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  1. Motavator
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    Wet Plugs

    OK Thanks mLew.
    Post by: Motavator, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Motavator
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    Wet Plugs

    OK, took off the fuel line and does not look like it is leaking, I left it off only a couple of minutes. I took the bike out for a short 5 mile...
    Post by: Motavator, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Motavator
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    Wet Plugs

    I never put the petcock on prime. Your saying the fuel could be leaking through the petcock even on run. I did take off the line one time to...
    Post by: Motavator, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wet Plugs

    82 XJ750 Seca Went out for a ride yesterday and put a 100 miles on the bike and decided to check the plugs this morning. The 2 plugs on the right...
    Thread by: Motavator, Sep 8, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Motavator
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    Poll-How many of you do ALL your own work?

    Plain and simple I do my own work.
    Post by: Motavator, Aug 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Motavator
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    Get Well Relay

    We are Down here in Stuart Fl 150 miles south of you. I am willing to connect with you no problem.
    Post by: Motavator, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Motavator
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    Get Well Relay

    I have not seen anyone in Florida yet but I am in Stuart fl on the east coast and willing to go a couple hundred miles in any direction.
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Motavator
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    Bad News about bill - Badly Hurt

    All of our prayers are with you and your family Bill. WOW I am in shock. I would like to say so much more but can't get the words out right now....
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Motavator
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    Changing fuse block

    [b]I went out today to my local Lewis marine store and bought that same one. Works great. Decided after talking to Bill my otherone would not work...
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Motavator
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    Changing fuse block

    What kind of block did you use Bill.
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Motavator
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    Changing fuse block

    I understand what you are saying Bill but from what I picked up from the schematic ( And I could be wrong ) the 3 brown wires are hooked together...
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Motavator
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    Changing fuse block

    Looking to change my fuse block on my 82 XJ750 seca, Has anyone ever used on of these, If so would you please tell me how you hooked up the wires,...
    Thread by: Motavator, Jul 24, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Motavator
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    82 xj750 won't idle, just dies unless given throttle

    Hmmm...OK, nothing to do with your idle but on your first pic do I see a bolt missing on the cover..Bottom right.
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Motavator
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    brake caliper noise

    Glad you got it worked out, that rattle can drive you nuts.
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Motavator
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    brake caliper noise

    Mine was doing the same thing. Take off the caliper from the pivot pin not the 2 bolts, sand clean and lub the pin, take out your pads and the...
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Fairing for sale

    Clearview will make a shield for you. Just had one made for my 82 XJ750 seca, same fairing for $120.00. [img]
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Motorcycle Jack/Lift question

    Most would not agree but I use my motorcycle jack all the time with no Ill effects, Changed the head bearings, 2 New tires etc. Never had a...
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ750 seca rear wheel removal

    It was only hitting by 1/32" or less. I put a Philip's screwdriver in the hole in the end of the axle, pulled and moved it back and forth and it...
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ750 seca rear wheel removal

    Never mind I got it off.
    Post by: Motavator, Jul 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ750 seca rear wheel removal

    Been posting allot lately so here we go again. Taking my wheels off to have new tires put on. Is there a trick to take off the rear axle, it is...
    Thread by: Motavator, Jul 2, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Changing Tires 82 XJ750 Seca

    I agree with you. I am going to take off my own wheels and bring them in. I need to check the rear brakes anyway and to be honest I just don't...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Motavator
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    Changing Tires 82 XJ750 Seca

    I hear ya Robert. Yeah the shop will be doing it I just need to find one that isn't riping me off.
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Changing Tires 82 XJ750 Seca

    Hey bill here is another one for ya. My dealer says if I buy the tires from him he includes mounting and balancing. I bought online for...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Motavator
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    Changing Tires 82 XJ750 Seca

    Can I send my wheels up to you LOL.
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Motavator
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    Changing Tires 82 XJ750 Seca

    Your a lucky man Bill to have it done so cheap. Been checking around here and my local dealer wants $72.00 a wheel off the bike. I can get it done...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Motavator
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    Changing Tires 82 XJ750 Seca

    Looks like having a shop do the tires is voted in so far. I was thinking of using Dynabeads instead of weights not sure how well they would work...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Motavator
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    Changing Tires 82 XJ750 Seca

    Hmmm I guess I would have made my first mistake. Thanks.
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Some questions....

