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What do you guys think of these?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ajsfirebrand, Jul 13, 2007.

  1. ajsfirebrand

    ajsfirebrand New Member

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    I found these on Dennis Kirk. http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_c ... mmyId=9719 Apparently dust cover and fork seal all in one, sounds way too easy, which is why I'm suspicious. It would save me some money I think if it was an ok idea.
    Also, I was wondering if anyone else has noticed that their bike seems to feel
    sort of soft or spongy as far as power is concerned once the bike gets good and hot. After about 20 miles my Seca doesn't feel quite as snappy as it does right after I warm it up. Just seems strange..
     
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    I guess I'm a bit retarded, when checking to make sure the link worked, I realized that the fork seals and dust covers are indeed separate, everything just comes in one kit. My other question still stands though.
     
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    Just the opposite. These engines are set up for running hot. Perhaps your mixture is a bit rich?
     
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    I looked at the plugs this morning, they are perfect, and I've probably had them in for at least 2000 miles. They're all the right color, not blackened and sooty like they would be if it was running rich. It is possible that this is all in my head, but I really think my bike feels different after it gets hot. My clutch is getting a little old, I'm almost out of adjustment capability, but I don't really think it's slipping. And I don't know how much the bike being hot would affect the clutch anyway.
     
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    Clutch is a different matter. Once the oil gets good and hot my clutch is a lot less grabby. I can see where a clutch out of adjustment or past the end of its life could slip when hot but not when cold.
     
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    I have never been a fan of the Leak Proof brand. One look at them compared to the Yamaha seals and you will be convinced as I was. The Yamaha seals are just a better made and designed item.
     
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    That pretty much explains it I guess, I think a clutch replacement is in order.
    I'm pretty sure that it's about finished, the lever is maybe halfway or more through its travel before it starts to engage, and once in a great while it'll pop out of gear at about 8 or 9 thousand, but not often.
     
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    Popping out of gear ... or, ... slipping so bad you lose power to the driveline?
     
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    I'm actually not entirely sure, it feels like something just sort of gives up sometimes when I'm high in the rpm range. The first incidence of this happening coincided with me adjusting the clutch before I knew how it was supposed to be adjusted. With the clutch adjusted right it doesn't do it.
     

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