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  1. David3aces
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    selling my Seca 650

    I'm selling my Seca to buy a FJR1300! https://post.craigslist.org/manage/2765898824/f4xus It's in great condition! $1500. A bargain with 6800...
    Thread by: David3aces, Dec 22, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. David3aces
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    rounded oil filter out of ideas?

    An air hammer with a pointed bit will loosen it up in seconds. You will need a new bolt after!
    Post by: David3aces, Jun 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. David3aces
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    bought a nice rd

    In the mid 70's my buddy bought the same model and we put some R-5 cylinders on it. Even with stock pipes, that bike was very quick with its 250...
    Post by: David3aces, Apr 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. David3aces
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    Help!! 650 seca engine rattle big end???

    Could it be the exhaust collector? I've seen them go bad and make a loud racket.
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. David3aces
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    Bad stator?

    With the alt assembled, take a .001 or .002 feeler guage and hold it 1/8 inch from the alt. cover and turn on the key. Does the magnetism pull...
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. David3aces
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    My Seat Recovery Project

    The Maxim 650 was a girl's bike and the Seca or XS1100 special was the man's. Just my opinion. I used to assemble all of them! Nice job on the...
    Post by: David3aces, Jan 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. David3aces
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    Anybody here ever own a RD350-400?

    I owned a few R-5s 70-72 Same as an RD without reeds, discs, or 6th gear I owned a 74 350A A 78 400E cherry condition and a 79 400F also cherry...
    Post by: David3aces, Dec 27, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  8. David3aces
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    81 Seca 550 0m the paddock again.

    30 years ago I too worked at a Yamaha dealership. A white 550 came in that had thrown a drive chain through the crankcases under warranty. I got...
    Post by: David3aces, Dec 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. David3aces
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    TX500 Yamaha twin motorcycle 1973

    I remember the cylinder heads would crack. Are you using the later style head?
    Post by: David3aces, Dec 6, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  10. David3aces
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    Wanted Right Muffler for an '82 XJ650

    Seca or Maxim?????????
    Post by: David3aces, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. David3aces
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    XJ site in German

    I wish I had brakes like that.
    Post by: David3aces, Sep 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. David3aces
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    anybody famaliar with the 82 XZ550 Vision

    The non CV carbs were junk. XV500 Virago CV carbs made them run great. Yamaha offered carb and airbox kits for those who complained but didn't fix...
    Post by: David3aces, Aug 17, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  13. David3aces
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    Carb clean- Float bowl passage: should it be plugged?

    I heat the bowl up with a torch and give the passage a blast of compressed air.
    Post by: David3aces, Jun 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. David3aces
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    how to tighten up steering?

    Front tire cupped? Replace front tire
    Post by: David3aces, Jun 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. David3aces
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    front end shimmy

    Tire cupping? Replace tire
    Post by: David3aces, Jun 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. David3aces
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    confirmed confirmed & confirmed, now what

    Aftermarket junk!
    Post by: David3aces, May 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. David3aces
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    TCI didn't fix it, this bike hates me

    Try removing plug caps and plug screw on terminals. jam wires down on plugs to eliminate resistor plug caps. good luck
    Post by: David3aces, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. David3aces
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    Upsized my jets! Still running lean!

    Use #4 hobby washers found at most hobby (model airplane) stores. It's a trick we used in the 80s.
    Post by: David3aces, Apr 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. David3aces
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    cant get my bike to spark right

    with a volt meter at the coils, check for battery voltage while wiggling wires at headlight.
    Post by: David3aces, Apr 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. David3aces
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    Speed wobbles?

    Front tire cupped? Try a new front tire.
    Post by: David3aces, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. David3aces
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    79' xs 750

    It will require splitting the cases and replacing 2 gears and a shift fork. Perhaps a new shift drum too. Remove the oil filler cap and (without...
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. David3aces
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    Brake caliper swaps/upgrades also fork swaps

    What year FZ front end? 1986?
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. David3aces
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    Charging system keeps failing

    Try disconnecting the rotor wires from the rectifier and apply 12 volts to them and then check AC volts from the stator.
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. David3aces
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    rear axle stuck to brake plate (82 Seca 650).

