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XJ DIY How-To Instructions

DIY technical writeup.

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  1. RickCoMatic
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    "Clean Your Own Carbs!" Old School Method by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Aug 28, 2006 ... 2
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    joshua
    Sep 29, 2009
  2. RickCoMatic
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    Clean Your Own Carb's - The Whole 9 Yards - by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Jan 2, 2007 ... 3 4 5
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    261,384
    RickCoMatic
    Jul 15, 2010
  3. RickCoMatic
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    Clutch Adjustment & Clutch Cable Replacement Procedure

    RickCoMatic, Nov 23, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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    bigfitz52
    Oct 27, 2011
  4. RickCoMatic
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    Old School Method of One Vacuum Gauge Carb Sync

    RickCoMatic, Sep 16, 2006 ... 2
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    Steve R
    Aug 13, 2015
  5. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT Part 2: The Tool vs. ZipTie -w/pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 19, 2010 ... 2
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    33,089
    XJ550H
    Apr 27, 2016
  6. Doublebourbon
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    Dirt Cheap Manometer

    Doublebourbon, Aug 5, 2016
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    3,536
    Doublebourbon
    Aug 24, 2016
  7. k-moe
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    How to Use a Multimeter and Read Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.

    k-moe, Jul 25, 2015
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    5,232
    BABAKU
    Jul 15, 2017
  8. hogfiddles
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    Wheel Bearing Replacement

    hogfiddles, Aug 17, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 17, 2017
  9. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 6, 2009 ... 15 16 17
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    k-moe
    Aug 18, 2017
  10. hogfiddles
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    bigfitz's Seca 550 Instrument Cluster Teardown

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  11. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's 550r: 150mph speedo retrofit

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  12. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics - parts I & II

    hogfiddles, Aug 20, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  13. cds1984
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    XJ750 Engine removal and split - Pictures.

    cds1984, Jul 7, 2012 ... 2 3
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    hogfiddles
    Dec 12, 2017
  14. RickCoMatic
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    Your Fuse Box -- A Ticking Bomb??? By: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Sep 23, 2006 ... 2
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    22,123
    RCHER
    Apr 26, 2018
  15. bigfitz52
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    REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT: How-To w/Pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 28, 2011 ... 2
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    22,616
    Brenden
    May 19, 2018
  16. tabaka45
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    Replacing Alternator Seals in XJ700N with Pictures (applies to all XJ models)

    tabaka45, Jan 3, 2017
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    5,544
    k-moe
    Jun 12, 2018
  17. hogfiddles
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    Rear shock stud end repair

    hogfiddles, Jun 9, 2015
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    7,138
    Paul Howells
    Sep 17, 2018
  18. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    XJ900RK Anti-Dive stripdown how-to with pics...

    750E-II_29Rbloke, Dec 5, 2013
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    6,665
    Polock
    Nov 22, 2018
  19. k-moe
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    Bleeding the XJ750 Seca Front Brakes

    k-moe, Jun 30, 2019
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    3,627
    Franz
    Jul 1, 2019
  20. BigT
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    Dissolving broken bolt with alum

    BigT, Mar 1, 2017
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    k-moe
    Aug 23, 2019
  21. LarryMc
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    Clutch rattle fix (XJ550)

    LarryMc, Nov 21, 2017
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    LarryMc
    Aug 23, 2019
  22. osprey1000
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    Why you need to rebuild your caliper and M/C w/pics

    osprey1000, Feb 17, 2013 ... 2
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    13,562
    coltblade
    Feb 29, 2020
  23. tskaz
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    Replacing your starter motor brushes w/ pics

    tskaz, Mar 30, 2014 ... 2
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    27,596
    Andrew Nichols
    Apr 24, 2020
  24. darkfibre
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    TCI rebuild thread.

    darkfibre, Jun 23, 2012 ... 2
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    14,112
    XJ550H
    Jun 8, 2020
  25. Gamuru
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    How-To Links (now with links that work)

    Gamuru, Mar 21, 2008 ... 2
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    Dre42
    Jul 7, 2020
  26. hogfiddles
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seat Cover Replacement

    hogfiddles, Apr 1, 2020
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    3,928
    hogfiddles
    Jul 10, 2020
  27. Nuch
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    Another Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal Replacement!!!

    Nuch, Mar 26, 2018
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    4,031
    bigfitz52
    Aug 26, 2020
  28. k-moe
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    Read This First

    k-moe, Mar 13, 2017
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    k-moe
    Sep 28, 2020
  29. bigfitz52
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    Rebuilding the Yamaha Vacuum Fuel Valve w/pics

    bigfitz52, May 9, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    96,649
    Lanpoop
    Jan 8, 2021
  30. Franz
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    Rotor Locking Tool Fitment

    Franz, Feb 7, 2021 ... 2
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    4,114
    lostboy
    Feb 12, 2021
  31. k-moe
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    Thread Placement: What Goes Where.

