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  1. SecaGirl
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    Winter/Cold Weather Riding Questions

    Well, I've solved the cold hands from the morning ride problem. I quit that job! Now to find something closer to home. :?
    Post by: SecaGirl, Nov 3, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. SecaGirl
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    New color?

    If you live near a decent sized metro area, find a paint supply house where the auto body shops get their supplies. Usually the guys in there are...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 30, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. SecaGirl
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    Winter/Cold Weather Riding Questions

    Ok, left the house at just after 4am Friday, with latex gloves over the leather. It didn't help a bit. My hands got so cold that I still had...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 28, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. SecaGirl
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    Winter/Cold Weather Riding Questions

    I just started a new job -- I have to be there at 5am, and it's 30 miles away. I bought a full face "bank robber" mask this afternoon. I'm going...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 26, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. SecaGirl
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    Opinions on early Seca value.........

    I like Harleys for one reason. The ability to take 3 motors and 4 frames and make 18 different bikes that people will fist-fight over which...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. SecaGirl
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    Sidestand switch

    I kind of like to pull up to the drive up cigarette window, and kill the bike with the sidestand. Kick it up, start and drive off! :P If it...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. SecaGirl
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    Opinions on early Seca value.........

    They earned the "UJM" tag because non-metric riders in the 80s couldn't tell them apart. :) Like I said, if you're into 80s metrics, you notice...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 20, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. SecaGirl
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    Brake squeal

    I've had some squealing since I changed the front pads a couple of weeks ago. It was pretty annoying, and would happend during most any but the...
    Thread by: SecaGirl, Oct 20, 2006, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. SecaGirl
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    Opinions on early Seca value.........

    UJM = Universal Japanese Motorcycle Used to descrbe the 70s & 80s metric bikes as they all looked pretty much the same to anyone who didn't own...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 19, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. SecaGirl
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    Opinions on early Seca value.........

    Best case, you might get $1500 for it in the Southwest as stock. If you do the mods nicely, it'd still be worth a grand. So there's not much...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. SecaGirl
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    Winter/Cold Weather Riding Questions

    Well, if you like your current gloves, sometimes just blocking the wind will go a long ways towards keeping them comfy. These overgloves are on...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. SecaGirl
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    Got snow?

    It's hovering aroung 65-70F during the day now, and I had to zip the liner into my jacket! 8O But I'll be riding all winter, I'm finally...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. SecaGirl
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    Winter/Cold Weather Riding Questions

    I have a Scorpion helment, and there's nothing I can do to fog the visor. My glasses might get a touch of fog, but it clears pretty quick.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 17, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. SecaGirl
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    Floating the Idea of Southwest Rally at Arcosanti

    I could probably make it, depending on date/time.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 14, 2006 in forum: Western US and Canada
  15. SecaGirl
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    Crashed the bike today.

    PS: It's not a "crash" if the bike is still ridable! ;) When you really crash, you'll know it.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 12, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Crashed the bike today.

    Snitchesgetstitches, everyone drops a bike. It sounds like the only thing hurt is your pride. So don't get too worked up over it. Keep...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 12, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. SecaGirl
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    Friday Night Soapbox Bitchin' -- Everybody's IN!

    HAHA! :lol:
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 5, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. SecaGirl
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    SEARS "Mechanic's Beginner's Tool Set" SALE By: RickCoMatic

    Re: SEARS "Mechanic's Beginner's Tool Set" SALE By: RickCoM Hmm, you havn't been paying too much attention. :P The proper response is "but I...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. SecaGirl
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    New to the forum.

    Welcome. Are you two-wheel-only now? If so, you'll never look at drive-thru food the same way again! :P
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. SecaGirl
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    I need a Witch. My Seca 900's Haunted! By: Rick Massey

    Oops. Sometimes it's not good to have two older bikes. They can get jealous. :shock:
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 3, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. SecaGirl
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    Fuel light addition

    Is the reserve not working? As for adding a light, you'd need to find if a larger Virago has it, and get the parts from that model. Your best...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 3, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  22. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    What metal ring? Haven't seen many Seca speedos, eh? Take a close look at the pics, the black plastic is sealed to the white plastic. Speedos...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Oct 1, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    Thanks, that looks like it's in good shape, but it's a km/h unit, and US models also didn't have a shift light. I think a nice custom dash...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 30, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    Well, all that work was for nothing but a nice how-to. :( The speedo was never smooth, and always had a bounce to it. Lubing the cables helped...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. SecaGirl
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    Why you should do your own work

