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  1. 82XJTurbo
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    1983 Seca Turbo

    How old are your brake lines? Did you rebuild the master cylinder? The below images are what happens when you take a shortcut and just "clean out"...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. 82XJTurbo
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    How we used to party in the 80's!

    from what I remember the 80s were awesome
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Turbo is up on the lift. Rebuilt the forks today, rebuilt the calipers, new brake pads, shoes, Goodyear stainless brake lines, and last but not...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Turbo restoration

    Ditto on the fuel pump, also be sure to clean the screen on the oil return line from the turbo. You seem to missing an exhaust pipe too. It's...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Sep 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca Turbo - First Ride

    This Seca Turbo has been one of my projects for a while. I got the carbs back on and dialed it on the carb tune and took her around the block....
    Thread by: 82XJTurbo, Jul 5, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Changed the oil and got the carbs back on the Turbo and fired it up. Smoked like a Cheech and Chong movie for about 10 min then cleared up. The...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Jul 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How many Turbo owners do we have? Went for another ride....

    I'd love to take it out for an hour or so, but the tires have dry rot and the fork seals are blown. I'm picky about the condition of my bikes...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Apr 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How many Turbo owners do we have? Went for another ride....

    Randy, from South Texas here. Picked up an 82 a few months ago. Bike has 36xx miles on it and was left at a mechanics shop after the mechanic said...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Seca Turbo System Thought

    come to think of it, I have a stock turbo from a 90's Supra twin turbo laying around. I'll have to look it up and see what the specs are. The only...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Dec 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca Turbo System Thought

    come to think of it, I have a stock turbo from a 90's Supra twin turbo laying around. I'll have to look it up and see what the specs are. The only...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Dec 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca Turbo System Thought

    Pretty much looking for more low end. I'm trying to avoid opening up the motor if possible. This bike is a low mileage survivor. Water/meth...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Dec 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. 82XJTurbo
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    Had to push start

    There's a wee bit 'o difference in altitude between CO and FL. May want to check the jetting in the carbs too.
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Seca Turbo Build

    I did the same with my GS750 build, and ditched the stock CV carbs for some bored GSXR flatslides from a 86 euro spec bike. Never looked back,...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Seca Turbo Build

    Got a chance to do a compression test today. Readings as follows" #1 - 135 psi #2 - 135 psi #3 - 140 psi #4 - 145 psi waiting on service...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. 82XJTurbo
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    my 85 maxim projtect

    get the valves in spec first. You'll never get it to run right if they are not within spec. Yes, do the valves BEFORE you sync the carbs.
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Seca Turbo Build

    Thanks. I got them from lowe's. How did the PVC manifold come out? I may have to do something there too, the guy was really rough when he tried...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Seca Turbo Build

    Thanks. I got them from lowe's. How did the PVC manifold come out? I may have to do something there too, the guy was really rough when he tried...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca Turbo System Thought

    This is just a thought I had floating around in my head today and would like some input from the Seca Turbo Gurus. My understanding of the reed...
    Thread by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 21, 2010, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Seca Turbo Build

    Last night I had a chance to pull the carbs off and open them up. Everything looked pretty good. They had recently been dipped and had very little...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Old rider-new member

    Welcome to the site. I also picked up a 82 Turbo recently. Couldn't pass it up for the price. I'll be doing a lot of the same work to my bike. At...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb question RE: Main jets

    Yes they came with oil coolers. I too just got a 82 Turbo a couple of weeks ago. It'd be nice to help each other out as we go. Mine hasn't run in...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Seca Turbo Build

    I posted an introduction thread last week also. I didn't have the bike home at the time though. Brakes will be replaced all around and braided...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Seca Turbo Build

    I joined the site recently and have spent lots of time reading. As a side business I rebuild 70-80 UJM bikes for resale. This will be...
    Thread by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 17, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Another new member

    My problem is I only have room for 1 bike in my "shop" and I hate waiting for parts, so I dig into the next bike in line while parts for bike 1...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Another new member

    Yes it sat outside with the boots off for about 3 months, They did stuff rags in there, so maybe I'll get lucky. I have to fight the urge to tear...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Another new member

    I don't need a hot rod turbo bike. I can appreciate it for what it is. Well, if GSXR forks are the solution I have an extra set. 93-95 seem to the...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Another new member

    Very true bigfitz. All in all, I think it will be fun ride and the more i look at it, the more it grows on me. It may not be the speed demon the...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Another new member

    It's only sat outside since Feb of this year I think, when the tags went out. The kid who owns the shop I got it from has NO interest in classic...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Another new member

    That was my first guess. I've also read that the gas cap can cause this problem. Can anyone verify? Something about the venting system causing the...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Paint Gun

    Gotta disagree, SATA is far better than DeVilbiss. But then again I won't spray anything less than Spies Hecker paint!
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Paint Gun

    SATA guns are the best. I use 3, 2 SATA 95's 1 for solid colors, 1 for metallics and a SATA 2000 for clear.
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Another new member

    I don't even have it home yet. I do know it runs, but is missing the front brake master cylinder and the carb to air box boots. I snagged it from...
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Central Texas Carb Clinic - Oct 11-12 2008

    Any SA xj650 turbo riders around? I bought one today and don't know a damn thing about them .
    Post by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 12, 2010 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Another new member

    This is my first factory turbo bike. I rebuild 70's thru 80's Jap bikes as a side business. Picked it up today for dirt cheap from a local...
    Thread by: 82XJTurbo, Nov 12, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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