    I paid $950.00 on ebay for mine but it was a electrical nightmare. I did get it straighten out finally $300.00 later not to mention all the...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Changing Tires 82 XJ750 Seca

    Well now that I am waiting for my new tires I was thinking about changing them myself. The wheel is big but the tire is small well kinda. How many...
    Thread by: Motavator, Jun 30, 2009, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82 XJ750 seca Tires

    OK just ordered tires from http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIR ... re_s11.htm They had some great prices from all the websites I checked.
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82 XJ750 seca Tires

    I was just reading some posts on some other website about these tires. Seems alot of guys like them. I was just getting ready to order when you...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82 XJ750 seca Tires

    Hmmm..Anybody. There has to be some of you guys that found a good place to buy tires for there 82 XJ750 seca.
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Motavator
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    82 XJ750 seca Tires

    Where would be the best prices to buy tires for my bike.
    Thread by: Motavator, Jun 29, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Motavator
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    2 bottle sync tool

    OK all done. Many thanks for all that helped. And greggvickrey for the original post where I found the instructions for the 2 bottle sync. Carb...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Motavator
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    2 bottle sync tool

    Ha found it, Thanks guys appreciate it. I really had to jack up the tank to get in there to see them.
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 bottle sync tool

    Getting ready to do this sync with my carbs on a 82 XJ750 seca. Could use a little help. I have the bottles and tubes made OK and I see the the...
    Thread by: Motavator, Jun 26, 2009, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Motavator
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    Cruiser versus Touring bikes

    Keep the XJ. I don't think it is worth giving up for how much money you can get for it. I have the 08 C90 and it is a great bike for doing allot...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    83 maxim 750 wiring

    Hey Paul you corrected me on this one remember. Not R/W but W/R for some reason the brain wants to go R first LOL. W/R is battery sensor....
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just had a sort of strange non-XJ experience

    Projects are always good paul...Keeps you outta trouble..Go for it. You seem to be the kind of guy that needs a good project especially after the...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. Motavator
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    Head/Neck bearing change.

    Yes I did.
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Motavator
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    Head/Neck bearing change.

    Put it back together. I tapped the bearing down to where it was just snug and turns easy. tighten up the crown nut just past finger tight, took it...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Motavator
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    Head/Neck bearing change.

    I Len, When I first took the fork apart the bearing was on the bottom of the fork shaft but I could not move the bearing in the race. moved the...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Motavator
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    Head/Neck bearing change.

    Yes bottom seal in. cannot understand why it bottoms out and freezes up.
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Motavator
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    Head/Neck bearing change.

    OK had only time on my hands so I got to it. Here is what I found. The top bearing was in fine no problems, Came out looks good. Dropped the fork...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Head/Neck bearing change.

    OK guys Thank you for your time. I am going to pull this apart tomorrow and I will let you know the outcome. Thanks again.
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Head/Neck bearing change.

    Sitting here back tracking what I had done I have another question. Should I have tighten up the crown nut until it stopped. I just eyed the...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Head/Neck bearing change.

    I put them in the freezer as instructed and took 1 out at a time to grease and install, did bottom first then the top so I would not get them...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Head/Neck bearing change.

    And yes I did get them from Len. Keep in mind I am no way blaming Len for this at all, I just want to make that clear. I just don't know why it...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Head/Neck bearing change.

    By using the nut to compress both bearings I would think that they would go in straight. I can take the 2 large nuts and loosen them allot and the...
    Post by: Motavator, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Head/Neck bearing change.

    This question is for all those who changed there neck bearings to the new tapered bearing. Before I changed the bearings my steering was very easy...
    Thread by: Motavator, Jun 19, 2009, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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