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  1. charmingruins
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    gas leak troubles

    Oh, and thanks for the tank advice. I had a peak in the tank and it wasn't too bad actually, so I didn't bother doing any rinsing or anything, but...
    Post by: charmingruins, Mar 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. charmingruins
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    gas leak troubles

    It was about a month and a half that my carbs were on the shelf. I am planning a total carb rebuild, but I tried hitting the float bowls with a...
    Post by: charmingruins, Mar 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. charmingruins
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    drain tube

    Nice, yeah I found the hole in the underside of the top of the battery it attaches to. I refilled all the cells in my battery with distilled...
    Post by: charmingruins, Feb 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. charmingruins
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    gas leak troubles

    Indeed. Thanks for the advice. Adventure time... hopefully finances will be permitting. I might check out the local salvage yards to see if they...
    Post by: charmingruins, Feb 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. charmingruins
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    gas leak troubles

    Great, thanks. The bike currently won't start up because of this issue I'm assuming, so I wouldn't be able to do the Hard Treatment just yet,...
    Post by: charmingruins, Feb 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. charmingruins
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    gas leak troubles

    Thanks for the clarification. Is there a How-To anywhere on here explaining how to un-stick float valves? Or is it just a matter of getting in...
    Post by: charmingruins, Feb 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. charmingruins
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    gas leak troubles

    Okay when I'm back at the garage I will try those things Rick. So the spark plug holes are NOT supposed to spit then? And if they do, and I blow...
    Post by: charmingruins, Feb 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. charmingruins
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    gas leak troubles

    I had my carbs off to do a valve shim clearance adjustment, along with a bunch of other irrelevant stuff, and I finished the job, and put the...
    Thread by: charmingruins, Feb 23, 2013, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. charmingruins
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    drain tube

    I know it's not the carb vents, so it must be the battery vent. I'm headed to my garage right now. I will post again if it's NOT the battery, but...
    Post by: charmingruins, Feb 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    drain tube

    So I've had my bike apart for a while, doing a bunch of maintenence over the winter, and today I was putting the bulk of it back together, and it...
    Thread by: charmingruins, Feb 22, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My '81 550 Seca Restoration log

    Knock off the rust, then you'll want to sand it starting with a coarse paper eventually down to fine. Make it all smooth, clean the residue off...
    Post by: charmingruins, Jan 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    feeler guage mod...ha

    Thanks guys, Unfortunately my city has none of those places. I went around everywhere and got a lot of disgruntled looks from employees. So,...
    Post by: charmingruins, Jan 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    feeler guage mod...ha

    So my 1986 maxim 750XS is new to me this year, and so is working on bikes in general. Winter is now in full effect and I've compiled about 2...
    Thread by: charmingruins, Jan 22, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First motorcycle

    It wouldn't be a bad idea to clean the carbs of course, but it being a big job, you might want to do it when you're ready to do a thorough...
    Post by: charmingruins, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First motorcycle

    Nice bike! I really like the black and gold. Getting ideas for my bikes makeover...
    Post by: charmingruins, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    let's break every rule in the book

    I can't beleive that poor woman had her purse stolen like that! What nerve! Got some good laughs out of that though, thanks haha.
    Post by: charmingruins, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    worried about motor

    Good news. ! I got the new oil in there, and hooked it up to a car battery, and after a few tries (and a couple more ugly grinding noises) it got...
    Post by: charmingruins, Sep 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    worried about motor

    Okay good to know. I have a manual that I downloaded, but it doesn't clearly state where a lot of parts are, and the pictures aren't great...
    Post by: charmingruins, Sep 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    worried about motor

    I am changing the oil as I speak. Got some motorcycle oil. I wasn't sure if this was what you were talking about, but I removed the cover in...
    Post by: charmingruins, Sep 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    worried about motor

    When I checked the oil I held it upright, and it had been off for a long time. I haven't had time to take the ignition pick ups cover off yet but...
    Post by: charmingruins, Sep 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    worried about motor

    So, I did an oil change on my bike not very long ago. Put automotive oil in. (didn't realize this is a bad call.) Put a good amount of kilometers...
    Thread by: charmingruins, Sep 9, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    may be old, but it's all new to me

    Thanks for the reply all. The tires are both brand new, and I've already put in a new steering bearing. I took the brakes apart and put them...
    Post by: charmingruins, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    may be old, but it's all new to me

    I just recently bought an 86 from a guy, and had some basics done by a mechanic to get it on the road, and I've been riding it for a couple weeks...
    Thread by: charmingruins, Aug 31, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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