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  1. fishinchickens
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    Thread size on throttle butterfly

    In attempt to replace a leaking throttle shaft seal, I stripped out one of the screws heads in the throttle plate. Does anyone know what size the...
    Thread by: fishinchickens, Jun 28, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve shim needed. What kind?

    I am in need of a 2.55mm valve shim. I have made calls to various Yamaha shops and have been been told about several different options. Should I...
    Thread by: fishinchickens, Jun 15, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Coil pack, possible issue

    I thought the resistance would increase also. When I get home from classes this afternoon I'll double check the resistance. Where is a good...
    Post by: fishinchickens, May 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Coil pack, possible issue

    Is it normal for the resistance to drop when heated? I've never really had to deal with coils and am somewhat uneducated about them.
    Post by: fishinchickens, May 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. fishinchickens
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    Coil pack, possible issue

    I have been having issues with hot restarts and have found everything normal except for the coil packs. When the bike is cold I am reading a...
    Thread by: fishinchickens, May 30, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I didn't get a chance to post this Friday, but I didn't do anything to my Yamaha but did for it. I went downtown and passed my permit test so I...
    Post by: fishinchickens, May 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle jets vibrating loose

    Thought I would share the fix to the issue that I was having. After a bit more tinkering, I took out the idle screws along with the springs,...
    Post by: fishinchickens, May 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle jets vibrating loose

    Thought I would share the fix to the issue that I was having. After a bit more tinkering, I took out the idle screws along with the springs,...
    Post by: fishinchickens, May 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. fishinchickens
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    Idle jets vibrating loose

    I blocked YICS FLfor the running sync and also the low speed adjustment.
    Post by: fishinchickens, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. fishinchickens
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    Idle jets vibrating loose

    I dry synced, set the floats dry then wet, used a dial manonometer.
    Post by: fishinchickens, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. fishinchickens
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    Idle jets vibrating loose

    That's correct. I used new gaskets, shaft seals etc. I was tuning the low end by ear though. Could I have possibly messed it up that bad?
    Post by: fishinchickens, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. fishinchickens
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    Idle jets vibrating loose

    I'm running stock filter, stock exhaust and stock jets. When I cleaned the carbs, I soaked them in carb cleaner then blew them out.
    Post by: fishinchickens, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. fishinchickens
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    Idle jets vibrating loose

    I have the screws around four turns out each. This seemed to be the sweet spot for them.
    Post by: fishinchickens, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. fishinchickens
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    Idle jets vibrating loose

    I'm currently having a problem with the idle jets vibrating around and changing the mixture. I have all new O-rings, washers, springs and jet...
    Thread by: fishinchickens, Apr 26, 2013, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    An epic battle of pinky fingers

    I would try weld bond I you can find it. It takes about three days to dry but is completely fuel proof.
    Post by: fishinchickens, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I put the first six miles on it since it was put up in '86
    Post by: fishinchickens, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Only firing in Number 3 and 4 1982 XJ 750

    I had the same problem with mine. For me I had too take off the resistor caps, cut a half inch or so from the wire and screw the caps back on....
    Post by: fishinchickens, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bolt fell out. Not sure where it came from.

    All of the valve cover bolts are in place. Are there any other locations where these are located?
    Post by: fishinchickens, Feb 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bolt fell out. Not sure where it came from.

    I started my bike the other day and as it was sitting there idling the bolt pictured below fell onto the ground. I now these are used on the valve...
    Thread by: fishinchickens, Feb 23, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike calls for leaded gas

    As I was starting to clean my side panels, something caught my attention. The emissions information card says that the bike requires regular...
    Thread by: fishinchickens, Feb 15, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Trouble with first start after several years

    I have finally found the fix to the problem that I was having. I was trying to run the bike without the air filter in. I called the Yamaha...
    Post by: fishinchickens, Feb 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Trouble with first start after several years

    Yesterday I inserted the YICS blanking tool and it ran a lot better. I have one cylinder that is running good and the other three are excessively...
    Post by: fishinchickens, Jan 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Trouble with first start after several years

    After pulling out my dad’s bike (which has been passed along to me) out of storage a few months ago I cleaned the Carbs checked the valve...
    Thread by: fishinchickens, Jan 12, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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