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  1. dirtymike
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    Chacal parts

    How do i get a catalogue. Dirty
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. dirtymike
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    550 Seca Cam/Head Swap

    Are the OEM bs28 carbs still on the bike. What year do you have. I would use them. You will experience idle problems. Chacal is has all you need...
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. dirtymike
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    maxim X valve shim

    You need to measure your clearance(feeler gauge) in order to find out what puck you need. As time passes the shim(puck) will probably be thinner...
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. dirtymike
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    needle jets

    You are correct Gary H. The SM states that the idle RPM (not idle mixture) is adjusted at the single adjustment idle screw between No 2 and 3 for...
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. dirtymike
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    needle jets

    Throttle cable slack is adjusted at the hand control, Idle RPM is adjusted at the carburetor.
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. dirtymike
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    needle jets

    Only difference i see is the Pilot AIR Jet Size: #170 and main jet nedle. Changed the model number for just for pilot air jet size and needle. The...
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. dirtymike
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    needle jets

    Are the emulsion tubes are the same on the maxim and saca. Smile Dirty
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. dirtymike
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    needle jets

    So the only difference is the taper. Looks like the 4GZ11(SECA) had a steep cut while the 4GH15(maxim) needle has very little.
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. dirtymike
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    needle jets

    Cant figure out why these needles are so more expensive than any other. Supply and demand i guess. Got the hanging idle fixed. The throttle...
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. dirtymike
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    needle jets

    Found the 4GZ11(SECA) needle on Ebay for 12.00$ for one. Man these are expensive. How about that XJ4ever, what is the price. Dirty
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. dirtymike
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    needle jets

    Tried shimming but no positive result.
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. dirtymike
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    needle jets

    There is no clip position on either of these needles. Dirty
    Post by: dirtymike, Feb 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. dirtymike
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    needle jets

    Need to know the difference between the 4GZ11(SECA) and the 4GH15(maxim) needle jet. As far as i can figure out it has to do with time of...
    Thread by: dirtymike, Feb 2, 2016, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. dirtymike
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    Throttle shaft seals

    Carbs were dismantled and thoroughly cleaned. This isn't a dirt and grim problem. I'm thinking I need to go back to the OEM Airbox and 165 air...
    Post by: dirtymike, Jan 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. dirtymike
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    Throttle shaft seals

    Got the bike to run but cant find idle. It has good throttle response if the idle is set low. Not using stock air box, going to try that next....
    Post by: dirtymike, Jan 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. dirtymike
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    Throttle shaft seals

    I got the carbs back together, seems the springs placement was the most confusing. The small brass washer with the ears on the #2 got me a bit...
    Post by: dirtymike, Jan 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. dirtymike
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    Throttle shaft seals

    Parts arrived in two days, Now for the rebuild. Thanks Len
    Post by: dirtymike, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. dirtymike
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    Throttle shaft seals

    the cup or V side is facing out, flat side goes inward. Forgot to add that. Len had the answer. Man has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the...
    Post by: dirtymike, Dec 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. dirtymike
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    Throttle shaft seals

    Got with Len at XJ4ever, got the order in on Christmas day and a email back from him the day after. Parts where on there way Monday. Got the carbs...
    Post by: dirtymike, Dec 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. dirtymike
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    Throttle shaft seals

    I am getting them from XJ4ever. HCP38BSET8 Aftermarket Mikuni throttle shaft SEALS.
    Post by: dirtymike, Dec 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. dirtymike
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    Throttle shaft seals

    I guess nobody had replaced them on this forum. Off to search the web.
    Post by: dirtymike, Dec 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. dirtymike
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    Throttle shaft seals

    Going to replace the throttle shaft seals on a 1982 XJ550. On inspection i found that the seals can go in face up or face down. I guess the PO has...
    Thread by: dirtymike, Dec 25, 2015, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. dirtymike
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    XJ 700-N, Custom 'Classy Rat-Bike' by a First Timer

