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Recent Content by skippT

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    Electrical/charging system

    The fastest way to do a quick test of your charging system is to measure voltage at the battery with the engine running, and low beam on. Battery...
    Post by: skippT, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Adjusting valves, looking for Shim Pool, or other source

    If you have measured the lash, pulled the pucks and know exactly what size you need - your local dealer may exchange sizes with you, however some...
    Post by: skippT, Oct 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    oh, the good old mikunis...

    One more to add: if the tank or fuel lines are "shedding" particles of whatever, that can also get stuck in the needle seat area, which also will...
    Post by: skippT, Oct 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help! Why does it keep shutting off?

    Another thing that can cause this type of problem is loose/dirty battery terminl connections. Be sure to check the bolts holding the positive...
    Post by: skippT, Oct 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yamaha Route 66 XV250

    1 - My experience with "gooped-up" m. cyl's is that generally a rebuild kit may be your best bet. Also check the diapragm in the cap to be sure...
    Post by: skippT, Oct 4, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    float height pic no .2

    Good call, Nick. Also, the passage that runs between the carbs may have something blocking it too. More than likely, some particulate broke off...
    Post by: skippT, Sep 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    winterizing my bike

    One more note on the carbs: It's also a good idea to drain the fuel from each float bowl, even though you've got stabilized fuel in the fuel...
    Post by: skippT, Sep 25, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    air jets

    bigger numbers = larger hole in the jet, whether it's a main, pilot, or air jet. In the case of an air jet, it can affect many different...
    Post by: skippT, Sep 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky anti dive units

    Sweet pic, Nick... thanks for posting that. Mine are all back together and not leaking. Also cleaned out the m.cyl as the brake fluid in there...
    Post by: skippT, Sep 3, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky anti dive units

    True, but as almost everything's disassembled and cleaned up, they would be useless. It's what Rick calls "dust seals" in his write-up. I took...
    Post by: skippT, Aug 23, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Test for the alternator

    Another possibility could be eccessive electrical drain on your battery as your charging voltage appears good. There's an easy way to check:...
    Post by: skippT, Aug 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky anti dive units

    Well, parts are off the bike. The actuators move freely when gently moved with pliers. No evidence of a brake fluid leak from there......
    Post by: skippT, Aug 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Float pin removal?

    A spring-type centerpunch works best for any type. if the pin as one end that's larger, use the punch on the opposing side. If both are the same...
    Post by: skippT, Aug 20, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky anti dive units

    Will keep you posted - brought home tools from work tonight so that I can pull the forks and tear them down. Parts should be in middle of next...
    Post by: skippT, Aug 19, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky anti dive units

    Oh, and the adjusters do move freely in both directions... -M
    Post by: skippT, Aug 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat