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  1. Fongdingo
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    air box install

    Oh sweet I got it . did not have to take it a part. Used some lumber and my foot.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Aug 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Fongdingo
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    air tools

    So I'm going to start a tear down and rebuild of a vw bus and thinking about air tools. I'm really only going to be using one tool t a time. How...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Aug 21, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Fongdingo
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    air box install

    So I did not and have never taken the air box off a bike so im not sure how it goes back on.it seems to large to just go back in. Any suggestions...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Aug 21, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Fongdingo
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    bolt size

    So I've got the original air box for my bike but none of the hard ware to attach it. Do y'all know what size bolts I need to attach it. I'm fas...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Aug 21, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Fongdingo
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    tips for getting the carbs back on the bike

    Wow guys! This thread is going to help a lot or people. So I think tonight I'm going to try the hammer pry bar trick. I'm not going to heat them...
    Post by: Fongdingo, Aug 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Fongdingo
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    tips for getting the carbs back on the bike

    So I can heat up the boots that are on the engine and that will make them more playable?
    Post by: Fongdingo, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Fongdingo
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    tips for getting the carbs back on the bike

    Trying to put the carbs on the bike but they are not complying. I've said every name in the book thinking that might help. But no. Then I tried to...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Aug 12, 2014, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Fongdingo
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    East coast sturgis

    What part of va are you in. I'm in Charlottesville
    Post by: Fongdingo, Aug 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Fongdingo
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    Introducing myself and carb question

    Hey I'm like an hour away from you. Have you checked the tubes your self. They may just need a good cleaning. A lot of the parts just need...
    Post by: Fongdingo, Aug 8, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Fongdingo
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    Fuel rail

    Yes I did
    Post by: Fongdingo, Aug 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Fongdingo
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    Fuel rail

    So I put my carbs back together and when I put the fuel rails in it shaved off a bit of each ring. Is this normal? Are they bad now? Is it going...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Aug 7, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Fongdingo
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    Anyone here on this Facebook site?

    I've joined and have sent people over. I've noticed that if you google anything xj this site comes up.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Aug 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Fongdingo
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    Anyone here on this Facebook site?

    Just joined cause why not
    Post by: Fongdingo, Aug 6, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Fongdingo
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    Save, Sell, or Scrap

    Pics?
    Post by: Fongdingo, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. Fongdingo
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    how to post pics from phone

    So I've noticed that some people have some trouble loading pics to there post. I have too. I only have a smart phone too. Android operating...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Aug 4, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Fongdingo
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    What's with these mixture screws? / down the carb hole we go

    I knew nothing about turning a wrench. Then way back when I got a xj650 and found this site. With there help and lots of times taking my carbs...
    Post by: Fongdingo, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Fongdingo
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    carb rebuild

    Yup that second one is the one. Thanks
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Fongdingo
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    carb rebuild

    So I'm putting the carbs back together and I have a ? About the throttle. Carb 1-- washer ,seal, spring, shaft threw carb, seal, washer , e...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Jul 31, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Fongdingo
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    1981 yAMAHA XJ750

    Have you cleaned the carbs? Check your valves? Many write ups in both. Breaks too. I have been able to download a PDF manual that I found on a...
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Fongdingo
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    Harrisonburg XJ Riders?

    Im in Charlottesville
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 29, 2014 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  21. Fongdingo
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    fs air pods

    I've got 4 like new air pods that I don't need. How about 10+ shipping for all of them. They are MOX brand and say 38-57 on the band. Feel free to...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Jul 29, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. Fongdingo
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    carbs..how to tell apart?

    How do you know what carb you have. I have a 85 xj700 air cooled..but its had other owners before me. I have them apart all the way and have them...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Jul 28, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Fongdingo
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Ran my fully broken apart carbs threw a bath of parts cleaner, then boil then back in cleaner then a good scrub and rinse. Now to put them back...
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Fongdingo
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    carb help

    xjbikes.com/Forums/vie...n+own.html
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Fongdingo
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    Gas tank cleaning/sealing

    Cork from a wine bottle. Stopper from Lowes that's in the hardware dept. There black and come in different sizes.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Fongdingo
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    love them carbs

    All broke down. Into the dip they go,then a boil then dip then a wash . that should clean them up
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Fongdingo
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    Gas tank cleaning/sealing

    I've always done the electrolosis trick. Fill tank with the solution of washing soda and water the place a some rebar in it and connect the...
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Fongdingo
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    love them carbs

    OK I will be breaking them tonight. I just remember the last time I did this some parts went flying
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Fongdingo
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    love them carbs

    So I should break them all apart? Even if the bike started up with out instant start and started but ran at a 5 k rpm.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Fongdingo
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    love them carbs

    Was not planing on breaking them apart. I did that on my first bike and it was not fun,and I was told after that it really was not needed.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Fongdingo
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    love them carbs

    Mine are about to be cleaned. There so dirty I'm not really sure how the bike ever started. Vales are being checked on Sunday.
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Jul 26, 2014, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. Fongdingo
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    That was close...

    And that's why I do my own work
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 25, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Fongdingo
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    For Sale: Colortune, and assortment of valve shims

    I might need them I'm doing my valves on Sunday
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 25, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. Fongdingo
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    wanted air boots from air box to carb

    The air cooled
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 23, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  35. Fongdingo
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    wanted air boots from air box to carb

    So Im still looking for the boots. And now the center stand with hardware. Anyone have this?
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 22, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. Fongdingo
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    NEVER EVER EVER, DO THIS. EVER!!!!

    I would never do that. Its just dumb. That guy got what he deserved.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 22, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. Fongdingo
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    Stock '85 XJ700 Maxim parting out, FL

    Air boots from air box to carb?
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 22, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. Fongdingo
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    Like a Phoenix.. but not without problems - NOW WITH PICS !

    Re: Like a Phoenix.. but not without problems So I have found that to attach pic that I've taken with my Android smartphone I had to download a...
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Fongdingo
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    is this right? frame ?

    Cool thanks.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Fongdingo
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    is this right? frame ?

    Going threw the bike and noticed this in the frame. Is this correct or has someone done this? Is it safe? 85 xj700
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Jul 17, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Fongdingo
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    Centeral Virginia (Richmond)

    Any one in va...I'm in Charlottesville va.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 15, 2014 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  42. Fongdingo
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    wanted air boots from air box to carb

    So I got the pods on the bike I just got but I want to put it back to stock. I've got the air box but don't have the boots to go with it. The bike...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Jul 15, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. Fongdingo
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    my new bike

    I'm going to put the old box back on it. It also has side cover . both of them too. I took them off cause I was looking at something.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. Fongdingo
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    my new bike

    This is it. I put a new battery in and it started right up. Its ideling to high so I must track down why that is. The boots look new as well as...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Jul 14, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. Fongdingo
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    I got the bike I wanted

    Not sure how to post a pic and I'm tech savvy too
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 13, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. Fongdingo
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    I got the bike I wanted

    Found a great deal today on craigslist. Nice rust free garage kept with after market parts, and the original parts for 650.00 and the guy threw in...
    Thread by: Fongdingo, Jul 13, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. Fongdingo
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    im in the market to buy a bike

    Hey I got a 1985 Maxim 700 for 650 bucks. Just neededa new battery.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 12, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. Fongdingo
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    im in the market to buy a bike

    I've had 2 xj750 come up before I could buy them for 500.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 10, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. Fongdingo
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    im in the market to buy a bike

    I've done this once before with a xj650. This very site helped me gain the know how for everything xj. I don't know how many times I tore my carb...
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 10, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. Fongdingo
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    im in the market to buy a bike

    Hey thanks for looking out. I'm trying to hold out for a xj750 but a xj might do the trick too.
    Post by: Fongdingo, Jul 9, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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