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  1. Samson
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    XJ650R Cafe Racer

    Hey guys, Decided to sell my project. It's lots of fun, but I have others collecting dust in the garage that I'd like to get to, so something...
    Thread by: Samson, Jun 2, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    82 XJ650 Cafe Build

    Make sure your rear wheel spins without binding the u-joint. When I was building my café, I put larger shock in the back, and the wheel did not...
    Post by: Samson, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    Thanks guys :D Just did a few little additions... brown barrel grips and "Napoleon" style mirrors and a 140mph speedometer from an XS750. [img]
    Post by: Samson, Jun 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Possessed bike…

    My knowledge is somewhat limited, so I do appreciate detailed explanations. I'll have to check those things out on my next day off.
    Post by: Samson, Jul 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Possessed bike…

    It's a brand new battery that just came off of a trickle charger, but I'll check it anyway. I've disconnected the relays, and the ignition box,...
    Post by: Samson, Jul 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Possessed bike…

    OK, so it’s not possessed, I probably just messed something up…. but what? I started the bike today (it hasn’t run in a while), and it...
    Thread by: Samson, Jul 15, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Manual fuel petcock VS vacuum

    Hi everyone. My fuel petcock started leaking like crazy all of a sudden… looks like it’s leaking out of the turn knob itself. I found a...
    Thread by: Samson, May 29, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Help replacing throttle cable

    fixed it, thanks :D It was actually the carburetor clamp that was giving me all the trouble. I put it on crooked, so it was binding every time...
    Post by: Samson, May 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Samson
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    Help replacing throttle cable

    I'll try it in a few minutes. What confused me is that there are multiple pivots on the throttle clamp. When I clamped it on the first time, you...
    Post by: Samson, May 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help replacing throttle cable

    Hi, I took my throttle cable off a long time ago, and recently when I tried to re-install it, it doesn't look/feel right. I know I'm not...
    Thread by: Samson, May 22, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Time to start my build, 82' Seca... officially cafe racer?

    Re: Time to start my build 82' Seca, Cafe'ish? Sorry to threatjack, but what mufflers are those? I love then way they look.
    Post by: Samson, Apr 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    thanks, surgery was a success... the only thing that sucks is that they had to crack my ribcage open, so I won't be riding for up ton 3 months
    Post by: Samson, Apr 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Samson
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    Muzzy Exhaust on an XJ750 Maxim

    That's pretty cool
    Post by: Samson, Apr 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Samson
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    Seca/Cafe

    Picked up a broken 1982 Seca Turbo front fender, and trimmed it down a bit.
    Post by: Samson, Mar 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Samson
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    Seca/Cafe

    Here’s a few little updates: -picked up a set of aftermarked CBR footpegs and modified them to fit the XJ. -installed the battery tray… the...
    Post by: Samson, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650R seat front wheel w/2 rotors, and clubman bars

    1982 XJ650R seat - SOLD Taillight - SOLD Rear plastics - SOLD Rear Fender - SOLD [img] I also have a set of new Clubman bars. They were...
    Thread by: Samson, Mar 27, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Seca/Cafe

    That it does, lol. I just finished the exhaust hanger, and got new front foot pegs, as well as reatatched the rear brake pedal. I'll post new...
    Post by: Samson, Mar 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    Shouldn't scrape unless I go head-on over a large speed bump. It is low, but the angle of the picture, and the shadows make it look lower than it...
    Post by: Samson, Mar 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    They are longer. My shocks are meant for a 1974 Harley, which measure roughly 14”. Normally you can’t put them on a shafty because it kings...
    Post by: Samson, Mar 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    They're just a generic ebay set that goes for less than $100 shipped. Just have to make sure they fit 36mm forks and are 7/8" thick. Everything...
    Post by: Samson, Mar 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    I dind of wish the seat was darker, but it'll do for now... [img]
    Post by: Samson, Mar 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. Samson
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    Seca/Cafe

    [img] Looks like a bike again, but still needs a lot of little stuff... foot pegs, exhaust, battery, seat, and a lot of bolts tightened.
    Post by: Samson, Mar 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Samson
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    FactoryKiss Master Cylinder/Clutch Lever

    Those look nice, but if you are going to mount them that low, you have to check the clearance between the gas tank and the clamp screws on the...
    Post by: Samson, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. Samson
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    ZDDP?

    right on, thanks guys.
    Post by: Samson, Mar 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Samson
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    ZDDP?

