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Started by mshowe, October 07, 2019, 03:02:49 PM

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mshowe

My Name is Sean and I live in NW Iowa.  I purchased an XZ550RI new when I was a Junior in high school.  I still have her and she has 12k miles.  I later purchased a 1993 Venture, which is awesome.  Recently, I punished myself by purchasing a 1981 XJ750 Seca.  Oh, rode MotoX in the 80's in district 22, Iowa in the 80's class.

I am trying to resurrect the Seca.  After working through many issues, I finally got it started yesterday.  I'll post some pics later on all of my "goods".

The 750 was purchased from an auction of a friend whom had taken his own life.  I have no title so jumping through the hoops of getting a "bonded Title".  I have my doubts I can pull that off.

So, I don't have a title with an accurate VIN.  I am attaching a picture of the VIN on the steering stem, but it's rubbed off.  On my other old yamahas, the first 4 digits are JYA1.    Having said that, the clutch cable has worn off the VIN and I can't read it.  Any suggestions or knowledge is appreciated!!!!

Thanks, glad to be a part of this forum!

FJmonkey

Welcome Sean, I did not see any pictures. Did you attempt to attach one?
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Pat Conlon

Hello Sean, are you aware there is a forum for the Yamaha Seca XJ's?
https://xjbikes.com/forums/

Welcome to the FJ Owners forum.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Mike 86 in San Dimas

Yeah I was waiting for the FJ part  :unknown:

red

Mshowe,

Welcome to the FJ forum.  There is a wealth of experience here, and some may apply to bikes other than the FJ.  We all ride.   :yes:   
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Cheers,
Red

P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.