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  1. Bjarvis
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    Does anyones know about Color tune spark plug is its work?

    Re: Does anyones know about Color tune spark plug is its wor Colortune works great once you get the hang of it, I did mine today after lots of...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Mar 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Bjarvis
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    Came across this seca in local paper - thoughts

    Came across this in local paper - thoughts http://www.usedvictoria.com/ReportSelec ... ion=1&hb=1
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Feb 20, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My '81 550 Seca Restoration log

    As far as rapair to your foam seat. Obviously you will need some replacement foam first. If it was me I would first expand the areas that are...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Jan 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Bjarvis
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    running last night. won't start today

    .... it's holding up at around 13V I am assuming this 13V is standing voltage - no draw or load on battery, but what is the battery voltage...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Jan 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Bjarvis
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    linking

    TEst TEst 2
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Jan 4, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Test Zone
  6. Bjarvis
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    running last night. won't start today

    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=27543.html The above link might help - Chacal (supporting Vendor) authored "The Utimate Relay,...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    running last night. won't start today

    Would be interesting to know what the voltage drop is between fully charged and when you turn the ignition over. I woud throw a voltage meter on...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Bjarvis
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    Are 1980 XJ550 Seca parts interchangeable with XJ650 Maxim?

    I located a 1980 Xj550 Seca (1981 maybe ?) for $120, no headlight and rear brake froozen, haven't actually looked at it yet. Just emailed the...
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Jan 1, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Bjarvis
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    Red lined at start up

    Dave, Now that you mention it, I also recall reading that post, and wondering how one could possibly get the two cables mixed up ??. But...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Dec 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Bjarvis
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    verify my valve needs puh-lease!

    From what I see you need to order a 255 and 260 only.. E1 needs 260 replace from E3 (move the 265 to I4) E2 order new 260 E3 order new 255...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Dec 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Red lined at start up

    After completely cleaning ( several times) the carbs, sync, color tuned and running the bike it was running well. Didn't run it again for about 6...
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Dec 23, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Bjarvis
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    test photo size

    Thanks, can't seem to get them a good size nor resolution...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Dec 20, 2012 in forum: Test Zone
  13. Bjarvis
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    Little rubber blocks

    Anyone know if they should be located in specific locations on each side of the engine ? I would assume so, but how to determine this .... Say...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    test photo size

    diff resolution [img] [img]
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Dec 19, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Test Zone
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    XJ650 progress

    So been working on my sons bike, with the help of this forum. Great input and learning tons of great information. So far done following.......
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Dec 18, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Test photobucket upload

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    Thread by: Bjarvis, Dec 18, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Test Zone
  17. Bjarvis
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    Center stand

    Does anyone know if the center stand off a 1982 xj650 seca will fit the 1980 xj650 maxim ? Matt: I would try and put the original back on or...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Dec 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    "Start" button missing

    I also have a 1980 XJ650 and just finished taking the internals apart to fix the kill switch - easy to replace the starter button - but suggest...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Nov 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Garage heaters?

    I use to live in the Yukon where it got very cold. Had a double insulated garage, was able to find an old mobile home furnace as well as outside...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Nov 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Bjarvis
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    Idling issue

    Idle should be at 1050 plus or minus 50 rpm ( off choke)
    Post by: Bjarvis, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Bjarvis
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    Center stand

    The PO installed a 4 to 1 exhaust (XJ650) and also has removed the center stand. I would like to put a center stand back on, but am wondering if...
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Nov 18, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Bjarvis
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    Enrichment valve plungers

    I don't want to speak for Rick, but his article was based on the hitachi carbs which were standard to most of the XJ bikes, but not All. I have...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Bjarvis
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    81 XJ650 Maxim - Carburetor, mixture/fouling problem

    $1400 dollars sounds like a lot of money to me. But it is relative to what your able to do. If your mechanically minded and have the tools, then...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    pilot screw questions..

    Unless I am confused in what your asking... Which is possible.. You would not want to thread, the coarse threaded pilot screw into the fine...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Oct 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Cable

    Not sure if the PO's replaced the front brake cable or not - hopefully the attached photo is clear enough to see! IS anyone able to tell me if...
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Oct 23, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    test 3

    still trying....
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Oct 23, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Test Zone
  27. Bjarvis
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    Not as powerful as last time

    Just finished ready interesting article on carbs, not sure how to add the link. But if you do a google search for "Carbs 101" the site regarding...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Oct 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 small holes in carbs

    Thanks for the article refer. I have cleaned these carbs about 12 times, with varying problems. Last night when I took them off noticed these...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Oct 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 small holes in carbs

    Can anyone tell me what the 2 small holes inside the carb body are for , just above the butterfly valve and before the single (similar size) air /...
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Oct 16, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Great service Len, beyond just the "parts", you shared a great deal of insight in the problems I was having and options for jets needed. Parts...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Oct 14, 2012 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Coil resistance

    Thanks those numbers - with your formula sound re-assuring. The cap that blew off was a new one from Chalcal - however if they are vacuum tubes...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Oct 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Coil resistance

    I checked the coil resistance on both coils today, as thought I was getting a weak spark... Primary resistance on both coils was 2.5 ohms but the...
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Oct 14, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    pilot screw O ring

    I used s paper clip. Straighten it out then put a small 90 degree bend at one end trimmed it with wire cutters so the the bent end would fit down...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust modification and Main / Pilot jets

    MiGhost to answer your question, the air filter is not the "paper type" but a "UNI" brand foam filter (picture attached) it is however the same...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Sep 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Bjarvis
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    Exhaust modification and Main / Pilot jets

    I have recently been working on my sons Xj650 (1980). It wasn't running well at all. So I first cleaned the carbs, checked valves and compression...
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Sep 13, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Air / fuel mixture screw adjustment

    Valves and Compression checked: Intake #1 .13mm Exhaust: .18 to .20 comp: 150 Intake #2 .13mm to .15 Exh: .20 to .23mm Comp 155 Intake #3...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    cracks on the intake rubbers + carb rebuild parts?

    Has anyone tried electrical shrink wrap that is used on soldered electrical wires - it shrinks tight with a heat gun and comes in large sizes as...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Sep 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Bjarvis
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    Air / fuel mixture screw adjustment

    I have the adjustment screws turned out at 2 1/4 turns each - the bike seems to be running ok - but havent taken it for a spin yet. I am a little...
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Sep 2, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't start but backfires VERY Bad

    Compression test done: All look good #1 150 #2 155 #3 160 #4 158 Took carbs off again and checked floats #3 seemed to be sticking so I...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't start but backfires VERY Bad

    Yes, will do a compression test but need to get a tester first. Thanks
    Post by: Bjarvis, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't start but backfires VERY Bad

    Post by: Bjarvis, Aug 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Bjarvis
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    Won't start but backfires VERY Bad

    No I haven't checked the valves - it was running last week started real good but was just rough, that is why a cleaned the carbs. Is there a...
    Post by: Bjarvis, Aug 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't start but backfires VERY Bad

    So I took the carbs off and cleaned them all out - tried to sync the carbs but everything way out - took carbs off again and checked everything...
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Aug 30, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb "Main and Pilot AIR jets"

    Sorry for the basic questions but - first time on this forum" spent several hours trying to find the answer to this question. I took the carbs off...
    Thread by: Bjarvis, Aug 29, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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