    I know that normally the rule of thumb is “no friction modifiers” if you have a wet clutch, but from what I understand, ZDDP was used in...
    Thread by: Samson, Mar 7, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca/Cafe

    Put a valve cover on, painted the clutch cover, and made a new license plate holder. [img] [img]
    Post by: Samson, Mar 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    Yeah, I wish I could have gotten them in something other than chrome, but oh well. I might polish the front forks later, but that probably won't...
    Post by: Samson, Mar 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    Thanks, bike is back on two wheels :D Put a set of new brake pads on it, too. [img]
    Post by: Samson, Mar 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    it's KRYLON wrinkle finish spray paint. If you let it cure naturally, you get big wrinkles, if you use a heat-gun to speed up the process, you...
    Post by: Samson, Mar 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    Every time I get a day off, it dips below freezing, but I still managed to do a little. Changed out the fork oil, looks like seals are still...
    Post by: Samson, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    Thanks. I got the rear wheel back on :) [img]
    Post by: Samson, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    A little more work massaging the tail... [img]
    Post by: Samson, Feb 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. Samson
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    Seca/Cafe

    The heater in the garage broke down... not as fun working on the bike when you can't feel your fingers... so I did some little stuff I could do...
    Post by: Samson, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. Samson
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    Seca/Cafe

    Started work on the undertail... [img] [img]
    Post by: Samson, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    Looks almost like a step backwards, but it's not :D [img] decided it could use a bit of color... wheels and valve using VHT "Burnt Copper"...
    Post by: Samson, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My '82 XJ750 "Project Shadow Warrior"

    How hard would it be for you to fit a rear wheel from a seca? An 18" rear wheel would make it look more proportional
    Post by: Samson, Jan 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. Samson
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    Steering Damper / Stabilizer for XJ

    I see. Thanks.
    Post by: Samson, Jan 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Steering Damper / Stabilizer for XJ

    I didn’t mean that it’s unstable as it sits right now, I meant that from previous experience I’ve noticed that if the bike is tilted more...
    Post by: Samson, Jan 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. Samson
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    Seca VS Seca Turbo

    That kind of blows because I'm pretty sure the parts bike has a seized engine... it was just tempting because the guy is selling it for $200 with...
    Post by: Samson, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca VS Seca Turbo

    How different are the engines on Seca and Seca Turbo? The reason I'm asking is because I own a 1982 XJ650R, and just came across a...
    Thread by: Samson, Jan 17, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Steering Damper / Stabilizer for XJ

    You’re absolutely right about a “correctly set up bike,” however, mine is anything but that. [img] My front end has been lowered by...
    Post by: Samson, Jan 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj650h steering stabilizer

    this is what I plan on doing... http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=35301.html
    Post by: Samson, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Steering Damper / Stabilizer for XJ

    Hey everyone. I’m in the process of adapting a gsxr steering damper on my XJ, so I figured I’ll share it with you. I figure this way I can...
    Thread by: Samson, Jan 14, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    R1 Clip ons on an 81 XJ650???

    I didn't take a lot of pictures of the mounting bracket, but I pretty much just cut out a mounting plate out of aluminum, drilled some holes for...
    Post by: Samson, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    R1 Clip ons on an 81 XJ650???

    I got them second hand, but they sell these on ebay for around $80. just have to make sure they fit 36mm forks. P.S. Because of where the...
    Post by: Samson, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    R1 Clip ons on an 81 XJ650???

    that's exactly what it is, Rhinoliner. I did it in flat-black initially, but it looked unfinished, not to mention rocks could easily chip it....
    Post by: Samson, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    I made a 1” spacer out of square aluminum tubing. I’ll take a picture of it next time I take the tank off. As far as a fatter tire, I...
    Post by: Samson, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    R1 Clip ons on an 81 XJ650???

    I have an XJ650 Seca with some Clip-ons.. [img] [img]
    Post by: Samson, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    It's made out of ABS plastic. You can pick it up on eBay for about $125 shipped. Its light, haven't really weighed it... a couple pounds maybe...
    Post by: Samson, Jan 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca/Cafe

    I haven't ridden it yet, but from my previous experiance, lowering the front, or raising the rear end makes it more nimble at low speeds, and less...
    Post by: Samson, Jan 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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