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  1. TheHound
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    Bench synch? butterfly doesn't seem to be closing

    Hey guys. So did valves, new throttle shaft seals, did bench synch per this thread....
    Thread by: TheHound, May 28, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How hot should Headlight relay get?

    This is the third time I've cleaned up the contacts in the relay and put it back together. So this time I loaded it with dielectric at the...
    Thread by: TheHound, Jul 5, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. TheHound
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    SOLVED bogs at low rpm revs over 2K. Ignition help. SOLVED!

    Ok, the symptoms. Bike will idle, but when you turn the throttle it sounds like it doesn't want to take the fuel, bogs. With alittle feathering...
    Thread by: TheHound, May 25, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. TheHound
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    Rotating cams without shims in bucket

    I've found many posts that say do not rotate the cams without the shims in place. What if I have an ultra tight valve? The consensus is to swap...
    Thread by: TheHound, Apr 16, 2012, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition stays on when switched to off

    Long time no problems guys. :) Here is what happened. I thought the bike was in nuetral, bright sun, could not see the lamp. When I put the...
    Thread by: TheHound, Jun 21, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. TheHound
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    No headlight (fixed)

    First a long time poster here I wanted to thank the whole XJ community for all the knowledge accumulated here. I went to head out the other...
    Thread by: TheHound, Aug 24, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. TheHound
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    How tight should valve stems be tightened?

    It appears to be a cork gasket so I didn't want to torque it to much.
    Thread by: TheHound, Oct 12, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. TheHound
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    Barend mirrors

    Last winter I bought the same barend mirrors that are in Kevins video. You can see one real good at about 19 sec in. Putting them on last...
    Thread by: TheHound, May 14, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. TheHound
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    KYB suspension

    As I'm buffing the forks on th XJ I discovered a small sticker on the back of the left one. It reads KYB. Were KYB forks stock on the XJ's?
    Thread by: TheHound, Apr 15, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. TheHound
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    Steering head bearings question

    I will be doing this on Friday. I will take as little as possible off to accomplish this task. I won't know until I get in there, I don't want...
    Thread by: TheHound, Mar 17, 2009, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. TheHound
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    Smiling

    Took the battery off the tender, put it in the bike. Checked the oil, turned the petcock to prime, pumped up the tires. Turned the key checked...
    Thread by: TheHound, Mar 17, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. TheHound
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    Highway pegs

    Does anyone know of any other highway pegs that fold out to the side like these? There's no way I'm paying $180 for a pair, bike only cost $400....
    Thread by: TheHound, Mar 12, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. TheHound
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    The Ebay find

    There was one other bidder, thought it might of been one of you guys. Oil Cooler, I paid $48 shipped, a little more then I wanted to but, the...
    Thread by: TheHound, Mar 6, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. TheHound
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    Buying new sneakers

    I'm ready to pull the trigger on a new set of tires. It's come down to Motorcycle superstore and Chaparall. Thanks Ass.faut for the heads up on...
    Thread by: TheHound, Feb 24, 2009, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. TheHound
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    Draining bowl

    I went to drain the bowls for winter. I discovered that Carbs #2 and #3 have the drain screws facing the wrong way. Instead of #2 pointing out...
    Thread by: TheHound, Dec 23, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. TheHound
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    My second ride

    I was surfing the net when I found this pic. I had one just like this sans windscreen. It was my second bike and I bought it for the colors. I...
    Thread by: TheHound, Dec 10, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. TheHound
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    Rear Sprocket

    I always thought, especially on older bikes with drum brakes, to have a rear sprocket that doubled as a brake would be the shit. Solve a lot of...
    Thread by: TheHound, Dec 4, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. TheHound
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    Castrol Q

    I want to go back to using Castrol. I know I don't want additives, I want the basic oil. Problem, at the Walmart all appear to have additives....
    Thread by: TheHound, Nov 26, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted cheap risers

    Looking for some cheap 7/8" risers, with a 1"-1.5" rise. Ebay has them but, $40-$50 for a piece of aluminium and 2 bolts. Pisses me off what...
    Thread by: TheHound, Nov 25, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. TheHound
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    Oh My!

    Looks like a firey death it does. Is that a springer front end? :lol: [img]
    Thread by: TheHound, Nov 18, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. TheHound
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    Anyone ever heard of DORCY oil filters?

    Are they any good?
    Thread by: TheHound, Nov 6, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. TheHound
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    Q on motor paint

    I will paint the motor over the winter. Some photos the whole jug is painted some just the bottom. Mine looks like just the bottom was...
    Thread by: TheHound, Nov 4, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. TheHound
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    They said it couldn't be done

    I know, not an XJ but still impressive, single rotor. This is from a YAMMI guys slide show alot of sweet rides in there take a look. [img]
    Thread by: TheHound, Nov 4, 2008, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. TheHound
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    Tach drive

    What do you guys use to tighten down the tach drive assembly? It has a slot in the top but the span is to large for any flathead I own. I've...
    Thread by: TheHound, Sep 29, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. TheHound
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    XJ900

    I really like the look of this bike. This one is '83 [img] As is this one [img] This is an '85 but it has the larger fairing. [img] Were...
    Thread by: TheHound, Sep 25, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. TheHound
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    And you thought the cagers were bad

    This happened locally over the weekend. Poor bastard didn't stand a chance. CHATHAM, N.Y. (AP) - An upstate man is recovering after his...
    Thread by: TheHound, Jul 29, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. TheHound
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    Highway pegs

    Do they make highway pegs that fold up on the clamp from the side? This way when folded the peg would sit behind, in front of, the crash bars....
    Thread by: TheHound, Jul 24, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. TheHound
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    Green light trigger

    Anyone use one of these or something similar. green light trigger
    Thread by: TheHound, Jul 1, 2008, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. TheHound
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    Never be to careful

    I was riding up north Friday afternoon. About 30lbs of gear in the tail bag. It had just rained and the roads were still wet. I was coming up...
    Thread by: TheHound, Jul 1, 2008, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. TheHound
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    Search this thread

    On other forums you have the option to search just the current thread. This woiuld be great here especially when searching for parts in Chacal's...
    Thread by: TheHound, Jun 3, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Suggestion Box
  31. TheHound
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    Speedo

    Check out what I picked up on the bay this weekend. Small dent in the bottom, I don't mind. Looks like it should bolt right up. Off an '86...
    Thread by: TheHound, Jun 2, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. TheHound
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    wanted turn signal, high beam, switch housing

    '82 XJ650Rj The little tab that holds the choke cable in place has cracked soon to break. Don't know if all models use the same housing? If...
    Thread by: TheHound, May 7, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. TheHound
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    M & S Cycle

    I'd just like to give these folks a shout out. My old bike shop closed last winter, so I turned to M&S. They have been nothing but great. No...
    Thread by: TheHound, May 6, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  34. TheHound
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    Wanted '82 XJ650RJ headlight mount

    Looks like PO replaced the headlight but left the mount bent.
    Thread by: TheHound, Apr 29, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  35. TheHound
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    Draining tank, bowls for winter?

    I just read an article about the new fuels with ethanol. I seems Ethanol is just alcohol, which breaks down rubber. Small engine repair shops...
    Thread by: TheHound, Apr 28, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. TheHound
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    what to do to prevent having to clean out carbs?

    First off, Ive been reading these forums for the past 3 days. Very informative and I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed. '82 XJ650Rj...
    Thread by: TheHound, Apr 23, 2008, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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