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  1. tosoutherncars
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    Rubber carb joints (XJ750) - Repair rather than replace?

    Stump, I also had two that looked great and two that were checked, but it was my outers that looked rough; I'm guessing that someone on either...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, May 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. tosoutherncars
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    Wet-setting - Kindergarten questions

    Well, that went well!! Swapped in the new seats and everything went smoothly (if slowly). So glad I had purchased new hex-socket head screws...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, May 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. tosoutherncars
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    Wet-setting - Kindergarten questions

    And PilotSmack, thanks for that list... I already have a Colourtune (used to have an old MG, they're still used in the LBC world) so that's one...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, May 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. tosoutherncars
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    Wet-setting - Kindergarten questions

    Thanks guys, I appreciate the timely input. Len, an extra thanks; I should have known that the extra $ would be well-spent when going to a vendor...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, May 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. tosoutherncars
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    Wet-setting - Kindergarten questions

    Hey y'all, Well the carbs are back together, after a *complete and thorough* cleaning per the many tutorials (rack not broken apart). Next step...
    Thread by: tosoutherncars, May 4, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. tosoutherncars
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    She's so close! Can't wait for the POR15 to dry.

    Very cool! Looks great.
    Post by: tosoutherncars, May 3, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. tosoutherncars
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    Can the '83 bikes (elec. tach) drive a mech tach?

    I posted two links Ghost, which one are you talking about? Pretty sure this is the electro tach; http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-XJ650-19 ......
    Post by: tosoutherncars, May 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. tosoutherncars
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    Can the '83 bikes (elec. tach) drive a mech tach?

    Well they all have wires coming out of the back, for the lights... But yes, the electronic ones have more wires, the mech ones just have two...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, May 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. tosoutherncars
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    Can the '83 bikes (elec. tach) drive a mech tach?

    Like the one I just posted, Rocs? (almost round, flattened bottom) Or a different model?
    Post by: tosoutherncars, May 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. tosoutherncars
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    Can the '83 bikes (elec. tach) drive a mech tach?

    Polock, I really don't like mini-gauges; and nice 4" aftermarket gauges (with wires, brackets and all assorted bobbins) would probably end up...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, May 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. tosoutherncars
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    stupid question re: syncing carbs and blocking YICS

    Halleluiah! Enough is indeed enough. It's like a Saturday Night Live skit, at this point.
    Post by: tosoutherncars, May 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. tosoutherncars
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    Can the '83 bikes (elec. tach) drive a mech tach?

    Hi Y'all, I had asked sorta the opposite question HERE, but perhaps I'm going at this backward. Do the '83 motors still have the port to...
    Thread by: tosoutherncars, May 1, 2014, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. tosoutherncars
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    CL, Nice Maxim 750, Syracuse, NY - $1500

    http://syracuse.craigslist.org/mcy/4429567753.html Not mine, no interest... Thought it looked pretty solid!
    Thread by: tosoutherncars, Apr 30, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. tosoutherncars
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    Newbie Alert

    Hey Steve! I'm Duncan - fairly new too, and in the middle of remediating a 10k mile '83 XJ750 Seca. You can find most stuff from the Forums...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. tosoutherncars
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    WANTED - '83 Seca front end parts / rear fairing

    First post updated; still looking for a gauge cluster bracket, maybe a front foglight, and a few little bits. Also maybe a rear fender, if Bob...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. tosoutherncars
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Part out All Parts available

    *Is* it an Atari, or the dual gauges with the electonic speedo? Pics and price shipped to 13669 or K1Z5P4? Email is duncan.read @ outlook.com...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 29, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. tosoutherncars
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    Superseca, In the short term, two possible repair options for the carb joints, I've been told; either sealing them with patches of bike inner...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. tosoutherncars
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    Another dirty PO trick

    Love it... Guys in the LBC (Little British Car) world often refer to DPOs (Dumb-arse Previous Owners). Nice to know that some of those DPOs own...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 29, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. tosoutherncars
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    Ditching the Atari gauge (Seca)

    Thanks Vespa... But I'm really looking for a traditional, dual gauge look (think vintage Kawa, Honda CB, Yamaha XS).
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. tosoutherncars
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    Ditching the Atari gauge (Seca)

    True, and *slightly* less ugly than the Atari... ;-) Previous years of Maxim and Seca 750 had mechanical tachs tho, right? So I must be able...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. tosoutherncars
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    Ditching the Atari gauge (Seca)

    Nice, guys... But I think I'd rather stay with (closer to) stock... Seems to me like either the Maxim clocks or the earlier (dual round) Seca...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. tosoutherncars
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    Ditching the Atari gauge (Seca)

    Yup... But should I be looking for a cluster from anything in particular? Did I read somewhere that the Secas have an electric (i.e....
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. tosoutherncars
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    Ditching the Atari gauge (Seca)

    Hey y'all, Due to a PO's hacking of the upper steering column, I think I might need to ditch the Atari. No loss, it's the ugliest thing since...
    Thread by: tosoutherncars, Apr 21, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. tosoutherncars
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    Quickie: Pilot screw o-rings - same size as washer?

    Excellent resource, thanks!!
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. tosoutherncars
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    Props to chacal

    Does he have a # to call? I think I'd rather do that than try to make sense of the giant parts lists... but I can't seem to find one!
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 14, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. tosoutherncars
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    Quickie: Pilot screw o-rings - same size as washer?

    Why do you say that, vash? Buna-N (the common black o-ring material) is rated for petro fuel use; and I obviously won't be running fuels that...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. tosoutherncars
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    Quickie: Pilot screw o-rings - same size as washer?

    Hey all, Quickie question: In disassembling my carbs: all four had good pilot screws (fine thread, brass), good springs and new-looking...
    Thread by: tosoutherncars, Apr 14, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. tosoutherncars
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    XJ750 carbs (Hitachi) - list of fasteners?

    Thanks Stumpy, that's awesome! Wish I'd found that myself. I'll definitely be going to Len for parts in the future; but I need my kitchen...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. tosoutherncars
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    XJ750 carbs (Hitachi) - list of fasteners?

    Hey all, I'm looking to head over to my local fastener store and pick up SS and/or hex head versions of all the fasteners for my carb rebuild....
    Thread by: tosoutherncars, Apr 13, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. tosoutherncars
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    Rubber carb joints (XJ750) - Repair rather than replace?

    Cool, thanks for the replies guys.
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. tosoutherncars
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    Rubber carb joints (XJ750) - Repair rather than replace?

    Hey all, I've had an XJ for all of three days, so bear with me. The bike is an '83 Seca 750. It has been running recently, but is hard to...
    Thread by: tosoutherncars, Apr 10, 2014, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. tosoutherncars
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    WANTED - '83 Seca front end parts / rear fairing

    Thanks Bob! It's the two things on the far right of your photo that I need; as you can see, the PO chopped mine. It's not horrible, but I'd like...
    Post by: tosoutherncars, Apr 9, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. tosoutherncars
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    WANTED - '83 Seca front end parts / rear fairing

    Hey all, I have just traded an old boat for a low-mileage (17xxx Km) '83 Seca. It's got some issues though; a previous owner has made some...
    Thread by: tosoutherncars, Apr 9, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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