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  1. darthraider
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    cylinder #4 does not fire? Cold exhaust.

    Thanks all for so many helpful responses. Great as always. Because the spark plug and the high voltage cords were OK, I made carb #4 my primary...
    Post by: darthraider, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. darthraider
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    cylinder #4 does not fire? Cold exhaust.

    So today I've been trying to find out why exhaust no. 4 stays pretty much cold. I recently noticed it after I accidentally touched my exhaust...
    Thread by: darthraider, Mar 23, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. darthraider
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    Replacing timing chain on a XJ700X

    Is it doable? I asked the local shop and they're charging more than I had hoped, plus the mechanic honestly told me that he doesn't do that kind...
    Thread by: darthraider, Jan 22, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. darthraider
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    What oil do you use

    I've switched to a 20W50 mineral oil this weekend. There's certainly a noticable difference. Starts pretty much the same, but it somehow sounds...
    Post by: darthraider, Aug 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. darthraider
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    First project bike, 1985 XJ700X Maxim-X

    Bench-sync the valves. It's not that hard. From the pictures I cannot tell if it's been done.
    Post by: darthraider, Jul 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. darthraider
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    Water Head Valve Adjustment

    hey, first of all, great bike you got there. Post some pics, we love em. To do a valve check, you do not need the tensioner removed. Do that when...
    Post by: darthraider, Jul 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. darthraider
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    Dangerous Rear Tire?

    That tire is 9 years old, just replace it. Tires aren't meant to be used for that many years. My tires looked the same when i got my bike, one...
    Post by: darthraider, Jul 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. darthraider
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    Thank you XJBikes for your Great site!!!!

    Post some pictures of your bike, we all love pictures :-) And indeed, this site is great when your bike needs fixing or improving!
    Post by: darthraider, Jul 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. darthraider
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    Swapping engines - electrical issue

    Thanks chacal! I've dropped you a note. According to the schematics inside the manual and the comments of some people that I've asked to look...
    Post by: darthraider, Jul 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. darthraider
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    Swapping engines - electrical issue

    Because my engine makes an awful lot of faulty noise, I decided to swap the engine so I can keep driving around while fixing the broken engine....
    Thread by: darthraider, Jun 28, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. darthraider
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    First project bike, 1985 XJ700X Maxim-X

    Welcome Rick! Nice bike as well! I'm driving a '86 version of yours (currently in repairs). I'm also dutch and living in Westervoort, about...
    Post by: darthraider, Jun 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. darthraider
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    XJ 700X Valve adjustments

    Hi, first of all, you've got a great bike there. Don't give up on it yet. If it helps, I had hardly any mechanical background and did a valve...
    Post by: darthraider, Jun 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. darthraider
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    1986 XJ700X cam chain slack?? - very noisy

    Thanks all for the advice. Looks like I'm going to have to do some more digging. Will go first the exhaust leak first. To be continued and...
    Post by: darthraider, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. darthraider
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    1986 XJ700X cam chain slack?? - very noisy

    Bike's got 42000 miles on it. Tried a manual reset today, but tensioner seemed find. I'll try it again the way you described it, because I just...
    Post by: darthraider, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. darthraider
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    1986 XJ700X cam chain slack?? - very noisy

    I made a recording of my bike while running. Maybe an experienced listener or mechanic can make something out of this....
    Post by: darthraider, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. darthraider
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    1986 XJ700X cam chain slack?? - very noisy

    Took apart the tensioner today and removed the valve cover so I could have a look at the cam chain. Both tensioner and chain seem to be OK. As far...
    Post by: darthraider, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. darthraider
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    1986 XJ700X cam chain slack?? - very noisy

    This very morning when I started my bike, I heard a rattling metal-like sound coming from the engine block. Immediately shut down my bike, took a...
    Thread by: darthraider, Jun 14, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. darthraider
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    Carbs, one diaphragm with a tiny hole

    Thanks all for your responses. I'm going to give it a shot with some RTV or Yamabond, depending on which one I can get my hands on first :-)...
    Post by: darthraider, Jun 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbs, one diaphragm with a tiny hole

