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Topic: Yamaha SRX 250 Carb issue |
bikeseamus
Replies: 7
Views: 1599
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:04 pm Subject: srx carbs |
| I can say that if you have eliminated the possibility of an air leak, then tou need to make sure the low speed mixture screw hasn't been damaged by overtightening and the passage to the throat is clea ... |
Topic: yamaha fj1200 fairing |
bikeseamus
Replies: 0
Views: 614
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Forum: Wanted Ads Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:36 am Subject: yamaha fj1200 fairing |
| I need a clean fj1200 fairing and air scoops to restore my 1989 FJ1200. Any other body parts considered if color matched. I will buy outright or have many many bikes and parts to trade. Thanks, Jim |
Topic: 1989 yamaha radiun parts interchange |
bikeseamus
Replies: 2
Views: 1309
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:18 am Subject: any xj 600 |
| any xj600 seca or fj600 or turbo 650 should interchange. These would be early eighties models, and not the later Seca II model. Yamaha are big believers in interchangability. Your feiend shouldn't hav ... |
Topic: XT, TT, SR or SRXs wanted |
bikeseamus
Replies: 3
Views: 833
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Forum: Wanted Ads Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:39 am Subject: SRX250 |
| I am now building one with a different engine. Stand by for further developments. |
Topic: XT, TT, SR or SRXs wanted |
bikeseamus
Replies: 3
Views: 833
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Forum: Wanted Ads Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:11 pm Subject: XT, TT, SR or SRXs wanted |
Hi
I am interested an any yamaha XT, TT, SR or SRX yamahas that might be out there, as I love to build, ride, restore them and collect them, among many others. I have about 50 bikes to trade, ... |
Topic: Treat a rusty tank with vinegar |
bikeseamus
Replies: 45
Views: 10228
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Forum: Tech Tip Archives Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:39 am Subject: magnets inside inline fuel filter and other mechanicotricks |
| Clogged jets from tiny rust particles are completely stopped on my old bikes now by just putting a small rare earth magnet inside my cleanable Russel inline fuel filter. The magnet will pick up a sing ... |
Topic: New Chain Lube and penetrant/antioxidant I tried |
bikeseamus
Replies: 4
Views: 1357
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Forum: Tech Tip Archives Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:56 am Subject: The non tool compound |
| I used the T9 that is probably the most commonly used, probably; and it is the compound recommended for motorcycles and bicycles on their website. I have a friend who uses this on his Saltwater Sailbo ... |
Topic: New Chain Lube and penetrant/antioxidant I tried |
bikeseamus
Replies: 4
Views: 1357
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Forum: Tech Tip Archives Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:51 am Subject: New Chain Lube and penetrant/antioxidant I tried |
| I had been hearing about Boeing's penetrant lubricant of the very highest specification, Boeshield T9, so I tried some. I give the stuff eleven stars out of ten. The only inconvenience, if it can be c ... |
Topic: Possible get together at VMD? |
bikeseamus
Replies: 12
Views: 1397
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:31 am Subject: VJMC BBQ Truck |
Hi
I bought a retired Ryder Boxvan that I will bring this year. It is a yellow degraphiced Ford E350 with a 16' x 8' box. I will have my Weber BBQ fired up about every day and night, will pa ... |
Topic: Question re: Using Ultrasonic machine for Carb Cleaning |
bikeseamus
Replies: 28
Views: 5078
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Forum: Tech Tip Archives Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:37 am Subject: simple green and brake fluid for CV carbs |
I have had wonderful luck soaking carbs in 50/50 solution of water and simple green, even with deeply caked carbs.
As for the neoprene diaphragms, soak them in brake fluid, ... |
Topic: INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE DEALER AND SUPPLIERS |
bikeseamus
Replies: 2
Views: 839
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Forum: For Sale Ads Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:47 am Subject: INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE DEALER AND SUPPLIERS |
How much do you charge to ship a motorcycle to the US? I would have a person deliver it to you in the UK.
Include a contact telephone number. Thanks. |
Topic: Possible get together at VMD? |
bikeseamus
Replies: 12
Views: 1397
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Forum: The Lounge Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:33 am Subject: fly into Columbus Ohio |
Easy as pie
Fly into Columbus Ohio and I will pick you up at the airport and we can go from there. Drop you off on the way back, on Sunday evening. Kick in a few bucks for gas and we are cool.
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