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  1. jswag5
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    Main and rod bearing sourcing

    ive been playing hell with this rebuild and was wondering if anyone has ordered main and rod bearings for there 750. according to my numbers my...
    Thread by: jswag5, May 24, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    starter chain guide

    well, i still dont have a crank, traveled for hours yesterday cause a guy said he had an engine for sale, went and looked at it, he neglected to...
    Post by: jswag5, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. jswag5
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    starter chain guide

    thanks chacal, i think i have a good lead on a seca crank and wanted to make sure before i jumped.
    Post by: jswag5, Apr 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. jswag5
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    Here's a new one for us chain-drive guys

    ive got a chain drive kawasaki that i adjust the chain about every 200-250 mile(non-o-ring) and lube every 100-150(a tank of gas usually) from...
    Post by: jswag5, Apr 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. jswag5
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    starter chain guide

    also, are seca and maxim cranks the same?
    Post by: jswag5, Apr 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jswag5
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    WTB: 83(or similar) 750 rotating assembly

    i need crank, but would like the whole rotating assembly if possible, can pick up local or pay shipping if the crank is cheap enough. live in...
    Thread by: jswag5, Apr 26, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. jswag5
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    starter chain guide

    I think we are dead in the water, as we was cleaning the crank assembly i noticed a tooth missing from the cam chain gear. are these cranks...
    Post by: jswag5, Apr 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. jswag5
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    starter chain guide

    i got it out, although probably not proper, could not find a bolt with the right thread, but i had a tap for a different thread size(5/8-11), so i...
    Post by: jswag5, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. jswag5
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    starter chain guide

    split the case finally today, was having trouble removing the alternator so i left it alone, now i find out i need to remove the alternater, what...
    Post by: jswag5, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jswag5
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    starter chain guide

    i just did this yesterday, those screws are fairly soft and they have a metal plate behind that is fairly sturdy, i just took a 3/16 drill bit and...
    Post by: jswag5, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jswag5
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    stuck in first gear

    mine did this a few days ago, hope its the spring or else ur in for a big project
    Post by: jswag5, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. jswag5
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    Shaft drive Vs. Chain

    i have one of each the chain drive is kind of a pain, but maintenance is so much easier(changing tire, brakes and such) the shaft drive is so...
    Post by: jswag5, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. jswag5
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    starter chain guide

    thanks for the responses. i have a haynes manual, but its not as good as i think it could be. yeah, gunna change the cam guides, all seals and...
    Post by: jswag5, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. jswag5
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    starter chain guide

    its been a long fun time since i needed to post on here, but the other day my dad was riding the 83 xj750mk and had the dreaded transmission only...
    Thread by: jswag5, Apr 16, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. jswag5
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    Parting out 83 XJ750 Seca, lot of good stuff left

    could i get a few pics of the cam guides?
    Post by: jswag5, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. jswag5
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    Seca 900 found on eBay for $900!

    well, its pretty close to me as well, and i would love to have it to work on, but it is rough and too high a price.
    Post by: jswag5, Nov 7, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. jswag5
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    WANTED: Early 80s SECA within a 300 miles of fort wayne

    i saw that one the other day, but he hasnt gotten back with me yet.
    Post by: jswag5, Nov 5, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. jswag5
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    WANTED: Early 80s SECA within a 300 miles of fort wayne

    hello everyone, im in need of a new winter project, my maxim is done and gifted to my dad, my cx500 has been repaired and sold, and my police bike...
    Thread by: jswag5, Nov 3, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. jswag5
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    Who hasn't put their bike to bed yet?

    my bikes never go to bed, they take longer naps though, lol. i tend to ride year round when theres no ice i ride.
    Post by: jswag5, Oct 17, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. jswag5
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    NORTHEAST INDIANA CARB CLINIC SEPT the 26TH

    not a single soul showed up, yes it rained in the morning here, but it was extremely light rain(roads didnt even get wet hardly) and after about...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  21. jswag5
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    Parting out 81 xj650.

    PM SENT!
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. jswag5
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    she wants to race when i want to stop

    the carb boots can be hard to seal completely if they are older and hard, i had this problem when i finished puting the midnight back together,...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. jswag5
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    Is it good when my carbs dont go "clunk"

    simple green is great for cleaning, but make sure it is rinsed off thouroghly or else it will accelerate corosion, especially on aluminum. i made...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. jswag5
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    NORTHEAST INDIANA CARB CLINIC SEPT the 26TH

    anyone else, there is a lot of local people planning on attending and a few helping hands would be great!
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  25. jswag5
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    Where's does this hose go?

