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  1. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    another one followed me home

    Mmmm, I see potential... :) Is that a polished tank or just an effect of the rain on primer? either way, I think a polished or chromed tank...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 27, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    XJ Bobber project, general questions

    Now there's a thought, if you were more for the "fat ass" look than you were for handling then you could adjust the offset of a spoked wheel to...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    An introductory build thread...cafe style

    lol, I only put mine back on a couple of days ago so I remembered they fit in the sides :D Wouldn't have been a nice thing to find out at the side...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    E-II rebuild progress report PICS.

    Wouldn't you know it, as the weather was nice yesterday I rushed out to get the front of the engine cleaned up & painted and didn't even think to...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Swapping motors: XJ650 to XJ750

    Yep, hence ;) They can potentially get stuck or the ratchet fail, All we're doing is saying go at her methodically & make sure you know...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Swapping motors: XJ650 to XJ750

    Saying the gauge IS at least consistent if not completely accurate, the one that was 90 then 100 doesn't suggest bore wear to me, either valves...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    XJ Bobber project, general questions

    O&B, don't forget though that standard tyre on the 16" max rear wheel is already 130, so its only adding 5mm either side. As long as there's at...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Swapping motors: XJ650 to XJ750

    Right, yes if the head gasket was blown a compression test can sometimes pick it up (though not always/all modes of failure). I wonder from...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Swapping motors: XJ650 to XJ750

    Not really, since the 170s show the gauge to likely be faulty, so I wouldn't trust it on the differences between cylinders either. in a "wet test"...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    An introductory build thread...cafe style

    Looks to me it's mounted underneath the coils, horizontally on one of the twin tubes that run under them, so the coils would still come in/out the...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Swapping motors: XJ650 to XJ750

    I wouldn't trust those comp numbers as far as I could throw the gauge! (I'd throw it about 8 feet into the bin lol) The 170 are WAY high (IIRC...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Swapping motors: XJ650 to XJ750

    Just out of interest, What were the compressions dry & wet? And did you do it with engine warm, all plugs removed (and TCI unplugged!), full...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Starting problems.....

    It's easily done as you say, the desire to hear the bike running only grows with time I know the feeling only too well! :D But yeah, like bruce...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Anybody recognise this/know what it does?

    No feathers ruffled this end! :D your point's valid about my bike, without matching numbers it's not a "real" one & as the replacement frame was...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Anybody recognise this/know what it does?

    Not really, the point of the post originally was to see if anyone else had one of these on their bike & to see what it did and whether it would be...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    XJ Bobber project, general questions

    Yeah I agree, I like the tank & bars personally (maybe it's a tall guy thing, I'm 6'2" lol) Think if I was going to do that myself I might have...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    another one followed me home

    lol I don't think it is somehow, not with that front guard & nothing in the back to stop the water & grit flying at those pods anyway... at least...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  18. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    And now it's freaking freezing...

    Hmm never good :? Always seem to be the most unreliable part, the powered flue/exhaust motor. I think the heat & airflow dries the bearings out...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Poll XJ3D project

    I think you're right Dave, but hopefully the XJ's get priority :D Again, while I wouldn't need this I'd buy it simply for it's beauty,...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Anybody recognise this/know what it does?

    It works for me, and the frame could still go back to being a 900 in the future. it's MY frame that's wrecked not the 900 ;) Anyway, each to...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Starting problems.....

    I'd agree with Fitz, youre getting ahead of yourself in excitement to hear it run. EDIT-: just reread it, NO fuel from airbox :oops: ... What...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    valves

    lol yeah, I've never heard of an XJ shot for a cracked wheel! 8O
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    valves

    Welcome :) so you have loose clearances? I'd imagine that standing so long with the carbs off the valve heads/seats have probably picked up a...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    (in UK) wanted, 31A/29R fairing & other parts...

    Oh cool, I'm thinking I'll get away with the bent one for the moment as now the bracket's straightened out it should miss the rear axle where it...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Anybody recognise this/know what it does?

    Ahh well, it's a 30 year old increasingly rare bike (both the 900RK the frame was intended for AND the bike it's going to hold off the ground :D )...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Hard Starting - Looking for Ideas.

    Sorry! :D but at least when you get her running you won't have one lean cylinder till she's warmed up... They do say everything happens for a...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Wet Set...Can Somebody Check My Work?

    Same here actually lol :lol: And well spotted, yes I believe there's a "tub" hanging to the right of the rack. All well and good til you go...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Now this is sorta the reason I like to work in the front room where possible, or in the bathroom when cleaning/spraying is needed... :D
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Rider to rider communication - Blue Tooth

    Yep 100% understand where you're coming from with that... Gotta have a lot of me time most days... People call me antisocial, but really society...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Rider to rider communication - Blue Tooth

    Oops double post :?
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    Last ride of the season?

    I'm shocked how many people still believe honestly that this is good for their engines... The points you mentioned are compounded by the fact that...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Not long to wait now, it's going to be a short, mild winter this year... Spring will arrive a week or two after Christmas, I've already spoken to...
    Post by: 750E-II_29Rbloke, Nov 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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