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  1. bosozoku
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    XJ550 doesn't start - no fuel?

    It'll be good summer for you. Your starter should be disabled if the kill switch is in the off position...or is that part of the electrical...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. bosozoku
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    Blasphemy

    I've synched carbs with the YICS tool, and prefer the way my bike runs after synching w/o it. I fully appreciate the YICS system, acknowledge...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. bosozoku
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    Blasphemy

    You can synch the carbs without the YICS tool. One of my best friends, who owns several Secas and still is a Yamaha mechanic, will only use the...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. bosozoku
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    Dear Canadians, please shut off the air conditioner

    They can't...it's a leftover Lucas unit, and it's stuck in the on position.
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 7, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. bosozoku
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    Going to Ireland-bike/travel questions...

    Have fun ,and since you'll be in the neighborhood, you really should take the ferry to the Isle of Man in early June. It's the 100th...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 7, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. bosozoku
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    Drain plugs?

    Only the oil filter housing and the drain bolt immediately below it are used for changing oil. Robert nailed it on the other two. Easy fixes,...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. bosozoku
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    Favorite Rides

    Anywhere in Oregon works for me. And Northern California is 4 hours away.
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 7, 2007 in forum: Suggestion Box
  8. bosozoku
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    Going to Ireland-bike/travel questions...

    Since you already have a Canadian motorcycle license, you don't have any restrictions as to engine size. Insurance rates for bigger bikes may...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 7, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. bosozoku
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    Fuel Milage, how to increase.

    There's no magic bullet...the easiest way is to have a well-tuned bike, use regular gas if you aren't already doing so, and don't twist the...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 7, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. bosozoku
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    WTB XJ700N or XJ750 ignition coil

    If you can't find what you're after... Early Honda VF engines have coils that will work with little modification: their coils are the right...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 7, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. bosozoku
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    Forks: Removing the Circlip????

    What works best for me is to depress the fork plug a few mm while it's still in the top fork clamp, then tighten the top clamping bolt a little...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. bosozoku
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    not starting

    I'm glad you pulled the air filter first: I've seen what happens when well-intentioned car owners squirt in a can of carb cleaner without pulling...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. bosozoku
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    putting a 750 or 900 into a 650 seca?

    If you have the round-body instruments, an electric XV920RH tach will drop in. It'll have a lower indicated redline, but otherwise it's the same...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. bosozoku
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    Evidently not as new as I thought

    Nice bike, and the pics are great. Is that anywhere near Dry Falls?
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. bosozoku
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    rear brakes

    Push the brake-actuator arm the wrong way a little bit before trying to remove the wheel- that will make the brake shoes go inward a bit,...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. bosozoku
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    putting a 750 or 900 into a 650 seca?

    A bigger engine is the cheapest/quickest way to do it. You can find a running 750 Seca for well under $500 if it's been crashed or neglected....
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. bosozoku
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    not starting

    It's time... http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2908.html You'll probably need a new air filter as well, after trying to shove carb...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. bosozoku
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    Mother Nature's at it; Again! White Easter.

    Join the forums at http://www.pashnit.com/, and ask about the roads in your own area. Although Pashnit is primarily a California/West Coast...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. bosozoku
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    putting a 750 or 900 into a 650 seca?

    There are stock Yamaha electric tachs that will work.
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. bosozoku
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    Mother Nature's at it; Again! White Easter.

    There may not be many big trees in your area, but you've got some great roads of your own to play on- http://www.lateralg.org/sbarbara.htm#3...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. bosozoku
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    If You Had An 82 Seca Turbo......

    I wonder what the story is behind the bike's low mileage. :?:
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. bosozoku
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    Mother Nature's at it; Again! White Easter.

    70 degrees tomorrow, 75 the next. 8O I'm going riding. :D
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 4, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. bosozoku
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    XJ700 sputters at high RPM.

    What did the plugs that came out look like?.
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. bosozoku
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    Trip out west

    It just depends on how much of a chore it is to for you change jetting on the road. For just the short trip, it's not worth it. You can turn the...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. bosozoku
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    Upgrades.

    That's for both. Sorry 'bout that. :oops:
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. bosozoku
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    putting a 750 or 900 into a 650 seca?

    I've got a 750 Seca engine in a 650 Seca frame. It fits w/o any problems, and is a nice combination. There were a few minor things with the tach...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Throttle/Clutch cable path?

