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  1. wingnut325
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    I did notice one thing that may or may not be pertinent. When using the aftermarket valve needles that are 1 mm longer than stock the tang is...
    Post by: wingnut325, Jun 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. wingnut325
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thats a problem but an unrelated one to the fuel leaking out of your carbs. The floats must stop the fuel flow at the proper level or the bike...
    Post by: wingnut325, Jun 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. wingnut325
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    For what its worth I had the same thing going on with the last set of carbs I did. Drove me crazy. Could not get them to seal no matter where I...
    Post by: wingnut325, Jun 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. wingnut325
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    New Guy......Not New to Yamahas

    John welcome, This site is as good as channel 11 for XJ stuff. Where in NC are you? Good to see another NC rider with a passion for these old...
    Post by: wingnut325, Jun 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. wingnut325
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    Game Over. I'm done.

    Got to agree with Fitz. If it wants six turns then give it 6 turns. Sync em and ride it like you stole it. Mine runs at 4+ turns and I could...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. wingnut325
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    XJ750J My bike runs for a mile then dies, carbs look great.

    Yep you will have to get into the carbs, you can bet on it. I can't add anything on the stoppage as I'm fighting a similar problem on a 650. If...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. wingnut325
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    Problems turning over ...

    Check the grounds from the bike to the engine. If they are OK then I'd pull the starter and open it up. New brushes and clean up the...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. wingnut325
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    On Working With Your Hands

    This guy nails it!!! Just so happens he shares one of our passions.
    Post by: wingnut325, May 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. wingnut325
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    valve cover refurbish

    The paint stripper will remove the old clear coat. You may have to rub it in places. I use an old scotch britte pad. A fresh scotch britte pad...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. wingnut325
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    XJ550 vs R6?

    Shaun I agree, The new equipment is purpose built race equipment. Our bikes were leading edge at the time they were designed but the performance...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. wingnut325
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    XJ550 vs R6?

    I've never found mine to be lacking power when I want to pass. Downshift and it puts this engine in the center of it's power band and off we go....
    Post by: wingnut325, May 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. wingnut325
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    AZ: New Member to XJ Bikes

    Robert there is a real good source of parts down on 16th street in Phoenix. Bobs cycle salvage They may have the stuff you need after the knock...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. wingnut325
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    XJ550 vs R6?

    That's the reason I like this 650 so much. I get to ride a machine that handles like a sport bike but I do not have to ride bent over all the...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. wingnut325
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    YICS, ColorTuning and a new tidbit that may answer

    The color tuning I do on the XS1100 is very close to what Rick describes. That engine likes to be just a tad to the rich side or just turning...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. wingnut325
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    YICS, ColorTuning and a new tidbit that may answer

    Fritz could it be that they were tuning to meet an emission standard with a much more sensitive instrument than what we have. Would we not want...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. wingnut325
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    The Stable

    Sometimes its really nice to wander out to the man cave and just hang out next to all that chrome, polished paint, and aluminum. Put a cold one...
    Thread by: wingnut325, May 18, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. wingnut325
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    She rides... Now she needs a name.

    I suggest Tisiphone, one of the 3 Greek fury's. She was the fury who avenged murders and liars. She has a single mindless for revenge. After...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. wingnut325
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    Bad Experience with Rattle Can Flat Black

    Sounds like you put a polyurethane clear over lacquer. They don't like each other at all. It may have worked if the lacquer was really cured...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 17, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. wingnut325
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    I adjusted cam chain tensioner...now wont start

    I've seen cam chain adjustments turn into valve jobs before. If you rotated the engine and the adjuster was not holding the cam chain tight it...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. wingnut325
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    Whats On Your Keychain?

    Yep that is why we do not have a lot of road rage here in NC. Cut someone off or show them the finger and you may have your vehicle ventilated in...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. wingnut325
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    Clear over polished aluminum

    High polished a set of fork lowers and shot a coat of clear and they have held up great. The high temp stuff will work for engine cases but they...
    Post by: wingnut325, May 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. wingnut325
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    dash,clutch,battery

    Have you cleaned all of the major ground wires yet? Also if this bike has the stock fuse box you might look there.
    Post by: wingnut325, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. wingnut325
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    High Idle when engine is warm ***SOLUTION FOUND ***

    Re: High Idle when engine is warm Correct CCW to richen. One other thing to look at. What kind of shape is the inlet system up stream from the...
    Post by: wingnut325, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. wingnut325
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    How Many Hours Do You Think It Takes To Do Carbs?

    I'm with Chacal. On a virgin set of carbs that's been sitting with fuel in them for + one year, coming all the way down to replace the shaft...
    Post by: wingnut325, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ1100 Popping after sync

    I have one from a 79. It will need bead blasting and polish. I cheched my settings but can't figure out why the PMs are not coming in. I'll try...
    Post by: wingnut325, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. wingnut325
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    XJ1100 Popping after sync

    Must be something wrong with the address in my account. I'll check it out. An Ing cover? Not sure what you mean. Are looking for the cover...
    Post by: wingnut325, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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