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  1. mrtim123
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    USD fork triple with correct offset

    well that sure killed this thread! very interesting anyway fellas, good info and some things a lot of us might not have considered before. Cheers!
    Post by: mrtim123, Aug 6, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. mrtim123
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    hey! just wanted to pick your brains about the spoke wheel conversion on your XJ. I've been...

    hey! just wanted to pick your brains about the spoke wheel conversion on your XJ. I've been looking into it for my XJ900 Cafe build for a while...
    Profile Post by mrtim123 for ol_750, Dec 29, 2016
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    XJ 650 Cafe Racer Spanish

    almost time to bring this thread back again :) having just stumbled on this thread (and the idea that spokes can actually be done well!) i...
    Post by: mrtim123, Dec 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    bike went bang bang

    when i was a kid, we called that "key-banging" :) ride along with some reasonable revs behind you, kill the ignition but dont shut the throttle...
    Post by: mrtim123, Jun 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. mrtim123
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    Check out this collection for sale on Aussie eBay

    might have to look at this one....im in newcastle :)
    Post by: mrtim123, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    rode it home with no speedo because some low-life POS undid my speedo-cable and stole the inner cable. FML!
    Post by: mrtim123, Jun 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. mrtim123
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    start switch/button

    another good tip is to shim the spring (or stretch it a little) that pushes the contact out from the button. Mine collapsed a little over time,...
    Post by: mrtim123, Jun 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. mrtim123
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    well, i posted in the normal "what did you do" thread, but it belongs here. Dropped it in the driveway :( started it up so it could warm up...
    Post by: mrtim123, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    dropped it in the driveway :( started it up to warm up while i put on leather jacket and helmet - it vibrated forward on the stand and down she...
    Post by: mrtim123, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    bought a brand new Hyosung master cylinder instead of an unknown quality used R1 master cyl. almost the same price - and bike stops real good now :)
    Post by: mrtim123, May 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. mrtim123
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    need a master cylinder

    well i ditched the R1 master cyl idea, i got to the wreckers this morning and the R1 cyl was $75 AUD and a brand new Hyosung unit WITH 6 position...
    Post by: mrtim123, May 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    need a master cylinder

    does it have to be an original one or just one that works? im replacing mine tomorrow with an R1 one from a local wrecker. Mine is actaully an...
    Post by: mrtim123, May 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. mrtim123
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    :lol: i'll report back when its done
    Post by: mrtim123, May 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    hmmm, what did i do to my xj900 today? wiped brake fluid off the entire bike due to a front master cylinder that decided to start leaking mid ride...
    Post by: mrtim123, May 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    TURBOCHARGED MAXIM 650 BUILD

    anyone know what ever happened to this build? would be good to see how it all ended up :)
    Post by: mrtim123, May 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. mrtim123
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    great ride

    gotta love Australian weather - there is no riding season over here, i ride every day (unless its really pissing down with rain anyway). edit:...
    Post by: mrtim123, May 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oh oh - I think I have an extra gasket

    yeah, that is what i was thinking too. I had mine off last night and almost forgot to put it back on too!
    Post by: mrtim123, May 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    finally got the bike registered again. fixed fuel leak, painted ducktail/sidepanels, dumped oil that was somehow 2lt over capacity, and gave it...
    Post by: mrtim123, May 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I think i found cheap master cylinder for xj with drag bars!

    let us know if you decide to go ahead with this! a thought occurs tho: YZ bikes are single caliper/rotor setups - will this drive a dual...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    polished forks

    Yep, that is pretty well what i did on mine. probably skipped every 2nd paper grade and only used a stitched rag wheel, then an unstitched rag...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Swapping Vacuum petc0ck for non-vacuum - can it be done?

    Re: Swapping Vacuum petcock for non-vacuum - can it be done? Thanks rick, i never thought i would get a round tuit ;) as dodgy as it sounds,...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Swapping Vacuum petc0ck for non-vacuum - can it be done?

    Re: Swapping Vacuum petcock for non-vacuum - can it be done? yeah i wont have a problem shutting it off after a ride, i do it on all my other...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Swapping Vacuum petc0ck for non-vacuum - can it be done?

    Re: Swapping Vacuum petcock for non-vacuum - can it be done? Thanks for the quick replies guys. Yeah, i have always had issues with the leaky...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Swapping Vacuum petc0ck for non-vacuum - can it be done?

