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    High RPM's

    To adjust the idle screw, I use a long flathead screwdriver. Keeps your hands free of any hot parts :)
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why must you die on me?

    I was thinking fuel issue as well. I have about half a tank of fuel, and I just checked the petcock; no problems that I can tell. I haven't...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Why must you die on me?

    First of all, I just want to thank all of the brains on this site who have put up with my newbie questions for the last month. I would have given...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Jul 5, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Won't start, No idle, weird throttle response

    Something that I missed earlier, and now that I see it, it looks problematic: I don't know if that hole is supposed to be there, but whatever...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't start, No idle, weird throttle response

    I did a bench sync, and when I started it up I was idling at about 3000. I Tuned it down to somewhere in the 1500-2000 range and it still worked...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't start, No idle, weird throttle response

    I installed a fuel filter, the kind that goes into the top of the petcock. Do I need an in-line one as well?
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't start, No idle, weird throttle response

    Ok, so I finished cleaning the carbs, and wow, what a difference! The bike started right up, idled beautifully, and gave me no trouble...for about...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't start, No idle, weird throttle response

    I got a manual and replaced the fusebox with one from Chacal pretty soon after getting the bike (when I got it it had aluminum foil connecting a...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't start, No idle, weird throttle response

    Thanks for the help guys! The spark plugs are correct and I assume the starter works because I can hear the engine turning over when I try to...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jun 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't start, No idle, weird throttle response

    Here's the problem I'm having: The bike won't start cold. The motor turns over freely, and the electricals work, but there's no combustion...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Jun 30, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    North Carolina Registration?

    I have an '81 550 Maxim that I need to register. I have the title. What exactly do I need to do to register with the DMV? I tried looking on...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Jun 27, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Raleigh NC Vintage Antique and swap meet

    Perfect timing! I'll have just gone back to school. I'll try to get over there
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jun 27, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    What did I do today? STARTED MY BIKE! That's right, after a month of repairs and replacements, I started her for the first time and went...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jun 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch Disassembly/Reassembly

    Thanks for the help! I got it all put back together according to your pictures and it works wonderfully. The only difference is that my clutch...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jun 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch Disassembly/Reassembly

    I noticed that the clutch on my bike ('81 Maxim 550) wasn't working like it should. Harder than usual to roll in first gear with the bike off and...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Jun 11, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Bike, New Rider, Need Help Please!

    Ok, so we push-started the bike today, and it ran like a dream after that. We killed the engine and started it up a minute later with no problem...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jun 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Bike, New Rider, Need Help Please!

    I just had the battery tested and, to my surprise, it's working fine. I pulled the plugs and nothing at all happened when I tried to start it....
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jun 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Bike, New Rider, Need Help Please!

    Ok, so today I took a look at the fuse panel and it really is a mess. The brackets were rusting and brittle, so I connected the wires directly and...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Bike, New Rider, Need Help Please!

    I just bought a 1981 xj550 from a guy on craigslist, and in my excitement at owning my first bike, took it out for a quick ride the same day....
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Jun 3, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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