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  1. bensalf
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    82 xj550 Maxim, Consequences of New Valve Seats

    this is it , if it works. bensalf's 4 year caferacer build | XJBikes - Yamaha XJ Motorcycle Forum the valve bit is about 2 thirds way down on page one
    Post by: bensalf, Sep 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 xj550 Maxim, Consequences of New Valve Seats

    STOP, dont rotate the cams independently, apart from the danger of the piston hitting the valve , theres also a danger of the valves hitting each...
    Post by: bensalf, Sep 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ1100 turn signal lights

    loads of threads on this, led's wont work on the original "filament bulb" relay, led's don't draw enough current to operate the relay, unless you...
    Post by: bensalf, Jul 28, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. bensalf
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    XJ650 dropped into neutral from 2nd

    theres a false neutral between every gear, whilst shifting from one to the other, as one gear is released and before the next is engaged, it...
    Post by: bensalf, Jul 19, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. bensalf
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    XJ650 dropped into neutral from 2nd

    just ride it , lots of bikes will do this you probably didnt shift it all the way
    Post by: bensalf, Jul 18, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My 1992 Yamaha Seca II (XJ600s) will not rev past 7000 RPM

    if you had the carb hats off , then did you make doubly sure that the diaphragms are seated and sealed correctly, i usually stick the rubber into...
    Post by: bensalf, Jul 18, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. bensalf
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    Front Wheel Wobble

    has the wheel been balanced ?
    Post by: bensalf, Jul 15, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. bensalf
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    1985 XJ600 51J clutch issue

    do you have the return spring in position on top of the clutch release shaft, and when refitting the throw out arm, did you take up the slack...
    Post by: bensalf, Jul 11, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. bensalf
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    Mikuni Choke/starter plunger replacement seals

    thanks for that, so he's from sunny, scunny, about 50 mile from me,:)
    Post by: bensalf, Jul 9, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. bensalf
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    HELP!

    you can check the battery , cables, and starter motor by "shorting " across the two large terminals on the starter solenoid, with a large...
    Post by: bensalf, Jul 6, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yambits intake manifolds, experience anyone?

    i've not bought inlet rubbers from Yambits, but i've bought several other parts, and visited their wharehouse ( before they became -on line only)...
    Post by: bensalf, Jul 6, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. bensalf
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    Mikuni Choke/starter plunger replacement seals

    thanks for that info "ShaunR", do you have any contact details for Robert Meggitt, or is it just a case of trying to search the name? this could...
    Post by: bensalf, Jul 6, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. bensalf
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    Alternator to voltage Regulator

    does'nt matter , its a 3 phase alternator, all 3 wires should have the same output
    Post by: bensalf, Jul 1, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. bensalf
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    When idling, voltage drops and engine starts to stutter/misfire

    i would say the battery is on its way out, it should store enough power to keep the bike running whilst stood at idle for a few minutes, as you...
    Post by: bensalf, Jun 19, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hiccup..

    around 1959/60. i was with my parents and elder brother on 2 bikes, both MotoGuzzi's, small ones probably 150-200 cc took all morning to load ,...
    Post by: bensalf, Jun 12, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hiccup..

    yeh, i remember when they used to crane your bikes on 2 at a time at Liverpool
    Post by: bensalf, Jun 10, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hiccup..

    yep , 100 miles or so to Liverpool. we're talking about doing it in future, did you camp ,or digs?
    Post by: bensalf, Jun 9, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. bensalf
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    1982 Seca 750 clapping sound

    the noise will be echoing off the close surroundings , listen closely without helmet on, see if you can pinpoint it
    Post by: bensalf, Jun 8, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hiccup..

    yeh, could be overheating at those speeds especially if it was a warm day, do you have an oil cooler fitted? just done a return trip from Burnham...
    Post by: bensalf, Jun 8, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cylinder 1 slow to kick in

    if the above dont work maybe one of the enrichment plungers is stuck open a bit , you can visually check this by looking at all the plunger forks...
    Post by: bensalf, May 29, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I need replace my engine bottom crank case

    i had exactly the same damage on my xj600 , it was atempted to repair by PO. with a 2 pack resin, obviously it leaked, so i split the bottom half...
    Post by: bensalf, May 27, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idling issue; From what RPM should the genny do i'ts job?

    that would depend on the bike and model and year, your avatar says 1988 xj900f, although i wouldnt know for sure, but does a 1988 have a brushless...
    Post by: bensalf, May 20, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No idle screw adjustment left.

