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  1. lkraus
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    Very slow return to idle - XJ650RJ

    Epilogue: This is a very old thread, but I just came across it again in a Google search. The cleaning mentioned above was not a complete fix, but...
    Post by: lkraus, Oct 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. lkraus
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    For Sale New speedo cable XJ650RJ

    Sold
    Post by: lkraus, Apr 17, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. lkraus
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    For Sale New speedo cable XJ650RJ

    Sold my '82 Seca a couple years ago, just found this extra, unused cable in the garage. Yamaha sticker shows part # 3R8-83550-02. Will sell for...
    Thread by: lkraus, Apr 17, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seca speedo cable

    New in original unopened Yamaha packaging. Bought as a spare but sold bike before I needed it. Payment by PayPal gift. Includes USPS...
    Thread by: lkraus, Jun 19, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    FS: '82 XJ650RJ Seca speedometer cable

    New in original unopened Yamaha packaging. Bought as a spare but sold bike before I needed it. Payment by PayPal gift. Includes USPS...
    Thread by: lkraus, Apr 20, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. lkraus
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    Speedometer cable

    4cm is 1.6 inches shorter. How much slack is in your old cable when the forks are extended?
    Post by: lkraus, Oct 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. lkraus
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    Oil in the starter... again!

    Complete rebuild kit: http://www.emsglobaldirect.com/p-1026-r ... 30-4b.aspx Similar kit for my 650 Seca had everything I needed, bearing,...
    Post by: lkraus, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. lkraus
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    What is needed to push start a yamaha seca?

    I have better luck using higher gears. I put the bike in fifth, turn on the ignition, pull in the clutch and push up to whatever speed I can...
    Post by: lkraus, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. lkraus
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    Throttle shaft seals

    Just out of curiosity... What symptoms are you experiencing, and how have you isolated the source of your trouble? I'm getting suspicious of...
    Post by: lkraus, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. lkraus
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    Very slow return to idle - XJ650RJ

    I wanted to verify that the pistons were actually sticking before I took the carbs off the engine. When I pulled the diaphragms, it became...
    Post by: lkraus, May 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. lkraus
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    Very slow return to idle - XJ650RJ

    Thanks for the quick responses and good ideas. I just got my sync tool back from my son last night, so I'll check that first. I'd REALLY like to...
    Post by: lkraus, May 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. lkraus
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    Very slow return to idle - XJ650RJ

    In the past couple of weeks my Seca has developed an idle problem. It runs well, except that it does not immediately return to idle when the...
    Thread by: lkraus, May 21, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. lkraus
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    Weird problem with Gas Intake

    Is your petcock in the prime position?
    Post by: lkraus, Apr 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. lkraus
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    Front Bearing Safety Warning!

    I'd like to know a little more about that bikes history. The low mileage suggests that it was sitting unused a lot. Stored outside? Covered?
    Post by: lkraus, Apr 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. lkraus
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    Oil in starter?

    Correction on that last... I seem to see a seal behind the end bearing, trapped by a bushing on the inside. Seems unlikely I can pull the...
    Post by: lkraus, Apr 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. lkraus
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    Oil in starter?

    I've had some recent trouble with starting my XJ650RJ (61K mi.) Does not turn over, starter relay clicks, battery is good. I slightly tightened...
    Thread by: lkraus, Apr 23, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. lkraus
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    PUSH START to get 81 Seca 550 to start. Battery is charged.

    Re: PUSH START to get 81 Seca 550 to start. Battery is char Clean & tighten the positive cable at the starter. I unnecessarily replaced my...
    Post by: lkraus, Dec 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. lkraus
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    How to store new battery?

    Long story short - had starting trouble, good reasons to believe battery at fault, bought new battery, THEN found poor cable connection at...
    Thread by: lkraus, Oct 18, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dented odometer digit

    I've several dented and squiggly numbers, also a line of blisters on my instruments. I finally realized I caused the problem when I polished the...
    Post by: lkraus, Oct 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. lkraus
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    XJ650RJ fork air caps?

    Came across some old magazines the other day, enjoyed re-reading reviews of my Seca. It seems all the reviews recommended adding aftermarket air...
    Thread by: lkraus, Aug 17, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. lkraus
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    Engine cuts out when front break applied hard

    My 82 XJ650RJ will die under hard braking but only if the choke is still on when cold.
    Post by: lkraus, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. lkraus
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    After twice getting the wrong part from another online supplier to fix my leaking petcock, I found XJ4ever. Not only did I get the correct part,...
    Post by: lkraus, Mar 3, 2010 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Headlight/guage cluster issue

    The "cancelling unit" is for the turn signals. It turns off the signals after a period of time or distance, based on speed. I know this only...
    Post by: lkraus, Sep 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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