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  1. scottybm1
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    seca 750 Bobber tank question

    On the same lines, and to sort of hijack the thread, has anyone tried an XS750 tank on the Seca 750? The early ones had a nice cafe look to them.
    Post by: scottybm1, Sep 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Wire wheel compatibility

    Is there a wire wheel. Virago perhaps, that will bolt up to the rear of the XJ? I want to cafe my Seca 750 and a set of 17" rims laced up to a...
    Thread by: scottybm1, Aug 27, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Floorboards on Seca 750?

    Thanks! Would it bother you to hear that I paid $350 for the bike, and now have less than $1000 total in it? I got the Ducati bags for $100 that...
    Post by: scottybm1, Jul 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Floorboards on Seca 750?

    Has anyone done this? I'm planning a Saddlesore 1000 ride and I'm thinking that anything I can do to increase comfort would be a good thing. I...
    Thread by: scottybm1, Jul 22, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 SECA 750 RED - Any automobile made in the same colour?

    Re: 1982 SECA 750 RED - Any automobile made in the same colo Check out my thread, might help a little! Ford Barcelona Red Metallic...
    Post by: scottybm1, May 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    My son and I took a nice ride today. Brought home my wife's mother's day flowers and gifts in the bags. I also bought a new helmet so I just threw...
    Post by: scottybm1, May 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    The bike is the original red, the bags I coated with a Ford Barcelona Red Metallic. 5 coats of color, 5 coats of clear. I'm going to let it set...
    Post by: scottybm1, May 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    I'm kind of a "more is less" kind of guy so I don't think I'll be putting any badges on the bags. I'll polish them out so they shine like the rest...
    Post by: scottybm1, May 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    I couldn't help it, I had to paint them! I think they turned out nice. Every coat of wax I put on makes them that much more glossy. They match...
    Post by: scottybm1, May 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    Took a ride tonight, they are solid and didn't affect the balance at all. They weren't loaded down but they didn't rattle, didn't move and I...
    Post by: scottybm1, May 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    The grey doesn't look bad, I put some turtle-wax bumper restorer on the bottom part, the bare plastic, and hit the grey with some rubbing...
    Post by: scottybm1, May 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    I never even took that into consideration but it was a welcome bonus. Very happy so far, going to look for some matching paint today. If anyone...
    Post by: scottybm1, May 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    Wow, thanks for the encouraging words. As I took another look at these pics they were a little lopsided and I've since straightened out. I'm...
    Post by: scottybm1, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    Here's the semi-final result. I'm still debating what color to paint them. I can try to color match the angled smooth part of the tops. I'll...
    Post by: scottybm1, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Ducati Hard Bags on Seca 750

    I mounted a set of Ducati hard bags today. Used the Ducati Nonfango racks, welded a couple of brackets and even wired up the factory Ducati turn...
    Thread by: scottybm1, May 2, 2012, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    LED's and the Atari

    After adding heated grips to my 1981 Seca 750 I thought I would save some wattage and substitute the the incandescent taillights with LED's....
    Thread by: scottybm1, Apr 9, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Heated gear and grips

    Anyone running them? How does your electrical system hold up? I have a 1981 Seca 750 in great shape and want to add some "comfort items" to extend...
    Thread by: scottybm1, Mar 25, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Got my parts super fast, they fit like they were made for the bike (They were!). My only complaint is that the cool sticker of the XJ engine on...
    Post by: scottybm1, Mar 22, 2012 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    WTB Hard Luggage and or trunk.

    Looking for something for my 81 Seca 750. Would love a Givi setup, or something similar. Racks would be a bonus but I can fabricate fairly well....
    Thread by: scottybm1, Mar 20, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted 750 seca factory pannier mount setup

    I'd love to have a copy of that pattern! Is it available on PDF?
    Post by: scottybm1, Mar 8, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Seca 750 Windshields the same?

    Please tell me more about the headlight cover? I'm interested, I bet it would make it even smoother and quieter on the freeway. Is there a...
    Post by: scottybm1, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca 750 Windshields the same?

    I have a 1981 Seca 750 with the sport fairing. Clearview makes a replacement screen for the frame mounted fairing that's taller than stock. They...
    Thread by: scottybm1, Feb 26, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    One piece top clamp

    Does anyone know of a one piece top clamp that would fit my '81 Seca 750? I have aftermarket bars and would like to clean up the area. I was at...
    Thread by: scottybm1, Jan 26, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    New Emblems

    I'm going to hang on to the old emblems, they look great on my garage fridge. Thanks for the positives, I like the emblems but it's nice to hear...
    Post by: scottybm1, Dec 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    New Emblems

    What do you think? 1981 Seca 750 Before [img] After [img] [img]
    Thread by: scottybm1, Dec 22, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb bowl gasket question & a thank you!

    Don't use sealer, if you want to be able to remove the bowls and save the gaskets put a little layer of chapstick on the carb side of the gasket....
    Post by: scottybm1, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca charging system reliability

    Nope, Haynes manual I guess!
    Post by: scottybm1, Sep 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca charging system reliability

    Pulled the rear wheel today, awesome breaks, clean grease on the splines, good to go. This thing is amazing for what I paid for it. I also got...
    Post by: scottybm1, Sep 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca charging system reliability

    I have an '82 Seca 750 that seems 100%. I have had similar era bikes in the past though that never seemed to want to charge the battery right. My...
    Thread by: scottybm1, Sep 8, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carb sync/exhaust temp

    Just got my carbs cleaned up after an 8 year hibernation with old fuel in the bowls. The bike runs but I know she needs a sync. Pipes 1-2 are at...
    Thread by: scottybm1, Aug 3, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca 750 Front brakes sticking

    The previous owner said he rebuilt the calipers and they grab tight, just don't want to let go after you squeeze the lever. The lever is very...
    Thread by: scottybm1, Aug 3, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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