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  1. howitz
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    Want to make front brake lever closer to my stubby fingers.

    Re: Want to make front brake lever closer to my stubby finge Has anyone found an adjustable lever for our bikes that they like?
    Post by: howitz, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. howitz
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    Read a novel/Help a noob

    Bump. I've got the day off and would love to keep working on getting my bike on the road, but I've hit a dead end and have no idea where to go...
    Post by: howitz, Jun 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. howitz
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    Read a novel/Help a noob

    Soooo, after getting fed up, I went to autozone and got the EL13 model relay recommended in the thread above, and sure enough, it worked! I was...
    Post by: howitz, Jun 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. howitz
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    Read a novel/Help a noob

    Yeah, right now I feel like i'm destroying that plastic piece that holds the 3 wires I need to rearrange. Does anyone have any tips on getting...
    Post by: howitz, Jun 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. howitz
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    Read a novel/Help a noob

    Awesome, I think I should be able to get it going if I can just get those wires out of the stock plastic holder thing. They're in there good
    Post by: howitz, Jun 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. howitz
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    Read a novel/Help a noob

    So the relay arrived today. I think i'm doing it right, but it came with extra wires that i'm unsure of what to do with. All I've done so far is...
    Post by: howitz, Jun 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. howitz
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    Read a novel/Help a noob

    I apologize, but would someone mind giving me a little info on how to install that relay? Like I said before, I am awful with wiring, and I...
    Post by: howitz, Jun 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. howitz
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    Read a novel/Help a noob

    Ok. i'll be sure to try tomorrow. But if they dont fit, what relay will I need, and where can I get it?
    Post by: howitz, Jun 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. howitz
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    Read a novel/Help a noob

    Is it possible to use the bulbs from the old lights? If not, can you point me in the direction of the relay I would need?
    Post by: howitz, Jun 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. howitz
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    Read a novel/Help a noob

    Sorry about the bad pictures. In the bottom picture of my first post, the wire in the bottom right corner is the brown wire that is supposed to...
    Post by: howitz, Jun 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. howitz
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    Read a novel/Help a noob

    So I got my XJ650 back from the shop two days ago after having it in the shop for 2 months (whole other story). I let my girlfriend get on it and...
    Thread by: howitz, Jun 22, 2012, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. howitz
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    Replaced stock taillight, blowing fuses.

    Thank you. I'll get right on it.
    Post by: howitz, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. howitz
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    Replaced stock taillight, blowing fuses.

    I've looked at the manual and I'm sure of which wire is what on the bike, however the taillight did not come with a diagram telling me which wire...
    Post by: howitz, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. howitz
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    Replaced stock taillight, blowing fuses.

    I apologize. 81 xj650. http://www.caferace.com/Merchant2/merch ... _Code=RRBT. It was not blowing fuses before I removed the stock...
    Post by: howitz, Apr 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. howitz
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    Replaced stock taillight, blowing fuses.

    Any idea?
    Post by: howitz, Apr 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. howitz
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    Replaced stock taillight, blowing fuses.

    I am having a very similar problem to this. However, it doesn't blow immediately. I take my seat off, change the fuse, press the brake pedal a...
    Post by: howitz, Apr 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. howitz
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    Noob wiring question

    So I just bought an aftermarket taillight for my maxim, and after trying different wiring configurations, I believe I figured out the right...
    Thread by: howitz, Mar 12, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. howitz
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    Helmet latch

    Ah, thank you.
    Post by: howitz, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. howitz
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    Helmet latch

    So a while ago, my sissy bar broke in half, and I was wondering if anyone has figured out a different place on the bike to mount the helmet latch.
    Thread by: howitz, Feb 20, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. howitz
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    Clutch circuit safety wire.

    So reading from the other thread, someone gave the part number for the cable that I need. 3Y6-82917-00-00 $8.88. How do I place that order?
    Post by: howitz, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. howitz
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    Clutch circuit safety wire.

    Oh haha, it didn't seem like a two prong connector. It looked like some wires with a plastic housing. Thanks :)
    Post by: howitz, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. howitz
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    Clutch circuit safety wire.

