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  1. lsc86
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    For Sale 1981 Seca 550 XJ-550r

    Lots of tire kickers, but no sale yet. Reasonable cash offer takes it home.
    Post by: lsc86, Sep 14, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. lsc86
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    XJ1100 big bore piston kit

    If I'm reading your post correctly, the machine shop is telling you that the cylinders are already .120"/3mm over-size from the standard 71.5mm...
    Post by: lsc86, Aug 22, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    For Sale 1981 Seca 550 XJ-550r

    1981 Yamaha Seca 550, original 1-owner survivor, rescued & revived. Last registered in 1991. 12k miles. Extensive details can be found in my...
    Thread by: lsc86, Jul 13, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Flashback to my youth: Revival of a Seca 550

    To quote the great Tom Jones "For as long as I can remember. It's been struggle and worry every day. It's been a long time coming, such a long...
    Post by: lsc86, Jun 29, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. lsc86
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    My Johnny Cash bike ( one piece at a time)

    I'd have grabbed the closest piece of paper and filled out a BOS on the spot.....scribble a Johnny Hancock and Bob's your uncle!
    Post by: lsc86, May 5, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    OEM vs. Fram oil filter O-Ring XJ550

    Picked up an OEM Yamaha housing o-ring (heart stopper, a somewhat local dealer actually had 1 in stock!) and pulled the housing back off again....
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 29, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    OEM vs. Fram oil filter O-Ring XJ550

    Yes new crush washer used. Don't have a large enough piece of plexi or glass to 100% verify the mating face of the housing, but with a good known...
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. lsc86
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    OEM vs. Fram oil filter O-Ring XJ550

    So in the process of moving along on the XJ550 rehab, after the initial test run & carb clean, did the old earl change on her. Pretty sure there...
    Thread by: lsc86, Apr 20, 2021, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. lsc86
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    XJ600 '85 (51J) Stripping for restoration (back break pedal and suspension stuck)

    If you don't have access to oxy-acetylene torch, a simple bottle torch using MAPP gas will great increase your heat capacity vs. regular propane....
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. lsc86
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    Cooking carbs

    Lots of DIY concoctions for ultrasonic solutions across many different forum genres I frequent. Vibration and heat seem to be the biggest factors...
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Flashback to my youth: Revival of a Seca 550

    Put a short video on the MyPipe channel. This was the actual first start after many many many years of sitting, simply charged up the power cell,...
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Flashback to my youth: Revival of a Seca 550

    Completed the flush of the tank with the acetone on hand, flushed with water and then mineral spirits, she wasn't nearly as bad as it was to begin...
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Flashback to my youth: Revival of a Seca 550

    As previously mentioned, the gas tank had been repainted, but looked great, so never really paid it much attention. As I'm about to install the...
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 11, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. lsc86
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    Flashback to my youth: Revival of a Seca 550

    While awaiting my gas tank parts and trying to figure out what to do about an exhaust (I've tried like heck for many many years, never ever come...
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 10, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Flashback to my youth: Revival of a Seca 550

    When I showed up, I knew it wasn't running but was mostly complete and original. Given a quick once over, it seemed mostly all there, was told gas...
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 10, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Flashback to my youth: Revival of a Seca 550

    The story was the bike hadn't been registered and on the road since 1991. Plates on the bike are dated 1991 and the title was still in the...
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 10, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Flashback to my youth: Revival of a Seca 550

    Some pics:
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Flashback to my youth: Revival of a Seca 550

    Joined the XJ forum way back in 2010, mostly to track the classifieds and see if an interesting Seca or other vintage bike came up. As much as...
    Post by: lsc86, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Flashback to my youth: Revival of a Seca 550

    As a continuation to my comments in the Classified Section: Well after 20+ years of on/off "keeping my eyes open for the right deal" I finally...
    Thread by: lsc86, Apr 2, 2021, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted 550 Seca

    Well after 20+ years of on/off "keeping my eyes open for the right deal" I finally came across a complete and reasonably priced Seca 550 to...
    Post by: lsc86, Mar 24, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted 550 Seca

    Looking preferably for a complete running 81/82 Seca 550 with the red/black fairing color combo. Reasonable price range, within reasonable...
    Thread by: lsc86, Jun 5, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    FS: 4-into-1 Kerker exhaust and used seat cover for Seca 550

    Kerker ever sell?
    Post by: lsc86, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted '81/82 Seca 550 may trade vintage XS-650

    Looking for a clean running '81/82 Seca 550 with factory headlight fairing, prefer red/white scheme but will consider white/red. Looking in the...
    Thread by: lsc86, Feb 17, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    WTT: 2003 XT225 Serow for 81/82 Seca 550 in Midwest

    Looking for a complete running good condition 1981 or 1982 Yamaha Seca 550, prefer red/white scheme and must have stock fairing on it. Not...
    Thread by: lsc86, Jul 22, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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