    Ride a motorcycle
    Post by: dirtymike, Dec 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. dirtymike
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    short choke cable

    You are correct Polock. Need something about 3 inches long. Figured somebody here has already done it. this bike is a rat, nothing is OEM on the bars.
    Post by: dirtymike, Dec 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. dirtymike
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    short choke cable

    Has anybody made a short choke cable for the two connections shown in the pic below. if so share your idea. Thanks Dirty.[ATTACH]
    Thread by: dirtymike, Dec 4, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. dirtymike
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    Airbox

    I've run CV carb's on Harley's with open velocity stacks, had to jet the hell out of them and the idle mix screw turned way out but they ran and...
    Post by: dirtymike, Dec 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. dirtymike
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    Airbox

    Don't know much about Pods, they worked well on a XS650 me and my son built. Had to shield the sides and jet the hell out of it. Seems the YICS...
    Post by: dirtymike, Dec 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. dirtymike
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    Airbox

    It is made from sheet metal,my son made. The filter is from UNI. They sell sheets in a 14 x36. just cut to fit. Don't know what it going to do....
    Post by: dirtymike, Dec 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. dirtymike
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    Airbox

    http://imgur.com/a/Oypob
    Post by: dirtymike, Dec 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. dirtymike
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    Airbox

    here is a few pics of a air box my son made for the Xj55o project. Going through the carbs now an, jetted to 37.5 idle, 120 mains and 170 pilot...
    Thread by: dirtymike, Dec 1, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    I get it, A bith i aint. Thanks. Later dirty
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    Thanks K-Moe. I understand the taper, and reason for it. Most just shim them. I don't know if this is a good practice. I have seca cams and seca...
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    Just got to love political answers. it was a yes or no question. sorry i ask.
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    the question now is do i need to find 4GZ1 or 4GZ11 needles since the cams are from a seca, and the main. idle and pilot air are also. Dirty
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    So the maxim and the seca XJ550 have the same 4GNT5 main jet needle. I found one of the needles were out in alignment, the tab on the bottom of...
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    Thanks but i use both tires, aint much for unicycles. Got a question about main jet needle.The ones that are in it are marked 4GNT5. Does anybody...
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    I aint to worried about the front wheel coming off the ground, seems these XJ550 dont have but about 55hp, Have to get into the mains to get any...
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    The carbs are 37.5 pilot, 120 mains, 170 pilot air with single layer uni filter box. Seca cams. don't know what the needles are. when i get the...
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    Making headway. Dirty
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    http://imgur.com/a/2J6ol. Number 4 is on the left. 1 and2 look like three
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    Well i found an interesting thing, the gasket between the head and the carb boot on #4 was half way on(air leak). I figure you have to drop front...
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    Valve clearance (pucks) is correct, carbs have been to church. You could eat off of them. The YICS port is cleaned. Got to get seals before i...
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    I don't have any problem with the engine. I'm Still studying these quad BS28's. how to sync and jet size' s for different mods. Got it in a state...
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    The question is will the amount of fuel increase if i reduce the size of the pilot air jet. simple question. Dirty
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    This is a 1981 Maxim with seca cams and seca carbs. Its has a free flowing intake with stock exhaust. Its already been jetted with 37.5 Pilots,...
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    So if i decrease the size on the pilot air jet i would more get fuel to the air/fuel mixture
    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    Post by: dirtymike, Nov 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. dirtymike
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    Pilot Air Jets

    What exactly does the pilot air jet do. This is the jet under the chrome top. I think it gets it air feed from the kidney shaped orifice on the...
    Thread by: dirtymike, Nov 23, 2015, 45 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. dirtymike
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    putting turbo on 81 xj650

    that looks like one hell of s ride to me. Will she do a ton in a 1/4 mile. Dirty
    Post by: dirtymike, Aug 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. dirtymike
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    what top trees fit xj550?

    Let me guess, they were all made by Showa Corp.
    Post by: dirtymike, May 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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