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  1. JoshuaTSP
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    For Sale Feeler: 1986 XJ700XS Maxim X and 1982 XJ650RJ SECA

    GONE, sorry guys!
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 30, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. JoshuaTSP
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    For Sale Feeler: 1986 XJ700XS Maxim X and 1982 XJ650RJ SECA

    Might be sold locally. Only tomorrow will tell.....
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 29, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. JoshuaTSP
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    For Sale Feeler: 1986 XJ700XS Maxim X and 1982 XJ650RJ SECA

    Pictures coming tonight. The rain finally stopped and the sun is out!
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 29, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. JoshuaTSP
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    For Sale Feeler: 1986 XJ700XS Maxim X and 1982 XJ650RJ SECA

    I'm flexible on price, btw. :)
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 28, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. JoshuaTSP
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    For Sale Feeler: 1986 XJ700XS Maxim X and 1982 XJ650RJ SECA

    I'm looking to sell my bikes. :( normal life events have taken hold and proven to require much more of my time......so, up on the block are my...
    Thread by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 28, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. JoshuaTSP
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    My first Manometer

    automatic transmission fluid.
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. JoshuaTSP
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    Sometimes, I think just selling both bikes and moving on is

    OOopps! mis-type. :( Yeah, that's a real nice bike. It retains the essence of the older OJ bikes, but with a modern facelift!! Doesn't...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. JoshuaTSP
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    Sometimes, I think just selling both bikes and moving on is

    wow. that FJR looks real nice. :o http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_image ... G_0741.JPG
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. JoshuaTSP
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    Sometimes, I think just selling both bikes and moving on is

    The FZ6 is a crotch rocket, isn't it? What I'd like is a modern SECA with the retro-ish styling. :love:
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. JoshuaTSP
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    Sometimes, I think just selling both bikes and moving on is

    Don't get me wrong, I love my bikes. They're great machines. The SECA was my dream bike (1st bike), until it I figured out it ran like butt,...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. JoshuaTSP
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    Sometimes, I think just selling both bikes and moving on is

    Fuel injection scares me. What are the noticeable differences?
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. JoshuaTSP
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    Looking for Wisconsin and Illinois riders.

    I'm a bit too far north for you. :o
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. JoshuaTSP
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    Sometimes, I think just selling both bikes and moving on is

    Good point. I would hate to have to take my bike in for repair. Probably kill a little part of my soul each time.
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. JoshuaTSP
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    Sometimes, I think just selling both bikes and moving on is

    Re: Sometimes, I think just selling both bikes and moving on I meant $800 for the SECA and $1200 for the Maxim. :o
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. JoshuaTSP
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    Sometimes, I think just selling both bikes and moving on is

    Sometimes, I think just selling both bikes and moving on is a smarter idea. If I could get $2k for both bikes in the end.......that could buy...
    Thread by: JoshuaTSP, May 26, 2010, 22 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. JoshuaTSP
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    Old/bad gasoline?

    Harley hunting?
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 25, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. JoshuaTSP
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    Old/bad gasoline?

    Well, I'm not sure there are particles yet.....but there was a rusty residue. I've got to dump it in a can so I can seal the tank and replace...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 25, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. JoshuaTSP
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    While I love my Maxim X, I really miss my SECA.

    I just replaced my throttle shaft seals.......chasing that lean dragon.... It dawned on me that, the floats were installed upside down from the...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 25, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. JoshuaTSP
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    Old/bad gasoline?

    What do you do with it? I've got a full tank with Sta-Bil in it I need to ditch? (rust inside the tank, going to POR it) I really have no...
    Thread by: JoshuaTSP, May 24, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. JoshuaTSP
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    Damaged butterfly?

    My only concern is the shipping costs associated with a single butterfly. $6? ummm....no thanks. I would say the damaged areas are about...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. JoshuaTSP
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    Damaged butterfly?

    I was ripping my carbs apart this weekend to replace the throttle shaft seals. Happened to notice that one of the butterflies was damaged....
    Thread by: JoshuaTSP, May 24, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. JoshuaTSP
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    What to do with a broken exhaust stud

    I had the same problem.....but the stud in mine welded itself to the head. It just would not budge. Since it was only one, I decided it was...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. JoshuaTSP
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    While I love my Maxim X, I really miss my SECA.

    Good call. It does seem like a combination of a smaller type seat and having my cramped legs. So modding those two would make a huge...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 24, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. JoshuaTSP
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    While I love my Maxim X, I really miss my SECA.

    The Maxim is a little too small for me to ride comfortably, since I'm 6'3". Long trips really take a toll on my body. The SECA feels perfect...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, May 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. JoshuaTSP
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    While I love my Maxim X, I really miss my SECA.

