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  1. blackdiscoball
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    Some advice needed.

    All right, as of last fall i couldnt get the bike running at all, Ill try to readjust the carbs, get it running, and then redo the test again.
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Mar 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. blackdiscoball
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    Some advice needed.

    I did follow ricks write up and I may have done things close to right but if my rings are bad I have a feeling that it is the big reason things...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. blackdiscoball
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    Some advice needed.

    So long story. I bought my xj 650 2 summers ago, it ran fine all that summer untill the end when it started to run a little funny. Winterized it,...
    Thread by: blackdiscoball, Mar 8, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. blackdiscoball
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    End of my ropes with this BIKE!

    No thats a typo, single filter thats still clean.
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Sep 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. blackdiscoball
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    End of my ropes with this BIKE!

    Thanks that helps alot, Ill start digging into it tonight. I have to admit when I cleaned the carbs it was a half clean ordeal. Shame on me! Ill...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Sep 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. blackdiscoball
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    End of my ropes with this BIKE!

    Ok, so I have somethings to look at great! The air filters are stock, and everything else should be as well, Im guessing its a clogged something...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Sep 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. blackdiscoball
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    End of my ropes with this BIKE!

    Hadnt really thought about that one yet. Ill use the search function but how would I go about doing that?
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. blackdiscoball
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    End of my ropes with this BIKE!

    Alright, not that bad but pretty frustrating. I got this bike last year, it ran great for the first 5 months then started acting funny, I garaged...
    Thread by: blackdiscoball, Sep 29, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. blackdiscoball
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    [Video] Ben Howard Road

    The harley guys dont always wave. Cuz were not on "real bikes" i.e bikes that cost way to much. (nothing agains harleys, im sure thier good bikes...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Mar 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. blackdiscoball
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    Steering damper install.

    Im going to try to add a R1 steering damper to my bike so if you could post some close ups that would be great!
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. blackdiscoball
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    Brocolli's 82 seca cafe..updates 2/17 paint pics!

    Looks really sharp. I like the paint scheme.
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. blackdiscoball
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    Leak at back wheel.

    Sounds like a plan. Thanks guys!
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. blackdiscoball
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    Leak at back wheel.

    Alright Ill have to give that a try. I wonder if for a test I could just use the old gasket and liquid gasket just to test if thats the problem?
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. blackdiscoball
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    Leak at back wheel.

    No the leak forms at the bottom neat the drain plug. The plug is in their tight so I think its somewhere else and just dripping to their.
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. blackdiscoball
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    Leak at back wheel.

    So I have a small leak or something at the back of my wheel. While it has ever leaked or fallen off on the floor of my garage the bottom part of...
    Thread by: blackdiscoball, Feb 15, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. blackdiscoball
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    My XJ got hit!

    way to make some lemonaid man.
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. blackdiscoball
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    New Yamaha Logo

    Thats a sweet seat thanks! Ill have to keep my eyes open for one.
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. blackdiscoball
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    83 SECA 650 Cafe Project

    Sounds good. I do have clubmans now and theres no problem but Ive been thinking of switching to clipons which I imagine thier will be problems and...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. blackdiscoball
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    Final outrigger solution - works great!

    Should you be opertating a motorcycle if you need a scooter? I just now got an image of a motorcycle in the handicap spot at walmart with a...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. blackdiscoball
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    XJ700 versus Sportster

    ...if the harley doesnt break down...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. blackdiscoball
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    83 SECA 650 Cafe Project

    COuld you go into more about how you used an R6 mc? How hard of a swap was it, whats all involved? I have seriosly been thinking about clubmans...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. blackdiscoball
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    New Yamaha Logo

    Ill get some picts of the rest of the bike here soon. Its actually coming along better then I had hoped. The next big hurtle is what to do with...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. blackdiscoball
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    Brake Lines

    Well I already have clubmans so that definitly enters into the equation. Maybe then the 29-6505? it seems to be the same only alittle shorter? I...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. blackdiscoball
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    black is black,I want my baby FLAT

    Does the bed liner leave a smooth finish or is it rough?
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. blackdiscoball
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    Brake Lines

    Does anyone know whether any of the XS brake lines are interchangable with an XJ650? I found some brake lines on mikes xs for a good price and was...
    Thread by: blackdiscoball, Feb 10, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. blackdiscoball
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    New Yamaha Logo

    Thanks! Thats exactly what I was going for.
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. blackdiscoball
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    New Yamaha Logo

