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  1. Spoodle44
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    xj700x valve pads/shims

    If I get a shim kit with 7.48 mm shims will it work with my X? I need 18 for now and may have to swap out some a second time so a kit makes...
    Thread by: Spoodle44, Apr 25, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Spoodle44
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    Dumb question about cam shaft removal

    Thanks Dave. Already had it open and was hesitant to go any further. Kinda wishing it was only 2 valve per. Anyhow... tensioner is out and gonna...
    Post by: Spoodle44, May 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Spoodle44
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    Dumb question about cam shaft removal

    Awesome. Thank you, Stu. Makes sense. I need to get a book but have never gotten around to it. And now that I have a little time to fiddle with...
    Post by: Spoodle44, May 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Spoodle44
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    Dumb question about cam shaft removal

    Ok... Removing cam shafts on my 700X has me a bit wired cuz I dont wanna mess things up too badly. Why am I removing the bolts on the gears? And...
    Thread by: Spoodle44, May 31, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Spoodle44
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    valve shims

    Thanks for the replies. It is in fact an X so out come the cams. Hopefully i can swap a couple of the shims out and not need 19. And I just didnt...
    Post by: Spoodle44, May 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Spoodle44
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Stared at the bike for about 30 min, cussed a little, then checked valve clearances. One is within spec. YAY. I get to change the shims! (grumble...
    Post by: Spoodle44, May 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Spoodle44
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    valve shims

    I got around to checking my valve clearances today... only took a cpla years... anyway Im (not) happy to report that ONE is within spec! WooHoo!...
    Thread by: Spoodle44, May 24, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Spoodle44
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    Not sure about this one...

    I think most people here would agree that taking it to a mechanic is part of the problem. And a compression check doesn't tell you what the valve...
    Post by: Spoodle44, Aug 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Spoodle44
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    Changing exhaust on XJ700

    If I were to change the mufflers on my bike (I'm not a huge fan of the stock ones) to something off of another bike would I have to rejet the...
    Thread by: Spoodle44, Aug 23, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Spoodle44
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    extremely high idle when starting

    Assuming you set the float levels, recheck them. Also check the fuel levels in the bowl with the clear tube method, but 9k is wide open, i dont...
    Post by: Spoodle44, Jun 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Spoodle44
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    82 Maxim 650 owner from Kansas

    Welcome aboard! If it has ben sitting for 15 yrs, you have some work aheadof you. Better peeps than me will be here to chimein soon, I'm sure....
    Post by: Spoodle44, May 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Spoodle44
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    New to riding

    Welcome aboard. Great looking bike! There is a thread called "Be the bunny" somewhere here... find it and read it. Lots of good stuff. This...
    Post by: Spoodle44, May 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Spoodle44
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    Anyone in KC metro?

    Any KCMO XJers out there? I have seen a cpla maxims on craigslist, and seen a few older Yammies, but not enoght to get a make.
    Thread by: Spoodle44, May 17, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Spoodle44
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    Won't idle

    Pull the carbs, remove the fuel/air mix screws/springs/washer/o-rings. Cover the tiny holes in the top of the venturi with your finger and put...
    Post by: Spoodle44, May 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Spoodle44
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    Already run out of ideas and loosing confidence on the bike.

    Re: Already run out of ideas and loosing confidence on the b When I got my bike I was going to get someone to do the carbs, but figured I may as...
    Post by: Spoodle44, May 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Spoodle44
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    fuel from back of carbs

    Stock air box, no pods. It turned out #4 was high even though it was ok the other day. I ended up pulling the carbs and checking float levels dry,...
    Post by: Spoodle44, May 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Spoodle44
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    fuel from back of carbs

    Ok guys (and maybe the occasional girl), I have this issue with my 700x. Fuel just flows from the back of the carbs when I start the bike, after...
    Thread by: Spoodle44, May 3, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Spoodle44
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    Air filter

    Thanks guys. I know I would have to sync it again, and probably could only get it running poorly, but i wanna ride! Lol. I'm wondering how much...
    Post by: Spoodle44, May 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Air filter

    Can I get a good sync and get my bike to run well-ish without an air filter? I have one on order but I wanna get it going, so was curious what the...
    Thread by: Spoodle44, Apr 30, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Spoodle44
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    What is the best way to put carbs back in a...

    Use a piece of 1x2 lumber (furring strip) or hammer handle to pop it into the intake boots. Ya need to work each side and make sure the throttle,...
    Post by: Spoodle44, Apr 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Spoodle44
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    And down she goes!!

    I just dont like the way most harleys sound. I know some are fans of that hog-fart-after-a-texas-chili-cookoff, but i prefer the quieter deep low...
    Post by: Spoodle44, Apr 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Spoodle44
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    float valve body?

    Thanks. I got two of them out and blasted the other two as best i can, as well as blasting out the passage between each one. They look clean with...
    Post by: Spoodle44, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Spoodle44
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    Charging battery in idling?

    I think better than running it in gear on the stand you should buy a charger. $25.00 (us) or so for a basic one... and zero chance of the spinning...
    Post by: Spoodle44, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Spoodle44
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    float valve body?

    Got the carbs mostly apart on my 700x, and #1 and #3 carbs have mangled screws holding the float valve bodies (I think) in, and i can't get them...
    Thread by: Spoodle44, Apr 19, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Spoodle44
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    Is this a good deal?

    Does the start button stick? My 700x does that and the oil light stays on.
    Post by: Spoodle44, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Spoodle44
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    First bike for a friend - suggestions and input welcomed

    Kawasaki vulcan came as 500 fo a while. Suzuki gs500 mebbe but thats more standard... but anything under $2000 is gonna need tlc.
    Post by: Spoodle44, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    And down she goes!!

    Yeah, coulda been much worse. But there is a reason i got antan old bike to begin with. How would I feel if I put $10k down sideways? Ehh... I...
    Post by: Spoodle44, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    And down she goes!!

    So i stop to get a pack of smokes.... and for some reasond I don't put the side stand down. A harley guy was watching from the gas pump and...
    Thread by: Spoodle44, Apr 17, 2012, 21 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Spoodle44
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    And now for something different

    Post that link in the MI helmet law discission ;-)
    Post by: Spoodle44, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Spoodle44
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    XJ 700 carb vs 10 lb sledge?

    Thanks everyone. Turns out I'm just a puss... and one of the boots to the air box was out and now tweaked... Now after reading the Church of Clean...
    Post by: Spoodle44, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Spoodle44
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    XJ 700 carb vs 10 lb sledge?

    I briefly considered this tonight. I can't get the carbs off... they are jamed between the intake and the airbox. Am I just being a weakling or is...
    Thread by: Spoodle44, Apr 6, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Spoodle44
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    Hey all...

    Newbie here, just wanted to say hello. Bought a 1985 XJ 700 Maxim last week, and have been reading up on it. Runs pretty well, but there is a...
    Thread by: Spoodle44, Apr 1, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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