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  1. Mototimothy8
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    YICS Tool for sale or rent

    I have made mine out of 3/8" all-thread and measured out the ports with a piece of tie wire. Then took high temp electrical tape and wrapped it...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Aug 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SCORE! 1983 XJ750RK Seca with Touring Package

    Also forgot to mention I have an original service manual from Yamaha with the 750 Seca supplement manual infront. Lmk if anyone needs something...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Jul 25, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SCORE! 1983 XJ750RK Seca with Touring Package

    Absolutely man I'd be happy to share them. Can I do it without someone complaining about copyright? Like if I scan it all into a pdf document, and...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Jul 25, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Seca 750 hard luggage mounts

    Hi folks. My father has kept the original silver saddle bags, hardware, mounts, wires etc. However, like a lot of other folks here, the...
    Thread by: Mototimothy8, Jul 25, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    83 Seca 750 fuel gauge

    Okay thank you Chacal for the info. I took the tank off and took my multimeter out. I tested off of the ground terminal and power terminal right...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Jul 25, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SCORE! 1983 XJ750RK Seca with Touring Package

    I have the original touring kit installation manuals for the hard bags and fairings. Sadly don't have the fairing and lowers anymore since they...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Jul 23, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Mototimothy8
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    83 Seca 750 fuel gauge

    Found this from an old post. I believe this is a part number for a 550 Seca, but I'm curious as if the ohm Ratings are going to be the same and I...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Jul 23, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    83 Seca 750 fuel gauge

    Hi folks. It's been a while since I've posted here. Many miles put on my Seca since then. Anyways, my fuel gauge has seemed to stop working....
    Thread by: Mototimothy8, Jul 23, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Mototimothy8
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    XJ750 Rear Brake Light

    Oh cool, okay. I'll look at my service manual and do that tonight
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Mar 23, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 Rear Brake Light

    What do you mean brake pedal height? Is that the adjustment that is on the pedal itself?
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Mar 23, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 Rear Brake Light

    Thanks Jayrodoh. The brake light and switch to function properly. I adjusted my brake pedal after putting the new shoes on, and adjusted the brake...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Mar 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 Rear Brake Light

    Hello all! It has been a long time since I have posted anything here (working 50hrs/wk). Anyways; my question is how do I properly adjust my rear...
    Thread by: Mototimothy8, Mar 20, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Mototimothy8
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    restart a rebuild

    Did your 750 have rubber mounts? My only grip is the buzz in my butt at 65-70mph. Otherwise the 750 is pretty smooth for not being rubber mounted.
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Apr 11, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Mototimothy8
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    Upcoming trip

    I'm going to add one of those throttle locks that goes inbetween the grip and the controls. Had one before but it sun faded and broke on me.
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Apr 6, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Upcoming trip

    Hey all. I'm going to be taking my seca on a highway trip to my brother and sister-in-laws place about 3 hours south of me. I've done hour or so...
    Thread by: Mototimothy8, Apr 1, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter?

    A rebuild of your starter clutch would require pulling the motor and splitting the cases. I would check all possible options before diving into...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Mar 31, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter?

    Where my finger is pointing too is your starter clutch. Typically if these bikes have been sitting for years it is possible that the oil slugged...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Mar 31, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter?

    When you pull the starter motor. On the 750 engine there is a gear on the end of the starter shaft. That spins a gear, which you can kind of see...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Mar 31, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter?

    That's alright, we all started somewhere. There are 2 end caps on the sides of the engine. Yours will say Yamaha YICS. I believe the left side...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Mar 31, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter?

    Was your starter clutch making any noise. Like a bunch of rocks in a coffee can? Does the motor spin over if you take an end cover and use a...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Mar 31, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil disappearing??

    I didn’t have any oil in the air box. It has an oiled uni filter in it. Was planning on cleaning it this weekend
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 21, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil disappearing??

    Thanks Polock. I will look at it later tonight. What does the seal do to act as a baffle?
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 21, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil disappearing??

    Hey all. I haven’t replaced the seal yet but this seems like it’s gotten worse. After about 300miles this week I had to add an entire quart of...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 21, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Mototimothy8
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    Need painting advice please

    My right side cover pin broke off too. I ended up drilling it out and filing a wooden dowel to a similar shape and then hot gluing/ gorilla glue...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 8, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear Tire Recommendation

    My dad had metzler laser Tecs on my seca. Finally wore out after 18k miles. And that was after sitting for almost 8 years not riding it. I bought...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 8, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil disappearing??

