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  1. elGato
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    Secondary Ground Question...

    Alright, here's the first picture of the finished product! I refinished all of the aluminum covers and they look almost like chrome, however I got...
    Post by: elGato, Nov 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. elGato
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    Secondary Ground Question...

    Tomorrow will be the day! Pics to follow!
    Post by: elGato, Nov 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. elGato
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    Secondary Ground Question...

    Thanks Guys! If I'm lucky with the rest of the rebuild I can start her tomorrow! Just dodged a bullet, some of the threads on the threaded rod for...
    Post by: elGato, Nov 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. elGato
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    Secondary Ground Question...

    I'm putting my engine back together, but I'm not sure where the secondary ground goes. I know the first one comes off of the battery and grounds...
    Thread by: elGato, Nov 4, 2014, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. elGato
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    Stuck in first gear. Chain guide broke. What next?

    My Chain guide just broke and I'm in the middle of rebuilding it now, once the parts come in, I'm on to the rebuild! It's best to get it replaced....
    Post by: elGato, Oct 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. elGato
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    Shifting Drum Question...

    Ahh answered my own question, the manual only shows 4 pins.
    Post by: elGato, Oct 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. elGato
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    Shifting Drum Question...

    Hey Everyone, Just a quick question. I'm currently working through rebuilding the transmission on the bike, after my primary chain guide...
    Thread by: elGato, Oct 25, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. elGato
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    Clutch Question...

    Yeah, since the starter clutch has been suspect I'm going to replace/rebuild it anyways. There's a lot of work yet to be done.
    Post by: elGato, Oct 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. elGato
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    Clutch Question...

    I GOT IT! The problem is that the primary chain guide has disintegrated, and several pieces of the plastic had gotten lodged in places where it...
    Post by: elGato, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. elGato
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    Clutch Question...

    I've got an FSM, and an XJcd. I've got the case split, after after looking at everything, it's hard to see exactly what the problem is. I didn't...
    Post by: elGato, Oct 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. elGato
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    Clutch Question...

    Awesome thoughts Fitz! I decided to pull the motor and do the work that way. It's the only way I can feel confident in finding and resolving the...
    Post by: elGato, Oct 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. elGato
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    Clutch Question...

    Hmmmmmm. I didn't think of that. I'll have to double check. Have you heard of this being related to issues with getting into neutral? I've had...
    Post by: elGato, Sep 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. elGato
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    What are some great bikes you've ridden?

    Hey! Lately I've been thinking a lot about a new bike. I'd like to turn my XJ into some sort of a project and move into the current century! A...
    Thread by: elGato, Sep 14, 2014, 33 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  14. elGato
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    Clutch Question...

    UPDATE: So I have done a lot of troubleshooting on this issue and do not want to go further yet. I completely disassembled the clutch assembly...
    Post by: elGato, Sep 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. elGato
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    Clutch Question...

    Thanks! I'll have to give that a try! Although I did purchase a new correct length cable from Len, oiled it and installed!
    Post by: elGato, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. elGato
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    Clutch Question...

    Thanks for the insight Fitz! I'm wondering about the clutch basket being loose because the issue has gotten worse unfortunately. After I...
    Post by: elGato, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. elGato
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    Clutch Question...

    Interesting. I'm not sure if this is the case because I did an oil change this year already, only a few hundred miles ago. Did you actually...
    Post by: elGato, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. elGato
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    Clutch Question...

    Hi guys, I'm running out of ideas and could use some insight! I replaced my clutch about a year ago, and it worked great for about 5k miles,...
    Thread by: elGato, Aug 25, 2014, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. elGato
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    Considering Major Work

    It was a luke warm engine.
    Post by: elGato, Jul 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. elGato
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    Considering Major Work

    Thanks! I got the valves in spec about 3k miles ago. Almost time to do it again, and that was where I figured I would start. I did a...
    Post by: elGato, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. elGato
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    Considering Major Work

    Hello Everyone, Recently I have moved to Texas in pursuit of a job, and I got a new one working as an IP telephony engineer. I live on my own...
    Thread by: elGato, Jul 27, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. elGato
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    Loud ticking...

    Well, I've done all of this work, but I still can't get this ticking to go away. I'm a bit worried about it. I'm planning a long move to Texas as...
    Post by: elGato, Jun 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. elGato
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    Loud ticking...

    Yeah, I do believe this is the case. Anyways, new manifold gasket for the ticking, and will adjust the clutch this weekend!
    Post by: elGato, Feb 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. elGato
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    A Poll on the ages of XJBikes Members

    Just turned 19! I'm pretty much a baby...
    Post by: elGato, Jan 12, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. elGato
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    Loud ticking...