    its still possible that one or more of your butterflies, are holding the throttle shaft open, back off the butterflies at the 3 synch screws...
    Post by: bensalf, Apr 30, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mounting aftermarket oil cooler

    i dunno about the 1100, but on most XJs the normal oil cooler take off at the front of the engine , behind the oil filter, has a pressure relief...
    Post by: bensalf, Apr 19, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1990 XJ600 front calipers

    1990 xj600 "pre diversion" has front twin discs, with one piston on each side of each disc 1998 xj600s diversion has front single disc with twin...
    Post by: bensalf, Apr 14, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pick up coils Question

    if you enter both bikes into "Fowler Parts" you can cross referance the part numbers https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/
    Post by: bensalf, Mar 23, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 xj700x solenoid wiring

    yeh, starter relay would be operated by low current wires and switches, the relay would then operate the heavier duty solenoid , which will then...
    Post by: bensalf, Mar 23, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 xj700x solenoid wiring

    if you need a wiring diagram for your bike , if you click on top right of page ,( XJ forever), scroll down to about 8 from bottom, you will see...
    Post by: bensalf, Mar 22, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ650 - Identifying a Master Cylinder

    not so sure about that, my xj600's, three of them, have stock master cylinders, stating the DOT 4 requirement, and mine are 1989 ,1990 (2of)
    Post by: bensalf, Mar 10, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Coils

    the ignition coils are , L/H side coil (with the orange and red "with white tracer" primary wires, fires the no's 1 and 4 plugs...
    Post by: bensalf, Mar 7, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ650 - High Idle When Synched

    :):):):):)
    Post by: bensalf, Mar 4, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 EU/UK vs. XJ750 Maxim US caliper differences

    i would enquire what the shipping costs are to Canada from UK, as Yambits are quite expensive ,even here
    Post by: bensalf, Mar 2, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 side stand issues

    oh
    Post by: bensalf, Mar 1, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 side stand issues

    i was trying to post a picture of one of my bikes showing the sidestand setup, the file size says 5.9mb, and would be a full size picture , ive...
    Post by: bensalf, Mar 1, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ650 - High Idle When Synched

    yes, screw in the idle screw slightly ,so all the butterflies are open slightly, then use the adjuster screws between the carbs to close the...
    Post by: bensalf, Mar 1, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ650 - High Idle When Synched

    he said Carbtune , not Colortune
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 28, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. bensalf
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    81 XJ650 - High Idle When Synched

    thats where a bench synch would have come in, so obviously one or more of the butterflies is slightly open. not so easy now with the carbs on the...
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 28, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 side stand issues

    so, how did you manage to make the picture smaller ?
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 28, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. bensalf
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    XJ 550 side stand issues

    i give up
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 27, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 side stand issues

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    Post by: bensalf, Feb 27, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 side stand issues

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    Post by: bensalf, Feb 27, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 side stand issues

    the kidney shaped plate goes the other way round, and should operate the side-stand switch, mines a 600 but looks the same as yours trying to...
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 27, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. bensalf
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    Xj750 Seca help

    "Crankcase" ?? i take it you mean "cylinder head" yep go easy on those fins, you dont want to be levering on those, are you sure you have...
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 23, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tank won't feed gas if fuel line is connected

    yep /\/\/\/\ what jayrodoh says , it appears there is an air-lock because the float valves are shutting off the fuel flow, as the fuel bowls begin...
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 20, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700x idle adjustment issues - mechanic stumped

    high temp would be caused by a LEAN mixture not a RICH one
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 19, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front fender not aligned? Or front wheel?

    click on technical chat to get that forum (or any other) near top right corner it says (post new thread) click on that and away you go, if you...
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 17, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 Replace brake master cylinder

    the 750 has twin front discs , some of the xj600n's only had one front disc, you would have to check the model to see if it had 2 discs some...
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 15, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700x idle adjustment issues - mechanic stumped

    it appears there may be some mix up or confusion over the terminology of some of the screws /jets , in op's question. the idle adjustment screw is...
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 13, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I never touched a bike before and now need to fix a XJ650

    first off after a bike has been sat for a while , set the fuel tap to PRIME, that will by- pass the vacuum part of the tap, and allow fuel to...
    Post by: bensalf, Feb 10, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ600 air cleaner joint smaller

    that airbox looks like a later model its a diversion model probably post 1991 maybe a 4BR model
    Post by: bensalf, Jan 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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