    They're heavily cropped scans of two pages from the Yamaha XJ 650 RJ manual. Factory manuals from most bike manufacturers always have stuff...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    gas mileage

    High 30's when having fun, low 40's riding at legal speeds. I once got 52 mpg on my 650, but knew it was a long way from the next gas stop, so...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Upgrades.

    I've bought three sets of springs from them so far, the last time about 5 years ago, for my 650. With shipping, they were about $90.00 then. My...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. bosozoku
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    Upgrades.

    Yes, only the fuel-metering jets are changed. Generally only the main jet size and needle height are adjusted. A few jet kits I've used required a...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. bosozoku
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    Throttle/Clutch cable path?

    The only easy/idiot proof way I've found to change my cables is to attach a piece of cord to the end of my old cable as it is removed, so it lays...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. bosozoku
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    Stopping power - front brake

    If you seriously want better brakes, find a front end from another XJ version with dual discs and bolt it on. That, along with better brake lines,...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. bosozoku
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    middle gear drain plug

    Sears and Snap-On both sell drill bits as woot mentioned. The ones I've seen were a combination reverse-direction drill bit and screw extractor....
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. bosozoku
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    Throttle/Clutch cable path?

    These should help-
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. bosozoku
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    Upgrades.

    Race-Tech* has a variety of springs for each bike; with their help you'll select the proper spring rate for you and the way you ride before...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. bosozoku
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    McDonalds Discriminates against motorcycle riders

    That's pretty odd behavior for a food-retailer. But it's nothing new, however. Thirty yeas ago, a lot of restaurants would've used their "we...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. bosozoku
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    Not one, but Two Seca Turbos in S. N. Jersey

    Hard to find?.,,more like impossible to find. Bummer that you have to part with your Turbos.
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 2, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. bosozoku
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    Better Headlight for 1982 xj650 Maxim

    I use Hot Grips, a 100W high beam bulb, sometimes a heated vest. No problems with flattening the battery or wiring issues....but I also ran...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. bosozoku
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    XJ newbie looking for engine rebuild kits

    In my neighborhood, this process makes the engine get hot. It's not "warmed up" until the entire engine is at operating temperature. There is...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. bosozoku
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    XJ newbie looking for engine rebuild kits

    Aluminum expands and contracts with temperature change at about twice the rate that steel does... What you suggest will result in less torque...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. bosozoku
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    xj700 dif on xj750

    Getting back on topic, changing the final drive will not do what you want. All the shaftie XJs have the same rear end ratio, with the 900 Seca...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. bosozoku
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    Reducing header outlet

    Let's see now...you've just installed a reducer that has a cross section of about 1.75 square inches, onto a system designed with an outlet size...
    Post by: bosozoku, Apr 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. bosozoku
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    Wobbly head!

    Until you find out what's going on, and have rectified it, your bike needs to be parked....
    Post by: bosozoku, Mar 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. bosozoku
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    upgrade the light bulb

    I've used a 100W high-beam bulb for years, without any problems. The headlight is a standard H4 bulb, the same as cars use. You might try a...
    Post by: bosozoku, Mar 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Controls

    It's called EBay The left side is unique to a 750 Seca, but the right side controls are the same as those for an XJ650. You'll have a lot of...
    Post by: bosozoku, Mar 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. bosozoku
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    Carb Cleaning

    Without any vacuum on it, the petcock won't pass any fuel if it's in either the on or reserve position. It will puke gas only if you have it set...
    Post by: bosozoku, Mar 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. bosozoku
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    Controls

    Which controls, which year/version would the donor and the recipient bikes be, and how good are you at fabricating cables, brake lines, and...
    Post by: bosozoku, Mar 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. bosozoku
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    Checking Cylinder Compression

    1) You need to pull them to check each cylinder's compression. 2) The starter will spin the engine faster when it's not fighting the other...
    Post by: bosozoku, Mar 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. bosozoku
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    Reducing header outlet

    A better way would be to find a reducer to connect the two pieces. A muffler shop should be able to make one for you.
    Post by: bosozoku, Mar 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Power??

    For the cost of all these suggested modifications, and the time needed to install/tweak/tune, it makes more sense to find a decent used XJ750...
    Post by: bosozoku, Mar 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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