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  1. Curt Henry
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    For Sale 82 Yamaha Seca XJ650 RJ

    1982 Yamaha Seca XJ650 RJ, 27,313 miles. Bike was stored in a heated building for 25 year prior to my ownership. In very good shape for an...
    Thread by: Curt Henry, Apr 9, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Curt Henry
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    E-mail me, hennepinboy@yahoo.com
    Post by: Curt Henry, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Curt Henry
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    I like my Seca!

    Just wanted to post to thank those who help me with my free 82 Yamaha XJ650R Seca. Before I was given the bike by one of my wife's co-worker,...
    Thread by: Curt Henry, Jun 11, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Yesterday in 95' air temperature with a heat index of around 100' F. I rode the 83 XJ650R Seca on an Advanced Riders Course. The bike rode like...
    Post by: Curt Henry, Jun 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Curt Henry
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    Fork Disassembly Part II

    Got it apart, thanks to everyone who responded. Used a 5/8 spark plug socket with a 3/4 inch hex end. The 3/4 in was a little to large to drop...
    Post by: Curt Henry, Dec 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Curt Henry
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    Fork Disassembly Part II

    Thank you.
    Post by: Curt Henry, Dec 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Curt Henry
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    Fork Disassembly Part II

    Sorry 82 XJ650RJ Seca
    Post by: Curt Henry, Dec 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Curt Henry
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    Fork Disassembly Part II

    I have disassembled one leg of the front forks about 90%. Still am unable to remove the socket head bolt that passes through the axle end of the...
    Thread by: Curt Henry, Dec 16, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Curt Henry
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    XJ650RJ Fork disassembly?

    I was wrong, there is a wire retraining clip that holds the spring cap in place. I compress the spring cap to where I could get under the wire...
    Post by: Curt Henry, Dec 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Curt Henry
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    XJ650RJ Fork disassembly?

    82 XJ650RJ Seca I am attempting to disassemble the forks. Photos on line show at the top of the tube (at triple clamp) a snap ring holding the...
    Thread by: Curt Henry, Dec 15, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Curt Henry
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    Oil cooler and oil filter housing

    82 Yamaha XJ650RJ Seca The bike came with a Lockhart oil cooler. Do oil cooler perform much of a function on this bike? The plate between the...
    Thread by: Curt Henry, Dec 13, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Curt Henry
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    Shift dogs rubbing on transmission gear?

    Bike and repair history: 82 Seca, cases were split last winter to replace alt/starter chain guide. I was very careful to keep all transmission...
    Thread by: Curt Henry, Nov 2, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Curt Henry
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    Normal Performance? Carb Tuning

    Please forgive me for posting a question on normal performance of a UJM 4 cylinder. My motorcycle background has been Harley's BMW's and single...
    Thread by: Curt Henry, Apr 13, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Curt Henry
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    Carb tune issue?

    Followed the above directions it is now idling fine. Need to synch the carbs. I normally only work on twins and single cyclinder bike and had...
    Post by: Curt Henry, Apr 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb tune issue?

    I just came into the house to post the same question. Engine will idle fine until I attempt to ride the bike then the engine RPM increases to...
    Post by: Curt Henry, Apr 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ650 RJ Mirror Question

    Thanks the round mirror must be some aftermarket. But I sure do like the looks of the round mirrors.
    Post by: Curt Henry, Mar 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Curt Henry
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    82 XJ650 RJ Mirror Question

    I am finishing up resurrecting a 82 XJ650 Seca from the dead. All I have left is to find a mirror to replace the one I dropped from the bench....
    Thread by: Curt Henry, Mar 31, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hitachi 4H700 Carb Pilot Air Screw Setting

    Thanks I have not seen this bike run. I got the bike for free after the bike had sat indoor for 10 years after the broken chain guides had...
    Post by: Curt Henry, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hitachi 4H700 Carb Pilot Air Screw Setting

    I now understand the reason that Pilot Air Screws where open the 4 turns from seated. The threads on the screws are of a very fine pitch. One...
    Post by: Curt Henry, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hitachi 4H700 Carb Pilot Air Screw Setting

    I am rebuilding a set of Hitachi Model 4H700 carburetors for a 82 Yamaha XJ650RJ. I have two questions. History of the bike, I have not seen this...
    Thread by: Curt Henry, Dec 30, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New 82 Yamaha XJ650 Owner

    Thanks, I removed the cover on the shift side of the engine. I do have a broken primary chain guide. The chuck that was jamming the shift drum...
    Post by: Curt Henry, Mar 1, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New 82 Yamaha XJ650 Owner

    I would like to introduce myself the XJ Bike forum. My name is Curt Henry, from Minnetonka Minnesota. I have been riding motorcycles for close...
    Thread by: Curt Henry, Mar 1, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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