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  1. project1
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    Pickup truck tries to kill cyclist. BE CAREFUL GUYS!!!!

    and this is why i carry concealed. way too many nut jobs out there.
    Post by: project1, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. project1
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    ignition (key) switch byass

    i did have a thread going about this but it disappeared. trying to solve this electrical problem...
    Thread by: project1, Aug 7, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. project1
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    electrical problem?

    ok, with new battery installed i still have the voltage drop at r/w and black wires at tci. drops to 8.5v, same as old battery. also, i found...
    Post by: project1, Aug 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. project1
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    electrical problem?

    Adrian, thanks. I've been using that guide to help eliminate possibilities. Sqlguy, I did try pulling the black/white wire bullet connector with...
    Post by: project1, Aug 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. project1
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    electrical problem?

    SQLGuy, i removed the stock box and just put in some in line glass fuse holders a while back. eventually, i'll make the upgrade to the blade...
    Post by: project1, Aug 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. project1
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    electrical problem?

    update...just put in a brand new battery and still won't start.
    Post by: project1, Aug 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. project1
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    electrical problem?

    just finished rebuilding the carbs and putting the valves in spec and went to start it to vacuum sync and it won't start. i turn the ignition and...
    Thread by: project1, Aug 3, 2011, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. project1
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    float issue...am i losing my mind?

    ok, disregard my newbie nonsense...i figured it out. just a slow learner.
    Post by: project1, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. project1
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    wiring mistakes in factory manual?

    no, i haven't found anything incorrect, other than PO's work. i'm getting ready to dive into the harness and wanted to have all the right info...
    Post by: project1, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. project1
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    float issue...am i losing my mind?

    from everything i've read to date, the fuel level is adjusted by moving the "tang" centered in the float body either up or down. well, after...
    Thread by: project1, Jul 26, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. project1
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    carb gaskets

    glad to hear...thanks for the input.
    Post by: project1, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. project1
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    wiring mistakes in factory manual?

    does anyone know if a post has been made clarifying all the mistakes in the wiring diagrams of the factory manual? i've searched and am just...
    Thread by: project1, Jul 25, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. project1
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    carb gaskets

    bigfitz52, makes sense...thanks. speaking of spray-type gasket sealers, i just put the valves in spec according to your directions and used a...
    Post by: project1, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. project1
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    electrical question?

    i'm basically trying to understand this bike's electrical system, wiring diagrams, etc. i'm new to this so i'm learning...slowly. i've put the...
    Post by: project1, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. project1
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    electrical question?

    makes sense. when i would check just the wire i would have .000 ohms, but when i would test plug to plug i would register slight resistance. now...
    Post by: project1, Jul 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. project1
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    electrical question?

    when checking to see if a wire is good, i've been checking for both continuity and resistance. is this good enough or do i need to do anything...
    Thread by: project1, Jul 24, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. project1
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    carb gaskets

    forgot to mention...the reason i asked this question in the first place was because when i took apart the carbs to clean them there was gasket...
    Post by: project1, Jul 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. project1
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    carb gaskets

    sounds good. do you put them on before or after you check/adjust fuel level?
    Post by: project1, Jul 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. project1
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    carb gaskets

    i've rebuilt the carbs and am wondering if i apply gasket sealer to the carb body side of the float bowl gasket also or just the fuel bowl side of...
    Thread by: project1, Jul 24, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valve shim numbers???

    thanks everyone...i'm glad it's a cheap tool...especially after all the tools and parts i've had to buy to do this thing right. the pains of...
    Post by: project1, Jul 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. project1
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    valve shim numbers???

    today i pulled all valve shims out that were not within spec and two of them have the numbers worn off. what do i do now? micrometer?
    Thread by: project1, Jul 13, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. project1
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    Valve shim replacement

    How is a valve shim reinserted? Do you put it in place and crank over the engine or something else?
    Thread by: project1, Jul 13, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. project1
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    Forks are still mushy

    did you check your air pressure?
    Post by: project1, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. project1
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    gas coming out of my 83 maxim 650 filter area

    as far as photos for airbox relocation, check the photo gallery (which is large) and see if you can find an example you're looking for. then...
    Post by: project1, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. project1
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    jets, needles, pilot screws?