    Two years ago I rebuilt the clutch. On the bolts with the tension springs, I think I was using a bad torque wrench and I got them too tight. When...
    Post by: elGato, Jan 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. elGato
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    Loud ticking...

    It doesn't exactly go away, but does it a bit less. I'll check it!
    Post by: elGato, Jan 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. elGato
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    I am the new guy.

    Checking the valve clearances is important, as per BigFitz, the valves get tight and can eventually burn up. Here's a good how to I used:...
    Post by: elGato, Jan 12, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. elGato
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    Loud ticking...

    Hi everyone, When I took my bike out to test some parts, there was a loud ticking coming from what seemed to be the left side top end of the...
    Thread by: elGato, Jan 12, 2014, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. elGato
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    what did your xj get for xmas?

    New progressive rear shocks, petcock rebuilt, inline fuel filter added, and lots of polishing.
    Post by: elGato, Jan 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. elGato
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    REALLY cold temps this week

    It's back up to 16 degrees and I was able to get my door open with the gentle help of a heat gun :p
    Post by: elGato, Jan 8, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. elGato
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    behold, the "batpod"

    He's batman, they'll figure it out..
    Post by: elGato, Jan 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. elGato
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    Pricey, but super clean!

    Very true, but I think a turbo xj could be pretty fun.
    Post by: elGato, Jan 7, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. elGato
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    REALLY cold temps this week

    Same here. I work at school and we got Monday and Tuesday off! (Got some polishing done: http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... tml#401085...
    Post by: elGato, Jan 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. elGato
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    Finished

    I bet she's a pleasure to ride!
    Post by: elGato, Jan 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. elGato
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    When it starts to become a passion... The Black Cat.

    Got some restoration progress done today. I wanted to see how well aluminum shines up, so I tested this out on the trim pieces under the passenger...
    Post by: elGato, Jan 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. elGato
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    REALLY cold temps this week

    huh, that interesting. Just a thought, hopefully there will be no issues. I just wasn't sure if the moisture in gas lines could freeze. I...
    Post by: elGato, Jan 5, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. elGato
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    REALLY cold temps this week

    Hi everyone, Where I live they're calling for as low as -20 or -30 degrees before windchill! (brrrrr, little colder than normal for us)...
    Thread by: elGato, Jan 5, 2014, 34 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. elGato
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    When it starts to become a passion... The Black Cat.

    Also- I had to idle up the idle adjustment screw after running it today. I think this may be related to the rebuilt petcock. Perhaps it is...
    Post by: elGato, Jan 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. elGato
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    When it starts to become a passion... The Black Cat.

    Made good progress today. After setbacks from breaking the short bolt in the starter motor, I have the new starter in. It works well, and...
    Post by: elGato, Jan 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. elGato
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    new to the site

    I think you'd be surprised how much fun these little bikes are. Comes with pride once the work is completed. My father was surprised the first...
    Post by: elGato, Jan 4, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. elGato
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    When it starts to become a passion... The Black Cat.

    Yep! That is there, it's just filthy like everything else. Also, had a minor setback replacing the starter, I broke the short bolt. I was able...
    Post by: elGato, Dec 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. elGato
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    When it starts to become a passion... The Black Cat.

    Yes! I did replaced the innards. I'm not exactly sure about what airbox clamp you are talking about. Could you point it out? And the carbs...
    Post by: elGato, Dec 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. elGato
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    When it starts to become a passion... The Black Cat.

    Also, replaced the starter solenoid, fixing the issue with not turning the starter. When installed the starter, I broke a bolt, and luckily...
    Post by: elGato, Dec 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. elGato
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    When it starts to become a passion... The Black Cat.

    Hi, Progress Update! I rebuilt this dirty old petcock a few days ago! [img] After taken apart and cleaned [img] Wet sanded mating...
    Post by: elGato, Dec 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. elGato
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    spain custom xj900

    Love the front end inverted forks and brakes. Mmmmmm
    Post by: elGato, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. elGato
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    Starter Problems

    Yeah! It's pretty strange. You may want to consider changing oil and a filter a second time after maybe a hundred miles or so! Let us know how...
    Post by: elGato, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. elGato
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    Starter Problems

    Synthetic oil has been known to make this clutch slip.
    Post by: elGato, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. elGato
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    Starter Problems

    What kind of Oil are you running? There's an internal starter clutch between the starter and the motor that can slip and disengage. People say...
    Post by: elGato, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. elGato
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    Harley 750 & 500

    I'd ride one, but I'm not a fan of the radiator. I wonder what numbers they pull on power, it's hard to get away from 4 cylinders.
    Post by: elGato, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. elGato
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    When it starts to become a passion... The Black Cat.

    Could't imagine that, scary ride!
    Post by: elGato, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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