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  1. tazzmann
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    Either high idle or die

    A colortune plug is a good way to tell if each cylinder is running rich or lean. I personally have not used one, but I have one on order as I have...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. tazzmann
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    to spray... or not to spray....paint?

    Kewl, just curious. Again, nice paint job!
    Post by: tazzmann, May 22, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. tazzmann
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    to spray... or not to spray....paint?

    Nice. Looks good! Have you spilled gas on it yet to see how the paint holds up? I don't mean intentionally of course. ;)
    Post by: tazzmann, May 22, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. tazzmann
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    Either high idle or die

    Sorry, my bad, that should have been running rich...too much fuel. I am on vicodin today for my knee, so my brain not worky so well. With too much...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. tazzmann
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    to spray... or not to spray....paint?

    hey jdrich. Did you use professional clearcoat on that, or just glossy black?
    Post by: tazzmann, May 22, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. tazzmann
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    Either high idle or die

    ususally high idle such as that is cause by improper air/fuel mix. Running lean will cause the idles to take their time in coming back to normal....
    Post by: tazzmann, May 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. tazzmann
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    to spray... or not to spray....paint?

    AS I just spent some money on automotive paint and have done a lot of re-search on the subject. You can get a nice paint job from rattle can...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 22, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. tazzmann
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    A rescue very soon - Barn fresh, Deer damaged

    Got the rear end all back together, got the exhaust swapped over and cleaned up, got the front caliper re-built. Going to swap the front tire,...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 21, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. tazzmann
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    A rescue very soon - Barn fresh, Deer damaged

    Ok, well worked some more on the bike tonight. pulled the entire rear end off which was good because the swingarm was stiff. Then I noticed that...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 18, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. tazzmann
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    A rescue very soon - Barn fresh, Deer damaged

    yeah, I am not big in taking things apart twice, but most of the bike is for naught if the engine don't run! And tracing the problem wiring should...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 17, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. tazzmann
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    A rescue very soon - Barn fresh, Deer damaged

    ok, I should clarify. The front left blinker stays on constantly whether the switch is on or not. It NEVER shuts off even while playing with the...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 17, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. tazzmann
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    A rescue very soon - Barn fresh, Deer damaged

    Yup, I stripped the parts bike down to frame and engine last night. Tonight I am swapping the tires, re-building the front brakes and setting the...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 17, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. tazzmann
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    Parting out 1982 XJ550 Maxim

    I am parting out this bike and thought I would give you good guys first shot before I put anything up on ebay. Let me know what you need via PM...
    Thread by: tazzmann, May 16, 2006, 9 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. tazzmann
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    YICS Yes or No

    The Kawasaki carbs are probably the Keihen CV carbs. The XJ550 i got is running Mikuni carbs.
    Post by: tazzmann, May 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. tazzmann
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    XJ Monster XJ YICS tool and Spin-on Oil Adaptor

    Just got an email this morning as well. Shipping starting the 23rd. :D
    Post by: tazzmann, May 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. tazzmann
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    YICS Yes or No

    What you said makes sense to me. I have been really curious about this YICS system. It seems, to me anyway and correct me if I am wrong, that by...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. tazzmann
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    YICS Yes or No

    Thanks for the clarification Oblivian. I will check with my carb sync tool when I get a chance, if nothing else, just to see if there is a...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. tazzmann
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    YICS Yes or No

    Hey Oblivian, you got me really wondering now as I have an 82 XJ550 that I jsut re-built the carbs and am getting ready to put them back on the...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. tazzmann
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    XJ Monster XJ YICS tool and Spin-on Oil Adaptor

    hmmmm. can't wait that long. Is there anywhere other than the Yam dealer to get these? Maybe a little cheaper?
    Post by: tazzmann, May 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. tazzmann
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    XJ Monster XJ YICS tool and Spin-on Oil Adaptor

    How long does it normally take to get the YICS tool?
    Post by: tazzmann, May 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. tazzmann
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    XJ550 Maxim Carb Re-build

    Whew! I am glad I ducked! LOL! Anyway, that is what I was thinking. I finished re-building the carbs last night and checked and they are a perfect...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. tazzmann
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    XJ550 Maxim Carb Re-build

    It uses batteries? 8O Man! No wonder I am always late to work. :lol:
    Post by: tazzmann, May 12, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. tazzmann
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    XJ550 Maxim Carb Re-build

    I can do that when I get home this afternoon as I am at work right now. It literally looks like a small watch battery, but has a small pinhole all...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 12, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. tazzmann
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    XJ550 Maxim Carb Re-build

    If it is an air jet, it is the wierdest looking one I have ever seen. And it is silver not brass. But if that is the case, I can't find it...
    Post by: tazzmann, May 12, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. tazzmann
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    XJ550 Maxim Carb Re-build

    Ahhh, that makes sense. Don't know what the hole would be unless, if it is the plug cover, for easier removal later. And thanks for the welcome!
    Post by: tazzmann, May 12, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. tazzmann
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    XJ550 Maxim Carb Re-build

    Hi all! I am new to this site and generally not a Yamaha man (please don't throw stuff at me!) But, I have recently aquired a 1982 Yamaha XJ550...
    Thread by: tazzmann, May 12, 2006, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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