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  1. scottscheffer
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    Just for curiosity; How fast am I going?

    Sound's like it's all good then - other than me being a little too timid to go past 5K or so. (thought I might be hurting it!) Thanks gents!
    Post by: scottscheffer, Apr 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. scottscheffer
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    Just for curiosity; How fast am I going?

    Actually, yes. It kind of feels like it's doing the best it can when I think I'm probably only going around 65 or 70 mph. I was even starting to...
    Post by: scottscheffer, Apr 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. scottscheffer
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    Just for curiosity; How fast am I going?

    I'm just curious about rpms and speed on my 82 XJ650J. My speedometer is definitely not right. The cable broke recently and I replaced it and...
    Thread by: scottscheffer, Apr 16, 2015, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. scottscheffer
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    Where does that wire go?

    Fantastic! I'll get down there and take a better look. Just that little bit of info will probably solve my problem. Thanks MiCarl.
    Post by: scottscheffer, Apr 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. scottscheffer
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    Where does that wire go?

    Hi all, Just so you don't think I'm a real boob, let me preface my question with some crowing about how I just did a head gasket, valve...
    Thread by: scottscheffer, Mar 31, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. scottscheffer
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    taking off the cylinder head?

    In addition to taking the cams off, it can't hurt to count all the other hardware you've taken off. There should be 12 acorn nuts removed, and...
    Post by: scottscheffer, Mar 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. scottscheffer
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    Is this cylinder jug okay?

    Great information. I measured the bore before honing any of the cylinders except for the one - so the measurement I got included the ridge from...
    Post by: scottscheffer, Mar 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. scottscheffer
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    Is this cylinder jug okay?

    Ah, that's music to my ears Len! So if I'm only at 63.05 on one cylinder and less than 63 on all others, it sounds like I'm probably okay to put...
    Post by: scottscheffer, Mar 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. scottscheffer
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    Is this cylinder jug okay?

    Thanks Gary - really helps.
    Post by: scottscheffer, Mar 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. scottscheffer
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    Is this cylinder jug okay?

    Hi Gary, Thanks for that info, that's a big help. I was wondering about how to measure in other spots than the top of the cylinder. I'll...
    Post by: scottscheffer, Mar 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. scottscheffer
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    Is this cylinder jug okay?

    Hello all, I am missing riding my 82 xj650 big time! I recently replaced the headgasket but found that I had a pretty bad oil leak after putting...
    Thread by: scottscheffer, Mar 16, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. scottscheffer
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    Need good condition left header pipe for 82 xj650 Maxim

    Looking for #1 hogfiddles.
    Post by: scottscheffer, Feb 16, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. scottscheffer
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    Rechrome exhaust parts? Practical? Or whut?

    Wondering what the consensus is on rechroming header pipes. I've found three decent ones and I'm looking for one more for the number 1 on my 82...
    Thread by: scottscheffer, Feb 16, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. scottscheffer
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    Need good condition left header pipe for 82 xj650 Maxim

    I'd love to find one of these in good shape. Mines got a lot of surface rust. I've found replacements for the other three - one at a time off...
    Thread by: scottscheffer, Feb 16, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. scottscheffer
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    Crack in jug leaking oil

    jmlliken it's an 82 xj650 Maxim. It's YICS. Maybe you think you have one? That'd be great! Gulrok, thanks for that info. I was actually thinking...
    Post by: scottscheffer, Jan 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. scottscheffer
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    Crack in jug leaking oil

    Thank you Len. I was kind of leaning toward that too. Makes the most sense. Time to hit EBay.
    Post by: scottscheffer, Jan 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. scottscheffer
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    Crack in jug leaking oil

    Argh! Just did a head gasket, adjusted the valves, cleaned it up and put it back together. My 82 xj650 looks and runs better, but it leaks oil...
    Thread by: scottscheffer, Jan 29, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. scottscheffer
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    Another wiring question about my 82 xj650

    Thank you guys. I figured out that the blue one was something for the neutral switch but I wouldn't have ever found where it went! I grounded it...
    Post by: scottscheffer, Jan 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. scottscheffer
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    Another wiring question about my 82 xj650

    Okay, since posting this I figured out that the black connector plugged into the oil level sensor in the bottom of the crankcase. We soldered the...
    Post by: scottscheffer, Jan 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. scottscheffer
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    Another wiring question about my 82 xj650

    Hi everyone, I'm hoping to start my 82 Maxim XJ650 today after replacing a head gasket. But there are two wires that stick out of the part of...
    Thread by: scottscheffer, Jan 18, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. scottscheffer
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    My memory fails me and I can't get my xj650j back together

    Heeelp! I am finishing up a head gasket job on my 82 xj650. I'm excited that I got this far, but I didn't take enough pics and what I thought...
    Thread by: scottscheffer, Jan 4, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. scottscheffer
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    Changing my head gasket and have some questions

    I can't believe the amount of valuable info in all of these threads! Thanks to all. Now I feel like I can do it efficiently, do it right, and be...
    Post by: scottscheffer, Dec 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. scottscheffer
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    Changing my head gasket and have some questions

    Hi all, Recently my xj650j began running bad until running hot and on a hunch I put my hand next to the side of the engine while at a red light,...
    Thread by: scottscheffer, Dec 7, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. scottscheffer
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    Cheap Intake Joints on ebay

    Thanks for that link. That is cheap, but bidding is still happening and there's no buy-it-now button. The Canadian deal is $94 and no shipping. So...
    Post by: scottscheffer, Nov 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. scottscheffer
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    Cheap Intake Joints on ebay

    Hi all, I have three things I want to do on my 82 xj650: I have been trying to figure out what to do about my intake boots. I've tried the inner...
    Thread by: scottscheffer, Nov 19, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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