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  1. Beer
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    XJ650 to XJ750 front end

    Chacal's got it. The steering geometry will be different with a 650 Seca front end as the axle is under the forks instead of forward of the...
    Post by: Beer, May 28, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 to XJ750 front end

    I've got an '82 XJ650 maxim and a complete Seca dual disc front end that I picked up with the bike as well as an extra front wheel with a larger...
    Thread by: Beer, May 16, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Beer
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    New England Area - Trailer In A Bag

    Looking to pick up a bike while traveling in mid December, depending on how the COVID things go. Looking to rent, borrow, or buy a trailer in a...
    Thread by: Beer, Nov 16, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    another CL optimist

    https://advrider.com/f/threads/1982-yamaha-650-seca-turbo-project.1476264/
    Post by: Beer, Nov 16, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Beer
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    Replace cylinder head or repair damaged sparkplug port?

    That’s a good saying, I like it. I ended up grabbing a Time-Sert kit. It was a bit spendy, but it is an amazing tool. Quickest, most straight...
    Post by: Beer, Sep 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Beer
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    Replace cylinder head or repair damaged sparkplug port?

    HAHAHAHAHA!
    Post by: Beer, Sep 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Beer
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    Replace cylinder head or repair damaged sparkplug port?

    Yeah, my bike doesn't stay clean. With the roads I tend to find myself on, I would spend more time cleaning than riding. Looking to pick up a...
    Post by: Beer, Sep 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Beer
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    Replace cylinder head or repair damaged sparkplug port?

    Not enough threads for a chaser. That is probably part of what got it to the shape it is in currently. Most of the threads came out with the plug...
    Post by: Beer, Sep 14, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Beer
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    Replace cylinder head or repair damaged sparkplug port?

    Did a bunch of maintemance on my ‘82 XJ650 today and decided that I should have a look at the spark plugs before taking off on a ride. Turns out I...
    Thread by: Beer, Sep 13, 2020, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Beer
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    XJ650 Maxim front end options

    After talking with Len ( @chacal ) earlier this week, it appears that the front end I got with my XJ650 Maxim is not the XJ750 front that I was...
    Thread by: Beer, Aug 9, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Beer
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    I know I'm pretty late to the game here, but some of the posters early on had a lot of questions that I believe were geared towards trying to...
    Post by: Beer, Aug 5, 2020 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  12. Beer
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    another CL optimist

    This one is a few towns over. https://westernmass.craigslist.org/mpo/d/great-barrington-1983-yamaha/7161928514.html
    Post by: Beer, Aug 1, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Beer
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Got some parts from Len on the bike earlier in the week (throttle tube, clutch lever, and clutch safety switch). Throttle tube was a little tight,...
    Post by: Beer, Jul 25, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Beer
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    Vintage Yamaha Rally 2020

    Thanks for updating. I’ll have to keep an eye on this and see how things are in another month or so before making a decision on going.
    Post by: Beer, Jul 18, 2020 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Thanks. I’ll shoot you an email. I was scanning your parts list, but must have missed it.
    Post by: Beer, Jul 11, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Vintage Yamaha Rally 2020

    This looks like it should be fun. 15+ hour ride and about 1,000 miles to get there, but I’ve got plenty of vacation time and a late start to the...
    Post by: Beer, Jul 11, 2020 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Apparently I’ve only got reception in the garage and on the toilet. (still in the garage)
    Post by: Beer, Jul 11, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Beer
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    The throttle tube I believe (having internet access issues at the moment, difficulty looking things up). The plastic part that goes over the bar...
    Post by: Beer, Jul 11, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Pulled the bike out for the first ride of the season to go get new tires after taking care of all the maintenance a few weeks ago. There is a...
    Post by: Beer, Jul 11, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted XJ650 throttle, clutch lever, and seat pan wanted

    I was pulling my ‘82 XJ650 out of an alcove in the garage (just wide enough to tuck the bike in, so I need to roll it out by the handlebars...
    Thread by: Beer, Jul 11, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Synch Proceedure

    I was just hoping for a link. You guys are great! This site has been an invaluable resource for the couple of months I have had the bike. I’ll...
    Post by: Beer, Sep 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Synch Proceedure

    Been searching for a bit, but I’m not coming up with anything useful. Borrowed a Carb Tune from a guy at work so I can synch the carbs. Does...
    Thread by: Beer, Sep 8, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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