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  1. REVELCAL
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    1999 V-Star 1100

    My dad was just telling me about a guy he met this week that is like 72 years old and just did something like a 21,000 mile run on 2 wheels over...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jan 23, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    1999 V-Star 1100

    I'll do you the favor of not telling my uncle you said he wears makeup.
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jan 23, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. REVELCAL
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    1999 V-Star 1100

    I know a few people who ride the slingshot/spyder reverse trikes. They are happy with them, I'm just not interested. Not that I have anything...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jan 22, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Goodbye XJ550, hello VStar 1100. Thanks Xjbikes for all you do.

    I'm sure I will... the main reasons I bought it are because there are things I don't get to enjoy on my XJ. Like long tours with the lady.... or...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jan 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1999 V-Star 1100

    Heres my new ride. I'm a little sad that its not an xj1100 or an xs1100, but not that sad, hahaha. [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] and as I...
    Thread by: REVELCAL, Jan 21, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Goodbye XJ550, hello VStar 1100. Thanks Xjbikes for all you do.

    Shonuff, Matti. I was going to wait until I could take some nice pictures of it (everything is snow and mud here right now) but I just realized I...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jan 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Goodbye XJ550, hello VStar 1100. Thanks Xjbikes for all you do.

    Just bought a 1999 Vstar 1100. The price was right, and its going to handle 2-up better than the 550. I didn't trade in the xj, because trading in...
    Thread by: REVELCAL, Jan 21, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Steber's 81 XJ550 Bobber

    Cantilevered seat looks tight. I don't think its something a guy my size could be riding, as I don't think I could trust the strength to support...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Nov 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    If you had to choose just one...

    Probably a wide glide. Im 6'7" and so the stretch would be nice. Im admittedly swayed by the "cult of harley" because of family and friends, even...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 29, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    Welp. I get to post to this twice this week. I received some hand guards that I got cheap on amazon a month and a half ago. I decided to slap...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    Went to go move the bike from its parking spot to the garage today. Opened up my cupboard where I keep the keys and....no keys, just my spare....
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Steber's 81 XJ550 Bobber

    Steber, what about building a 'headlight box' of some sort? Switch out for a LED headlight (if you can find one that actually saves you space) and...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Help Please: Seca Gas Tank On Yamaha Maxim XJ550

    The only thing stopping me from actually making it a part of the plan right now is just that right now I'm riding on a seat that I re-covered...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help Please: Seca Gas Tank On Yamaha Maxim XJ550

    Its kinda "pre-consideration." I'm just preparing for a winter rebuild, so if I *were* going to swap tanks, I would want to start thinking about...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale XJ550 Parts

    I'm very interested in those crash bars and that backrest....
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 25, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Help Please: Seca Gas Tank On Yamaha Maxim XJ550

    REVIVING A DEAD POST..... has anyone put a radian tank on their maxim? Any pictures?" What is their gas capacity," I ask without even being arsed...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help Please: Seca Gas Tank On Yamaha Maxim XJ550

    REVIVING A DEAD POST..... has anyone put a radian tank on their maxim? Any pictures?" What is their gas capacity," I ask without even being arsed...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj550 carbs puking gas

    Would be much obliged. I had one saved somewhere once upon a time, but I use 5 different computers on any given day so I'm not sure where I ended...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj550 carbs puking gas

    I have no idea how he set anything, and I can't ask him because he's left town for the season. I won't see him again until spring. What happened...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj550 carbs puking gas

    if you have a stock petcock there is no off position Yep, This I know. I mean when the engine isn't running it doesn't leak. I've tapped the...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj550 carbs puking gas

    1) take it to the church. I know. Will do, I had a friend volunteer to do my carbs for me this summer. Hes a nice guy and a good body work artist,...
    Thread by: REVELCAL, Oct 19, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. REVELCAL
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    Im finn/norske/irish (western south dakota... That describes 75% of the people here) it doesnt matter how you spell it, as most of the norskies...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 IS GETTING NO POWER AT ALL HELP PLEASE!

    Meh, typing on phone.... Anyway yeah Chacal is YABOY. Make sure you have some patience with your bike. Test things thoroughly, do the work...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 IS GETTING NO POWER AT ALL HELP PLEASE!

    Chacal is basically the only person in this earth you can trust 100% for xj parts, lol. I've never ordered parts from him because of my idiotic...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 IS GETTING NO POWER AT ALL HELP PLEASE!

    If you are just going to set it on fire do me a favor and ship it to me postage due. I could use the parts. If it's just laying in the starter...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 IS GETTING NO POWER AT ALL HELP PLEASE!

