped, not Fahrenheit. Its -15 right now.
    Post by: neronova, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. neronova
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    Is it getting to be spring where you are with photo's

    Well just the other day it was like the first picture. Right now though, its more like the second picture. We dropped 30 degrees over night....
    Post by: neronova, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. neronova
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Black is easy to sell if I ever had to get rid of it at any point. I also have a feeling this tank will get a new paint job every year for...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. neronova
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    Twist Ties

    I use UV treated zip ties. You can buy zip ties in a bottle of 10000 for $15 here and they work good too. Those things look very interesting and...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. neronova
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    Calgary Alberta

    Another Calgarian here.
    Post by: neronova, Mar 14, 2013 in forum: Western US and Canada
  50. neronova
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    Engine guards for xj750 on ebay

    WHAT?! You're full of it! I just gave a pair of these away! Are they seriously worth $150?! Damn! I could make those for nothing, I got a...
    Post by: neronova, Mar 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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