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  1. Nobby
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    4 into 1 exhaust for 1981 Yamaha 650

    I have just ordered a Marving racing exhaust. These were highly recommended to me. I am sure that if you do a web search you will find a supplier...
    Post by: Nobby, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Nobby
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    please help w/ my 81 xj 750 seca

    Jace, Check all fuses are intact. Do any of the other electrics work? lights, horn etc.
    Post by: Nobby, May 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Nobby
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    Anybody here ever own a RD350-400?

    I've just seen this post. I have to admit that I really would like to have another RD400 now that I am old enough and wise enough to really enjoy...
    Post by: Nobby, Mar 25, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Upcoming 12 hour ride....What should I worry about?

    A decent stop and a very good look around the bike every 100 miles or so. I always found that I needed to stretch my legs and have a break from...
    Post by: Nobby, Mar 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Nobby
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    Valve cover gasket

    I just use a thin smearing of ordinary grease.
    Post by: Nobby, Dec 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Nobby
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    Fork Teardown

    The whole of the top should screw off in the normal way (righty tighty, lefty loosey as you say). Just make sure that you vent off any pressure...
    Post by: Nobby, Dec 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Nobby
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    UK based owners

    Hi all, Nobby here in Plymouth. Riding an '82 650 Maxim along with 4 other Japanese classics. Don't often visit the site as I'm not often in the UK.
    Post by: Nobby, Jun 17, 2010 in forum: Other
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    GSX-R 750 to buy or not to buy

    Very collectable and sought after in the UK. Another very fun sports bike. I would go for it. ( Suzukis were good enough for Barry Sheene so they...
    Post by: Nobby, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    1985 Yamaha FJ1100

    Grab the FJ with both hands. A very fun bike to ride. Handles like it was on rails when compared to the XJs
    Post by: Nobby, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    A 3cylinder XJ?

    I used to have an early XS750. It would not select second gear. Apparently this is a common fault with the early engines as the circlip on second...
    Post by: Nobby, Jan 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Nobby
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    Any one into giving this a go?

    I do so wish that I had the nerve to do this sort of thing.
    Post by: Nobby, Jan 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Nobby
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    Biker Hand Gestures

    No Schooter, our pedals are still clutch, brake and gas (from left to right) and our toilets also flush in the downward direction. :lol:
    Post by: Nobby, Dec 18, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Nobby
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    Been awhile

    I also would like to wish all here a very merry christmas. I intend to make the most of the season as I am home again for this year, thats...
    Post by: Nobby, Dec 18, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Biker Hand Gestures

    I think that the controls on a bike are basically set up for a right handed rider as opposed to which side of the road we ride on.
    Post by: Nobby, Dec 18, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Biker Hand Gestures

    Gestures over here usually consist of nodding at one another for the same reason as my Aussie friend from Down Under. As a Whinging Pom I also...
    Post by: Nobby, Dec 17, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    just added a Yamaha

    That is a good looking lightweight cruiser. I'll bet that it is a fun ride. Wouldn't be suprised if you end up getting more than 75MPG.
    Post by: Nobby, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    The "new" project

    Funny the way some things turn out, instead of me telling you about a forum, thanks to you I have just joined dotheton.com in readiness to me...
    Post by: Nobby, Apr 12, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Starter Motor Clucth

    Thanks for the replies, I thought that there must be a better way than the complete engine strip!!! Just got to find time now.
    Post by: Nobby, Apr 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor Clucth

    I am just sizing up job I may have to do and would like to ask if anyone knows of a way to get to the starter motor clutch without splitting the...
    Thread by: Nobby, Apr 10, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    80suzuki550e

    If you would like to view a forum dedicated to these bikes try a web search for the ' GS Resources '. I have always found this site to be an...
    Post by: Nobby, Apr 10, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    The "new" project

    If you would like to view a forum dedicated to these bikes try a web search for the ' GS Resources '. I have always found this site to be an...
    Post by: Nobby, Apr 10, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Any Barry Sheene Fans In Europe?

    Just thought you might like to know that there is a documentry about him on the Biography Channel this Sunday (18th).
    Thread by: Nobby, Mar 8, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Rings

    OK, I'll confess...... I did the whole compression test wrong. I will try again at the weekend.
    Post by: Nobby, Feb 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rings

    I did not have the throttle wide open, I only opened it up to about 1/4 and I must confess that I had not fully warmed up the engine. The reading...
    Post by: Nobby, Feb 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rings

    Run a compression test....less thah 30 psi. Added oil..120 psi. Looks like new rings and maybe a rebore. Might be cheaper looking for a used set...
    Post by: Nobby, Feb 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rings

    I have to remove the barrels to fix a small leak in the base gasket. Is it worth replacing the piston rings as a matter of course? The speedo...
    Thread by: Nobby, Feb 20, 2007, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    If santa could bring you 1 bike, what would it be?

    No contest......Vincent Black Shadow!!!!!!!
    Post by: Nobby, Dec 27, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Time to catch up...

    I have just flown home from Bermuda after leaving my submarine for a shore job. Now I hope to catch up on a lot of things including some good...
    Thread by: Nobby, Apr 9, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Yet another introduction

    That looks like it will be a labour of love Joel...Best of luck. Nobby C
    Post by: Nobby, Jan 9, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    naming your XJ

    Yvette.
    Post by: Nobby, Jan 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do you remove a stripped oil nut?

    If anyone else comes across this problem they might like to try a tool called Irwin stud extractors. This suceeded when all else had failed for...
    Post by: Nobby, Jan 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fork question

    My 650 has the top of the forks level with the upper yoke. In fact all the bikes I have owned run like this. Nobby C
    Post by: Nobby, Jan 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What else do you ride?

    At the moment I am riding the XJ 650 Maxim and a Suzuki GS 850, restoring a Honda 550/4, Honda 400/4 and a Yamaha XZ550. Before I retire from...
    Post by: Nobby, Jan 9, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    new guy

    Glad to see you on this site Chevy........I don't know what I would do without seeing that colour scheme again
    Post by: Nobby, Jan 8, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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