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Pantyhose in my airbox

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by markie, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. markie

    markie Member

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    Trying to investigate the poor low speed running of my 1989XJ600 I found a previous owner has removed the standard air filter and fitted some ladies tights (Pantyhose).

    I am hoping somebody will say "Buy a proper filter and your motor will stop falling asleep below 2500 rev/min"

    What do you think?

    Thanks
     
    markie, Jul 21, 2009
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    Mad_Bohemian Active Member

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    I think the PO had to do some fast thinking to cover up an indiscretion.....don't know about the motor though... :?
     
    Mad_Bohemian, Jul 21, 2009
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    I'm thinking it's the first step, for sure!
    Can't guarantee it'll solve it, but it's going to help -- no doubt.
     
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    XJ600? It's definitely a starting point.
     
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    it will def help you might want to check if he swapped out any jets as well. Have you had your carbs apart at all? You could also have partially clogged pilot jets.
     
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    I'm thinking anyone who used women's hosiery as an air filter probably wasn't technical enough to even know what jets ARE...
     
    bigfitz52, Jul 21, 2009
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    +1 Fitz, I would get a proper filter in there and see where you stand!
    Shaun
     
    xj650ss, Jul 21, 2009
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    lmao! some of the things you find huh? I'd go with a k&n filter, and if that doesn't solve the issue, it's time to go into the carbs, carefully of course, and with a manual.
     
    mcrwt644, Jul 22, 2009
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    Are you sure you're looking at the motorcycle intake and not the clothes-dryer exhaust? That's hilarious.
     
    stormothecentury, Jul 23, 2009
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