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  1. mrdawson
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    Float Height Tool

    Piece of paper / card... mark proper level and use that as a guide to set height... This is not a substitution for proper wet setting the floats.
    Post by: mrdawson, Sep 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    Get a RAM mount.
    Post by: mrdawson, Aug 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    Having some issues, I'm terrible with wiring... I've figured most of it out, but having problems with how the start solenoid should be wired up...
    Post by: mrdawson, Aug 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    very clean, I like it
    Post by: mrdawson, Jul 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    Very cool. yea I'd love to see the diagram sometime. Wifes bike is XS400 so the charging sys is bit different etc... But I would like to redo my...
    Post by: mrdawson, Jul 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    Updates? Got an m-unit blue on the way for wifes bike.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jul 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. mrdawson
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    82 XJ650 Back from the dead.

    Moving along nicely.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. mrdawson
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    82 XJ650 Back from the dead.

    Anything you're doing to that bike is improving it haha. Can only get better
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. mrdawson
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    82 XJ650 Back from the dead.

    Looking good thus far.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. mrdawson
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    82 XJ650 Back from the dead.

    It's certainly do-able... You can accomplish anything with enough money and time. You have to know what you're getting yourself into... Ie.. My...
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. mrdawson
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    82 XJ650 Back from the dead.

    Jesus... Sell the engine and carbs... then use that money on a different bike to start a project.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. mrdawson
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    removing steering bearing from triple tree

    See hogfiddles post... then get on youtube and see how it's done.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. mrdawson
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    New user and xj550 restoration project

    I'm sure K-moe is coming soon. The usual advice. Information overload, read it multiple times. Go through each system rather than trying to...
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 11, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    Cool. Yeah they look great and I'm sure they function well... I 'm not sure I can justify 100-200 bucks for buttons... hah We shall see
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    What are you planning to use for switches? Stock or the motogadget stuff?
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    Very interested in the M-unit.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. mrdawson
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    Very First Bike, 82 XJ SECA

    listen to K-moe. Everything on the bike needs to be gone through. Not just what you think is broken / wrong with it. If you try to just spot fix...
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. mrdawson
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    XJ650 Seca Seized Engine Help

    Mine did same when I first got it running after years of sitting. Condensation / old oil burning off
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    Did progressives on the wife's bike. Made a world of difference.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    Very cool. Ideas on what you're going with for rear shocks?
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    absolutely agree... hah contemplating doing something similar now with my seca.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. mrdawson
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    650 Seca

    Eau Claire
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 3, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    very cool... sounds pricey... ha
    Post by: mrdawson, May 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    front end from gsxr 600/750? where's the custom triple from?
    Post by: mrdawson, May 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. mrdawson
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    XJ650RJ Seca Build

    Love it so far.
    Post by: mrdawson, May 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. mrdawson
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    650 Seca

    Any interest??? Spent a lot of time reading / learning building this bike... With a lot of help from many members here and of course Len for...
    Thread by: mrdawson, May 19, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. mrdawson
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    1982 Xj650 seca ticking sound

    it's the pods... engine is bout to explode. jk sounds fine
    Post by: mrdawson, Oct 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. mrdawson
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    What tires do you ride?

    d404 also
    Post by: mrdawson, Oct 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. mrdawson
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim

    welcome. Glad it worked for you as well
    Post by: mrdawson, Aug 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. mrdawson
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    front brake / tire spin

    as in it was stuck?
    Post by: mrdawson, Jul 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. mrdawson
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    Stripped master cylinder cap screw

    suppose thats true yea
    Post by: mrdawson, Jul 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. mrdawson
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    Stripped master cylinder cap screw

    drill/ez-out as last resort
    Post by: mrdawson, Jul 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. mrdawson
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    front brake / tire spin

    as above. but could also be an issue with the MC, I'd rebuild that anyhow since you've already redone the calipers, lines. would make sense to...
    Post by: mrdawson, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. mrdawson
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    front brake / tire spin

    also rebuild master cylinder?
    Post by: mrdawson, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. mrdawson
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim

    just installed LED turns... this is what I used. Works great https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011BTMDQM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. mrdawson
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    Bike used to work great a few days ago...but now...it won't start :(

    Where in Wisconsin?
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. mrdawson
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    Fork tube caps...

    actually no fatal damage. The seals were clearly the originals and pretty well seized in there... thought I was destroying the lower leg but it...
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. mrdawson
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    Fork tube caps...

    well great... the fork seals themselves are pretty much welded in place, and damaged the lower fork leg in attempting to get that off... FML...
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. mrdawson
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    Fork tube caps...

    but of course the allen bolt on the bottom is the only size i don't have... 7mm corrrect? also need to make tool to lock into damper...
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. mrdawson
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    Fork tube caps...

    success... pb blaster... acetone / atf, heat gun. "light hammering" persistence
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. mrdawson
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    Fork tube caps...

    yea, I know what you mean. The one side on mine looks good, the other side, pretty corroded. Hopefully comes out ok.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. mrdawson
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    Fork tube caps...

    lol that is frigging genius... Seriously. Monkeying around like a moron with a screwdriver I managed to get one off... I'll hopefully get the...
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. mrdawson
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    Fork tube caps...

    hmmm I see.... thank you, I will try that.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. mrdawson
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    Fork tube caps...

    The cap on my seca has no dimple. :( Ive been messing with this bugger a few hrs now... what should be a simple job.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. mrdawson
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    Fork tube caps...

    Getting around to fork seals... Have the forks off the bike. Whats the best way to compress the tube cap to get the damn clip out? Whoever...
    Thread by: mrdawson, Jun 17, 2016, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. mrdawson
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    1982 XJ650 sluggish

    Carbs .... every time... Stock air box etc?
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. mrdawson
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    Wisconsinites unite

    Eau Claire
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. mrdawson
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    650 seca back on the road

    No, Like k-moe said. just crap burning off from not being run good in years.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. mrdawson
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    650 seca back on the road

    Sounds great. Yea I can't find anything except not being run like that in years . Thanks for the reassurance.
    Post by: mrdawson, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. mrdawson
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    650 seca back on the road

    Finally had it out for a short ride this evening. Felt great. Thanks to everyone who helped get this done. Sure still some very minor details...
    Thread by: mrdawson, Jun 9, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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