    Looking at those pics of what you want our bike to be you should find someone to trade you an XS for your XJ. Or maybe a 70's honda CB. Just...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 IS GETTING NO POWER AT ALL HELP PLEASE!

    Getting a multimeter and learning how to use it will take you a long, long, long way. There is a youtube video about how to use a multimeter that...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    Not today, but Saturday.... I stopped at the bank on my way out of town, withdrew some cash and started pulling out of the drive-thru. After...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Oct 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sidecar

    Just reviving an old thread because I'm curious if anyone has had any success with sidecars on a 550. I've been having an itch in my brain to...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Sep 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. REVELCAL
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    Deer Skin Seat Cover

    Buckskin aught to last you just fine, its pretty durable. I made my seat out of brown suede - which I was told not to use because its too fragile...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Sep 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. REVELCAL
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    Electric start does not start

    Check your starter solenoid. I'm dealing with a similar issue right now, and I've tracked it down to a bad solenoid. Lights come on, horn works,...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Sep 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. REVELCAL
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    82 xj550 - lowd pipes save lives, but Im suicidal

    This is all very intetesting. So...what I take away from this is... If I want quieter pipes on my xj550, dont ride a harley with loud pipes....
    Post by: REVELCAL, Aug 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. REVELCAL
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    Xj750 HARDTAIL KIT

    Im not pushing my opinion on ya, but I have noticed a lot of craigslist ads for "198? yamaha XJ?50 Bobber/Chopper Custom chopper/bobber/hardtail...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jul 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 xj550 - lowd pipes save lives, but Im suicidal

    On a ride last summer one of my buddies commented on how quiet my 82 xj550 is. I realize that I kinda like the fact that I dont have screaming...
    Thread by: REVELCAL, Jul 27, 2016, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. REVELCAL
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    Cleaning our bikes

    I've gotten really good results from riding donuts down at the dog park. That greasy brown patina on the back fender is just....so phenomenal you...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New member with an 82 XJ550

    Hey, I've been off the site for a while but I'm back. Just thought I'd drop some updates as I've been doing some work on the bike lately. I rode...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What size is the Rear Brake Shoes?!

    I had the same issue myself. I ordered the brakes in the fall and went to put them on a few days ago... opened the package and swore up a storm....
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jul 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Advice on plugging my tach hole. 82 xj550

    I clipped off the tach cable, hammered the sleeve shut and bent it over, then screwed it back on. It still spits a little bit of oil, but not from...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Aug 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Advice on plugging my tach hole. 82 xj550

    Yeh, it seemed like you and I were having some snappy banter complete with lols and smiley faces and then it became a "how salty can we be?"...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Aug 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Advice on plugging my tach hole. 82 xj550

    so far none who have tried to break my jaw have succeeded, and I never deny anyone the chance to try.
    Post by: REVELCAL, Aug 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Advice on plugging my tach hole. 82 xj550

    I'm a full time engineering student, part time tech support, do random extra gigs through the year, manage a non-commercial radio station and have...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Aug 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Advice on plugging my tach hole. 82 xj550

    oh yeah, this is the internet... I should have remembered to put a smiley winky face at the end of that so everyone knows I'm saying it with a...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Aug 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Advice on plugging my tach hole. 82 xj550

    no money for parts UNTIL I GET BACK FROM WORKING THE STURGIS RALLY. no time to wait for parts UNTIL I GET BACK FROM WORKING THE STURGIS RALLY now...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Aug 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New member with an 82 XJ550

    These are made from PVC. For real. I promise. I looked it up. https://www.fernco.com/plumbing/residential-plumbing/qwik-caps
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jul 23, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Advice on plugging my tach hole. 82 xj550

    I talked to Chacal and the price was right but the shipping window was risky, so I'm holding off until mid-august. Its not a expensive bit, but...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jul 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New member with an 82 XJ550

    PVC is not really in the 'fuel system' per se. Its just a filler neck, and its flexible PVC plumbing joints, so they are already flexible. I...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jul 23, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Advice on plugging my tach hole. 82 xj550

    I'll hit him up. If the price is right and the turnaround is quick I'll doo something the right way for once. If not, I think I might try to find...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Advice on plugging my tach hole. 82 xj550

    I appreciate the offer, but I want to go with something small and digital. Just need to plug that hole by friday.
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. REVELCAL
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    Advice on plugging my tach hole. 82 xj550

    82 xj550 maxim.
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New member with an 82 XJ550

    although there is a parts bike for sale on CL here that I'm going to buy if its still for sale when I get back. In that event I might just rob...
    Post by: REVELCAL, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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