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  1. shack
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    Lost my paper- aargh

    All plugged in and fired up, and running on all 4 cylinders (wahoo) next problem is it is reluctant to settle down to an idle and has gives a...
    Post by: shack, Sep 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Lost my paper- aargh

    Hi all, when instecting and checking my coils I took them off and removed the caps, making a note of where every lead from every coil goes to....
    Thread by: shack, Aug 25, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. shack
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    super dupper dumb spark plug question

    Thanks for the info on the plug, now I Know (should I go back to the original 7 as recommended?) I have rubbish spark and dribbles out orange...
    Post by: shack, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    super dupper dumb spark plug question

    Hi all, just looking to replace my spark plugs (trying to resolve a non start issue) and see I need a NGK BP7ES spark plug, well I have taken out...
    Thread by: shack, Aug 21, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Coil Value Help

    Okay, some interesting things here. The bike won't run so was turning it on the starter button when I checked the plugs (and found the orange...
    Post by: shack, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Coil Value Help

    Hi All, after seeing some pathetic orange sparks coming off my spark plugs I decided to have a go at checking my coil values, but need advise as...
    Thread by: shack, Aug 20, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running on two

    The wet cylinderr are the two on the lhs as your sat on it, with the other two giving u sooty plugs. If not coil then what? As cold pipes and...
    Post by: shack, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running on two

    Hi all, I was running the bike this morning after more carb fettling and it was a bit smokey and some backfires. I checked the pipes and two...
    Thread by: shack, Jul 9, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. shack
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    Could it be my jets?

    Another basic question about the 2.5 turns, are we looking at the jets as accessed via the float chamber, or by removiing the skrewed plate from...
    Post by: shack, Jul 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. shack
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    Could it be my jets?

    Hi sorry for the delay, we ask questions and want answers straight away, when they are asked of us, it doesn't always appear the same. It is a...
    Post by: shack, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. shack
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    Could it be my jets?

    Hi all, I've got a rough running motor that won't idle, (but it runs now, so things are moving in the right direction) I whipped out my recently...
    Thread by: shack, Jun 26, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Float level - numpty guide

    Thanks guys, still getting my head around this site and finding things once never to be seen again (I'd seen the tubing pic a while ago but could...
    Post by: shack, Jun 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Float level - numpty guide

    Hi all, and please indulge my next few basic questions- I have read (perhaps a little too much and now overloaded/ getting confused) lots of the...
    Thread by: shack, Jun 3, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel Leak

    Hi all, got the old girl fired up last night after a 12 year wait (PO's), and this followed a big carb clean and fuel flush and refuel, on...
    Thread by: shack, May 30, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie Carb Question

    Thanks for that, and I'm happy to sound a little dumb, so long as some of the information shared stays in (I did a little search before getting...
    Post by: shack, May 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie Carb Question

    Hi All, please excure my ignorance, and answer in basic terms, but still getting to know my new (old) machine and get it running after a 12 year...
    Thread by: shack, May 27, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Heating oil prior to a change, on a non runner

    long time, I can leave it overnight, or till a week on tueday :P Will see if I get any willing helpers before I lean the ole girl over too much....
    Post by: shack, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Heating oil prior to a change, on a non runner

    Hi All, I've just picked up an 83 XJ750 (UK) model that hasn't been on the road for the last 12 years, and wanted to treat her to an oil change...
    Thread by: shack, May 17, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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