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  1. gfontes
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    Rubber wedges between cooling fins??

    Someone asked about this awhile back and I posted pictures of both sides on my '82 750, I've had it since 1983 and unless any fell off over the...
    Post by: gfontes, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Soda Blast Experiment

    The suction sandblaster in its standard configuration had the starts and stops. Then when I suspended it, (the reservoir actually hangs over my...
    Post by: gfontes, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Soda Blast Experiment

    From what I've tested, it works great on aluminum, although I don't know how it will work on clear coat. My guess is if the clear coat is peeling...
    Post by: gfontes, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Soda Blast Experiment

    After seeing Andrew's thread on his resto, I started playing around with soda blasting using what I had available. I really like it! (and I've...
    Thread by: gfontes, Dec 1, 2011, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How do I clean out previously sealed gas tank?

    A new tank is not an option, thanks for the tip on acetone. I'll start with that and then follow up with electrolysis and then a phosphoric rinse....
    Post by: gfontes, Nov 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How do I clean out previously sealed gas tank?

    Hi Everyone, I mentioned this back in Aug, I picked up a 1965 S90 and ever since have been trying to decide if I want to restore it or sell it...
    Thread by: gfontes, Nov 26, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Fin damping blocks

    What else to do on a day I'm home sick. I hope these help. [img] [img] George
    Post by: gfontes, Oct 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Look What Followed Me Home yesterday....

    Geeze guys, I was trying NOT to get attached to it... But it's so retro cool and kinda cute! Last night I started thinking, okay, I'll just...
    Post by: gfontes, Aug 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Look What Followed Me Home yesterday....

    1965 Super 90 Honda Just 2 blocks away, a family was having a yard sale. Actually it was worse, they were losing their house and were clearing...
    Thread by: gfontes, Aug 28, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Making It Shine

    Microfiber Cloth Varies.. I think both opinions on microfiber usage are valid. I completely ruined a pristine chrome job too, (at least by my...
    Post by: gfontes, Aug 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sale: Stock fairing hard saddlebags for 1982 Yamaha XJ750

    Re: Sale: Stock fairing hard saddlebags for 1982 Yamaha XJ75 PM Sent George
    Post by: gfontes, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Polishing side covers - ?on removing YICS emblem

    Thanks for the feedback, I left them in the sun this afternoon, it was only an 80 degree day but they got so hot I could hardly hold them. I...
    Post by: gfontes, Aug 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Polishing side covers - ?on removing YICS emblem

    Hi Everyone, I picked up some side covers off Ebay for my 82 750 for cheap and figured I'd polish them up and then swap them with the ones on...
    Thread by: gfontes, Aug 20, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    CL list find '82 650 Turbo - what do you think?

    Thanks guys, That is exactly what I needed to hear. After "cooling off", from the initial euphoria (I've always lusted for one of those)...
    Post by: gfontes, Mar 31, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    CL list find '82 650 Turbo - what do you think?

    Hey Guys, What do you think of a turbo 650, owner say's it has 40,000 miles, last registered in 2002 and he claims it starts right up. I...
    Thread by: gfontes, Mar 30, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    gas tank question

    Clarification on the Electrolysis method. It does not affect healthy steel. This method is widely used in antique restorations because it only...
    Post by: gfontes, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Easy Install Tip for Valve Cover Bolt Rubber Washers

    Hi All, Time to give back to the forum. I stumbled upon a very easy way to slip those rubber donut compression washers over the shoulder of...
    Thread by: gfontes, Mar 10, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    photo test

    <img src="http://xjbikes.com/coppermine/displayimagepopup/pid=7810/fullsize=1.html" />
    Post by: gfontes, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: Test Zone
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    photo test

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    Post by: gfontes, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: Test Zone
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    photo test

    http://xjbikes.com/coppermine/displayim ... ize=1.html <img src="http://xjbikes.com/coppermine/displayimagepopup/pid=7812/fullsize=1.html">
    Thread by: gfontes, Mar 10, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Test Zone
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    Clutch Cover Polishing - O-ring removal?

