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  1. REUBEN
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    Tachometer needle broke

    Got engine running. During carb sync, the damn needle broke! I have a mech tach in the parts pile. Could I use that to repair somehow?
    Thread by: REUBEN, Jun 4, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. REUBEN
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    '82 650 Exhaust Replacement

    That is a amazing bike!
    Post by: REUBEN, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. REUBEN
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    Harley Street bike

    https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport-heritage/models/sr400 I was getting a 73 tx500 on the road when I decided to buy a new daily driver. I...
    Post by: REUBEN, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. REUBEN
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    CHANGE FORUM NAME

    I'll never forgive Kenny Rogers for writing that damn song.
    Post by: REUBEN, May 27, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. REUBEN
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    CHANGE FORUM NAME

    I walk no fields. Ever.
    Post by: REUBEN, May 27, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. REUBEN
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    CHANGE FORUM NAME

    Damn.
    Post by: REUBEN, May 26, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. REUBEN
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    82 XJ650 Maxim fuel in exhaust

    I'm gonna take a very amature guess an ask, Did you replace your fuel inlet valves and set your wet float levels when you cleaned your carbs? Did...
    Post by: REUBEN, May 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. REUBEN
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    ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENDER

    Here's hoping its threaded for a bolt!
    Post by: REUBEN, May 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. REUBEN
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    ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENDER

    I'm looking to install a low oil pressure warning system. Have not got far into the planning except I'm going to keep it very simple. Any ideas...
    Thread by: REUBEN, May 17, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. REUBEN
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    82 xj650 carb sync

    Glad I saw this.
    Post by: REUBEN, May 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. REUBEN
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    My 82 XJ650 Maxim Complete Rebuild

    After seeing this bike, I'm not sure I'll ever feel like mine is up to snuff.
    Post by: REUBEN, May 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. REUBEN
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    Wanted colortune

    That's just freakin great! Now I gotta find a 14mm color tune.
    Post by: REUBEN, May 8, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. REUBEN
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    CHANGE FORUM NAME

    ANY WAY TO CHANGE MY FORUM HANDLE?
    Thread by: REUBEN, May 8, 2017, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. REUBEN
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I just royaly ticked off the wife and ordered the parts needed to get my carbs reassembled to church level.
    Post by: REUBEN, May 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. REUBEN
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    Wanted NEED SERVICEABLE FLOAT BOWL

    Due to posting limitations, I need to bump this thread with a new request. I need a Y10 jet needle. I dropped and bent one while cleaning my shop...
    Post by: REUBEN, May 5, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. REUBEN
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    Wanted NEED SERVICEABLE FLOAT BOWL

    PRAISE THE GREAT GREASE MONKEY IN THE SKY I GOT THOSE MOTHER F..... can we cuss here?? ... CLEARED!!!! Took dunking them in the sonic cleaner with...
    Post by: REUBEN, May 1, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. REUBEN
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    Valve clearances tighter than expected.

    Finally read the how to post on airhead valve adjustments and all of my questions were answered in that thread. This site is really something...
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. REUBEN
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    Valve clearances tighter than expected.

    That's what I figured.
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. REUBEN
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    Valve clearances tighter than expected.

    Is it safe to rotate the engine with the valve shims removed?
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. REUBEN
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    Valve clearances tighter than expected.

    Ahh. Didn't think of that. At least my wear seems to be somewhat even.
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. REUBEN
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    Valve clearances tighter than expected.

    Thanks Hogfiddles. Is it normal for the clearance to shrink? I had assumed normal wear would cause the clearance to grow! Does the valve stem...
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. REUBEN
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    Valve clearances tighter than expected.

    Thanks K-Moe.
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. REUBEN
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    Valve clearances tighter than expected.

    This machine has not ran in over 12 years. PO claimed ran when parked and I have not seen anything to dispute this. Pulled my rocker cover and...
    Thread by: REUBEN, Apr 28, 2017, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. REUBEN
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    Test

    Test
    Thread by: REUBEN, Apr 28, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Test Zone
  25. REUBEN
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    Wanted NEED SERVICEABLE FLOAT BOWL

    I've tried cooking it a few times with my heat gun. Going to keep trying and if it does not clear by payday, I'll text you for sure. Thank you!
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. REUBEN
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    Wanted NEED SERVICEABLE FLOAT BOWL

    Can't get enrichment jet cleaned and seriously gacked up the drain screw. Would like right hand side bowl, but either will work.
    Thread by: REUBEN, Apr 26, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. REUBEN
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    Best way to clean inside of a gas tank?

    Oh heck no. My paint is JACKED.
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. REUBEN
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    Best way to clean inside of a gas tank?

    I used the tumble dry method last night and worked well. Be prepared to have to fish the last few stones out ( I used DumGum on the end of a long...
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. REUBEN
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    Airbox removal

    Then a long bath in a parts washer at work. 12 years of rat crap I don't want in my engine.
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. REUBEN
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    Airbox removal

    I was serving an eviction notice. [ATTACH]
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. REUBEN
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    Airbox removal

    The break kinda snuck upon me. I didn't really have much force applied. But like I said, it is now quite easy to remove and install.
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. REUBEN
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    Airbox removal

    I removed the starter, battery box, and still could not get past manifolds. I was hesitant to remove those, as I've read here those 5mm like to...
    Thread by: REUBEN, Apr 21, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. REUBEN
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    How did you get here?

    Came from Google, stayed because HOLY CRAP THIS PLACE HAS ALOT OF INFORMATION
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 20, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. REUBEN
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    BEST SOURCE FOR CARB REBUILD PARTS

    So I just e-mail the company with a parts list to get price and availability?
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. REUBEN
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    Cannot push start bike.

    HA
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. REUBEN
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    Cannot push start bike.

    Should have mentioned, clutch works (will disengage rear wheel from engine) and rear wheel will turn with engine while turning the 19mm.
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. REUBEN
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    Cannot push start bike.

    1982 650. I am able to turn the motor freely (as well as good compression) using the 19mm flats under the timing cover, however when I bought the...
    Thread by: REUBEN, Apr 14, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. REUBEN
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    BEST SOURCE FOR CARB REBUILD PARTS

    Another question. on carb #2, the jet needle (one attached to piston) separated from the plastic nub that sat on the end. This means I will be...
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. REUBEN
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    BEST SOURCE FOR CARB REBUILD PARTS

    Any experience with those? Seems like a solid idea.
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. REUBEN
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    BEST SOURCE FOR CARB REBUILD PARTS

    What all do you recommend be replaced? Could you be bribed into building a list? Carbs are... well.... Rough. [ATTACH]
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. REUBEN
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    BEST SOURCE FOR CARB REBUILD PARTS

    I found replacements that do not use the rings. Can't recall the name off the top of my head. They are aviation grade rubber with a 'bead' that...
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. REUBEN
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    BEST SOURCE FOR CARB REBUILD PARTS

    I read here the upper ring will split on the Hitachi carbs. Seems that split would be a good place for a leak and all the pics I've seen online...
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. REUBEN
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    BEST SOURCE FOR CARB REBUILD PARTS

    Off subject, but how would I go about adding a signature to my profile (year, make, model of my ride). I looked for a few minutes and could not...
    Post by: REUBEN, Apr 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. REUBEN
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    BEST SOURCE FOR CARB REBUILD PARTS

    I've recently purchased a 1982 Maxim 650 (g?). PO said ran when parked 12 years ago. Motor has good compression but the carbs sat with that...
    Thread by: REUBEN, Apr 13, 2017, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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