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  1. JLWD
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    Fixed my broken clutch cable for $1.97

    Don't know why epoxy didn't come to mind earlier. I have some in the garage. It sits right there next to the duct tape and zip ties. It's been...
    Post by: JLWD, Oct 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. JLWD
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    Fixed my broken clutch cable for $1.97

    RE: RudieDelRude I thought about soldering the connection as well, but I really stink at soldering with a torch. Anything that even resembles...
    Post by: JLWD, Oct 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. JLWD
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    Fixed my broken clutch cable for $1.97

    Hello all. My clutch cable broke as I pulled into work yesterday. It was a bit of a rough ride home, but I made it. Got the weirdest looks when...
    Thread by: JLWD, Oct 28, 2011, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. JLWD
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    Idle adjustment screw is missing

    Hey bigfitz52, that Norton looks awesome! I like the others, but the Norton is sweet! John
    Post by: JLWD, Sep 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. JLWD
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    Idle adjustment screw is missing

    OK. I checked in the correct place this time and I do not have an idle adjustment screw. It looks like the entire assembly is missing, screw and...
    Post by: JLWD, Sep 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. JLWD
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    Idle adjustment screw is missing

    Thank you for the pics of the idle adjuster. I still don't think I have one there, but I will check. I did use actual vacuum hose for the...
    Post by: JLWD, Sep 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. JLWD
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    Idle adjustment screw is missing

    Just when I think I might have it figured out...(palm to forehead) OK so, the adjustment screw is towards the rear of the bike, correct......
    Post by: JLWD, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. JLWD
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    Idle adjustment screw is missing

    last
    Post by: JLWD, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle adjustment screw is missing

    4th
    Post by: JLWD, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. JLWD
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    Idle adjustment screw is missing

    3rd pic
    Post by: JLWD, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. JLWD
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    Idle adjustment screw is missing

    2nd pic
    Post by: JLWD, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. JLWD
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    Idle adjustment screw is missing

    I took the tank off and got some pictures. The vacuum hose going to the petcock crumbled when I tried to take it off. Luckily I had some from a...
    Post by: JLWD, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. JLWD
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    Idle adjustment screw is missing

    I had a feeling that I would be servicing the carbs soon. I need to do the brakes first (this weekend after seeing the post on the delamination of...
    Post by: JLWD, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. JLWD
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    Idle adjustment screw is missing

    I've had my 82 xj550 for about a month now and have been fixing the small things--mostly exhaust and wiring that the previous owner attempted to...
    Thread by: JLWD, Sep 29, 2011, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. JLWD
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    Exhaust recommendations

    Thanks for the advice. It looks like I have the stock exhaust on it but it's in pretty bad shape. Definitely need a new one or the neighbors will...
    Post by: JLWD, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. JLWD
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    Exhaust recommendations

    Hello all. New guy here with my very first bike. I just got an 82 550 Maxim a week ago for $500. Love the bike so far! I have been fixing some of...
    Thread by: JLWD, Sep 10, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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