    Hi guys, i've spent the last few hours digging through old pages, but cannot find what im looking for. I found heaps and heaps of info on how...
    Thread by: mrtim123, Apr 20, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fitting Vapor gauges into the original gauge casing (Atari )

    could you not move the vapor unit to one side and fit a small autometer digital fuel gauge next to it? could work, and will take up some of the...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Wiz goes Cafe'

    ahh that sucks man. hate it when you get all gee'd up for something and it fizzes out like that.
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Handlebar question

    i really like the streetfighter look, and had always planned on going that way with my old 900. when i come to do it tho, i always look at it the...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Picked up my first XJ....free

    good luck with the project! i also started out with a freeby XJ (900). It was a frame that kinda rolled and a few boxes of bits. Lots of effort...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    last night - cleaned and polished, gave it a test run around the back streets (currently unrego'd) this afternoon - rego inspection, should pass...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale Three Gas Tanks

    cheers mate, at least i know either way :)
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 14, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Few quick shots of my 650 maxim

    that is a classy looking steed! love it.
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Pumba the XJ750 project

    i love the look of an EFI setup, i think that this will endup being something that i'd look at doing. Seeing as i dont think i'll ever sell my...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aussie XJers

    im back again, havent been around here much of late due to a slight case of harley ownership. Nevermind, the medication has finally started...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: Other
  34. mrtim123
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    For Sale Three Gas Tanks

    its single, on the left hand side of the bike. Petcock is vacuum operated, if that helps :)
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  35. mrtim123
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    rewired headlight, indicators, rebuilt front master cyl, sealed leaking tank (again) and gave it a quick rev tune :)
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. mrtim123
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    For Sale Three Gas Tanks

    Pardon my ignorance, but these would all fit an XJ900R wouldnt they? Its very hard to locate tanks in good order in Australia, and the...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    late model front end swap

    thanks Vince. I has kinda going the way of finding a "similar" rim and not changing the read end. Being shaft drive it gets awful difficult at...
    Post by: mrtim123, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ 900 New speedo/rev counter etc

    dont know what to suggest for you mate, but i will watch with interest as i'd love to do the same thing. Some of the bobbed bikes on here are...
    Post by: mrtim123, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    late model front end swap

    hey guys, im hoping someone has done this before, or at least seen it done. i have a 1984 xj900 and i want to ditch the anti-dive front end....
    Thread by: mrtim123, May 12, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 xj650 bobber $700 , *** SOLD SOLD SOLD ***

    Re: 1982 xj650 bobber $700 ,no longer on xjbikes (ebay) hahahaha. good luck with your sale mate.
    Post by: mrtim123, May 12, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 xj650 bobber $700 , *** SOLD SOLD SOLD ***

    Re: 1982 xj650 bobber $700 ,no longer on xjbikes (ebay) bye then, we will sure miss you and your sunny disposition. if you hate it so much, why...
    Post by: mrtim123, May 12, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 xj650 bobber $700 , *** SOLD SOLD SOLD ***

    Re: 1982 xj650 bobber $700 ,no longer on xjbikes (ebay) i dont think its that no-one is interested, its that they dont want to offend you by...
    Post by: mrtim123, May 11, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ900s Picture

    ha, the front one looks like mine when i got it, the rear one looks like mine now :) colour is diff but u get the idea. nice bikes :)
    Post by: mrtim123, May 11, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    did up as many loose nuts as i found ;)
    Post by: mrtim123, May 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Do U guys know wat modifications *these SecaS hav? *updated*

    they are standard rims on the older XJ900's - thats whats on mine (1984) but damn, that 2nd one looks nice. That is the front end conversion i am...
    Post by: mrtim123, May 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Painting an XJ750 engine

    go nuts man, just use a good quality paint and make sure its all cleaned down before you start. Personally i would do the head/barrel black and...
    Post by: mrtim123, May 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aussie XJers

    hey guys, another aussie here. i ride (amongst others) an 84 xj900 naked conversion. currently based near port macquarie, but am from Newcastle...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: Other
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    another new member

    Thanks for the warm welcome guys! @skeeta, im about 30 minutes south from port macquarie, up in the mountains. When i got my XJ it had the fairing...
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another new member

    thanks mate, they all seem really friendly and plenty of knowledge too :)
    Post by: mrtim123, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another new member

    Hey all, thought i better join up - there are not a huge amount of sites dedicated to these great bikes! The name is Tim, i'm 28 years old,...
    Thread by: mrtim123, Apr 14, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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