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  1. smokeater
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    Should I rewire my bike? I've got some issues

    Ok I'm almost ready to throw my hands up. I'm thinking I'm gonna rewire the bike with the minimal diagram floating around here. I currently have a...
    Thread by: smokeater, Sep 20, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Dually noted :) I'm thinking its time to find a final resting place for my battery so I can properly wire and power the ignition system so I...
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    You guys make it sound so easy......8O If nothing else I have a good start. Done: Blade type inline fuses New plugs...
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Would this keep it from starting? I happen to speak to the previous owner and he said when he had it running it wasn't a hard starter at...
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Well I crushed my finger and earned a finger full of stitches so Still no progress but I have the plugs out so the fuel in the cylinders can...
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. smokeater
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    Would these work?

    Here is some pics of the cloth covered spark plug wire I wanna run it on dyna coils [img] [img]
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. smokeater
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    Would these work?

    Hey guys I'm trying to put this beast back together and I was wondering if these plug wires would work? I have seen them work with electric...
    Thread by: smokeater, Jun 15, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Damnit man, I knew you were goig to say that......what's the remedy if its there? Just an oil change or is there more to it? I'm working so I'm...
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Hey while I'm figuring out the fuel issues......does anyone see a problem with dyna coils from chacal and some old school looking cloth covered...
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Welp I just got back from the keys to find that the auxiliary fuel setup I had hanging is completely drained saves a few inches left in the line....
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Haha I have a spare rack I could get a #4 from if need be but I think this will be fine. I'm gonna try to EZ out it first, I doubt a brass screw...
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Thanks Rick but no filter on the aux fuel setup. I did happen to be in my shed or something else tonight and I took a look at the mixture screws....
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Wow.......this is quickly becoming a great starting place to go for first timers. Awesome info here thanks again.as soon as I an ditch all this...
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    I believe they were set from factory and designed not to be tampered with, but as these bikes get older they need adjustment. Thanks guys I'm...
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Thanks for the very descriptive picture. Ill get those out and cleaned ASAP. Would this keep the bike from starting.
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    [img]
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    O let's talk about these pilot screws......where the heck are they? Here is a shot of th rebuild kits i used. what are those discs and o-rings...
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Here is a quick shot of my fuel levels. Using a caliper I measured 3mm down from the edge of the carb body just like the manual says to, Minding...
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Ok guys update! I wet set all the float heights individually. After a few cranking sessions, still nothing. So now what?
    Post by: smokeater, Jun 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Thanks man the IV setup is made from an old Lucas oil bottle, a generic fuel shutoff, and a small roll of 1/4" fuel line. It was about 12$ at...
    Post by: smokeater, May 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Here is the IV fuel setup [img] [img] An here is the carb rack [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: smokeater, May 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    I've built the carb tuning rack and an auxiliary fuel setup but have not had a chance to use it yet. Hopefully this weekend. Here is a before and...
    Post by: smokeater, May 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. smokeater
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    test

    here it is the day I found it [img]
    Post by: smokeater, May 29, 2013 in forum: Test Zone
  24. smokeater
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    test

    Here it is the day I found it
    Thread by: smokeater, May 29, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Test Zone
  25. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Brakes seem good, it hasn't ran since before I got it but while pushing it around I can lock up the front and rear and stops. Ill need to wait and...
    Post by: smokeater, May 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    no mine is not YICS....thank god, I dont need anything else complicating this:lol: But good looking out!
    Post by: smokeater, May 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Ok so the starter and the generator both have brushes.....right? I read that, I just wasnt sure because I knew about generator brushes, just not...
    Post by: smokeater, May 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    compression test

    I just did a test on all four a few hours ago for the first time. I didnt disconnect anything and had no issues. I dont know if my results are...
    Post by: smokeater, May 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Tomorrow after work Im gonna hit Home Depot and fab up some sort of stand for the carbs like in the tutorial... Ill see if I can figure out how to...
    Post by: smokeater, May 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    While this sounds like fun.....I think your right....im not ready for that :)
    Post by: smokeater, May 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Okay I feel as though Im getting the jist of it. Thanks for the links captainkirk, that wet setting info is incredibly detailed and just what i...
    Post by: smokeater, May 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Thanks for all the tips got the compression test done Compression is as follows: Cyl #1= 130psi Cyl #2= 135psi Cyl #3= 130psi Cyl #4=...
    Post by: smokeater, May 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    Thanks Mlew that is exactly what I was looking for....A "to do" list. The Carbs are very clean but not set. I guess a compression test and wet...
    Post by: smokeater, May 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. smokeater
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    bought new plugs and replaced the 30amp main fuse......to no avail....
    Post by: smokeater, May 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. smokeater
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    painting over chrome?

    its all in the prep work. sand it good....clean it good(with denatured alcohol) and prime it good.....and your good to go
    Post by: smokeater, May 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. smokeater
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    Help Me Get It Started, I Have Tried Everything I Know

    YES IT WONT START!!!!!!! Ok guys here it goes. Its another one of those sad stories where an XJ was badly neglected.... half heartedly...
    Thread by: smokeater, May 27, 2013, 58 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. smokeater
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    Bolt on solid rear struts......Lowering question???????

    dang I know about them OH roads...My inlaws live up in Medina. Thanks for the input
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. smokeater
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    Bolt on solid rear struts......Lowering question???????

    Cool thanks I think I will. Do you have a pic of yours the way it sits? Also how long are your struts?
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. smokeater
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    How do I read the topics im following?

    Im trying to stay up to date on people's build's but cant figure out how to quickly find them in the user control panel.......any help?
    Thread by: smokeater, Dec 18, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Suggestion Box
  40. smokeater
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    XJ650 carburetor, XJ550 carburetor, XJ650 front wheel

    anybody at all.......
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. smokeater
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    Xj650 Swing arm hardtail mod question

    great thanks i think this is what im leaning towards
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. smokeater
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    Bolt on solid rear struts......Lowering question???????

    Another way would to just go for it....instead of welding the swingarm to the down tube could you bolt it to the stock shock mount?
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Xj650 Swing arm hardtail mod question

    Hey all I'm kicking around the some ideas for a hardtail on my 81' xj650. I have seen full rear end chops and I have seen some with the tubing...
    Thread by: smokeater, Dec 15, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. smokeater
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    Ya I have been all over that thread.....pretty impressive build. Im seeing you guys build these bikes that push the limits of whats "acceptable"...
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. smokeater
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    sounds like a plan man. Ill likley be using bolt on solid rears until I get brave enought to pull the trigger like you did and weld it up. Ill be...
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. smokeater
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    Bolt on solid rear struts......Lowering question???????

    keep in mind as well folks...this is gonna be my "cruise to work" bike as an alternative to my 5.3L V8 earth destroyer 3000....not a long range rider.
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. smokeater
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    Bolt on solid rear struts......Lowering question???????

    Im aware that there is going to be a rougher than normal ride and the riding principle changes quite a bit....thats why im a little gunshy on...
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. smokeater
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    Bolt on solid rear struts......Lowering question???????

    Ya i Have read all about the 4 1/2" ground clearance but isnt that with shocks.....I know youll have some give with those. My headers Will be open...
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    Looks great.....I know you asked about the shaft angle...no bites on that one huh? I'm going to do some solid rear struts and I was wondering how...
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. smokeater
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    New guy just poppin in to say hello

    Pjk that's cool man. We live in a small town that offers a pretty good variety of fire and EMS calls as well(I'm a medic too) Never sell your...
    Post by: smokeater, Dec 11, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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