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  1. Saltracer
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    My '81 XJ550 is for sale

    I have an '81 XJ-550 Seca, white for sale. I am the original owner. This bike was my daily driver for the first few years I owned it, but got...
    Thread by: Saltracer, Aug 27, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Saltracer
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    It's alive, well sorta

    If you have some part of the bolt protruding from the head, then you are lucky and will have a decent shot at getting it out. What you need are...
    Post by: Saltracer, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Saltracer
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    Another XJ is back on the road!

    Congratulations, BigFitz! It is really cool to hear of another small piece of history preserved for a while longer. Did the tach cable twist...
    Post by: Saltracer, Oct 6, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Saltracer
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    WTB Rear Shocks for '81 Seca 550

    OK, so with the big-time help of many on this forum, my bike is getting closer to life. The carbs are rebuilt and the floats are set. I have a new...
    Thread by: Saltracer, Oct 3, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted: Fuel Tank for '81 Seca XJ550

    Hey SecaMaverick, I still think it can be salvaged, but please tell me... you say it had been cleaned and coated? What was used to coat it? It...
    Post by: Saltracer, Oct 2, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. Saltracer
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    Wanted: Fuel Tank for '81 Seca XJ550

    Out of curiosity, why can't the tank be salvaged? Why? Metal can be welded and repaired with other means. Assuming rust is the problem, you can...
    Post by: Saltracer, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. Saltracer
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    2 questions

    Pull the plugs to make it easier to turn the motor over. Put a little lube in through the spark plug holes as mentioned... MMO, WD-40, a squirt of...
    Post by: Saltracer, Aug 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Saltracer
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    SCORE!!!!

    Wow! Awesome find, dude!
    Post by: Saltracer, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Saltracer
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Greetings, Rick and welcome. I'm pretty new here myself, but I can tell you this is a great group of guys (and gals?). Anyway, after sitting...
    Post by: Saltracer, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. Saltracer
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    Tank cleaning 101.5

    A beautiful approach, phorce!... as a fellow south Texan I appreciate the art involved! I am right now doing a tank in prep for POR-15 and am...
    Post by: Saltracer, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Saltracer
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    WTB: 81 Seca front fender

    Thanks, TexxGadget. I'll look into that process. I have a white bike and a friend said, "Just paint it white", but there is already so much...
    Post by: Saltracer, Aug 1, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. Saltracer
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    WTB: 81 Seca front fender

    I'm looking for a good front fender to replace my original one that has pretty serious surface rust. Or if anyone has good information on getting...
    Thread by: Saltracer, Aug 1, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. Saltracer
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    Hi everyone, in desperate need of help

    Anybody reading through this entire thread has been treated to some of the truest words and best advice about vehicle ownership and mechanickin...
    Post by: Saltracer, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Saltracer
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    no idle below 2000rpm

    Another possible problem could be leaky throttle shaft seals. If you can dribble a little gas directly on the throttle shafts and the engine...
    Post by: Saltracer, Jul 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Saltracer
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    Stuck Float Pin Hinge Pillars

    Last week I took my carbs apart that had been sitting for at least 17 years. I also found stuck float pins along with lots of other gunky stuff....
    Post by: Saltracer, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Saltracer
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    TAA-DAA!!! Finally back together and on the road

    I'll take you up on your generous offer for the stock bars and will also look forward to the additional info on the drop set. PM me to let me know...
    Post by: Saltracer, Jul 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Saltracer
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    TAA-DAA!!! Finally back together and on the road

    Looks great, Bigfitz... I just drug my white '81 Seca from the back of the shop and am starting the rejuvification process. I am the original...
    Post by: Saltracer, Jul 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Saltracer
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    Wanted: #4 Carb Body for XJ550RH (Seca)

    While dismantling my old gummed up carbs, I broke one of the stands that holds the float on #4. This is the carb body with the blocked off fuel...
    Thread by: Saltracer, Jul 24, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    81 XJ550RH Throttle shaft seals

    Hi Chacal, Wow! In browsing and searching the forums, your name came up over and over and after reading the list of parts (OK, I didn't read...
    Post by: Saltracer, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. Saltracer
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    81 XJ550RH Throttle shaft seals

    Hey Shmuchaholic, Thanks a lot man - this is exactly what I needed. Of course, I've seen that Chacal is da man for the parts... how to contact...
    Post by: Saltracer, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. Saltracer
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    81 XJ550RH Throttle shaft seals

    Greetings - been perusing the forums today and am very impressed! I just rolled my old neglected 81 Seca 550 from the back of the shop where it...
    Thread by: Saltracer, Jul 14, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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