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  1. manufan
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    Wanted SECA 550 Decal for Battery Cover

    Check with Peg or Don at Metro Racing, they'll make you any decal you want. They're in Brackney, Pa and do sweet work.
    Post by: manufan, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. manufan
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    Stuck valve shim

    It sounds like the PO dinged the edge of the bucket and now it has an edge bent in holding the shim. The drilling idea will be a no-go, the shims...
    Post by: manufan, Dec 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb bowl is tost?

    Drip some carb cleaner or denatured alcohol down the hole. If you're lucky, it might soften the junk up enough to get the drill and the crud out....
    Post by: manufan, Nov 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. manufan
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    Carb bowl is tost?

    As a tool maker I have a pretty good idea what I'm talking about. You might be able to just tap it on your bench to dislodge it, a #78 isn't...
    Post by: manufan, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. manufan
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    Carb bowl is tost?

    Probably not. You can't drill out a drill with another drill unless it's carbide.
    Post by: manufan, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. manufan
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    Old bikes coming back into style

    I agree, I have a 93 Ducati 900ss along with the XJ550 I picked for $200 off ebay. Don't get me wrong the Ducati is big fun. But, way harder to...
    Post by: manufan, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. manufan
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    Runaway Motor

    I'd try looking for an air leak.
    Post by: manufan, Nov 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. manufan
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    keys alike?

    I just went and checked. The ignition key will go in the seat lock, but not the fuel tank. So, I should be able to getn the seat lock and the...
    Post by: manufan, Nov 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. manufan
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    keys alike?

    Since I had to use a gas cap, ignition switch and seat lock from different bikes. Is it possible to have them all keyed the same?
    Thread by: manufan, Nov 16, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. manufan
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    What Not to Do to any bike

    If it's a vote, I say reserve.
    Post by: manufan, Nov 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. manufan
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    Finally!!!

    Thanks for the nice comments. I bought a wiring harness off ebay, opened mine up and traced the the wires back to their junction points. Used...
    Post by: manufan, Nov 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. manufan
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    Finally!!!

    Looks good.
    Post by: manufan, Nov 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. manufan
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    Sealer on gaskets?

    This stuff is tops for paper gaskets and metal-metal. Permatex
    Post by: manufan, Nov 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. manufan
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    Finally!!!

    I changed the jets in the carbs. Chacal sold me a selection so I could see what would work. If I really snap it open at 5k, it gurgles a little....
    Post by: manufan, Nov 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Finally!!!

    I have a NOS cover for the seat, but since I've never done any upholstery, I was wary about doing it. There's 1 place in town that does them, but...
    Post by: manufan, Nov 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. manufan
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    Finally!!!

    It rides great. In the late 80's I had a Kawa GPZ 550, this bike reminds me of it. They're just fun to ride.
    Post by: manufan, Nov 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Finally!!!

    It's been almost a year since I picked this up on ebay. It took on a life of it's own as it came futher and further apart. Couldn't have done...
    Thread by: manufan, Nov 9, 2008, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. manufan
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    Adjusting valves with head off motor

    Be very careful rotating the cams. If you have both cams installed they aren't going to turn in unison with each other without the cam chain...
    Post by: manufan, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front wheel bearing?

    I had already taken them out once. And, like you stated didn't much care if I damaged them in the process. But, after installing new ones I...
    Post by: manufan, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front wheel bearing?

    How are you supposed to remove the front wheel bearings if they're both in bottomed counterbores? Hitting the outer ring of the bearing only...
    Thread by: manufan, Oct 24, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. manufan
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    Oxygen sensor for carb. tuning

    This should provide ample reading material ducati forum
    Post by: manufan, Oct 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. manufan
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    does anyne know of a Cheap site to buy parts?

    ditto on Roberts suggestion. Chacal has supplied me with everything I've asked for in a fair manner. Including answering stupid questions.
    Post by: manufan, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. manufan
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    Possible to swap out airbox on 550 Seca without yanking mill

    Re: Possible to swap out airbox on 550 Seca without yanking The OP asks about a 550. I took out the battery box, starter and carbs. Without...
    Post by: manufan, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. manufan
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    Possible to swap out airbox on 550 Seca without yanking mill

    Re: Possible to swap out airbox on 550 Seca without yanking It can't be done on a 550. I tried extensively. I read here that someone heated it...
    Post by: manufan, Oct 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carb tuning question

    So on the Mikuni BS28, since the main air isn't replaceable and it already has a 170 pilot air, there isn't much to be done on the air side of things?
    Post by: manufan, Sep 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carb tuning question

    When tuning for filters and/or exhaust mods. To get richer you can either go smaller on the pilot air or larger on the fuel pilot or main fuel....
    Thread by: manufan, Sep 11, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. manufan
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    Anybody know how to remove tripometer knob?

