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  1. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I think I have everything correct but I will double check when I get home, thanks! The wheel is spinning freely. The nut started to go on easy...
    Post by: twincity, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Decided to just go ahead and replace the brake shoes and springs. Also cleaned and lubed chain, rebuilt master cylinder and sight glass. I'm...
    Post by: twincity, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Chrysler Sno Runner Project

    I'm pretty sure I figured out what's going on.. the compression release button that is above the spark plug is clogged up causing excessive...
    Post by: twincity, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: Other
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    Chrysler Sno Runner Project

    There's a few on ebay right now, I think one is in MI. Any other recommendations besides kerosene? Not sure how I would spray it in there...
    Post by: twincity, Sep 4, 2012 in forum: Other
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    Chrysler Sno Runner Project

    Need a little help here if anyone has a minute. I was trying to start it and all of a sudden it was very hard to pull the rope. Video below...
    Post by: twincity, Sep 4, 2012 in forum: Other
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    Chrysler Sno Runner Project

    Thanks!! Saw it on craigslist for $400, closed the deal at $200 after I saw that it needed new tracts and a few other things. I think I got a...
    Post by: twincity, Sep 3, 2012 in forum: Other
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    Chrysler Sno Runner Project

    Even though I'm not even close to done with the XJ, I couldn't pass this up. Check out my new project: [img] Anyone else here own/seen one...
    Thread by: twincity, Sep 2, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: Other
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Thanks, it took awhile but finally got it loose. Here is a pic of my brake shoes, I'm not sure how to judge them. Should I replace anyway?...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    The service manual I have is for a Seca, maybe it's different for the Maxim? - bike is on center stand - tension bar and brake rod have been...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I have the "chain side" chain puller down but I can't budge the drum side one, it's too tight on there. Do I have to remove this cap(in picture...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I haven't had a chance to mess with the back wheel again but I did clean the MC reservoir tonight and here are the results. Is this acceptable?...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I can't seem to push the wheel forward to take it off, am I supposed to take anything else off on this side? I followed the service manual but...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I just want to get this thing on the road, I've only ridden a bike two days, the two days at the MSF course to get my license... so I've been...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Thanks I will try cleaning it. I'm definitely replacing those lines. Is there a way to check the function of the master cylinder and calipers...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Do you guys think I should replace that reservoir, or can I just clean it?
    Post by: twincity, Aug 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Thanks for the tips! Well, I think I found out why the front brake isn't working... [img] Where do I go from here? I also checked the...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Tried to install a new brake lever tonight but I must not have the correct hardware. Also, it does not seem to be working at all if I push it in...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Got it, thanks! I will try to lube the cable first. I do have a service manual in pdf format that I can reference, but I have no experience...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Sent you a PM but not sure if it went through, it looks like it's in the outbox instead of the sentbox? I finally figured it out, so got all 4...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Doh, I figured that would be the answer. Guess I'll need to place another order. I looked at the flasher diagram but still can't really tell...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Finally got all the shims in, one is still slightly out of spec (about .02 too big), should I get a new shim or is this ok? I've made a little...
    Post by: twincity, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Starting switching out the shims and noticed that I somehow switched the Intake/Exhaust shims around. Doh! I do feel like I'm a shim master now...
    Post by: twincity, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Got my tool (thanks Chacal!) and was able to pull and check the valve shims. Looks like I'll be able to reuse all of them except 3. Updated...
    Post by: twincity, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Well I had to put this project on the back burner. I just passed the MSF course and will have my license whenever I get my completion card (I...
    Post by: twincity, Apr 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I tried again, but couldn't find a bigger wire. The shim is just not budging, it has no play besides being able to pry it up with the...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    So the cam should be in the same position as when you measure the valve clearance? The bucket isn't popping up, its flush when i have the shim...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I made another attempt at extracting the shims, but just got more oil splattered in my face. I tried putting a coat hanger on the other side of...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    The coat hanger method of removing the shim sounds interesting. Do you have a diagram or a picture of it? does one end of the coat hanger just...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    the bucket didn't look like it was moving after I initially loosened the shim from it with a screwdriver. I could use a screwdriver to pry it up...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I was unable to remove any of the shims with pliers.. all I got was a few splashes of oil in the face. Maybe I need some hemostats? The shims...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Glad I found this forum! And luckily I don't have my motorcycle license yet, or I probably would have been riding it with the valves like that....
    Post by: twincity, Oct 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. twincity
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    thanks for this bigfitz, It was a huge help! How did you get the metal lines on the cover so shiny? I tried to polish mine by hand but they...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 10, 2011 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  33. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I ended up measuring the valve clearance tonight. Here are my measurements: Valve 1: Exhaust=.102 (out of spec) / Intake=.063 (out of spec)...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I went to advance auto and auto zone and the best one I could find was a 26 blade that went from .0015-inch (.038mm) to .025-inch (.635mm)....
    Post by: twincity, Oct 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Thanks! I have spoken to Chacal and will definitely be placing an order once I figure out everything that I'll need. That explains the...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Awesome! That really helped fitz I appreciate it. I took the gas tank off for the first time, was easier than I thought. no spills. There is...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Ok, thank you. I haven't had a chance to check the compression yet, but had a few questions. Is there a certain order I should be checking...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Thanks! I'll report back with the results!
    Post by: twincity, Oct 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    It looks like cylinder 4 is firing intermittently after swapping plugs. Anything I can do? I rented a compression tester today from Auto Zone...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I switched the number 1 and 4 spark plugs and all cylinders are firing now. I'm not sure if I'm just imaging it, but it sounds a lot meaner! I...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Thanks! I am surprised at how well it cleaned up! The tank looked a little rusty and the chrome looked like it was in pretty bad shape before I...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Thanks for the pics, I was wondering what it was supposed to look like. I think I'll leave the fuses be for now, they seem ok. I am not missing...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I did some more "exploring" on the Bike today and figured out it runs(idles) without dying when on Prime and not On. If you switch it to on and...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Thanks!
    Post by: twincity, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Awesome, thanks! Is there a write-up on how to check valve clearance? I've spent a few hours bookmarking tech tips etc and don't remember seeing one.
    Post by: twincity, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Thanks! The service manual I have is for a XJ550RH Seca and I believe it's a 1981. Will this cover what I need? I have a gf that will be...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    I have the owners manual and a service manual I found from a link on here (it seems to be for a seca but I am assuming the engine is exactly the...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Thank you, I also forgot to mention the front brake doesn't work at all so I have to rebuild that too. Where are the best places to get parts...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. twincity
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Thanks Ken, I have a leak down tester for my car, is this what you mean by a compression test? Also, I noticed on the left fork there is a...
    Post by: twincity, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just bought my first Bike!

    Hey everyone, I have been looking for an older Yamaha or Honda and finally found what I was looking for yesterday. I got a 1982 XJ550 Maxim. I...
    Thread by: twincity, Oct 6, 2011, 96 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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