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  1. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    I am at my wits end.... I put the new needles in for the fuel inlet to the bowls. They are still flooding out, they are actually 19 mm for the...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    Holy cow
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    Thats good to know I really havent had a full opportunity to look at the xj 4ever catalog a lot.
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    Finally got the new needles, for the fuel inlet. Hoping to get them in on Friday, I am wondering if very small washers may help to keep the floats...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    Awesome, i found some brand new ones on eBay. Perhaps the softer tip may help solve the flooding problem. As per your recommendation i looked and...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 9, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    Would brand new float needles for a xj 750 work on this carburetor?
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 9, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    By the way really good,idea to index the bowl instead of trying to use the caliper. Fewer things to hold in place. Is there any reason, when I...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    No, new washers were not used on the seats. Would old,washers make that much of a difference? As far as the float towers they look good pretty...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    Yes i replaced the original needles and seats. With the steel after market options that are available. The size on the seat and needle claim to be...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    I however keep having a particular problem. After I did a float height set and 17.00 mm and then went after setting the fuel level in the bowls. I...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    This is what i ca[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] me up with.
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    That's pretty genius! Sometimes the simplicity should not be overlooked.
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 7, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    Do you still have it? Perhaps you could send some photos... for some food for thought.
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 7, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    That's really good to know. I may look up @hogfiddles. I since found the butterfly valve on carbs 2 and 3 were just slightly open compared to...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 7, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    Small update, just got a hold of a dealership that has a fossil for a tech. He has done a little work for me, not the master mechanic that worked...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 7, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Jonathon Kent
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    Why do XJ's have a reputation for hard cold starts?

    That makes sense. so as far as all of the work that I have had done to the carburetor by the master mechanic, I am just going to assume that none...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 7, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Jonathon Kent
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    Why do XJ's have a reputation for hard cold starts?

    Thank you, I didn't mean to start a new thread. or high jack anyone elses thread. Very new to being a member of a forum. certain levels of...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 7, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Jonathon Kent
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    Why do XJ's have a reputation for hard cold starts?

    Thank you for letting me know. out of curiosity would a higher octane help with this or does that have nothing to do with the fuel gumming up? I...
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 7, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Jonathon Kent
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    Why do XJ's have a reputation for hard cold starts?

    What is a hot shot?
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 5, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    No I do not know of the mis print. What is the mis print in regards to?
    Post by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 2, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Jonathon Kent
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    Over rev when first started.

    So i have a 1982 yamaha xj 650 with the YICS motor. I have been slowly working on this bike over the last winter. I rebuilt the carburetor and...
    Thread by: Jonathon Kent, Jun 2, 2019, 40 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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