    Try these guys:oem parts
    Post by: manufan, Aug 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. manufan
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    Anybody know how to remove tripometer knob?

    The knob on my 550 Seca was threaded on.
    Post by: manufan, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. manufan
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    Jetting the XJ550

    Thanks Len, that would explain the difference. Would you have jet size suggestions?
    Post by: manufan, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. manufan
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    Jetting the XJ550

    I looked on motorcyclecarbs.com and they have a guide for changing jet sizes for each aircleaner/exhaust option. With individual filters, and 4-1...
    Post by: manufan, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Jetting the XJ550

    I realize this has been discussed a time or 2. However, I'm still unsure of the best way to proceed. I have a stock, fairly low mile motor to...
    Thread by: manufan, Aug 9, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    airbox removal

    The original question pertained to an XJ 550 Seca. Which, after careful and thoughtful review: The airbox either has to be cut or the engine...
    Post by: manufan, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. manufan
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    piston ring placement

    My memory seems to think the chamfered ring goes on top also. The third or oil control ring on this piston is a 3-piece arrangment, so that part...
    Post by: manufan, Jun 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. manufan
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    piston ring placement

    I started putting everything back together and while getting things cleaned to put the pistons back in, I noticed that there are 2 different...
    Thread by: manufan, Jun 4, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. manufan
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    And the best place to get screws for your bike is:

    These guys have a nice selection and aim to please with an unbelievable return policy. Bolt Depot
    Post by: manufan, May 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. manufan
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    swing arm bearing upgrade

    I'm replacing the old bushings with needle bearings in the swing arm. I found a place to buy and entire kit with a new bolt, bearings and dust...
    Thread by: manufan, May 7, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. manufan
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    WTB: Seca 550 side cover

    Would anyone like to part with a right side, red, unbroken side cover for my 550 seca? Any color?
    Thread by: manufan, Mar 31, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. manufan
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    fork swap

    That's reassuring. The 750 forks have air on them and are in nice shape, I was hating the thought of not being able to use them.
    Post by: manufan, Mar 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. manufan
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    fork swap

    I thought I had this figured out, turns out I don't. 82 550 seca that I want to make dual disc. Bought a fork w/triple tree from a 82 750 maxim....
    Thread by: manufan, Mar 8, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fork swap

    I thought I had this figured out, turns out I don't. 82 550 seca that I want to make dual disc. Bought a fork w/triple tree from a 82 750 maxim....
    Thread by: manufan, Mar 8, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. manufan
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    81 seca and 85 maxim need new homes

    Would you mind going to the trouble of sending me a non-corroded turn signal socket? It would be appreciated.
    Post by: manufan, Feb 20, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. manufan
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    gas tank swap?

    Thanks for the advise. I'm thinking I'll have to get this one repaired. Anyone know anything about these guys? http://www.gas-tank.com/
    Post by: manufan, Jan 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. manufan
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    gas tank swap?

    So the question is: Will PainterD's 82 750 seca tank fit my 82 550 seca?
    Thread by: manufan, Jan 3, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas tank hunt

    Finding a reasonably good tank is hit or miss? The 82 550 seca I got to fix up for my girlfriend needs one in the worst way. This one has had a...
    Thread by: manufan, Jan 2, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    wtb 82 Seca 550 gas tank

    Desperate for a tank that's in better shape than the one that came with my new project. Anything workable will be concidered.
    Thread by: manufan, Jan 2, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. manufan
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    airbox removal

    Seriously, that's the only way I can see to do it.
    Post by: manufan, Dec 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. manufan
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    airbox removal

    New to the site and new to XJ ownership. So, hi to everyone. Question: Is it possible to remove the airbox without idk, cutting the frame?
    Thread by: manufan, Dec 21, 2007, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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