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  1. Baxter
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    How fast have you gone on your XJ?

    1988 on Arizona 83 south of I-10 I was on my XJ550RJ and Paul was on his new ZX10 and he clocked me at 106; the XJ was naked but otherwise fully...
    Post by: Baxter, Jan 25, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Baxter
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    My son and I replaced the rear shock on the XJ/RJ today and the change is remarkable (in a good way). Biggest issue was getting he shock inside...
    Post by: Baxter, Jul 7, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Baxter
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    1981 XJ550RH For Sale

    Thanks for the tip about Oatey. Always good to have more tools for the tool-box as they say.
    Post by: Baxter, Oct 21, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. Baxter
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    1981 XJ550RH For Sale

    Hogfiddles, 1 - There is a place in Omaha called Industrial Plating that did all 4 for $321 in December 2016. I am including a picture of what...
    Post by: Baxter, Oct 21, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. Baxter
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    1981 XJ550RH For Sale

    Hogfiddles, 1 - There is a place in Omaha called Industrial Plating that did all 4 for $321 in December 2016. I am including a picture of what...
    Post by: Baxter, Oct 21, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1981 XJ550RH For Sale

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    Post by: Baxter, Oct 20, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1981 XJ550RH For Sale

    [ATTACH] XJ550RH for sale as a complete bike (but that could change as time goes by). The bad - It starts and runs but the carbs need adjustment....
    Thread by: Baxter, Oct 2, 2017, 14 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. Baxter
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    Wanted Electroplating Services

    In Omaha, Nebraska, there is a plating service that did all 4 of my down pipes for about $300.00. Is that better or worse than what you are getting?
    Post by: Baxter, Sep 30, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. Baxter
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    A very old but, very good post. Does anyone have these pictures saved? I am doing mine now but the pictures really do tell a thousand words. Thanks
    Post by: Baxter, Jul 8, 2017 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  10. Baxter
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    Why do the turn signals make noise?

    k-moe, I understand what you are saying and I can visualize how the warm up of the strip will result in proper operation. I did not change out the...
    Post by: Baxter, Jan 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Baxter
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    Why do the turn signals make noise?

    XJ, Thanks for the response. No, it doesn't matter if I start with left turn or right turn, still does the clicking. I have not changed the bulbs...
    Post by: Baxter, Jan 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Baxter
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    Why do the turn signals make noise?

    This may be too easy for most but I hate electricals and really appreciate any help. Yesterday I installed a replacement/modern fuse box on my...
    Thread by: Baxter, Jan 24, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Baxter
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    Engine Case ...what is this?

    Blind Plug, odd name for something that covers a crankcase but fine by me. I SO have to get a better book than the one I had; it showed a picture...
    Post by: Baxter, Dec 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Baxter
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    Engine Case ...what is this?

    Hello everybody! XJ550RH Seca with 11K miles. So, winter is for cleaning. When I took off the right side YICS cover for polishing, I noticed a...
    Thread by: Baxter, Dec 3, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Baxter
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    XJ550RH Clutch question

    K-moe, Thanks
    Post by: Baxter, Oct 3, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  16. Baxter
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    XJ550RH Clutch question

    Thanks to all for the feedback. I bought a new clutch cable that matches what is in Clymer manual with an extra nut/set screw AND I popped the...
    Post by: Baxter, Oct 2, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  17. Baxter
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    XJ550RH Clutch question

    [ATTACH] And her's what the clutch on mine looks like.
    Post by: Baxter, Sep 24, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  18. Baxter
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    XJ550RH Clutch question

    My 81 XJ550RH has 10K miles on it (less than 1K by me). Pulling the clutch has always been "hard" (think tractor vs Honda Civic) compared to other...
    Thread by: Baxter, Sep 24, 2016, 14 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  19. Baxter
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    XJ550RH Front Brake Phun

    Kit received from Len. Awesome. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Baxter, Jul 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Baxter
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    Front Brake Caliper Seals

    Lightcs1776, Thanks for the reply. I did PM Len and he did not specifically say not to grease the cylinder but he did say that the grease goes on...
    Post by: Baxter, Jul 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper Seals

    I know this is not my thread but I have a question that kind of goes along with it. I received the front brake caliper rebuild kit from Chacal...
    Post by: Baxter, Jul 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Baxter
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    XJ550RH Front Brake Phun

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Baxter, Jul 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Baxter
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    XJ550RH Front Brake Phun

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Baxter, Jul 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Baxter
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    XJ550RH Front Brake Phun

    Okay, here is the reference to the link on the forums that talked about using air compressor or grease gun to push out the caliper: post-527768
    Post by: Baxter, Jul 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550RH Front Brake Phun

    Okay, so the gravity "pre-bleed" sort of worked; when I pull the brake handle, fluid comes out once under pressure the first pull, but subsequent...
    Post by: Baxter, Jul 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550RH Front Brake Phun

    Stumplifter, Thanks for the words. I have to get to work now but assuming the gravity "pre-bleed" doesn't work, I guess I am looking at a new or...
    Post by: Baxter, Jul 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Baxter
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    XJ550RH Front Brake Phun

    Thanks all, you (sadly) read the situation as I have. I have a Clymer manual and the awesome instructions from Len for the line replacement....
    Post by: Baxter, Jul 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550RH Front Brake Phun

    Straight up, the front brake has NO pressure at all after replacing the brake lines. When I bought the bike (eBay) I had it shipped to a shop...
    Thread by: Baxter, Jul 21, 2016, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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