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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    Thanks for the confirmation, RickCoMatic... So... I paid $140 for this machine last Sunday.. After a new battery and a few other items (ignition...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    Thank you everyone for your help!
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    *Sigh*.... I have some awesome news! (sarcasm) So, maybe to confirm what RickCoMatic stated, here are some findings. I changed the oil...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    I Will have to check clearances then. I can try the oil in the cylinder. Is this whats termed "fogging"? As for the oil spurting out of...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    OK... tonight I had an hour to spare to take a look at my bike. I discovered a couple items that have me worried. Being that I had...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    Good call, BigFitz. Ill focus on valves to make the determination with a compression test. Any ill effects by testing compression with carbs...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    Thanks for the responses... There was pretty much no oil in the machine when I got it. Ultimately my concern was engine issues. I have no...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    Hi, I am working on this '81 XJ650 i picked up last weekend trying to make sense of the "mods" that were done and how the bike should be...
    Thread by: bigjimcfh, May 8, 2013, 21 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Rolled the dice on XJ650.. Rough shape

    Never mind! New battery hooked up, checked wiring closer and now she cranks!!! So.. No turn over. Slides in carbs were stuck. I broke me loose...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 8, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Rolled the dice on XJ650.. Rough shape

    this is someone elses bike vid, but mine seems to do exactly the same from the sounds.. ideas? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOXtT8KQfBA
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Rolled the dice on XJ650.. Rough shape

    Thanks!!! Any way to confirm my starter spins the right direction? Thanks again
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Rolled the dice on XJ650.. Rough shape

    Thanks CDS1984: i believe it might be low on oil. I tipped the machine so it stood vertical (no stock dual kickstands) and i couldnt see...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Rolled the dice on XJ650.. Rough shape

    Sorry guys. After reading my original post, I realized it was long winded. In a nutshell the starter spins freely not cranking. It is in...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge