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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by ratchracing, Aug 11, 2006.

  1. ratchracing

    ratchracing New Member

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    Hi everyone, I'm a newb in these parts, just thought I'd say hi. My bike is an '83 Seca 550, all stock. Got it for $1900 Canadian. Not a bad deal I suppose. Now I gotta get rid of some junk, the garage is filling up! :lol:

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    just thought I'd share......
     
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    DAMN! Thats a clean bike! You got a heckuva deal I say.
     
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    HMM I see a chain on your 83 no shaft.Intersting.It is cool how things get modified.I like the look of the rear fairing(?) upper fender area near the taillight.
     
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    Beanflicker, that's as close as we'll ever see to an original unmodified XJ550.

    Chain drive as standard as well as a six speed transmission.

    A very nice example.

    Welcome ratchracing. You've got a very nice ride there.
     
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    sexy
     
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    Good stuff......
     
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    Whoooaa! How many miles are on that thing?? It looks like it came right out of the dealership.
     
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  8. ratchracing

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    it had 30,6XX kms when I got it, now its up to almost 33,000 kms

    thanks for all the positive input guys! I'm lovin my 550
     
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    If you need to clean out the garage by getting rid of bikes - let us know first!
    ;')

    That is a sweet bike - looks new!

    Now go get it dirty...
     
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    Nice looking ride!! I've always loved the Seca 550's...
     
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  11. ratchracing

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    Well I went out for my biggest ride yet today, 390 km. Rode with some bikes that were alot more CCs then the seca but I kept right up, I'm very pleased with the bike, now...... maybe a 4-1 pipe? Or should I leave it all original?
     
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    awesome 550 seca man! As stated above, very clean indeed. As for a pipe? that all depends what you want. My twin brother had one of these bikes about 15 yrs ago and swapped his stock cans for a 4into 1 kerker. It had the best sound going on at the time and increased his hp +3 and torque +3. With a stage 2 jet kit of course. Welcome aboard dude!
     
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    awesome 550 seca man! As stated above, very clean indeed. As for a pipe? that all depends what you want. My twin brother had one of these bikes about 15 yrs ago and swapped his stock cans for a 4into 1 kerker. It had the best sound going on at the time and increased his hp +3 and torque +3. With a stage 2 jet kit of course. Welcome aboard dude!
     
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    What is the blue and white bike in the background on that first pic.
    Honda nighthawk 450 from the mid 80's ...
    Cool.
    Srinath.
     
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    Do you have the fairing for it? Very nice looking bike! I think that if the pipes are still good I'd leave them on.
     
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    if you're keeping up with the big boys i'd leave it alone until your pipes start to rust or something
     
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  17. ratchracing

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    Yeah I guess I'll just leave the pipes be, keep it all original. As for the bike in the background, there are 2, a 2005 Yamaha Raptor (mine) and my moms 1986 Suzuki GR 650 Tempter. I'll post a couple pics of it later.
     
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