    problem solved...replace it all. thanks everyone for the input. jmilliken: near carlisle, i'm ok now but i may take you up on that in the...
    Post by: project1, Jul 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. project1
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    gas coming out of my 83 maxim 650 filter area

    he simply means two problems instead of one. you have an issue in the lower half of the carburetor(s) AND an issue with your fuel petcock. if...
    Post by: project1, Jul 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. project1
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    jets, needles, pilot screws?

    sorry, i'm still learning all the names of the parts. "egg shaped emulsion tubes"? are these the rubber tubes underneath the jets located on the...
    Post by: project1, Jul 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. project1
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    jets, needles, pilot screws?

    i have the carbs completely disassembled and cleaned. i'm replacing bowl gaskets, pilot screw o rings and washers, float valve assembly screens,...
    Thread by: project1, Jul 4, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carb tuning questions

    what tools are needed to properly tune the carbs? i've read vacuum gauges, a colortune plug, and the yics tool? is there anything else that...
    Thread by: project1, Jun 28, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    yics ports?

    thanks, bigfitz52's post is still there and shows it clearly. i have an 82 650 with a yics engine.
    Post by: project1, Jun 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. project1
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    yics ports?

    in laymen's terms, where is the yics port/passage found?
    Thread by: project1, Jun 28, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. project1
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    xj650 carb cleaning questions?

    i didn't realize that the throttle shaft seals were located there. and, like you said, everything i read says to replace them. well that answers...
    Post by: project1, Jun 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. project1
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    alternator brush check?

    i thought that was a weird looking alternator!
    Post by: project1, Jun 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. project1
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    alternator brush check?

    thanks for being patient with the uninformed guys! yes, you're both right. i was looking at the ignition pickup coils. i removed that to do a...
    Post by: project1, Jun 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj650 carb cleaning questions?

    i don't know if we have the same carbs or not but breaking the rack does not require the butterflies to be removed on my hitachis. i've already...
    Post by: project1, Jun 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. project1
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    alternator brush check?

    with the alternator cover removed, are the two black plastic things the brush assemblies? each black plastic piece is molded around a piece of...
    Thread by: project1, Jun 26, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. project1
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    xj650 carb cleaning questions?

    so, following all the excellent posts on this site, i've finally got the carbs taken apart and working on getting them squeaky clean. what a...
    Thread by: project1, Jun 26, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. project1
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    valve shim check/adjustment?

    can i stack feeler gauges of different sizes to be more exact?
    Post by: project1, Jun 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. project1
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    valve shim check/adjustment?

    i see what you mean now, i just looked in Len's catalog and the set he has is a bit more appropriate.
    Post by: project1, Jun 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. project1
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    valve shim check/adjustment?

    took some valve clearance measurements yesterday and i'm not sure what to make of them. the feeler gauge set i bought could use a few more...
    Thread by: project1, Jun 17, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. project1
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    fried reg/rect plug?

    I'll check that out. Thanks
    Post by: project1, Jun 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. project1
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    fried reg/rect plug?

    alright, i'm back. tomorrow, i'm ordering a manual, valve shim tool, and anything else that you guys recommend. although i probably should find...
    Post by: project1, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. project1
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    love my bike...but i got questions

    fusebox fusebox fusebox...even if it isn't your problem now, it eventually will be...trust me or you'll be chasing gremlins that don't exist.
    Post by: project1, Jun 12, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. project1
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    compression

    what kind of compression numbers should i be hoping for on an 82 maxim xj1100? max and min? thanks
    Thread by: project1, Jun 7, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. project1
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    help with vacuum leaks? high idle

    i know nothing about carbs, but if you're working on them at all i would definitely follow these instructions....
    Post by: project1, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. project1
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    fried reg/rect plug?

    timetoride, thanks. i didn't know it was supposed to flow...but when i think about it that obviously makes sense. so, what does that...
    Post by: project1, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. project1
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    '82 XJ650 Maxim Parts

    is that a left side cover? do you have the rubber pieces for it? if so, how much to 17241? same for one of the yellow blinkers, and choke...
    Post by: project1, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. project1
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    fried reg/rect plug?

    thanks everyone for the input, now i have a starting point.
    Post by: project1, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. project1
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    fried reg/rect plug?

    i'm not sure which but it's a 10amp and when it goes so does the headlight.
    Post by: project1, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. project1
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    fried reg/rect plug?

    the carb issue wouldn't make me blow fuses though would it?
    Post by: project1, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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