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  1. idiot27
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    Hollow rattle, and a pop

    listen to Rick, get the RPM's up hit the kill switch read the plugs, a lean reading will cause popping from the exhaust
    Post by: idiot27, May 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. idiot27
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    What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to????

    I bought a Vulcan 800B before I got my Seca750. I love the v twin cruiser but I missed an inline 4. Right now I would have a hard time giving up...
    Post by: idiot27, Oct 23, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. idiot27
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    New owner old XJ

    nice looking 81 Seca I wish mine looked that good. Mine is also a little finicky on cold start. It needs full choke and a twist of the throttle....
    Post by: idiot27, Aug 9, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. idiot27
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    Any tips for cleaning my caliper out?

    a wire brush is not a good idea, too abrasive and will probably leave scratches. Try a plastic scouring pad along with brake cleaner first. Cut...
    Post by: idiot27, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. idiot27
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    Still can't bleed front brakes after adding NEW Master

    make sure your brake cable is properly adjusted and you are getting full travel of the piston
    Post by: idiot27, Jul 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. idiot27
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    xs400

    I have been working on a neglected xs400. Finally got it to start after working on the points and swapping out the original carbs(filthy and...
    Thread by: idiot27, Jun 21, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  7. idiot27
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    Brake Question

    be patient, it may take some time and lots of squeezes of the lever to bring the pressure back up, make sure all the holes in the master cylinder...
    Post by: idiot27, Jun 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. idiot27
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    1978 xs400E

    Post by: idiot27, Jun 5, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. idiot27
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    1978 xs400E

    Ok, put everything back together, now I have no spark from the right plug, any suggestions on where to go from here.
    Post by: idiot27, Jun 5, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. idiot27
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    1978 xs400E

    Thanks for the suggestions, I will keep working on it.
    Post by: idiot27, Jun 4, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. idiot27
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    1978 xs400E

    Ok, I know its not an xj, but I need some help. I'm trying to revive an xs400. I got it started, ran rough but I expected that as it has been off...
    Thread by: idiot27, Jun 4, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. idiot27
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    Yet another master cylinder question!!

    MiCarl is right on with disassembly directions. I ended up gently grinding the tips of some needle nose pliers. Went slowly with a dremel tool...
    Post by: idiot27, Jun 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. idiot27
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    Front Brake Bleeding Issue!?!

    make sure the cable is adjusted correctly. if it isn't allowing full travel of the piston the fluid will not flow through the system properly
    Post by: idiot27, May 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. idiot27
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    XJ750RH (Seca) Master Cylinder removal & rebuild?

    carefully is the correct answer, pull down gently it fits like an o ring with a skirt
    Post by: idiot27, May 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. idiot27
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    XJ750RH (Seca) Master Cylinder removal & rebuild?

    remove the headlight first(a screw on each side of the headlight at the bottom of the shell), unplug it, you can then unbolt the shell assembly....
    Post by: idiot27, May 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. idiot27
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    Has it ever just hit you. . . .

    It was 10 years between my last bike, a Honda 650 nighthawk, and my current bikes. I missed riding a lot and was finally able to purchase a...
    Post by: idiot27, May 9, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. idiot27
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    master cylinder rebuild kit

    Thanks for the suggestions, dealers in my area wanted $48 to $58 for a rebuild kit, all of them needed to order it. I ended up disassembling the...
    Post by: idiot27, May 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. idiot27
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    master cylinder rebuild kit

    Thanks
    Post by: idiot27, May 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. idiot27
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    master cylinder rebuild kit

    Where can I find a master cylinder rebuild kit for an 81 Seca 750RH
    Thread by: idiot27, May 2, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. idiot27
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    brake bleeding

    I started bleeding the brakes on my 81 Seca 750RH. Got all(or most) of the old fluid out. Took apart one calipre and cleaned it as I thought it...
    Thread by: idiot27, Apr 29, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. idiot27
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    XJ noob questions (or, how do I get my "new" XJ home?)

    according to the Haynes manual the overall length of the xj750j is 84.4 inches wheelbase is 46.3 inches. I was able to get an 81 750 Seca in...
    Post by: idiot27, Apr 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. idiot27
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    any comments?

    I used RTV sealant last year on my aging rubber and it did help. seals the cracks. haven't been able to see how it held up this season as the...
    Post by: idiot27, Mar 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. idiot27
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    oil light stays on

    Recently the oil light on my 81 seca 750 comes on after about 20 miles of riding. The first time this happened I stopped the bike and checked the...
    Thread by: idiot27, Aug 27, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. idiot27
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    bike running lean

    thanks for the suggestions, I will check them out.
    Post by: idiot27, Jun 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. idiot27
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    bike running lean

    Here it is what I have observed; Previous exhaust was original headers and crossover joint with after market slip ons. It leaked lots of air even...
    Post by: idiot27, Jun 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. idiot27
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    bike running lean

    I recently got an 81 Seca 750 that was barely running. I have been able to get it into rideable condition. I found a used 4 into 2 exhaust to...
    Thread by: idiot27, Jun 16, 2006, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Guy

    New guy saying hi and thanks for all the great information. I recently aquired a 1981 Seca 750. Barely running when I got it. Thanks mostly to...
    Thread by: idiot27, Jun 10, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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