    It just isn't running well. major air leaks somewhere. Lean beyond lean. :( Anyone just not have the time to make repairs?? :?:
    Thread by: JoshuaTSP, May 21, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. JoshuaTSP
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    Choke and Idle

    I'm noticing a trend when it comes to the 1982 SECAs. I've read this board for hours at a time, and a question I see consistently is "why is my...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. JoshuaTSP
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    intake boots

    I read something about using some rubber components from home depot. I bought some a while back. They're a perfect fit, but are VERY stiff and...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Upsized my jets! Still running lean!

    Funny, I have the same bike, and it's super lean too. :eek: I'm fairly sure I have some sort of air leaks on the boots and my shaft seals. It's...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Steps to restoration?

    Thanks! This information is very valuable and a great springboard for anyone to get their bike up and running. It's also a great tool to start...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. JoshuaTSP
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    Steps to restoration?

    So for a good bike mechanically, but runs poorly..... Shims compression (pray for good numbers) carb clean carb balance (?) carb tune ride...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. JoshuaTSP
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    Steps to restoration?

    Hmmm.....good call. I sort of meant restore it to good running order. :) Well, like you typically do the shims first, right? Then work on...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. JoshuaTSP
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    Steps to restoration?

    Or maybe just a general process? shims Carbs (air leaks, cleaning, etc??) ?????
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. JoshuaTSP
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    Steps to restoration?

    I searched but couldn't find anything.... Is there a list or a guide on the steps to take to restore a bike? One that's just for getting it...
    Thread by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 1, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. JoshuaTSP
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    Riddle me this: How can I be sure my liquid cooled bike....

    Thanks! I'll have to check that out tonight.
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. JoshuaTSP
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    Riddle me this: How can I be sure my liquid cooled bike....

    I have a feeling the previous owner was just freaking out over nothing. Or at least I hope. If I saw a temp. gauge go up that high, I'd...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. JoshuaTSP
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    Riddle me this: How can I be sure my liquid cooled bike....

    I don't know? It's never gotten that hot? Okay, so the thermostat should tell the fan when to kick on? If that isn't happening, my thermostat...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. JoshuaTSP
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    Riddle me this: How can I be sure my liquid cooled bike....

    How can I be sure that my liquid cooled bike won't overheat this summer? As you can see in my signature, I have a Maxim X. Bought it last...
    Thread by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 1, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. JoshuaTSP
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    To windshield or not to windshield....

    As a test, I took the windshield off last night. I like it a lot more, but I could really see the benefit of having a proper windshield that's...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. JoshuaTSP
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    To windshield or not to windshield....

    On the plus side, that's the windshield I have. :o Sadly, it isn't tall enough no matter how I tweak it. I'm used to the fact that my tall ass...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Mar 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. JoshuaTSP
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    To windshield or not to windshield....

    I don't mind the wind in my chest since I very rarely take 1 or 1.5 hour rides nor do I travel on highways over 55mph. The catch is that my...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Mar 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. JoshuaTSP
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    To windshield or not to windshield....

    ....that is the......question..... :roll: :lol: Seriously, how do you guys feel about windshields on XJ bikes? I've got one on my...
    Thread by: JoshuaTSP, Mar 31, 2010, 27 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. JoshuaTSP
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    First ride of the year and it was AWESOME

    I was going to ride to work since it's going to be 60 later today......but it's 30 now, and that's just a bit too cold for me. :(
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. JoshuaTSP
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    Checking the shims with feeler gauges that aren't....

    I'm working on getting the SECA running right again........ So it's not really an extremely precise measurement? :o I just checked, I have a...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Mar 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. JoshuaTSP
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    Member "Joshua" is a deadbeat owes money do not trust him

    not to be confused with me! :D
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Mar 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. JoshuaTSP
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    Checking the shims with feeler gauges that aren't....

    ...accurate enough? I picked up a nice set of feeler gauges, but the increments aren't fine enough to check the valve shims? What to do?...
    Thread by: JoshuaTSP, Mar 15, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. JoshuaTSP
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    Does sync effect pilot mixture?

    The blue flame in the vacuum tubes were only visible when I first started the bike. I had to choke at first.....sat for 10 mins after I took it...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Oct 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. JoshuaTSP
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    Does sync effect pilot mixture?

    Checked the sync, and my bench sync was pretty darn close. Is it normal for small flames to come up the sync tubes? Did a colortune test, and...
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Oct 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. JoshuaTSP
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    Does sync effect pilot mixture?

    I'm just wondering if that's the case with my SECA.......since plug 3 is richer then the rest?
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Oct 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    tricks for removal/reinstallation of carbs

    My method is pulling the airbox to carb boots out downwards, while sticking my hand in through the air filter hole to get the boots unseated....
    Post by: JoshuaTSP, Oct 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Does sync effect pilot mixture?

    I've searched like crazy, but haven't found anything. Actually, I started read the XJ chat forum starting at page 213.....heading back to page...
    Thread by: JoshuaTSP, Oct 16, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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