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  1. khornet
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    Engine Installation

    Any guesses as to what the engine weighs?
    Post by: khornet, Mar 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. khornet
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    Engine Installation

    Along similar lines.... any recommendations for removing the engine from my Seca 550 without marring up the frame? How heavy is that little motor?...
    Post by: khornet, Mar 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    I've got her idling comfortably at 1K without any further tuning.
    Post by: khornet, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    WOO HOOOO!!!!! IT's ALIVE!!!!!! Started her up today and let it run to operating tempeture. I noticed I now had good throttle response,...
    Post by: khornet, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    Already Done! took about 15 minutes of Mr Circus Rubber hands to get all those airbox boots installed. Now it runs even a bit better but still...
    Post by: khornet, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    shouldn't be an issue, the cable isn't even close.
    Post by: khornet, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    gotcha Thanks Len! I just went thru them all. I picked up a $.40 medical syringe at walmart that fits nicely in that brass tube and allowed me...
    Post by: khornet, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    OK, I'm willing to give that a shot but still doesn't tell me where to use the drill bit. You say "carb bowl", you mean float bowl? Happen to have...
    Post by: khornet, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    ok, thanks. where do I find the starter jets?
    Post by: khornet, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    OK, so I guess my next step is check floats then reinstall with airbox and filter and test. Then go from there. thanks for the confirmation on...
    Post by: khornet, Mar 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    OK, so here's where this currently stands... my "recommended" mechanic has thrown in the towel as he can't figure it out, so I guess I'm now...
    Post by: khornet, Mar 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. khornet
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Len, sorry I've not gotten back to you yet on the fairing screws. I should have both of my bikes back in my garage where I can measure the screws...
    Post by: khornet, Mar 4, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. khornet
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    Spray clear coat WITH HARDENER!

    It IS a 2 part automotive grade clear coat also.
    Post by: khornet, Feb 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. khornet
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    Spray clear coat WITH HARDENER!

    Any reports on this stuff?
    Post by: khornet, Feb 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. khornet
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    Clear coat over bare metal paint job

    OK, I called the company directly and they say it should be great for polished engine covers and... they are even sending me a couple sample cans...
    Post by: khornet, Feb 28, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Clear coat over bare metal paint job

    any opinions on this stuff yet and/or the suitablility of it's use for polished engine side covers? Any heat issues?
    Post by: khornet, Feb 27, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    I see all this mention of Hitachi being the most widely used carb on these bikes but of the 3 Seca's and one Maxim I've owned, they ALL came with...
    Post by: khornet, Feb 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    Sorry... where do I find that post?
    Post by: khornet, Feb 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    Long story... but the guy working this comes highly recommended by local bikers & the local dealer. He is an ex-dealer mechanic who is disabled...
    Post by: khornet, Feb 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    You've got that right! But believe me, if I thought I had a clue as to what I was doing with a set of carbs, I would do it myself. It's been much...
    Post by: khornet, Feb 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    Since the carbs are being pulled out again, I'll make sure everything moves freely. I'm pretty sure the guy working them has already done this but...
    Post by: khornet, Feb 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    Both MAC and Kerker say no re-jetting "should be" necessary. I wish I could remember what I did with my original bike I had setup this way 25 yrs ago.
    Post by: khornet, Feb 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    The intake boots & gaskets were replaced as they were cracked (we assumed that was the root of the problem but like I've mentioned, despite new...
    Post by: khornet, Feb 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. khornet
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    Parting out a 82 seca

    Standing handle is the chrome handle (approx 6 inches long) on the left rear side under the seat. Connects from the shock to another mount point...
    Post by: khornet, Feb 23, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    The mechanic now tells me that if carb cleaner is sprayed on the choke portion of the carbs while the engine is running there is a surge. So it...
    Post by: khornet, Feb 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. khornet
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    Parting out a 82 seca

    Still got the standing handle?
    Post by: khornet, Feb 22, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. khornet
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    Cool! Thanks Much! BTW.. where did you find that info?
    Post by: khornet, Feb 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Jets or...? HELP!!!!

    Need Carb help... I picked up what appeared to be a MINT 1982 Seca XJ550 with approx 3000K original miles on it back in June/July. It basically...
    Thread by: khornet, Feb 21, 2008, 39 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. khornet
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Cool, I'll take one but I'll wait until you find out about the plastic windshield screws.
    Post by: khornet, Feb 19, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  30. khornet
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Yes, the 81 has the black screws. The 82 has the clear. I'll wait patiently for your next msg. OK, keep me in mind if you can ever locate one...
    Post by: khornet, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  31. khornet
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Any news on these plastic screws/washers/nuts or the headlight rubber ring?
    Post by: khornet, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. khornet
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    I'm looking for a couple sets of the plastic screws & nuts that hold the windscreen onto the front fairing for both a 1981 and 1982 Seca XJ550....
    Post by: khornet, Feb 9, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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