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  1. Ternk
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    "Man Journey" Cleveland, OH to San Francisco, CA

    Cool story. Reminds me of when I moved from Alabama to Colorado with only $1,000 bucks saved up. My friends thought I was nuts.
    Post by: Ternk, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Ternk
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    '81 550 Seca bogging down then stalling

    I would touch those idle mixtures screws until you buy the adjustment tool for it first. chacal sells it on here. A normal screwdriver will strip...
    Post by: Ternk, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Ternk
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    Pods. Tuning Option For Those Who Are Still Too Rich!

    Maybe that guy is too busy with the chicks he picked up from having a more muscly bike.... or maybe he's stranded somewhere in the desert from them.
    Post by: Ternk, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Ternk
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    Massive-altitude-change driving question

    Wow, you guys are great, for sure. I think I'll try to make the run anyways, and it'll be a hoot. bigfitz, I already bought the screw adjuster...
    Post by: Ternk, Sep 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Ternk
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    Massive-altitude-change driving question

    Hello all, I'm going to drive from Albuquerque (5,000ft elevation) to Houston (damn near sea level), and I'm concerned about driving lean on...
    Thread by: Ternk, Sep 9, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Ternk
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    Coat Hanger aka Valve shim tool

    Right on. I used the bulky cube on the end of a zip tie to do mine, but was worried about the tie cracking and coming apart inside my piston...
    Post by: Ternk, Sep 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Ternk
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    Bike shuts off when I park it and oil light comes on???

    Sometimes, that safety kill switch can get stuck, causing a bike to not start unless it's in neutral, but it doesn't look like you have that...
    Post by: Ternk, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Ternk
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    My success story - Thanks guys

    I've finally finished working on my bike!!! After buying an 81 xj550 in March or so, I found out that there were... a few problems with her......
    Thread by: Ternk, Aug 31, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Ternk
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    Partially stripped air mixture screw

    Thanks so much for the advice. It's been a hard day for me, and your advice really is beyond golden for me right now.
    Post by: Ternk, Aug 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Ternk
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    Partially stripped air mixture screw

    Hey guys, could I bug you for some quick advice? I've partially stripped out one of my air mixture screws and am contemplating a way to fix it....
    Thread by: Ternk, Aug 17, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Ternk
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    I just got my shipment in yesterday, and in record time... I ordered it late Tuesday afternoon, and it was here Friday! It's been a lot of fun...
    Post by: Ternk, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. Ternk
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    BEHOLD! The power of HOT and COLD!!

    Now that is totally cool. (No pun intended.)
    Post by: Ternk, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Ternk
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    Dead Bike = sad day

    I had this same problem on my XJ550 right after I bought it. It turned out that one of the battery cables was coming loose. The damn thing made...
    Post by: Ternk, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Ternk
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    XJ 550 Seca test in Two Wheels magazine

    Haha, that was bad... but oh so good.
    Post by: Ternk, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Ternk
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    Bad News about bill - Badly Hurt

    I am sure that Bill is doing well where he is now. I hope the family feels comfort in that. I am very grateful for the help and friendship he...
    Post by: Ternk, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Ternk
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    New single LEDs turns. Help with getting them to work.

    Wait a second.... my flasher is supposed to AUTO CANCEL????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
    Post by: Ternk, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Ternk
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    Bad News about bill - Badly Hurt

    Damnit. I'll make a strong thought or two of Bill being well.
    Post by: Ternk, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Ternk
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    Luke had The FORCE and Old Ben, Ive got...You Guys!