    Dang, Now I need to redeem myself for asking such a lazy question. While following Fitz's excellent tutorial on changing/checking the valve...
    Post by: gfontes, Mar 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch Cover Polishing - O-ring removal?

    Thanks guys, Just what I needed. George
    Post by: gfontes, Mar 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch Cover Polishing - O-ring removal?

    Hi All, I bought a clutch cover to polish up (so I can just swap with mine) off ebay for my '82 Seca and I'm wondering; How does one remove...
    Thread by: gfontes, Mar 9, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mileage. A poll.

    I drive 25 miles a day (to and from work) 50/50 city/highway. In the summer driving conservatively I get 45-46, but when winter comes along...
    Post by: gfontes, Nov 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Battery Warning Light Flashing - intermittent

    Thanks all for the input. I was lucky as my sensor is factory and it extends beyond the plastic housing. Cleaning did the trick. Although I...
    Post by: gfontes, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Battery Warning Light Flashing - intermittent

    Schmuckaholic, That's a new one for me. But now that you mention it, in addition to cleaning the "check" button, I should probably pull out the...
    Post by: gfontes, Oct 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Battery Warning Light Flashing - intermittent

    Hey Everyone, I need some thoughts on this. After a hiatus of 12 years, I pulled my '82 750 Seca out of storage and with Chacal and this forums...
    Thread by: gfontes, Oct 14, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do you all detail your painted rims?? Product/Technique?

    Hi all, I need some recommendations from the collective minds of this group. My XJ750 has the standard black painted spokes with polished...
    Thread by: gfontes, Mar 6, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Auxiliary Light Short - How to find?

    Hi all, I need some suggestions on how to start looking for a short on my auxiliary light circuit. Both my hi and lo beams work fine, but when...
    Thread by: gfontes, Aug 19, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is this a good buy - Vetter Fairing & Panniers

    Steve, I didn't mean to say the stock shield was ineffective, it does make a positive difference. I've ridden without it and I can immediately...
    Post by: gfontes, Jul 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Is this a good buy - Vetter Fairing & Panniers

    Hi Folks, I need your opinions on this. In our local classifieds there is a Vetter Fairing with paniers for sale asking $250 or BO. Ad says...
    Thread by: gfontes, Jul 24, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Resurrected!!

    Hi RangerG, I hail from San Jose, Calif. where we can pretty much ride 350 days of the year (if you don't like riding in rain) and if you don't...
    Post by: gfontes, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What Size tires do I get? Shop Manual spec confusing

    Hi Folks, I did a forum search on this but it was inconclusive. I have an '82 750 Seca RH. For the tires, the Manual says: Front...
    Thread by: gfontes, Jul 14, 2008, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Resurrected!!

    Yes, its factory - has the Yamaha logo cast in the fairing. From a distance it looks okay, but there is cracking around a few mounting holes...
    Post by: gfontes, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Resurrected!!

    Hi All, I just had to brag where it could be appreciated!! :lol: I stumbled upon this forum not too long ago and it has turned out to be a...
    Thread by: gfontes, Jul 9, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Caliprs cleand, Install Pstns nxt - How much force 2 insert?

    Hi All, Well with your guys help, I got my pistons out, cleaned the caliper bores & grooves and installed new seals. Everything is good and...
    Thread by: gfontes, Jun 27, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How to remove stuck Brake Caliper Pistons?

    All, thanks for your help. In the time since I posted last, I remounted the calipers, stuck a home-made vacuum pump on the bleeders, pumped...
    Post by: gfontes, Jun 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How to remove stuck Brake Caliper Pistons?

    I used my air compressor at 115 PSI and an air gun with rubber tip. I snugged the tip into the threaded brake hole and blasted away. Nothing....
    Post by: gfontes, Jun 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How to remove stuck Brake Caliper Pistons?

    Help, I'm trying to remove the brake caliper pistons but they're stuck! I have a '82 750 Seca, it's been in storage for the past 12 years...
    Thread by: gfontes, Jun 26, 2008, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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