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  1. tomestl
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    seca or maxim frame needed with or w/o title

    http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/757488279.html
    Post by: tomestl, Jul 18, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  2. tomestl
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    What have you still got to do to your Yamaha?

    On the high priority list: Front end rebuild - wheel bearings, brakes, steering taper bearings, tire Rear end - tire Engine - clean/rebuild...
    Post by: tomestl, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. tomestl
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    lets talk helmets was told something today from a dealer

    Hey, I'll throw in a few bucks... he did say his birthday was soon.
    Post by: tomestl, May 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. tomestl
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    Memorial Day and always... Thank You.

    To all the men and women of this great nation who ever have, do, or will wear a uniform and step to the line in defense, support, or care of my...
    Thread by: tomestl, May 24, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. tomestl
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    What stops you from getting out on your bike?

    Steering bearings and front brakes... you can learn all sorts of stuff at those carb clinics. The carbs are now the least of my concern!
    Post by: tomestl, May 23, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. tomestl
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    XJ900 Oil Cooler and Filter Housing. Complete. Ck on eBay!

    Thanks for the shout out, Rick. How much of that other stuff will swap to a 750 - handlebars, front brake parts?
    Post by: tomestl, May 22, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. tomestl
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    lets talk helmets was told something today from a dealer

    That ought to wake you up... especially the description of what happens to your brain at impact! Ouch. Rick, you just might want that new helmet.
    Post by: tomestl, May 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Great, thanks for checking.
    Post by: tomestl, May 22, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Ok. I FINALLY got to the garage and measured. Stock LEFT side Seca 750 bar is just over 8". About 8.25" MaxX: Thanks for the photos, it is...
    Post by: tomestl, May 20, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. tomestl
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    XJ750RF on craigslist_St Louis

    I may be driving down to look at this, and I'll take a camera if I do. Let me know if there's any other interest....
    Thread by: tomestl, May 18, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. tomestl
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    What is the ratio of Secas vs. Maxims

    SECA. (Get along? I think it's a common goal thing, or an engine thing. Or ultimately a similar reason we bought the bikes in the first...
    Post by: tomestl, May 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. tomestl
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    2nd Annually St. Louis Carb Clinic

    What an AWESOME day! Many, many thanks to our wonderful hosts kgriff and family, and to our very knowledgeable resident mechanic gwh57. I came...
    Post by: tomestl, May 17, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  13. tomestl
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    2nd Annually St. Louis Carb Clinic

    High 70's, just about perfect! Stay tuned for Post-Clinic Updates...
    Post by: tomestl, May 16, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  14. tomestl
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    Anyone put on an Electrosport gauge package?

    I agree... I like the electrosport/acewell better myself. Not sure about the odometer function on the Trail Tech units. Whatever you choose at...
    Post by: tomestl, May 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. tomestl
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    Anyone put on an Electrosport gauge package?

    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... rt=15.html http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... sport.html...
    Post by: tomestl, May 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. tomestl
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    '90 Radian on craigslist_St Louis

    Bloomington, eh? Bought my Seca in Flanagan while on business in BLM... small world as they say. Yeah, that Radian is sweet, not sure if...
    Post by: tomestl, May 13, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. tomestl
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    '90 Radian on craigslist_St Louis

    http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/675770575.html
    Thread by: tomestl, May 13, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. tomestl
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    engine cleaning

    Man, that looks awesome!
    Post by: tomestl, May 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. tomestl
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    2nd Annually St. Louis Carb Clinic

    I'm still in, Keith.
    Post by: tomestl, May 10, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  20. tomestl
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    tab washers

    My bad, Robert, and I appreciate the clarification. I looked at a few different websites and this was the best photo I found of the application...
    Post by: tomestl, May 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. tomestl
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    Carb breakdown

    BEAUTIFUL, and I am inpressed! Great work, thanks!
    Post by: tomestl, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Re: Under-seat grab bar on Seca? You ARE the man! Perfect. I'll do some measuring over the weekend and see what I want to do. I may indeed...
    Post by: tomestl, May 9, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Re: Under-seat grab bar on Seca? Originally that's what I thought I may have to do... my big question was whether a 750 Seca right bar even...
    Post by: tomestl, May 9, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. tomestl
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    tab washers

