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  1. whisperer
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    85 X dying.

    The fuse box on the X is behind the "dash" and is ATC blade fuses. I just pulled the front off and it is pretty darn clean. I did replace the...
    Post by: whisperer, May 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. whisperer
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    85 X dying.

    Hmm, never checked the fuse box because it restarted. Probably should have gone there first but fuses don't generally un-blow so I didn't really...
    Post by: whisperer, May 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. whisperer
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    85 X dying.

    I can surely fix the TCI at the component level but was hoping that I had a simpler problem like the stand relay or kill switch rocker. It is what...
    Post by: whisperer, May 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. whisperer
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    So... I'm at a loss...

    It definitely sounds like a vacuum leak somewhere. If it's not external it can still be internal. Somehow air is getting past the butterflys or it...
    Post by: whisperer, May 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. whisperer
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    85 X dying.

    Vapor locking as in tank vent? No, that's not it as the first thing I did was open the cap to check to make sure I was not stupid and ran it out...
    Post by: whisperer, May 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 X dying.

    Last fall during my last ride my XJ700 died when at speed on the highway, just shut off and would not restart. After pushing it for about a mile...
    Thread by: whisperer, May 18, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. whisperer
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    Unbefreakingly believeable!!!

    OK, while we are on this subject: Champions are about the hugest big steamy pile that is out there. I was convinced to stock Champions in my shop...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. whisperer
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    XJ CD - Wasted Money?

    Yeah, mine took a while also. I have the last 2 CD version and I am still going to upgade to the new one. Still, I have used them almost every...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ CD - Wasted Money?

    Probably not a good idea to post a copy of your check on the internet as it has your account and routing numbers, your full name and address, and...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alternator Brushes - so school me?

    I've seen many times here that alternator brushes are a serious problem on our XJ's, and reportedly seem to be voodoo in fixing things that...
    Thread by: whisperer, Jun 23, 2007, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. whisperer
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    Need handlebars - 85 Maxim X 700

    Man I am so ready for that! I have a little 1/4 turn brass valve in-line after the petcock right now so I can at least get the fuel shut off and...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 22, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. whisperer
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    xj650 hard start high idle question

    I would say yes, you are looking at a carb problem. If it runs good after it's warmed up then a sync and mixture adjustment would likely do...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need handlebars - 85 Maxim X 700

    Hey Piersol, thank you very much! I got the right bars, a new clutch lever, and a whole new petcock assembly, all for $160. As long as what I...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 22, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. whisperer
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    Sea Foam majic?

    SeaFoam is really good at what it's made for. It works as good or better then any other can-o-majic out there and if the problem with the engine...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. whisperer
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    Not firing on all cylinders...

    Have you checked#3 and #4 for being cross-wired? Can't tell by your post if this is happening only at idle. Have you run the revs up and held...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How did you get here?

    I was on the XJ Micapeak list and got dropped off during one of the transitions. I'm way more of a forum type so I went looking. Funny thing is I...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 20, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Half or Full helmet?

    Full Face for me. I ride fast a lot and when I get whacked by some big jucy bug in the middle of the sheild I grin and wipe off what I can. I...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Backfiring worse when hot

    Because your mixture is so far off (has to run on choke) I'd be looking there for your problem first, but, what you are describing sounds more...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Loud shift.

    My 5K mile Maxim X is a little notchy going from N to first and about half that much going from first to second. I'm thinking they are just that...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Liquid Electrical Tape -- Manufacturers Update.

    It'll be interesting to find out the temp. this stuff will stand but I'm betting that a product designed for insulating wiring connections will...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need handlebars - 85 Maxim X 700

    I am looking for a excelent set of original bars for my 85 XJ 700 Maxim X. my bars are tweaked a little from a fall over in the driveway and the...
    Thread by: whisperer, Jun 16, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. whisperer
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    Only runs on Choke. Why?

    Probably from running mostly on the choke. No way to get a decent reading without the carbs mixing right. You are making a good choice pulling the...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Only runs on Choke. Why?

    It sounds like some or all of the pilot jets are plugged or really dirty. The pilot tubes have some very small holes in it and they are very easy...
    Post by: whisperer, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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