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  1. pvtschultz
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    Fuse Panel

    I removed the red plastic things from the connectors prior to installing them and then covered up all the bare metal with liquid electrical tape....
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    General wiring connections issue on my 85 XJ700

    Don't replace the TCI with a factory one, get a Dyna ignition system for $120 and you'll be set. At least that is what we did with Suzuki GS's of...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Float Bowl Drain Nozzel

    I just realized that my float bowls don't have drain nozzles on them. I am hoping to get them all back together tonight now that I have parts...
    Thread by: pvtschultz, May 6, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Milwaukee/Wisconsin area XJ's

    I'm hoping to get my bike running tonight (assuming my wife lets me out of the house) so we'll need to try and put a Milwaukee area XJ ride...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 6, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Leaky Carb

    Chacal has them in stock, I'm sure he'll be along soon. Otherwise, go the the For Sale/Trade forum and you'll see his huge post there. Go to...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 5, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    i don't kknow how to use my multimeter to check my batt

    And your battery/charging system is dead nuts with what a submerged lead-acid battery should be. I must admit, the numbers I used were found on...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HIGH TEMP PAINT

    JET HOT is very popular among car guys for their header coatings. The coat the header tubes inside and out which makes them last forever (or so...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    what oil do you use

    Another popular oil is Rotella 5W-40 and other diesel engine oils since they apparently have some of the heavy duty ingredients that auto oils...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My toasty winter project

    Hmm, the discoloration is typically in the oxide layer of the metal and is often used by blacksmiths to judge how much they have tempered a tool....
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Okay so evidently my radiator fan is fine

    Temperature switch? I don't know anything about liquid cooled bikes, but that would by my first guess. You should be able to jump the switch by...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Spark 1981 XJ750

    Re: Checking Spark 1981 XJ750 I screw out the plug(s) and set against the head. Turn it over and look for spark. Don't need to buy anything...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Not sure if this belongs here but.....

    I think that you forgot the image...I'm not seeing anything but blank space lol.
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    FUSE panel

    Plus it'll cost you less than $15 to make the change. There's nothing worse than blowing/breaking a fuse going down the road and not having a...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    i don't kknow how to use my multimeter to check my batt

    It's pretty simple actually. I basic check involves setting the DMM to DCV (direct current voltage), connecting the black wire to the neg...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Watch your six!

    Pulsating LEDs?
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    exhaust question on 82 750 maxim

    Vacuum leak at the butterfly shaft seals? Mine were horrible after 25+ years. How about float level? You'd know if there was an exhaust leak...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What's it mean?

    That just means that your current load at idle was more than the altenator could put out. The altenators of our bikes deliver their peak power at...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Rotor

    Plus motorcycle rotors are extremely hard as compared to the cast iron ones used on cars. For bikes, only the pads are supposed to appreciably wear.
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Harley mufflers on an 82 xj650

    You'll need to adapt the pipe size down to the stock XJ size, but according the AMCWood:
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    will these work?

    Otherwise I was looking at doing THESE.
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rockerbox Bike Show/Ride-In - Milwaukee - Aug. 11, 2007

    I'm going to try and make this year's events assuming that my bike is up and running well by then. Hell, I might even try and give it a paint job...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 1, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Easy fix to non flashing LED signals??

    It works but won't save you any amperage vs a standard light since the resister will take make up for the difference which causes the standard...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    no gas flow into carbs

    Just a stupid question, but did you also use the prime setting to get fuel to the carbs? I hate to ask, but... If you are only using the run...
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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