    Thanks MGM... forgot about that while finding a a place to post them for the URL part. (Didn't mean to bugger your thread, Wizard.)
    Post by: tomestl, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Re: Under-seat grab bar on Seca? MaximumX; No hurry on the measurements, I'll have to measure my mounting points as well. On the 750 the bars...
    Post by: tomestl, May 8, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. tomestl
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    DynaBeads test

    If you go back to the "Fat front tire" thread someone actually looked up the physics behind this theory, and as reported the centrifugal force...
    Post by: tomestl, May 8, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Re: Under-seat grab bar on Seca? Thanks... that may very well be my solution!
    Post by: tomestl, May 8, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  28. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Re: Under-seat grab bar on Seca? You da man! Those are off of the 650, correct? The 750 left side bar has mounting holes on EACH end, so it...
    Post by: tomestl, May 8, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. tomestl
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    tab washers

    You can drill the head, or through the threads, depends where you want to put the wire either for looks or availabale space. Use WD40 or similar...
    Post by: tomestl, May 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Re: Under-seat grab bar on Seca? I checked the Yamaha Parts Diagram and it doesn't show one for the 750 which is why I thought it may have been a...
    Post by: tomestl, May 8, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  31. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Re: Under-seat grab bar on Seca? Just to confirm... no right side bar on yours either?
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. tomestl
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    DynaBeads test

    Ok, I get it... BTW kudos for actually doing the test!
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. tomestl
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    Fat front tire

    Re: Dyna Beads Website says they are a 'high-density ceramic'.
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. tomestl
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    DynaBeads test

    I'm not a physics pro but wouldn't you need 3-1/8 oz. of beads to counterbalance your added solder weight?
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. tomestl
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    Fat front tire

    Here's a test... http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... beads.html
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Re: Under-seat grab bar on Seca? Interesting... I am still expecting rescue76's bar to work, but some comparable measurements may be in order...
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  37. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Re: Under-seat grab bar on Seca? Every photo I have ever seen of a Seca in my model year range does not have a bar on the right side, but there...
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. tomestl
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    REBUILD UPDATE

    Looks awesome! Looking forward to more pics and product-used info.
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. tomestl
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    Looking for some master cylinder cover screws

    Rusty, check back in the 'Front brake drags' post. Chacal responded with the parts you need. http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ......
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. tomestl
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    How old is everyone?

    43. The Seca is my third bike, but its been over 20 yrs since I sold the second one. Enjoy riding now more than ever - why the heck did I wait...
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. tomestl
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    XJ750 front brake drags

    There ya go Rusty... !
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. tomestl
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    Fat front tire

    When you stop do all of the beads settle to the bottom of the tire? Does it feel out-of-balance each time you proceed from a stop, and balance as...
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. tomestl
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    XJ750 front brake drags

    Try here... http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2584.html Or PM Chacal. Or maybe someone could chime in with the diam/pitch of those...
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Re: Under-seat grab bar on Seca? You're welcome! Thanks for offering the bar, I'll wait to hear back from you.
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. tomestl
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    XJ750 front brake drags

    I am going to bleed the brakes and lube the cable before I dive into a caliper rebuild, but until then: loosening my brake cable when I park it...
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Re: Under-seat grab bar on Seca? I should check if they are interchangeable... either way I'd like one for the right side, so if you know yours...
    Post by: tomestl, May 7, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. tomestl
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    Under-seat grab bar on 750 Seca?

    Looking for this bar for the "right" OR LEFT side of a 750 Seca - this photo is the left side. Did Secas come from the factory with a bar on both...
    Thread by: tomestl, May 6, 2008, 31 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. tomestl
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    Under-seat Seca grab bar? **TEST #2**

    http://picasaweb.google.com/tomestl00/8 ... 1219808482 Looking for this bar for the "right" side of my Seca - this photo is the left side. Did...
    Thread by: tomestl, May 6, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: Test Zone
  49. tomestl
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    Under-seat Seca grab bar? ** TEST**

    [img] Looking for this bar for the "right" side of my Seca - this photo is the left side. Did Secas come from the factory with a bar on both...
    Thread by: tomestl, May 6, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: Test Zone
  50. tomestl
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    Where are my watched topics?

    Thanks guys... I am still a bit of a forum newb. The other one I use regularly (vwvortex.com) has a 'watched topics' link which only shows the...
    Post by: tomestl, May 5, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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