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  1. albran
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    Added ALOT of water to battery

    These replies about XJ’s using water being normal makes me feel better. I exposed the plates a couple of times the first summer. Started...
    Post by: albran, Nov 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. albran
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    LESSON learned

    I know more people my age that haven’t had Shingles, but that # gets smaller every year. Here are the really bad parts. My brother in law...
    Post by: albran, Nov 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. albran
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    LESSON learned

    I haven't been very active, just lurk a little. This rotator cuff surgery is pretty bad right arm useless for monthS PLUS I had Shingles 2...
    Post by: albran, Nov 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. albran
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    LESSON learned

    Bought some of that wonderful E10 :roll: last winter, on a nice winter day ride. Didn’t ride much, then in early April took the header to be...
    Thread by: albran, Nov 22, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. albran
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    TUNING QUESTION

    I was hoping a carb guru would reply, everybody must be ridding. I would be but I’m going through my carbs ONE :cry: MORE :cry: TIME :cry: ....
    Post by: albran, May 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. albran
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    TUNING QUESTION

    I don’t think those are big enough. What exhaust do you have? ab
    Post by: albran, May 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. albran
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    TUNING QUESTION

    What size main jets do you have? ab
    Post by: albran, May 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. albran
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    how in the heck do you put the airbox back on a maxim x

    And you always wondered what the VERY first part on the assembly line was. Now you know! OH and don’t get too excited, the carburetors were...
    Post by: albran, May 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. albran
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    Exhaust bolt question

    Yep I've been down that road before. Because both are broken you probably need to bite the bullet and take the head to a machine shop. If I...
    Post by: albran, Aug 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. albran
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    Xj750 Maxim Not starting

    Have you seen this on how to bench sync your carbs? IT WORKS and should get you started. http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=4434.html ab
    Post by: albran, Aug 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. albran
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    Can you turbo charge an 81 XJ750 seca YICS motor?

    No use in reinventing the wheel. Here's a nice write up on injecting a 750. Looks like the pictures and most of the links are gone, but it...
    Post by: albran, Aug 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. albran
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    Aftermarket Headlight Assembly

    I like a lot of these. http://www.jpcycles.com/search/search?N ... esults=100 ab
    Post by: albran, Aug 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. albran
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    OOooPPppSSss

    I’m going to have to “plead the 5th” on the Vmax ride IT IS very quick and fast but will shake its head @120+! Its reputation for quick...
    Post by: albran, Jul 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. albran
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    Where can I get an aftermarket Tach & Speedo for my XJ750?

    Re: Where can I get an aftermarket Tach & Speedo for my XJ75 I’ve been saving these links for this winter. Wiring link....
    Post by: albran, Jul 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. albran
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    OOooPPppSSss

    Ever wonder what a drop kicked FULL tank looks like? :oops: I dropped it on the way to the work bench. Tripped on my air hose!!! This is a...
    Thread by: albran, Jul 5, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. albran
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    Valve Shim Replacement; New or old?

    UN-subscribed
    Post by: albran, May 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. albran
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    GSX-R 750 to buy or not to buy

    I test road a GSXR 750, about the same year your looking at. WOULD NOT like to commute on one, you have to set on it like a jockey (knees...
    Post by: albran, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  18. albran
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    fuel issues

    You need to check your oil level. You might have a crankcase full of gas/oil mix. albran
    Post by: albran, Apr 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. albran
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    Hay Wizard

    Where should I start? albran
    Thread by: albran, Apr 17, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  20. albran
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    My first plug chop story... or what I 'think' is a plug chop

    With your open exhaust you probably need to go up 1 (or more) main jet size/s. And/or maybe shim your needles. Here’s a link that talks...
    Post by: albran, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. albran
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    One pipe isn't as hot...

    Now that you’ve confirmed compression, spark and fuel you need to check for air leaks. Get the 550 running then spray your starter fluid at...
    Post by: albran, Apr 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. albran
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    REVERSE

    AH HA that's why I was just thinking. Can't go check mine for movement, it's in a box somewhere. luv my bar mounted MC!!! albran
    Post by: albran, Apr 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. albran
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    REVERSE

    This wouldn’t by any chance be an early 80’s 750 Seca? Just thinking… cable operated master cylinder… backing up… turning bars…...
    Post by: albran, Apr 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. albran
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    Buying another bike i have a few questions

    It definitely varies by state. This XJ is the first motorcycle I’ve bought with no title. Cost me almost for the title as the cycle…in...
    Post by: albran, Mar 27, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  25. albran
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    82 XS400J Custom Headlight / HID Xenon Question

    I agree about the 35W being plenty bright. I put 55W’s in my wife’s MKX, because the currant draw using 35W makes the car think it has burned...
    Post by: albran, Mar 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. albran
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    750 Maxim Project

    Did you consider a 1 into 2 intake? Balanced look + might be easer to tune. albran
    Post by: albran, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. albran
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    Welding mufflers on today, opinions before cutting please

    Re: Welding mufflers on today, opinions before cutting pleas I painted the muffler adapter and muffler clamp with high heat paint. I had 1...
    Post by: albran, Mar 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. albran
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    Here's my project so far (just started)

    What do think about these? http://www.arlingtonmotorsports.net/esh ... E_LAMP.htm They should have them at your local Yamaha shop. albran
    Post by: albran, Mar 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. albran
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    81 xj 750 seca parts left to sell-andreas

    Thanks Andeas Now I can stop fighting that POS horn button, the left control is perfect. Thanks albran
    Post by: albran, Mar 15, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  30. albran
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    Restodification nearing the end.