    I guess I dont know how to post pictures, Any help would be appreciated. (ps. the pic I wanted to post is in my gallery). thanks
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. blackdiscoball
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    New Yamaha Logo

    [img] So here is my new logo for my xj650 I've been turning into a cafe racer style bike. This winter a lot of it has been stripped and painted...
    Thread by: blackdiscoball, Feb 10, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. blackdiscoball
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    XJ600S to XJ600N (N = Nock-off Ducati Monster)

    Re: XJ600S to XJ600N - 99% Complete! Sweet, When i saw the first picture I was wondering how you could make it look any nicer but you did succed....
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. blackdiscoball
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    Cooked Duck at High Speed

    Well im 23 and I know thats just plain retarded. Im pretty impressed that he was able to walk away from that though. I will second that I need...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 5, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. blackdiscoball
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    How my 85 Maxim Chop looked....

    loving the smoothie rims and white walls
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. blackdiscoball
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    steel brake line

    I'd like to hear some ideas as well.
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Feb 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. blackdiscoball
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    Stiffer shocks

    I have been searching here for rear shock replacement information and have found a lot of info on replacements and such but not much on...
    Thread by: blackdiscoball, Feb 1, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. blackdiscoball
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    Flat Paint Question

    I should have better clarifid. I did wet sand between coats just not after the final coat.
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. blackdiscoball
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    Flat Paint Question

    I just went through this. I tried to wet sand and it started to get a little shine so I ended up not wet sanding. as far as professional paint...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. blackdiscoball
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    XJ550 Tank De-Badge

    I just did this as well and while I cant speak of longevity but i used the fibergalss bondo. I know from further experiance that regular bondo...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Jan 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. blackdiscoball
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    Aftermarket Headlights

    well send that remote master cylinder my way cuz I would love to get the master cylinder off my bars and hidden!
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Jan 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. blackdiscoball
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    Lights dimming at idle.

    Although, and im not sure if this is normal or not but, I have a new battery, new alternator brushs, and my lights still dim alittle. I think its...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Jan 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. blackdiscoball
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    XJ650 Fire up nice after sitting for months

    Its been in the 60s here in ohio latly and its killing me. Ive had the bike torn down and fixing it up for the summer think winter would be a good...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Jan 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. blackdiscoball
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    just got a maxim

    I think about the only way maxims came is sitting awhile! thats how I got mine.
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Jan 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. blackdiscoball
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    Slipping clutch...

    I just changed the oil yestarday from synthetic to regular motorcycle oil but before that I put cheap oil in it and some seafoam to clean out the...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Oct 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. blackdiscoball
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    Gas tank mods

    I can tell you xs tanks most likely wont work. I bought one thinking it would but I was wrong. Speaking of... anyone need a xs tank? I got one for...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Oct 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. blackdiscoball
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    XJ550 restoration

    Yeay good luck. Hopefully those pictures make it look worse then it is. I dont have any specific advice except have fun with it!
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Oct 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. blackdiscoball
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    Slipping clutch...

    well, at least I think so. The engine sounds fine but I feel power being lost on acceleration. It seems to only happen when its cold and the bike...
    Thread by: blackdiscoball, Oct 19, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. blackdiscoball
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    Sqeaking noise

    I have already done a thread in the past about this so this one is an updated version. I have two problems and I dont know if thier related or...
    Thread by: blackdiscoball, Oct 7, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. blackdiscoball
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    cold sqeak.

    Nevermind I found how to do this on another thread. Thanks
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Sep 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. blackdiscoball
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    cold sqeak.

    Well i tipped it up and it seems to be coming from the brakes. It doesnt make noise when stopping only intermitinly while im riding so I think...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Sep 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. blackdiscoball
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    cold sqeak.

    So since its gotten cold I have had this problem that when I first start riding thier is this AWFUL sqeak from my front end. The colder it is the...
    Thread by: blackdiscoball, Sep 21, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. blackdiscoball
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    Bike dieing while riding.

    Thanks for the quick reply. To answer your first question Im typicaly lightly accelerating or cruising at a stead speed. It has happened at...
    Post by: blackdiscoball, Sep 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. blackdiscoball
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    Bike dieing while riding.

    So I have been having a problem with my bike dieing while on the road. I will feel it lose power or not be responsive and i give it gas and its...
    Thread by: blackdiscoball, Sep 9, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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