    sounds like the crankcase breather hose, it normally connect to the left side of the engine and runs to the airbox, being you have pods i would...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. jswag5
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    So my rear tire wasnt mounted right, and i wrecked my xj 650

    some tires have a bead lock type system, the ones i just took off my police bike did.
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. jswag5
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    NORTHEAST INDIANA CARB CLINIC SEPT the 26TH

    giving this a bump, still going to try this thing, send me a pm if you want to come and i will get you directions. please include the area you...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 20, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  28. jswag5
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    Head Replacement

    head swaps arent that bad on these bikes, a few dollars for a head gasket, and about 40-60 for an ebay head. remeber that seca and maxim heads...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 19, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. jswag5
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    1982 XJ1100J for Sale NEW PRICE

    Re: XJ1100J for Sale good for fixer upper or parts bike hhmm, fairly close to me, get those pics up, and an asking price, or would you be willing...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 19, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  30. jswag5
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    wanted

    good one ltdave
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 17, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  31. jswag5
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    NORTHEAST INDIANA CARB CLINIC SEPT the 26TH

    sounds good, sorry havent checked here much, been enjoying the yamaha a few more days until i turned over the keys to the new owner today....
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 11, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  32. jswag5
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    IT BEGINS!! Death and Ressurrection of an 83 XJ750M

    sorry no pics yet, spent all day chasing down oil leaks and carb issues. ive just about got the carbs tweeked in, valve cover was leaking like a...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. jswag5
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    NORTHEAST INDIANA CARB CLINIC SEPT the 26TH

    Re: NORTHEAST INDIANA CARB CLINIC SEPT 6TH well, since this weekend nobody could make it, how about i give a few weeks notice and try to do it...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 6, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  34. jswag5
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    i want a louder exhaust

    i got a nice set of straights with a set of cheap $20 homemade baffles. the exhaust cost me about $40 total to fab up, will get some pics and...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. jswag5
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    IT BEGINS!! Death and Ressurrection of an 83 XJ750M

    well, after almost a year i rode this beast! it needs the carbs synched and adjusted, but other than that it is running great. i will...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. jswag5
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    NORTHEAST INDIANA CARB CLINIC SEPT the 26TH

    Re: NORTHEAST INDIANA CARB CLINIC SEPT 6TH i know its short notice, but i will be doing my valves and retune myself this weekend and was...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 4, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  37. jswag5
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    for sale 1983 xj750 call 812 557 5860 or best offer

    does the bike have title, is it complete? if so what is its location? ive been looking for a seca project.
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. jswag5
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    F&^%ing pothole broke my bike

    i bent my rear rim recently on a pothole. i need to find somewhere to try and straighten the rim.
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. jswag5
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    cheap soda blaster

    nice solution to a common problem. im on kzrider all the time and havent stumbled across that before. ive used a similar technique to siphon...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. jswag5
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    NORTHEAST INDIANA CARB CLINIC SEPT the 26TH

    Re: NORTHEAST INDIANA CARB CLINIC SEPT 6TH nobody yet? its a great oppurtunity for the new guys to learn how to tune, and maintain their ride,...
    Post by: jswag5, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  41. jswag5
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    NORTHEAST INDIANA CARB CLINIC SEPT the 26TH

    HELLO ALL!! if anyone is interested i am hosting a vintage bike carb clinic at my place this sunday just north of the fort wayne indiana area...
    Thread by: jswag5, Aug 31, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  42. jswag5
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    This poor, poor bike, karma's gona bite this guy in the ass.

    man, i would have paid that guy good money to have stopped, and given me the keys.
    Post by: jswag5, Aug 31, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. jswag5
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    Test your reaction- - Post your times !!

    .178 respectable!
    Post by: jswag5, Aug 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. jswag5
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    No longer available.

    Re: XJ750 being parted out, make offers. PICS ADDED i sent a pm
    Post by: jswag5, Aug 30, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. jswag5
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    1985 MAXIM xj700

    Re: 1985 maxim 700 (not x) 8900 miles good shape 700.00/obo hi, i live near fort wayne and would love to get my hands on another maxim a few...
    Post by: jswag5, Aug 29, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. jswag5
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    4 into 2 vs 4 into 1 - Handling Difference

    i like the looks of the 4-2 exhausts better, plus they tend to be quieter, which after riding with stright pipes so long is a huge selling point.
    Post by: jswag5, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. jswag5
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    mirrors.

    mirrors
    Thread by: jswag5, Aug 27, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. jswag5
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    Living proof why you should check your valve clearances.

    about the look of that shim, that is just heat discoleration. my kawi had a few like that when i was running too lean. now, heat discoloration...
    Post by: jswag5, Aug 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. jswag5
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    1982 MAXIM PARTS , NEW LOWERED PRICE! FREE SHIPPING $70

    Re: 1982 xj 650 parts do you still have the rear turn signals???
    Post by: jswag5, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. jswag5
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    Burning oil

    sounds like the valves need adjusted, or worst case at least one cylinder needs rings. i had a similar problem on my kz a few months ago,...
    Post by: jswag5, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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