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I think i broke it

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Polock, Feb 22, 2019.

  1. Polock

    Polock Well-Known Member

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    last month i wanted to add some oil but the seat latch was stuck, no problem so far. i just let the air out of the tires and lifted the seat, turned the fuses 180 and checked the oil again, just right. but now i can't seem to find where i put that tire air. so can i put any tire air in it or should i wait for the yamaha air to come back?
    oh, and is it normal for this thing to pop out of reverse as soon as the side stand goes in? and yes the battery is black.
    thanks
     
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    Am I as confused as everybody else here?

    Letting air out of the tires will definitely lower the seat height, so I follow your logic here. Indeed the fuses should fit in either direction so there should be no harm in rotating them 180 degrees.

    Unfortunately, as soon as you set your original (OEM I’m guessing?) tire air free, it mingled with your local “every day” air and there’s no way to get your original air back in the tires. I recommend an air upgrade…
    I prefer Perri-Air. Mine came with a bonus can of shaving cream.

    It is Princess Vespa Approved.

    perri-air.jpg
     
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    It depends on the weather you'll be riding in...you dont want summer air in there for the winter and vice versa. You may have to travel south for some summer air. Yes the reverse issue you mention is normal for all XJ's of any vintage. Even brand new ones.
     
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    I think most, if not all of this is covered in the original owners manual. ;)

    BTW....that was hilarious!
     
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    I can not get my bike into reverse ... I used synthetic grease on the chain guide might that be my issue?
     
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    It might be... but let's remember that reverse is down and to the left, next to 2nd gear. Your reverse lock-out trigger might be faulty.
     
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    That's my problem! I kept trying to find reverse down and to the right! Silly me! Should have it sorted in no time
     
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    does your reverse work when going up hill stop then goes into reverse easy?
     
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    ever since i turned that fuse 180 my horn sucks and my grips are loose
     
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    that's it exactly, maybe i need a new clutch cable
     
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    If I sit on the bike backwards it works every time...
     
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    Winter will be over soon boys, I suggest more scotch and a touch of "spring air".

    Hats off to Polock! :)
     
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    Gotta get me some Perri-Air
     
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    LOL, I thought that someone had hacked Polock's handle...had to read a few more reply's... Yes cabin fever is setting in the snow belt areas.
     
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    It's not just the snow belt... Though I've been able to sneak out here and there...

    I'll also say that heated gloves have changed the game. Was too cheap to buy them for myself... Then they arrived as a gift!
     
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    damn I missed the snow belt that could be my problem... will have to adjust it

    getting another 6 inches of snow on sunday
     
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    There's a finnagin pin above the muffer bearing you have to press.
     
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    I picked up a fart in a can at a flea market last summer. I keep it in my saddle bag in case I

    Run out of gas
     
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    Smart... and they weigh absolutely nothing.
     
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    I cleaned out my carbs today, all that's left is sugar and fat
     

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