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  1. Sonny573
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    Exhaust pops

    I went on a long ride today and while in gear I started to hear backfires and pops. As soon as I brought the clutch in it would stop. I never got...
    Thread by: Sonny573, Aug 4, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2500 idle

    thanks guys, it was kinda hard to figure out how to post on this site. I think I have it now. I did adjust the main idle screw it hums...
    Post by: Sonny573, Aug 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2500 idle

    My bike is idling way too high. I use the clutch to settle it at red lights. This needs to stop. It's idling at 2500 clutch open. Please help.
    Thread by: Sonny573, Jul 24, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Chirping sound

    SUCCESS!! Thank you everyone! Fixed, no more annoying chirping sound. It sounds so amazing! It's the little things that will drive you crazy. For...
    Post by: Sonny573, Mar 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Chirping sound

    It's chirps when the engine is idle and when riding. I'm gonna. He m the vacuum hose I did clean the carbs and replaced all hoses with new ones....
    Post by: Sonny573, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Chirping sound

    There is a chirping sound Coming from the right side of the carbs or manifold... I can't find it... 1982 maxim 650 Please help Thanks
    Thread by: Sonny573, Mar 25, 2013, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Spring start

    Ok! Great, thanks. I suspect osprey is right. I'm going to try what your saying. It may just have to get warmed up. Osprey, did you tinker all...
    Post by: Sonny573, Mar 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Spring start

    It revs up to about 10 rpms almost all the way up then goes right back down and shuts off. Yes first start since October. It's a 1982 650...
    Post by: Sonny573, Mar 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Spring start

    Already did thAt...
    Post by: Sonny573, Mar 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Spring start

    With choke open bike turns over revs real high then turns off....
    Thread by: Sonny573, Mar 11, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Battery terminal wire location

    Because I moved the battery, the right side wire dosnt reach the terminal. Does it matter what bolt the terminal wire is connected to? Can move...
    Thread by: Sonny573, Jan 16, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    Great! Thanks guys! The bike runs perfect! Sounds amazing i love it. Now I can move on to turning the seat... But there is a whistling sound...
    Post by: Sonny573, Jan 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    SUCCESS!!! well kinda..... so i have drilled and rejetted and re gasketed and installed the pod filters... bike runs and idles perfectlly...
    Post by: Sonny573, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    who's made a custom fiberglass seat????

    iv made that seat mount, and made a youtube vid about it. i wonder if its mine. hahah.... but i took the tool box and mounted it to the bottom of...
    Post by: Sonny573, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    Well I assuming they are set to spec. I'm wondering if they need to be set differently since I am modifying the jets or do they just stay the same...
    Post by: Sonny573, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    Okay, so I was wondering, since I have rejetted the carb to main fuel 124 and pilot to 42 is it essential that I reset the float bowl levels?
    Post by: Sonny573, Jan 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    Great!! So I just install the filter right on to that nub at the top of that crank case or to the hose? Thanks Sonny
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    So further down the rabbit hole i goooo... I succesfully removed the stock air box today, but now im wondering when i install the pod filters...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    I haves similar story about exhaust wrap but i digress....
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    Hahah!!! Amazing! I asked an autozoner if they sold carb cleaner he said no and asked if WD40 would work. Right next to he WD40 was a can of carb...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbrator rebuild kit & Jet kit wanted!!! Help?

    http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14692.html I think I got that chart here, it's at the end of this article. Check it out. It's also a...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    yes the drain screws in the float bowls. Sorry. Once i get these out can i get new screws that fit or do they HAVE to be brass yamaha hitachi...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    I couldn't agree with both of you more!!! I will probably go ahead and do an oil change regardless of smell just to be safe. I wanna thank...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    Yes I have been riding open for a couple of weeks now. The bike leaned over and flooded everything. So I have taken the carbs off for a good...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Let's discuss adjusting pilot screws.

    I'm pretty sure I can get the pilot jet out, its the idle mixer screws that are completely stripped... They lay too far into the hole for me to...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Let's discuss adjusting pilot screws.

    Thanks Rick, Don't really wanna drill out the idle screws but I can't dip these carbs until there out... Sonny
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbrator rebuild kit & Jet kit wanted!!! Help?

    Thanks corrupt!! What size jets are you using? That is if your going to open your heads...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Let's discuss adjusting pilot screws.

    what do you do if you get all the jets out except ONE pilot jet because its is stripped.... ughhh.... also all the idle screws are...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    I am some what confused, i see a lot of 650 maxims on here with open headers and bobber style bikes. I may be missing something but it seems to me...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbrator rebuild kit & Jet kit wanted!!! Help?

    Thanks everyone so far for helping me with this!!! This site has been amazing and i just joined. XJBikes was referred to me by a friend and i will...
    Thread by: Sonny573, Dec 18, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    Im not receiving all the posts for this topic for some reason. But, do I need to change all the jets or just the main fuel jets? That article is...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    Okay a lot of that makes no sense to me. Hahahah!! I am new to all of this. But what kind of air filter do I get once I remove the stock air box....
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    Time to ride, yes I'm using the stock air box. Eventually will take that off also. Any help with process I am greatly thankful!! I don't know what...
    Post by: Sonny573, Dec 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Open Headers: HELP PLEASE??!!

    I need help with what kind of jet kit i need to purchase so my 82 maxim 650 will run correctly with open headers.... Also if someone could...
    Thread by: Sonny573, Dec 17, 2012, 36 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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