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  1. dcmilkwagon
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    Freebie in SFBay Area

    LOLZ, yeah, let me jump right on that opportunity to kill myself. LOL
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. dcmilkwagon
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    Bad motor scooter!

    LOL, been a long time since I heard that song.
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, Apr 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. dcmilkwagon
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    Your choice on your bike?

    Stock for me please.
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. dcmilkwagon
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    New guy...

    Welcome to the forum. 8)
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. dcmilkwagon
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    I'm Baaaaaack...

    Been a couple of years since the last time I was on here. Still have my 1981 Seca 750, and yes it is still a project bike. Had it running pretty...
    Thread by: dcmilkwagon, Apr 11, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. dcmilkwagon
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    Carb Boots - how to fix the cracks?

    :cry: I don't know Knick, I think it's back to the drawing board on that fix. It held up for awhile, but once the heat of summer, plus the heat of...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, Jun 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. dcmilkwagon
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    Motor Oil Article

    Interesting read, I guess for right now I will stick Shell's Rotella 15W-40 diesel oil. Can't help it, I'm a truck driver by profession, so I'll...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 31, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. dcmilkwagon
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    new prob - slow throttle response but RPMs rising

    I agree with SnoSheriff, check cable adjustment first. Also what kind on oil are you running? If it has friction modifiers in the oil, you will...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 27, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. dcmilkwagon
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    XJ750 Seca owner living in boston, ma

    Pull up in his driveway with your bike and rev the engine a little. If he's home he'll come running out of the house because only an XJ sounds...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 27, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. dcmilkwagon
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    Engine balancing

    I suppose you could go as deep, (into your pockets), as you want to when rebuilding an engine. You could do as much balancing, blueprinting or...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. dcmilkwagon
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    Leaking gallons of Gas with bike turned off IDEAS?

    Not necesarily, I pulled mine apart, cleaned them and reassembled them with all of the same parts. Except for the bowl gasket, which I cut new...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. dcmilkwagon
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    Carb synchronizing

    The screw I referred to was the sync screw for the #4 carb. The vacuum was too high on that cylinder compared to the others and started sucking...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 24, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. dcmilkwagon
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    Carb synchronizing

    Yep... Made my own manometer a couple of weeks ago, 4 tubes filled with Automatic Transmission Fluid, (just in case it got sucked into the...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 23, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. dcmilkwagon
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    New Guy Here

    Are you sure you want to do it this way? How are you planning on overcoming the contant up and down jarring of the motor? Seems to me it will be...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 22, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. dcmilkwagon
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    Motorcycle car – how do I build the body?

    Found another one for you SnoSheriff. Vortex I think you started something here. It would be nice to put an XJ in one of these things. That...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 20, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. dcmilkwagon
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    New Maxim owner just can't get her started...

    Just for sh**s and giggles I would also check valve clearances before I opened her up. Might have a valve sticking. Just a thought...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 19, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. dcmilkwagon
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    Motorcycle car – how do I build the body?

    Mmmmm...Donuts 8O :P :P
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 19, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. dcmilkwagon
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    Meaning of the VIN #'s

    Actually the 5G200, stands for the specific model, and the 1 is a check digit, which is figured by a long mathematical formula from all of the...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. dcmilkwagon
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    How to clean the intake manifold/boots?

    I would use fiber in this case. Only because your enrichment tubes need to be at the proper depth in the fuel bowl, but then again I may be way...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. dcmilkwagon
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    Meaning of the VIN #'s

    1982 Model? Try JYA5G2001CA107081
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. dcmilkwagon
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    How to clean the intake manifold/boots?

    That's what I did too, traced them, cut them, then I dipped them in clean motor oil before I installed them. Learned this trick from an old farmer...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. dcmilkwagon
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    Motorcycle car – how do I build the body?

    8O 8O That's pretty cool.
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 18, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. dcmilkwagon
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    Motorcycle car – how do I build the body?

    Oops, sorry I missed this one. No the Centurian was a car you built on your own. There wasn't a kit sold, they were all built as one-off. If I...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 18, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. dcmilkwagon
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    Seca brakes, stopping would be nice.

    Don't know what to tell you Zygomatic. Mine are the same way, they stop me pretty fast when I need to, but I can't do stoppies if that's what you...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. dcmilkwagon
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    Motorcycle car – how do I build the body?

    If I remember right, (I've slept since then :lol: ), polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam can be used. The polyisocyanurate has slightly higher...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 17, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. dcmilkwagon
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    Motorcycle car – how do I build the body?