    So I got a second set of carbs (Mikuni BS33) for my '86 Maxim-X to break down, clean, rebuild and setup, while I can still use my bike for...
    Thread by: darthraider, Jun 1, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. darthraider
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    New Member

    Depends on what you smell? When I parked it in the garage, my garage would also smell as if the engine 's been running for about 5 minutes with...
    Post by: darthraider, Feb 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Member

    Yea, that looks like the joints between the airbox and the carbs. Yet, they look taller than they are on my bike ('86 Maxim X). I'm sure someone...
    Post by: darthraider, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Member

    Welcome aboard from a fellow dutch guy :-) Great bike you got there as well. I recently picked up a '86 XJ700X Maxim :) There's a map here...
    Post by: darthraider, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. darthraider
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    'reading' spark plugs

    On the shoulders of #1 and #2, indeed that seems to be oil. The dark stuff on #4 is not oil from what I can tell.
    Post by: darthraider, Jan 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    'reading' spark plugs

    Hi, I know spark plugs can tell a lot about the engine and whether it's working as it should. But I just recently started working on my first...
    Thread by: darthraider, Jan 19, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '86 XJ700X valve check and some questions

    Last weekend I spent some time to do a valve clearance check. Out of 20 valves, all 20 need to be adjusted. On the intake side it's ranging from...
    Thread by: darthraider, Jan 14, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '86 xj700x ignition coil removal

    Thanks anyway. I thought of that, but had my doubts if it would work. I knew that removing the thermostatic valve would solve my issue, so I...
    Post by: darthraider, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '86 xj700x ignition coil removal

    So, I've given it another shot tonight and after 10 minutes decided that the only way would be to remove the thermostatic valve. Drained the...
    Post by: darthraider, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '86 xj700x ignition coil removal

    Just found out the part that is blocking the coils is the thermostatic valve. The coils must go out before being able to remove the valve...
    Post by: darthraider, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. darthraider
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    '86 xj700x ignition coil removal

    It seems to be the thermostatic valve that is blocking the way. Yet the manual does not mention removing the thermostatic valve, which seems a lot...
    Post by: darthraider, Jan 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. darthraider
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    '86 xj700x ignition coil removal

    Yesterday I started disassembling my bike to be able to do a valve clearance check. Since this is my first time doing this on my own bike, it's...
    Thread by: darthraider, Jan 8, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. darthraider
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    hi all, new xj700x owner

    It is indeed a '86. It's got 1NW in the VIN and G for the year, so yes, you are correct :)
    Post by: darthraider, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    '85 maxim rear drum inspection

    I recently got this bike and found out about the infamous rear brake shoe delamination. I opened up mine to check it's health (or lack of)....
    Thread by: darthraider, Dec 24, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. darthraider
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    hi all, new xj700x owner

    So I removed the rear wheel, which was easier than I expected. And I took a picture shortly after that. So for all you addicts: [img] As soon...
    Post by: darthraider, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. darthraider
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    hi all, new xj700x owner

    I got the owner manual and the service manual before I even got the bike :roll: Both calipers have been rebuilt yesterday, new pads, new seals,...
    Post by: darthraider, Dec 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. darthraider
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    hi all, new xj700x owner

    Again, thanks! Yesterday I completely disassembled the front braking system, and yes, that was not OK. The text on the braking lines is no...
    Post by: darthraider, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. darthraider
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    hi all, new xj700x owner

    I'll post one in a few days :-)
    Post by: darthraider, Dec 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. darthraider
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    hi all, new xj700x owner

    Thanks all :-) The tires are pretty new. The previous owner had just installed them, they even got those 'things' on the sides of the tires...
    Post by: darthraider, Dec 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    hi all, new xj700x owner

    Thanks for the heads-up! Are you refering to the rear brake? Because the front ones are easily checked.
    Post by: darthraider, Dec 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    hi all, new xj700x owner

    Just dropping by to say hello. Since yesterday I'm the proud owner of a '85 XJ700X :D It needs a bit of maintenance, because it's been standing...
    Thread by: darthraider, Dec 16, 2012, 27 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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