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  1. MBFTY
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    Not all silent bikes want to be ridden...

    Thats what I am getting at now. After the float on #4 was unstuck, it ran fine. I rode it about 5 miles, and it was fine, then suddenly misfire...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. MBFTY
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    Not all silent bikes want to be ridden...

    I am resurrecting this thread. Todays compression check resulted in 165 PSI on 1, 175 on 2, and 180pst on 3 and 4. So I am going to adjust the...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. MBFTY
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    Somebody STOP ME!

    I am an auto technician. I can tell you, that if you REALLY want a BMW, buy a good old one. Within the last 10 or so years, both BMW and Mercedes...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 6, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. MBFTY
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    Not all silent bikes want to be ridden...

    Well, Ill be there the entire time. I'm not dropping it off at the shop and picking it up when it's done, just taking advantage of a valuable...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. MBFTY
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    Not all silent bikes want to be ridden...

    Hard to say. I have been asked to not touch anything until the bike can be brought to my expert, who setup the carbs, as it is possible that more...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. MBFTY
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    Not all silent bikes want to be ridden...

    Ill have compression check results, photos of the plugs, and hopefully valve clearance specs tomorrow. I dont have a garage, but it is supposed to...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. MBFTY
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    Not all silent bikes want to be ridden...

    I got a smell right before my XJ died. It was a metallic smell. My eyesight is bad so my nose is hightened. I smelled my exhaust valves going out...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. MBFTY
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    Not all silent bikes want to be ridden...

    If needed, Ill be purchasing a good used head and rebuilding it myself, regardless of where or who it comes from. Even a head with chacals...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. MBFTY
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    Not all silent bikes want to be ridden...

    You should see my turdwagon I drive. I waited until one of the front hub bearings was so bad, the noise was deafening. One of my struts is...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. MBFTY
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    Not all silent bikes want to be ridden...

    I repair cars, so I can attest that this holds true at every turn. Ill pull plugs, and hopefully remember to bring home the compression gauge...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. MBFTY
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    Not all silent bikes want to be ridden...

    The professional who did the carburetors, is actually the PO (second) owner. The person I bought it from. He has over 30 years experience, more...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. MBFTY
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    Not all silent bikes want to be ridden...

    Be warned, this is a long winded story about my experience with my XJ. Read on if you have the time. I have a great love for motorcycles, all...
    Thread by: MBFTY, Oct 3, 2014, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. MBFTY
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    Autolite substitute for NGK BPR8ES

    I fully intend to go out there with my multimeter and unscrew my caps today. Thanks for the heads up.
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 2, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. MBFTY
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    Autolite substitute for NGK BPR8ES

    So, then Im assuming that if one has resistor caps, they should avoid the use of resistor plugs then? Im sure this has been covered before, but...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 1, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. MBFTY
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    Plastics ABS or not ?

    Ive used a plastic welder with varying degrees of success on my quads when Id have a good getoff and snap a fender. Usually, they would break at...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. MBFTY
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    Autolite substitute for NGK BPR8ES

    Required to accept the interference by law, even! Sorry, Im a ham. These things amuse me. Anyhow, My bike came to me with NGK BPR7ES plugs in it....
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 1, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. MBFTY
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    On Any Sunday sequel release set for Nov. 7th!

    Im hoping for the same thing. Unfortunately, motorcycle racing has become commercialized enough that there aren't too many major riders driving...
    Post by: MBFTY, Oct 1, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. MBFTY
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    Distinguished gentlemans ride

    I was going to participate in the Philadelphia ride, but couldnt get the SECA back in the wind in time. Ill be attending next year.
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 30, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. MBFTY
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    Stuck sump on 550

    An excellent way to avoid marring aluminum, is to make some scrapers out of copper tubing. Flatten an end with a hammer or in the bench vice, then...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. MBFTY
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    82 XJ750 ran fine, parked it, now has a hard time starting and stalls at idle.

    If you find you have a stuck float, dont forget that even with a stuck float no fuel should be supplied to the carburetors when the engine is off....
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. MBFTY
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    lil help fellas

    When you rebuilt the petcock, was it "zestfully clean" when you put it back together? Did you rebuild all of the petcock and replace all of the...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. MBFTY
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    Autism Speaks ride from Camden to Atlantic City

    Are there any other XJBikes members going to be doing the Autism Speaks ride from the Camden Waterfront in New Jersey to Atlantic City on Sunday?...
    Thread by: MBFTY, Sep 28, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  23. MBFTY
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    lil help fellas

    Try running it with the fuel cap open, and see if your problem is resolved. The fuel cap may not be venting properly.
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. MBFTY
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    On Any Sunday sequel release set for Nov. 7th!