    Schooter Are these 3D decals or stick on letters? I put clear over decals on a Suzuki. LOOKED GOOD! You have to go VERY slow NOT EVEN 1...
    Post by: albran, Mar 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. albran
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    won't start. Can lack of rubber airbox boots be a factor?

    LeSkid This is what I did in my work (I’m retired). When I was working on something and someone walked up and said “what happen it was...
    Post by: albran, Mar 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. albran
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    82 XS400J Custom Headlight / HID Xenon Question

    JayEye Here’s a link to MAYBE get your bulb capped. http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/StoreFront Here’s their email....
    Post by: albran, Mar 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. albran
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    warped wheel

    "Make sure it's the RIM and not just a case of a tire that isn't seated evenly." This gets my vote. Maybe someone could post a pic of the rim and...
    Post by: albran, Feb 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. albran
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    Member "Joshua" is a deadbeat owes money do not trust him

    Re: Member "Joshua" is a deadbeat owes money do not trust h Sorry about your bad customers! I’ve had GOOD luck here. BUT I prepay with a...
    Post by: albran, Feb 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. albran
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    carb cfm size

    I day dream about making these Hitachi carbs into a boat anchor! So I googled "motorcycle carb cfm" and found this....
    Post by: albran, Jan 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    oil filter question

    BIG +1 on the "impact driver" I bought mine in 72, still have it, still my GO TOO tool. I found one at Northern Tool for $11.00...
    Post by: albran, Jan 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. albran
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    Has anyone here ever tried this with an xj650?

    A 82 650 Maxim is PROBABLY not the best wheelie candidate, wrong bars. If you do get it up you're probably not going to like it. I used to get...
    Post by: albran, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. albran
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    XJ750RJ project

    Do you still have 5 qts. in it? That's almost twice too much! The book says. "Oil & Filter 2,250CC (2.8 US qt.)" ab
    Post by: albran, Jan 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. albran
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    Final Adventures in getting my FJ600 on the Road - w/Pics

    Re: Final Adventures in getting my FJ600 on the Road - w/Pic THAT is one good looking motorcycle! I looked for a couple of months and didn’t...
    Post by: albran, Jan 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. albran
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    New member with questions

    WOW 2.4K miles per month. When do you sleep? Best I ever did was 18K in 18 months. Have you heard of the "Iron Butt?"...
    Post by: albran, Jan 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. albran
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    XJ550 520 chain conversion

    I’m curious :?: , why would you change from a 530 to a 520? ab
    Post by: albran, Jan 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. albran
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    NOW WHAT?

    And Wix filter 24934 $7.49 (I'm not a Fram fan), ordered it from O'Reilly, got it the next day. Also you don't have to use Yamaha oil or NGK...
    Post by: albran, Jan 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. albran
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    XJ750RJ project

    Hopefully your motor didn’t eat your shorts! Your homemade filter probably wasn’t a very good idea, makes your motor run either rich or...
    Post by: albran, Jan 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. albran
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    HAY we had one of those POS S10’s. Bought it new in 83, kept it for 11 MONTHS! ab
    Post by: albran, Dec 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. albran
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    Drilling Out Carb Jets

    The hardest part will be getting the correct size bit. ab
    Post by: albran, Dec 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. albran
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    Oil level risen and smells like gasoline

    Quoting bigfitz52 “It's a two-pronged problem” 2 of the following have to happen at the same time. Defective petcock (I had/have this...
    Post by: albran, Dec 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. albran
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    Spinner brake light...

    I’m wondering how bright they are!! Most LED's I've checked/seen aren't ready for "Prime Time." Maybe just one of the 1157’s but not...
    Post by: albran, Dec 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. albran
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    motorcycles....

    It's a love/hate relationship :D :cry: Last week I loved MY new muffler. Today I hate THE carburetors. This summer I loved replacing MY...
    Post by: albran, Dec 18, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. albran
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    BRAKE ISSUES

    Just like NJRIDER1 I bled and pumped, bled and pumped, etc, etc. I finally noticed the pads were moving in out in out, just not touching the...
    Post by: albran, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. albran
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    How fast is your XJ

    Be ready if you pull up beside a Subaru WRT STi 0 to 60 5.1 or a Mitsubishi Evolution (Lancer) 0 to 60 5.3. Here’s my 4 wheel best 0 to 60 1991...
    Post by: albran, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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