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  1. Seca rider
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    fifth gear problem

    Thanks K-Moe, I'll check it out tomorrow. At 58,000 miles, it's probably time to split the cases and replace the guides and internal chains. I...
    Post by: Seca rider, Aug 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Seca rider
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    fifth gear problem

    On the way to work this morning my '82 650 Seca would not shift into fifth gear on the freeway. All of the other gears shift perfectly. I changed...
    Thread by: Seca rider, Aug 26, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Seca rider
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    Windshield on a 650

    I've used a Slipstream Spitfire on mo 650 Seca, Helps with the wind. Aren't you using clubman bars? The Spitfire can be adjusted to work with...
    Post by: Seca rider, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Seca rider
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    Front brake on!

    I use a brake piston compressor tool that I also use on my cars to replace the pads. I got it at the local auto parts store, 10 to 15 bucks. You...
    Post by: Seca rider, May 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Seca rider
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    1982 XJ650RJ Tach cable replacement

    HCP 2727 from Chacal @ xjforever.com. Click on the link at the top of the page. He will get you the right part fast.
    Post by: Seca rider, May 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Seca rider
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    New XJ650RJ Owner

    That's why I love this forum. Seemingly obvious ideas are pointed out so you don't overlook them. Thanks Dave!
    Post by: Seca rider, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Seca rider
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    New XJ650RJ Owner

    Sweet Seca! I learned this from the forums. Make a notebook to record your shim sizes and clearances with the mileage at the last valve...
    Post by: Seca rider, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Seca rider
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    What have I broken

    Had mine come apart the exact same way. The good news is that you can plug it back in and secure it with a zip tie. Works fine for me. Good luck...
    Post by: Seca rider, Mar 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Seca rider
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    Howdy y'all

    Welcome to the world of XJ's!
    Post by: Seca rider, Mar 18, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Seca rider
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    Master cylinder issue

    After looking at the picture, CN hit it on the head. Clubman bars should do the trick. They are wider across the middle before the bend so you...
    Post by: Seca rider, Feb 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Seca rider
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    Carb Problems...pilot jets stucked

    Since it sounds like you will have to replace the jets anyway, have you tried a small set of vice grips on the head of the jet?
    Post by: Seca rider, Feb 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Seca rider
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    Clubman handlebars

    [ATTACH]This is what they look like on the bike.
    Post by: Seca rider, Feb 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Seca rider
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    Clubman handlebars

    I used JB weld and a couple of 8 mm nuts on the lower triple clamp stops. Hope this helps. Seca 650's are a blast to ride!
    Post by: Seca rider, Feb 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Seca rider
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    Clubman handlebars

    Dime city cycles has the clipons (36 mm) I too am vertically challenged at 5'7". The loaded gun rearsets work great on the Seca, with the...
    Post by: Seca rider, Feb 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Seca rider
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    Clubman handlebars

    I had clubmans on my 650 Seca, but switched to clip ons. I like the lower position, besides I already had to put stop limiters on the lower triple...
    Post by: Seca rider, Feb 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Seca rider
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    A Poll on the ages of XJBikes Members

    55 now, been riding my 650 Seca since new in 82. 1st bike '74 Honda XL175.then on to a '78 Yamaha XS400. Did the RD 400 thing for a while then...
    Post by: Seca rider, Jan 22, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Seca rider
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    1981 650 Tach Cable

    There is an oil seal in the tach drive unit on the motor. I'm sure Chacal stocks them. He can get you what you need to fix it. Do a search, there...
    Post by: Seca rider, Jan 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Seca rider
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    81 xj650 seca - Australian frame??

    You also have to trim the side stand for clearance for your foot.
    Post by: Seca rider, Jan 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Seca rider
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    81 xj650 seca - Australian frame??

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here are some pictures of the loaded gun set up. Note the orientation of the shifter arm, in this position you keep the...
    Post by: Seca rider, Jan 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Seca rider
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    81 xj650 seca - Australian frame??

    I used the DDC universal linkage kit. I drilled the rivet out of the stock shifter linkage and attached the linkage rod to the gear selector and...
    Post by: Seca rider, Jan 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Seca rider
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    81 xj650 seca - Australian frame??

    If you have the aluminum plates to mount the passenger pegs, you can use the Loaded Gun rear sets from Dime City Cycles and mount them to the tabs...
    Post by: Seca rider, Jan 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Seca rider
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    How to shim 82 Xj650?

    Torque is 7.2 ft/lbs. tightening sequence is on page 107 of the Haynes manual. I'll try to post a picture of the sequence tomorrow. I get my shims...
    Post by: Seca rider, Nov 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Seca rider
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    Wow!! Impressive!!

    Received my first order from Len @ XJ4EVER. I ordered on Friday Morning and had the parts at my house on Monday afternoon. Very impressive, from...
    Thread by: Seca rider, Nov 3, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    550 Catastrophic Clutch Failure - Do I need to do an engine rebuild?? Link to Pics!

    It's a sickening feeling. I thought, I just killed my bike! Then after calming down, I got to work fixing the Seca. Wish I had found this site...
    Post by: Seca rider, Nov 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Seca rider
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    550 Catastrophic Clutch Failure - Do I need to do an engine rebuild?? Link to Pics!

    Had the clutch explosion happen to me last year. You need to pull the oil pan, there will definitely be chunks of clutch parts in there. check...
    Post by: Seca rider, Nov 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Seca rider
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    Found my preferred parts supplier!!

    Just placed my first order with XJ4EVER. What an incredible experience! Len is so helpful and knowlegable, he made the ordering process simple...
    Thread by: Seca rider, Oct 31, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  27. Seca rider
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    Broken spark plug, chaos ensues.

    Had that happen to me. It was no fun. Had to pull the head and take it to a machine shop. But on the bright side, might as well to a top end...
    Post by: Seca rider, Oct 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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