    I many times used to use an air hammer with the right bit to push it. Try heating up the brake plate.
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. David3aces
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    Assembly and Transmission

    will the shift drum turn?
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. David3aces
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    pics of the old girl

    make a Bobber out of it. ha. NOT!!!!!! Be sure to put new steering head bearings and rear brake shoes on it.
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. David3aces
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    SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

    Re: header pipes from 1982 xj650 ONLY $40 seca or maxim?
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 9, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  28. David3aces
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    What a dummy!

    I bought my bike with a new style petcock from Yamaha. I leaked when I got it. Streching the spring some has fixed it for two years now.
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. David3aces
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    Broken Link for replacing coils

    That's a great thread!
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. David3aces
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    Carb to manifold bolt problems? Who says??!!

    How does that suff get to the threads?
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. David3aces
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    Oh, oh, oh, lookie, lookie what I found!!

    I want the whole front end.
    Post by: David3aces, Mar 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. David3aces
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    Anybody here ever own a RD350-400?

    I owned all of them. Great street bike but a gust of wind will blow you all over the lane you are trying to ride in. Not good on the highway like...
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 27, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  33. David3aces
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    Which is the rarest XJ model?

    The rarest Xj model in America is 900,750,700,650,550,400 ??????? The rarest in Europe? just wondering.
    Thread by: David3aces, Feb 25, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. David3aces
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    Hello! Someone care to help me identify the bike I bought?

    Fitz nailed it!
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. David3aces
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    float needle valve

    I once ordered new n/s from a hitachi web site and they didn't work because they were too long. New Yamaha n/s cost around $90 each! My dealer...
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. David3aces
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    abit about yourself

    I love Yamaha's. My first was an R-5 350 when I was 16 in 76. From 78-92 I worked for 3 Yamaha dealers assembling all these bikes and...
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 22, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. David3aces
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    New Project-1984 Yamaha xj1100 Rebuild-All advice is Welcome

    The engagement dogs on the gears strip out if the owner has been slaming secong gear to make the wheel spin. They won't take much abuse. If ridden...
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. David3aces
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    New Project-1984 Yamaha xj1100 Rebuild-All advice is Welcome

    Do you know why it's top end is removed? I hope that bottom end is ok and second gear still works. Enjoy the project.
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. David3aces
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    Carb Cleaning 101

    Great info on how to get that crap out. In my experience, I often find the throttle shaft seals ok and I don't break down the racks in less I...
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. David3aces
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    question about cyl. head part

    http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/parts/home.aspx Cylinder head cap nut washers?
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. David3aces
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    the cost of labor

    XJ's require labor of love. Find a semi retired Yamaha mechanic that works out of his garage. Like me. This time of year; $40 per hr. very...
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. David3aces
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    xj650 to xj1100 bulk diff

    It's on the right side end of the crank. Same engine XS1100 vs. XJ1100 however they went changed the field coil to a rotor/brush setup on the...
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. David3aces
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    Hello.

    Could rip the ass right off you.
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. David3aces
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    xj650 to xj1100 bulk diff

    Much more weight and bulk. The alternator is on the end of the crankshaft instead of behind making the engine wider. Much more power too.
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. David3aces
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    Gas tank needed for a 1982 yamaha xj 650 rj

    I think the Seca 750 tank fits but not sure. Picture of one on this site? I've owned both bikes. Love the shape of the 650 tank. Good luck.
    Post by: David3aces, Feb 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. David3aces
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    4 ito 2

    Stainless mufflers, collectors, down pipes, and systems. Expensive, but well built and quiet. http://www.lm-spares.co.uk/acatalog/Yam ......
    Post by: David3aces, Jan 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. David3aces
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    Question about On Any Sunday

    Love the movie! A 30 year old quote, from a mechanic in our shop in Gainesville, as I would roll a bike on his lift for him to work on; "No...
    Post by: David3aces, Jan 22, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. David3aces
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    Which better used front end for Seca?

    too short! About a 1/4 inch. Color sux great ride
    Post by: David3aces, Jan 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. David3aces
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    Question about On Any Sunday

    Love that fourstroke sounding mini enduro in the beginning!
    Post by: David3aces, Jan 22, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. David3aces
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    Which better used front end for Seca?

    Any known front end (forks,trees,brakes,wheel) off newer bikes fit Seca 650/750?????????? I could ride it forever with such an upgrade!
    Thread by: David3aces, Jan 22, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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