    k-moe, Aug 22, 2020
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    k-moe
    Mar 16, 2021
  32. bigfitz52
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    CLUTCHES 101-Part 1: the 400/550/600s with pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 29, 2011 ... 3 4 5
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    Franz
    Jul 12, 2021
  33. k-moe
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    What WD-40 is Really for

    k-moe, Nov 21, 2020
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    3,151
    cgutz
    Aug 11, 2021
  34. bigfitz52
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    Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal replacement w/pics

    bigfitz52, Jul 12, 2009 ... 2
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    38
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    31,315
    DaygloDavid
    Jun 17, 2022
  35. Nuch
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    1985(86) XJ700 Caliper Rebuild

    Nuch, Jan 30, 2018 ... 2 3
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    12,198
    Jeff Stablet
    Jun 25, 2022
  36. Gamuru
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    HOW TO: Test your starter circuit

    Gamuru, Jan 23, 2008 ... 2 3
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    Brickiejase
    Dec 18, 2022
  37. Chorca
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    Doing the 750 Seca's Forks.. (Rebuild.. now a HOW TO!)

    Chorca, Jun 11, 2009 ... 5 6 7
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    100,251
    Johnius
    Dec 27, 2022
  38. bigfitz52
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    bigfitz52, Feb 17, 2013 ... 2 3 4
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    39,729
    DarinAdkins
    Jan 20, 2023
  39. SQLGuy
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    How to convert to LED's and still have everything work

    SQLGuy, Nov 7, 2008 ... 4 5 6
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    75,369
    Tim morris
    Jul 28, 2023
  40. mark1911
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    Homemade fuel level adjustment YM-01312 tool and adapter for Mikuni carbs

    mark1911, Apr 15, 2021
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    3,699
    chris123
    Aug 26, 2023
  41. CaptNemo
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    LCD Screen

    CaptNemo, Jan 2, 2009 ... 2
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    10,244
    Rooster53
    Oct 18, 2023
  42. Dan Gardner
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    HOW TO: Repair plastic side covers

    Dan Gardner, Mar 27, 2022
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    2,659
    Roast644
    Nov 3, 2023
  43. reedo

    charging system

    reedo, May 27, 2007
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    3,526
    Nick
    Jun 3, 2007
  44. slick142

    pilot screw set. 82 xj carb ? part #

    slick142, Jun 19, 2007
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    3,562
    RickCoMatic
    Jun 19, 2007
  45. kalebart

    1980 xj 650 running trouble

    kalebart, Jul 24, 2007
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    2,781
    RickCoMatic
    Jul 31, 2007
  46. PghXJ

    here's a suggestion for a FAQ/How To...

    PghXJ, Aug 26, 2007
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    PghXJ
    Aug 26, 2007
  47. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Test a relay

    Gamuru, Oct 14, 2007
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    4
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    8,772
    MiCarl
    Nov 1, 2007
  48. seagrave

    drive shaft removal?

    seagrave, Oct 25, 2007
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    4,482
    Advan
    Feb 13, 2008
  49. dennis

    Idea for FAQ for us noobies!

    dennis, Mar 24, 2008
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    4
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    2,849
    RickCoMatic
    Apr 19, 2008
  50. johno8

    Rewiring 1985 Maxim-X - Need help wiring to digital gauge

    johno8, Apr 20, 2008
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    3
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    2,580
    ArizonaSteve
    Apr 22, 2008
  51. regulator

    cleaning solution for carbs

    regulator, Jul 30, 2007
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    10,792
    waynehill2
    Apr 27, 2008
  52. maksrunner

    valve cover leaks and bouncing fork

    maksrunner, May 5, 2008
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    2,477
    Nick
    May 6, 2008
  53. Redman276

    Optimal Vac Readings

    Redman276, Apr 26, 2008
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    2,861
    Redman276
    May 9, 2008
  54. nailr

    Parts cross-reference

    nailr, May 19, 2008
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    2,930
    chacal
    May 20, 2008
  55. XJMidnite750

    Mikuni carb diaphram parts/Questions

    XJMidnite750, May 9, 2008
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    4,674
    craiso
    Jun 2, 2008
  56. nickr

    XJ1100 Removing Rear Tire?

    nickr, Jun 6, 2008
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    nickr
    Jun 6, 2008
  57. meyaht

    trans fluid?

    meyaht, Jun 26, 2008
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    2,519
    meyaht
    Jun 26, 2008
  58. Polock

    handy gadget

    Polock, Jun 29, 2008
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    3,061
    Polock
    Jul 2, 2008
  59. cturek

    Idle Adjustment Rod

    cturek, Jul 5, 2008
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    2,313
    cturek
    Jul 5, 2008
  60. Khaz

    Improved Headlight Modulator

    Khaz, Jul 31, 2008
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    Khaz
    Jul 31, 2008
  61. MacMcMacmac

    Stuck Fasteners: The Hammer and Chisel method

    MacMcMacmac, Apr 6, 2007
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    5,535
    jswag5
    Aug 21, 2008
  62. gcrick

    XJ650H - luggage rack install tips

    gcrick, May 11, 2008
    Replies:
    10
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    3,641
    ktcubed
    May 17, 2009
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