    Wow, that's a steal. No idea about the VIN though :)
    Post by: Ternk, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Ternk
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    Get Well Relay

    Hmmm, I'm in Albuquerque, NM, and it seems that there is NOBODY around me except maybe someone in CA. My bike is also not tuned well enough to...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Ternk
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    Bad News about bill - Badly Hurt

    Good to hear that Bill is doing well :)
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Ternk
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Sounds like what I have to do to my bike: check valves, vacuum sync carbs, petcock rebuild.
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Ternk
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Oh that sounds depressing. In time, man, you will be having fun on it.
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Ternk
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    fool made mre rash

    Sounds like it WAS his fault. I hate to agree with jvswan, but it might be too late to do anything about it now. You should've contacted the...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Ternk
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    Maxim X - Need some encouragement

    It's got a end, man. It's got a beautiful end. All that you are using is time, and that's free. Imagine yourself enjoying a fully tuned, fully...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bad News about bill - Badly Hurt

    Bill just helped me yesterday and this weekend fix my bike :( Get well, dude.
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Eureka Springs killed my bike!

    Damn dude, that's a sad story, but if you fix it, you are sure to have more good days ahead :) (P.S. I'm not familiar with clutch plates, so...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb issue [FIXED]

    Re: Carb issue Ah, another thing... I did the propane torch check that you guys recommended, and I couldn't get ANY change in my rpm, which I...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb issue [FIXED]

    Re: Carb issue UPDATE: Alrighties, I've used high-temp RTV sealant to seal the carb boot holders onto the engine intake AND moved the throttle...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Ternk
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    What is the fastest way to correctly set the mixture screws?

    When you guys instruct him to run it up to 4k then kill it, are you talking about doing a plug chop where you ride the bike in a certain gear up...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Intake Manifold O-Ring air leak???

    I'm having an air leak somewhere in either my carbs or my intake boot area as well (I think). Best of luck with it, man.
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb issue [FIXED]

    Re: Carb issue Hmmm, actually the lab that I work in has a ton of torches laying around come to think about it, and they aren't too anal about us...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Ternk
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    XJ750RJ Seca Cafe Project

    Beautiful bike, man. nice work
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. Ternk
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    Carb issue [FIXED]

    Re: Carb issue Hmmm, propane trick? I wonder where I can get a cheap propane torch. would running an unlit cigarette lighter work as well? (My...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb issue [FIXED]

    Re: Carb issue Hmmm, I do think that my petcock valve leaks when my engine is off. The vacuum line running from the engine intake to the petcock...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb issue [FIXED]

    Re: Carb issue Oh! Thanks for the reply :) Ummm, I find that it's harder to start since I sealed diaphragm holes with liquid electrical tape...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Ternk
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    Norton Commando Transformer ++ MustSeeTV ++ Check This Out!

    Haha, cool video. I'm jealous that his runs.... GRRRRR
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. Ternk
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    Carb issue [FIXED]

    So, my bike is idling erratically, either up to 4-5k rpm or choosing to slowly stall out and die, and I suspected a vacuum leak on the engine side...
    Thread by: Ternk, Jul 23, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Ternk
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    Hello! I'm new here and have minor tuning issues :)

    I did some WD40 spray, and I think that my idling problem is a vacuum leak on either the 3rd or 4th cylinder intake. One day my bike will run...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Ternk
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    Hello! I'm new here and have minor tuning issues :)

    Hmmm, I put too much liquid electrical tape on the small carb diaphragm holes the first time through. It caused the bike to have very erratic...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello! I'm new here and have minor tuning issues :)

    By the way, all of my carb pistons pass the clunk test with flying colors.
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello! I'm new here and have minor tuning issues :)

    Hmmm, I removed my carbs to further set the float levels to EXACTLY where they need to be and to put liquid electrical tape on the small holes on...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Ternk
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    Hello! I'm new here and have minor tuning issues :)

    Oh hell yea. Such good advice. Looks like I'll be able to get to her this weekend and will be reading up on the bent zip/wire tie method. The...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello! I'm new here and have minor tuning issues :)

    Okay, so it looks like I'm buying a new rear brake pads. I've read up on your site, and it seems like a common recommendation so that people don't...
    Post by: Ternk, Jul 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello! I'm new here and have minor tuning issues :)

    Hello, I am a new motorcyclist (been riding for a few months now) from Albuquerque NM, and bought a 1981 XJ550 seca for $700 from craigslist....
    Thread by: Ternk, Jul 14, 2009, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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