    Appreciate all of the info and help! Will update on the seal with pictures
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 5, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Mototimothy8
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    Runs, but not quite right!

    Did you by chance take the emulsion tubes out and clean them? They tend to become caked up if they sit without fuel stabilizer in the fuel.
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 5, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil disappearing??

    I will try doing that. I mostly ride to class through town, and about 40 miles one way on the highway at 60-65mph. What does keeping the rpm above...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 5, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil disappearing??

    Hey guys, I rebuilt my seca 750 recently. Only about 250 miles on the rebuild. I did all new valve stem seals, orings, new piston rings. Basically...
    Thread by: Mototimothy8, Sep 5, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Mototimothy8
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    83 seca 750 tach adjustment??

    I don’t have that kind of test equipment with me. But I’ll see if I can borrow something of the sorts
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 3, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    83 seca 750 tach adjustment??

    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 3, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Mototimothy8
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    83 seca 750 tach adjustment??

    Yeah it goes right to zero
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 3, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Mototimothy8
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    83 seca 750 tach adjustment??

    Most likely it is dirty. My father dropped a big box on it in the garage and broke the whole dash and left quite a dent in the tank. He bought a...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 3, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Mototimothy8
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    83 seca 750 tach adjustment??

    Hey all! My tach has seemed to throw a fit with me. Maybe it doesn’t like it when I stretch the the bikes legs every once in a while....
    Thread by: Mototimothy8, Sep 3, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Mototimothy8
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    Xj750 seca master cylinder swap

    Hey everyone! It’s been awhile since I’ve been on here. But now I’m looking into doing this same thing, except. Is it possible to use the master...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Sep 2, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Mototimothy8
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    The cheapest YICS tool

    I thought I was the only one. I've done the same thing except I wrap 4 sections of the all thread with hi temp electrical tape to give it a better...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Apr 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cruising RPMs

    I've had trouble with the electronic tach jumping around, but it stays consistent when you are cruising. I haven't found a solution to this yet,...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Apr 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Mototimothy8
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    Cruising RPMs

    Yes I believe it is properly adjusted. When you say drive shaft oiled, do you mean the final drive at the rear wheel? I changed that about 1,000...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Apr 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cruising RPMs

    Hey everyone just a quick question on what the cruise RPMs should be or around what they should be. Right now 4th gear is about 40-50 mph at 4,500...
    Thread by: Mototimothy8, Apr 4, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Mototimothy8
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    cornering problems

    I also forgot to mention I have the touring steering dampener on my seca. My dad never took it off after the fairing mounts broke. That's could be...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Apr 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Mototimothy8
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    cornering problems

    You could try changing the vicosity of the fork oil. I recently switch to 15wt because it was readily available compared to the recommended 20wt....
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Mar 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Painting

    In my experiences with painting things, a spray can, can produce and excellent finish if done correctly. You do have to consider thought the spray...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Jan 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Mototimothy8
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    starter disengages to easily

    Hey guys, I don't wish to hijack jamings thread here, but I have the same problem. I have the can of rocks sound when trying to start my Seca....
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Jan 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Paint code look up

    Thanks xj550!! I just want to make sure, is the color code 1u quartz silver? And can I use that at a paint maker?
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Dec 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Paint code look up

    Hey everyone, its that time of year again. The winter projects are starting or already full steam ahead. Me I'm kinda always working on my bike...
    Thread by: Mototimothy8, Dec 10, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Mototimothy8
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    XJ550 Dead

    What do you mean the kill switch is gone, like the bike doesn't have one?
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Aug 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 Dead

    I don't know if its nessecarily a good idea being that we don't know the issue here, but could he jump the solenoid and go straight to the sarter...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Aug 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 Dead

    Do you have an "aftermarket" fuse box installed? Take out each fuse and try and clean the contact surfaces in the box and fuses. Even if they test...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Aug 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Mototimothy8
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    XJ550 Dead

    Check to make sure you have 12 volts at the battery. Next test if you are getting power on each side of the fuse box.
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Aug 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 Dead

    On my 750 seca the starter solenoid is right next to my battery on the right side behind a side cover, maybe your 550 is the same. I'm not to...
    Post by: Mototimothy8, Aug 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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