    So I just finished reading this thread after I noticed that my clutch safety circuit wire had been snapped off.....
    Thread by: howitz, Feb 16, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    sorry, but where exactly should that thin washer be going?
    Post by: howitz, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Hmmm, i'll be sure to go out and look at the cluster tomorrow. This was my first time disassembling the cluster, so I made sure to focus on how...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Hmmm. Where exactly on the carbs are the O rings? And would that result in the throttle grip itself sticking in place? Btw, thanks guys for...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    gahhh. I hate the thought of buying another lubricant for the job. I've now tried 3. Hmmm, the bent bar could be an idea. I plan on trying...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    GAHHHH! I got the lube in the mail today, went out and re-lubricated the handle bar, and the problem seemed to be fixed! The throttle wouldn't...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. howitz
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    Looking for a seat fabricator in SLC, Utah

    Anyone from around here who knows of a good seat fabricator/upholsterer? I'm looking for a cafe racer seat for my 81 XJ650, and there is very...
    Thread by: howitz, Jan 26, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Western US and Canada
  29. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Which Triflow lube should I get? Theres normal, dry, or grease
    Post by: howitz, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    The grip housing was brand new from the factory. I removed it 2 or 3 times and used white lithium grease (a large amount), and it didn't rotate...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Well i've now sanded down the handle bar and used wayyyyyy more lube than I thought I needed, but it made a little difference. It now will stick...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Sounds like a good idea, i'll go give that a try
    Post by: howitz, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    I just ordered a new throttle housing, and they come from the yamaha factory with a black grip installed. However, there is some residue on the...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    The tank has been off the whole time. you can see the whole line and the bracket in the video up there. Can you see somewhere that it might be...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    The only thing I can think is the throttle drum/switch cluster. The only parts up there that i've lubed are the actual handle bar and the inside...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Its not just the rpms that stay high is the problem. The right grip will not physically snap back to closed when I want it to. I have to turn my...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    and can someone please tell me where on the bike this is?
    Post by: howitz, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Gahhhhhh. I ordered a new throttle sleeve, new throttle cable, lubed them both very thoroughly, and my throttle still wont close by its self...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Hmmm. Is there a proper way to lube the cable?
    Post by: howitz, Jan 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Also, is there a trick to get the right hand grip out of the throttle sleeve? I bought some new grips to replace the old shredded ones.
    Post by: howitz, Jan 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Well i'm pretty sure its the plastic throttle sleeve that was sticking, because there was no lube at all on the handle bar. Is there a...
    Post by: howitz, Jan 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Well, I finally got out to check. The springs on the carb seem to have plenty of strength to re-close the throttle (though they do make a strange...
    Post by: howitz, Dec 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    Awesome, thanks for the help guys. I'll go take a look!
    Post by: howitz, Dec 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    I'm not sure if its the throttle assembly or the grip or what. I twist the handle, and the grip will sometimes stick. Then, if I try and...
    Post by: howitz, Dec 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. howitz
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    Sticking throttle?

    So, I got my carbs rebuilt and put new plugs in, and was overly eager to see if my bike would finally start. So eager, in fact, that I neglected...
    Thread by: howitz, Dec 15, 2011, 52 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. howitz
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    Wiring issue

    Wow, you guys are so great. Thank you, i'll get right on it.
    Post by: howitz, Dec 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. howitz
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    Wiring issue

    So I just ordered myself a FSM for my 81 maxim, but i'm a little impatient and want my bike in running order now. The left turn signal on my bike...
    Thread by: howitz, Dec 12, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. howitz
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    Couple noob questions

    Thank you so much for taking the time to help. I'm sorry, but i'm very new, and this is my first bike. I know nothing about carburetted motors,...
    Post by: howitz, Dec 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. howitz
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    Couple noob questions

    So after having my carbs rebuilt/synced by a local shop and replacing the spark plugs, the bike I bought a few months ago started up for the first...
    Thread by: howitz, Dec 9, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. howitz
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    Carb question

    Hey, I just bought an 81 xj650, and am wondering if they use the same carb's as XS650's. Thanks :) (i've done a search, but i'm not sure if im...
    Thread by: howitz, Nov 14, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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