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  1. adr3naline
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    Petcock woes

    So I am working on a 85 xj700. The petcock was spraying fuel out at the diaphragms, so we decided to get a K&L kit. I cleaned the petcock up like...
    Thread by: adr3naline, Aug 17, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. adr3naline
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    xj700 petcock rebuild

    Hey all! I just did a petcock kit on this 85 xj700. Everything's great, but now I'm leaking fuel from the fuel supply connection. During the...
    Thread by: adr3naline, Aug 16, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Can't Shift into 2nd

    Great! Thanks for the tip everyone... it lead me straight to the problem. I pulled off the left side cover, and found all the linkage to be...
    Post by: adr3naline, Aug 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. adr3naline
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    XJ650 Can't Shift into 2nd

    Both. I've had it up on the center stand, running, and riding it around. Will only go from first to neutral, back to first.
    Post by: adr3naline, Aug 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. adr3naline
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    XJ650 Can't Shift into 2nd

    Hey! This 83 xj650 can shift between 1st and neutral, but can't shift into second. I saw this post: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=2 ......
    Thread by: adr3naline, Aug 12, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. adr3naline
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    Starting problems with 86 xj700

    So, how much of an improvement should I see? I did this test to a 2 stroke scooter the other day that was showing 60psi, and it went up to 120psi...
    Post by: adr3naline, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. adr3naline
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    Starting problems with 86 xj700

    So, I just got done putting in new shims, and I've got all my clearances within spec at this point. New compression values: #1 - 105 #2 - 110...
    Post by: adr3naline, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. adr3naline
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    Starting problems with 86 xj700

    So, apparently these bikes don't have a timing plate, but time with the points. Okay. So I checked shim gaps, and they are off a little bit....
    Post by: adr3naline, Jul 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. adr3naline
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    Starting problems with 86 xj700

    Awesome, thanks for the tip on this!! Yup, I believe once I get the timing correct again it should either improve, or point me to another...
    Post by: adr3naline, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. adr3naline
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    Starting problems with 86 xj700

    So I just pulled the valve covers off this bike to check clearances. First problem, the little pointer plate to align the "t" with... it's...
    Post by: adr3naline, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. adr3naline
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    Starting problems with 86 xj700

    On other xj's i've worked on, there's a pilot adjust screw at the top of the carb body, near the intake boots. Should these carbs have that also?...
    Post by: adr3naline, Jul 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. adr3naline
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    Starting problems with 86 xj700

    Oh, almost forgot... I tested compression and all four cylinders are at about 90psi. I've also got spark on all four cylinders.
    Post by: adr3naline, Jul 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. adr3naline
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    Starting problems with 86 xj700

    Yes, this bike has pod filters, but it's not mine... it's for a friend and he asked me to try and get it started for him. I told him to go with...
    Thread by: adr3naline, Jul 19, 2013, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. adr3naline
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    Stock Jets for 86 xj700?

    Okay, I found on a parts schematic that 107's are the original. I also found Chacal's formula :)... so I'm going to 116's as a first attempt.
    Post by: adr3naline, Jul 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. adr3naline
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    Stock Jets for 86 xj700?

    Hey, I have this 1986 xj700 here, and a previous owner decided to bob it (got it cheap). It's got plenty of problems, including pod filters and...
    Thread by: adr3naline, Jul 13, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. adr3naline
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    Xj650 drive shaft boot

    Hey. I'm getting a constant drip of oil from my drive shaft boot. And it seems to be coming from a small hole that's supposed to be there. I'm...
    Thread by: adr3naline, May 27, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. adr3naline
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    82 xj550 Neutral Switch

    I don't understand what this means in relation to the internals of my switch... Isn't it just a rotating post that makes the connection with the...
    Post by: adr3naline, Jul 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. adr3naline
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    82 xj550 Neutral Switch

    So my neutral switch seems to be bad. If I ground my wire, my light stays on (which is what made me investigate in the first place, the light was...
    Thread by: adr3naline, Jul 3, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. adr3naline
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    Cleaning Intake Boots

    Yes, mine is a 550, and I really want to avoid removing the boots to avoid any possible damage. I'm going to get on this process immediately,...
    Post by: adr3naline, Jul 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. adr3naline
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    Cleaning Intake Boots

    This is genius! http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=37200.html I'm very excited about this solution... I was really worried about how...
    Thread by: adr3naline, Jul 1, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help me with these carbs?

    So I sprayed my boots again, while at a constant idle, and I went from maybe 1200 rpm to 2000 rpm after spraying. I assume my boots are bad. I...
    Post by: adr3naline, Jun 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. adr3naline
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    Help me with these carbs?

    So, while the carbs were still in the bike I "clunked" each slide, and they all dropped pretty good and heavy. I also sprayed wd-40 all over my...
    Post by: adr3naline, Jun 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help me with these carbs?

    Hmmm... regarding the "clunk," wouldn't it "clunk" with the spring and diaphragm in? When I had them out, I pushed each piston up, and it dropped...
    Post by: adr3naline, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help me with these carbs?

    1982 xj550 maxim: So I just recently did a big cleaning of my carbs, and they came together nicely. I was able to get the bike to start today,...
    Thread by: adr3naline, Jun 26, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Leak

    And yes, your step by step guide was very thorough and well documented and photographed. Thank you for the resource and shared experience.
    Post by: adr3naline, Jun 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Leak

    I had read the entire article, before you posted it again. All it says in reference to that gasket is "For the petcocks so equipped, fit a new...
    Post by: adr3naline, Jun 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Leak

    I just ordered the gasket from XJ4Ever... he was great to work with on the order. So is that gasket a felt style? Is there a good...
    Post by: adr3naline, Jun 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Please help me understand these carbs

    So tonight I put gas in and tried to fire up my 1982 xj550 for the first time in 5 years. Earlier I had checked for spark and compression. I had...
    Thread by: adr3naline, Jun 21, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Leak

    Actually I'm not even seeing a gasket on eBay in that same shape... It has 2 screws on opposite corners. Could I just get some liquid gasket?
    Post by: adr3naline, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. adr3naline
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    Petcock Leak

    So I'm considering getting a petcock kit for my 82 xj550. It leaks out of the bottom gasket pretty bad. Would a rebuild kit be sufficient for...
    Thread by: adr3naline, Jun 20, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj550 Starter Motor

    Wow, that is some very thorough and amazing information! Thank you! Looks like I'll need to pick up a couple things before I can put it back...
    Post by: adr3naline, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. adr3naline
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    New to XJ's and excited!

    Hey there! I just picked up this 1982 xj550 last night. I was excited to get onto the forum and learn from you all. I've had a bunch of bikes...
    Thread by: adr3naline, Jun 14, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    xj550 Starter Motor

    I just bought this xj550 last night for a good deal. The guy said the petcock leaked all over the starter and ruined it, so it just needed a new...
    Thread by: adr3naline, Jun 14, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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