    One way to built a body/shell would be the same process that they used on the Centurian? Is that the right name? It was a car you could buy plans...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 17, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. dcmilkwagon
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    Maxim vs seca

    Don't feel like the Lone Ranger, Robert, I've never heard of them either. Strange looking critters aren't they? :lol:
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. dcmilkwagon
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    Motorcycle car – how do I build the body?

    Check these out SnoSheriff, they are supposed to be available in the States later on this year. A little pricey right now as they are still...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 17, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. dcmilkwagon
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    An introduction

    I hope for your sake she doesn't stalk this site, we'd like to have you around here for awhile. :lol: BTW welcome aboard.
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 17, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. dcmilkwagon
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    to ride or not to ride...

    My vote is to fix the car first. Unless you live close enough to work to walk or ride a bicycle. :roll:
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 17, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. dcmilkwagon
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    Drained oil Desperately need advice

    HeHe, I'm more impressed with the fact there was a manual for this bike back then. I knew these bikes were old, I didn't know they were that...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. dcmilkwagon
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    Trailering with an XJ

    Yeah, I'd like to have one of those little trailers, but since they retail for about $2100 and $2500 depending on the setup, I don't think there...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. dcmilkwagon
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    Meaning of the VIN #'s

    Yep, got this one figured out for ya. JYA5G2003BA007076 Pretty sneaky how they include 5G2 in the VIN, huh? While researching VIN's I...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. dcmilkwagon
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    Trailering with an XJ

    Yeah, I know what the manual says about it. I'm sure Honda says the same thing about the CBR's too. But our bikes were designed and built before...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. dcmilkwagon
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    Trailering with an XJ

    Just wondering if anyone here has pulled a trailer with their XJ? Does someone out there make a hitch system for an XJ? Or does one have to modify...
    Thread by: dcmilkwagon, May 14, 2006, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. dcmilkwagon
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    Horn blows when starting cold. Help?

    Are you sure it's the horn? The starter clutch on mine releases a little slowly right after it starts the motor, and the noise it makes does sound...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 13, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. dcmilkwagon
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    front and back turn signals

    Welcome to the world of XJ's my friend. Try e-bay, I see them on there quite often. I've seen them go pretty cheap too ($10 per set of 2). The...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 13, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. dcmilkwagon
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    got my bike this morning (xj550rj)

    Not sure about the headers, but the muffler looks to be a supertrap. Bluemaxim answered the rest, and I agree with him, get a filter on the thing...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 13, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. dcmilkwagon
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    just got my bike parts back from the paint shop

    Nice paint job there tpercy650. Looks good. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8)
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 11, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. dcmilkwagon
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    download problem

    Hummm...Don't know what to tell you JD, works fine for me.
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 11, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. dcmilkwagon
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    Meaning of the VIN #'s

    Happy Dance!!! :D :D Through a little internet detective work, and using different colors of light on the sticker plate on the steering stem,...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. dcmilkwagon
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    One of our group just hit a deer...

    I have to agree with Woot on this one. The only way I've seen these whistles work is by scaring bucks out of the consumers pocket, into the...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 10, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. dcmilkwagon
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    Ear plugs?

    I was an explosives expert in the military and used earplugs quite a bit. And for the last 15+ years I have drove a truck for a living. Yes, I do...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 9, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. dcmilkwagon
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    Why do you own your XJ

    The reason why I bought my Seca is a litttle different than the rest of the reasons listed here. I wanted a way to lower the cost of my commute to...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. dcmilkwagon
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    Meaning of the VIN #'s

    Thanks guys I'll check around when the sun comes up in the morning. Well...a couple hours after it comes up. I doubt any government agency starts...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. dcmilkwagon
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    Meaning of the VIN #'s

    Cool thanks Nick, this site always amazes me with speedy responses and help. Just one more thing Nick, where did you do the search at? Did you...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. dcmilkwagon
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    Meaning of the VIN #'s

    Yeah I've got the 9 numbers stamped on the frame and the engine also, (5G2-012656). But is this the actual VIN # that shows up on the title? Or is...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. dcmilkwagon
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    Meaning of the VIN #'s

    Just wondering if anybody could tell me what the 4th thru the 8th digit should be on a 1981 xj750 Seca? The paint was the brilliant red. I'm...
    Thread by: dcmilkwagon, May 8, 2006, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. dcmilkwagon
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    Good: Powersports Pro

    I used thier web-store, Powersports Pro. I ordered a set of tires for my Seca, Dunlop D404. Their web site states that they ship from one of...
    Thread by: dcmilkwagon, May 8, 2006, 1 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  50. dcmilkwagon
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    Cleaning behind the tach glass

    Mine was the same way when I bought my seca. It's clean now, I took some time one afternoon and cleaned it up. You can see the before picture in...
    Post by: dcmilkwagon, May 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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