    Well, that's the nice thing about working for a temp service in a small town. There's not a lot of "corporate America" crap to deal with. So I'm...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. SecaGirl
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    Why you should do your own work

    Hehe, I've been messing about with cars for almost 30 yrs (I started in single digits) because my Dad was into cutting up and modding everything...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. SecaGirl
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    Why you should do your own work

    Well, it was the relay, the sealed electric part that sits next to the battery, and the bit of corrosion was on the terminals preventing a good...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Missed deal....had to tell someone

    Actually, just a small U-Haul truck, no trailer. Just drive the truck to the bike, and throw it in the back. They have nice built in ramps....
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 29, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Missed deal....had to tell someone

    Tough loss. But now that you got the ok for a buy, if one comes up again, you can grab it w/o the discussion. ;) As for logistics, just plan of...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 29, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. SecaGirl
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    Why you should do your own work

    Your post made me realise that the biggest problem most people have with the stock tool pouch is: the tool pouch itself. :shock: Mine is in...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. SecaGirl
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    How long to warm up

    If it'll run smoothly with the choke lever under the horn button, you're ready to ride.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. SecaGirl
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    Why you should do your own work

    I just had something happen that reminded me how important it is to be able to do your own troubleshooting and maintenence. I live on a circle...
    Thread by: SecaGirl, Sep 28, 2006, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. SecaGirl
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    Finally put a pic of my xjchopper in gallery

    :shock: Totally eye-popping! One question: do you phone ahead for the stop lights? :lol: I just couldn't trust the XJ rear brake that much.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. SecaGirl
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    XJ700 CDI

    The hardware stores like Ace have has much metric stuff as they do SAE stuff now. Shouldn't be a problem to replace. You might want to pick a...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. SecaGirl
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    Speedo/Tach gasket replacement

    aka: creating unobtainium When I took my speedo apart to fix the face screw, It was pretty obvious that my gasket was shot. (pic 1) I found...
    Thread by: SecaGirl, Sep 24, 2006, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. SecaGirl
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    Seca fender elimination

    Looks. The plastic fender hanging down to the mid-line of the rear wheel is fugly. But I don't want to cut up a "can't get this anymore" part...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 24, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    Because parts cost money, which I don't have. I can repair what I have for almost nothing.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 24, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    All together, front view. Make sure to wipe out any "sawdust" from the inside, and clean the lens for good measure. Once it's epoxied, it'll...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    Halves together, ready for expoy. I made the red lines before the saw cut was complete, so I'd have something to line up on. Some duct tape is...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    Reattach the bottom, with a bit of loctite to be safe.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    Putting some on the other gear. Make sure to wipe any slop off the tenths wheel.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    While it's open, a dab of lube should help things out. The factory lube had all but disintegrated, and was pretty nasty.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    A bit of loctite, on both screws, just to be sure. And it's back to how it's supposed to be.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    Cut finished, speedo in half.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    Well, it turned out to be pretty simple, here's a series of pics I took while working on it. First up is the saw cut, 0.6" from the bottom edge.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. SecaGirl
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    Ugh, speedo probs

    I hate sealed units. The speedo is one of them. I had one of the face screws back out. Now it's rattling around at the bottom. Since it's...
    Thread by: SecaGirl, Sep 22, 2006, 29 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. SecaGirl
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    Rant about New Bikes from Japan

    I've been looking over the newer bikes too. I want to have an idea of what's out there, if my XJ ever gets severe mech problems. It's not the...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 22, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. SecaGirl
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    Seca fender elimination

    Thanks. Not exactly what I'm looking for, tho' I'd like to keep the seat stock, and I've got an idea on how to make a eliminator "kit" I just...
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. SecaGirl
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    handlebar swap

    That's a clue too. Might not want to deal with him.
    Post by: SecaGirl, Sep 19, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. SecaGirl
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    Lube your speedo/tach cables!

    Just a reminder, if you're putting your bike up for the winter, or have noticed that your speedo/tach needle is bouncy. At highway speeds, my...
    Thread by: SecaGirl, Sep 19, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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