    Fortunately, I live 15 miles from Philadelphia. Apparently its only getting released to 250 theaters, so Im pretty sure we will get it here. The...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 25, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. MBFTY
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    On Any Sunday sequel release set for Nov. 7th!

    If you haven't had a chance to see the trailer yet... [MEDIA]
    Thread by: MBFTY, Sep 25, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. MBFTY
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    no charge

    Aside from the melting, how is the connector? Does it look corroded? Corrosion restricts the flow of current. Restricted current generates heat.
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. MBFTY
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    Is it just me, or is it zombie thread day?

    Is it just me, or is it zombie thread day?
    Status Update by MBFTY, Sep 22, 2014
  28. MBFTY
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    Carbs to go back on

    All the help you need is here, as well as all of the parts. Dont bother with the dealer if you need anything. chacal from XJ4ever has just about...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. MBFTY
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    steering wobble

    Did you put the bike on the center stand and shake it down front and rear? Motorcycles are overall simple machines. Shake it down and find the...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. MBFTY
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    Help with diagnosis

    How many miles on the motor? My first suspect is improperly adjusted clutch cable. My second suspect is worn internal trans parts. Symptoms of...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. MBFTY
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    I guess some just dont like new things. Im surprised they even still print phonebooks anymore....

    I guess some just dont like new things. Im surprised they even still print phonebooks anymore. Everyone has a smartphone of some sort these days....
    Profile Post Comment by MBFTY, Sep 21, 2014
  32. MBFTY
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    Website has been migrated to new platform

    I noticed a lot of users are not using some of the important features of the new software. You can now "like" threads and replies to threads....
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. MBFTY
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    They arent like shouts. They are more like status updates. You can reply to them. :D Cheers!

    They arent like shouts. They are more like status updates. You can reply to them. :D Cheers!
    Profile Post Comment by MBFTY, Sep 21, 2014
  34. MBFTY
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    Help with diagnosis

    I use the street as my garage, and I still manage. Plastic bags and packing tape to cover over open and exposed components. So far I have had my...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. MBFTY
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    And you can comment directly!

    And you can comment directly!
    Profile Post Comment by MBFTY, Sep 21, 2014
  36. MBFTY
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    Im diggin on the new boards! Its like a Facebook/Reddit/BBS hybrid

    Im diggin on the new boards! Its like a Facebook/Reddit/BBS hybrid
    Status Update by MBFTY, Sep 21, 2014
  37. MBFTY
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    Carbs to go back on

    15 years ago, fresh gasoline would eventually clean out a dirty carburetor. Gasoline is one of the best solvents to remove varnish, after all. I...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. MBFTY
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    Cheers!

    I also like the fact that the GP touring bars come in black. I have a vision in the future to replace the factory carbs with ones off of a...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 17, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. MBFTY
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    Cheers!

    I might give the GP touring a shot. They come in black, and really are inexpensive. If I dont like them I can always take them off. My only...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 16, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. MBFTY
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    Cheers!

    Those are factory bars, but missing the plastic covers. They vanished at some point over the last 30 years. Im looking for suggestions for good...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 16, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. MBFTY
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    Horn inop. See thread for details.

    My horn isnt working when activated. So far I have replaced the fusebox with a new unit from XJ4ever. Carbs are currently out of the bike being...
    Thread by: MBFTY, Sep 14, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. MBFTY
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    Cheers!

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    Thread by: MBFTY, Sep 14, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. MBFTY
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    has anyone with a 82 Yamaha 650 maxim joined the darkside

    Coker tire probably has a car tire that would fit. Chances are, its going to be of the sort that would fit some REALLY old vintage car, and...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. MBFTY
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    New To The Circus

    Does anyone know about what is needed to transfer a title from a US bike to a Canadian one? Id love to test my method of obtaining a title in the...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 10, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. MBFTY
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    need help!!!!

    Ive done similar with licenses. All things considered, its nice to get Florida resident entry rate when I go back to Florida and want to visit...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 10, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. MBFTY
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    need help!!!!

    So? Then wait. Get your moneys worth out of the Vermont registration. The bike will be legal to ride as long as it has the VT plate and legal...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. MBFTY
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    need help!!!!

    Even if it has an existing title that is worthless in your state. It doesnt matter. If another state says they have registered it, your state will...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. MBFTY
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    need help!!!!

    Vermont is your friend. Once you have your Vermont registration and plate, you take it in to your local DMV and they issue you your title and...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 8, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. MBFTY
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    need help!!!!

    I am a New Jersey resident, and I purchased my XJ from the PO who didnt have a title. My SECA is currently registered in Vermont. I am riding on...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 8, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. MBFTY
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    new 85 maxim x owner

    All old bikes, no matter how the PO describes them, need work to be made roadworthy. Fortunately, you have an XJ and you have this forum and...
    Post by: MBFTY, Sep 8, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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