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  1. mmcgee
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    1985 XJ700N Maxim - PARTING OUT

    pickax, I have the left one! here are picks: s1301.photobucket.com/...8.jpg.html s1301.photobucket.com/...d.jpg.html...
    Post by: mmcgee, Aug 14, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. mmcgee
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    1985 XJ700N Maxim - PARTING OUT

    The tank is rough. Inside is rusty, but salvageable. Big dents on the outside and some gouges that were patched before I owned it. I never...
    Post by: mmcgee, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. mmcgee
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    1985 XJ700N Maxim - PARTING OUT

    I'm parting out my 85 Maxim air-cooled. Plenty of worthwhile parts. I'm located in Northeast Georgia if you want to pick up. Otherwise I will...
    Thread by: mmcgee, Aug 6, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. mmcgee
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    speedo repair

    Has anyone taken apart the speedometer? I've got it off the bike, but can't figure out how to take the bezel off to remove the white plastic housing.
    Thread by: mmcgee, Jun 19, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. mmcgee
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    Colortune Help!

    Spark plugs are all black. Of course. It's flooding, I know this. Double checked the mixture screws and choke assembly. Everything is correct....
    Post by: mmcgee, Jun 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. mmcgee
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    Colortune Help!

    XJOE550 That chart is super helpful. Thanks so much!
    Post by: mmcgee, Jun 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. mmcgee
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    Colortune Help!

    To address the last three posts: o-rings are new on the mixture screws. There is a chance they are not sitting correctly. I will check that....
    Post by: mmcgee, Jun 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. mmcgee
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    battery recharge time

    How long should I be riding before I can expect the battery to recharge even a little?
    Thread by: mmcgee, Jun 4, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. mmcgee
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    Colortune Help!

    okay thanks, Just took it out for a ride. I don't think I'm letting it warm up enough. after 15 minutes of riding it idled at an even 1500....
    Post by: mmcgee, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. mmcgee
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    Colortune Help!

    I've overhauled the carbs. I believe the bike is warm. Enrichment circuit off.
    Post by: mmcgee, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. mmcgee
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    Colortune Help!

    Okay, I'm having a little trouble tuning my XJ700. The Gunson Colortune won't ever turn orange. It's blue with the mixture screws all the way in...
    Thread by: mmcgee, Jun 4, 2013, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. mmcgee
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    sputtering and backfiring - Gunson Colortune

    Okay, I'm having a little trouble tuning my XJ700. The Gunson Colortune won't ever turn orange. It's blue with the mixture screws all the way in...
    Thread by: mmcgee, Jun 3, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. mmcgee
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    compression test results

    Just finished the compression test. Not good. 1: 130psi 2: 145 3: 130 4: 110 The only one out of spec is 4, but they are all low. Now...
    Thread by: mmcgee, May 29, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. mmcgee
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    compression test results

    Just finished the compression test. Not good. 1: 130psi 2: 145 3: 130 4: 110 The only one out of spec is 4, but they are all low. Now...
    Thread by: mmcgee, May 29, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. mmcgee
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    New Tank time

    Yep. I'm seeing that. However, that may be the best of limited options.
    Post by: mmcgee, May 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. mmcgee
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    New Tank time

    I'm gonna replace the tank, and fuel valve, on my XJ700 with one of these: http://www.oldbikebarn.com/Cafe-Racer-Parts_7/Tanks_6 I haven't even...
    Thread by: mmcgee, May 28, 2013, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. mmcgee
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    compression test

    Do I need to disconnect the igniter box before doing the the test? I seem to remember reading that somewhere...
    Thread by: mmcgee, May 27, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. mmcgee
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    still not craking

    Update: switched the jets and now she cranks. Woot! Still runs like crap, but I'll tune it tomorrow.
    Post by: mmcgee, May 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. mmcgee
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    valve shims - tool not working

    The motion pro 08-0020 works great on my xj700. It takes some finesse, but once you get the hang of it, you'll place it right each time.
    Post by: mmcgee, May 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. mmcgee
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    still not craking

    Whoops, the air jets were not consistent. Had the pilot and main jets reversed in at least one of them. And the Haynes manual conflicts with what...
    Post by: mmcgee, May 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. mmcgee
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    still not craking

    Just checked the fuel levels off the bike twice. Spot on. I did notice that one of my enrichment plunger seats is different than the others....
    Post by: mmcgee, May 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. mmcgee
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    still not craking

    I'll try a few things and then give the floats another look. Possibly a dumb question: Is there any chance flooding is caused by a lack of air?
    Post by: mmcgee, May 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. mmcgee
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    still not craking

    flooding issues. I've just rebuilt the carbs and put them back on the bike. It won't ignite for more than 5 seconds. each of the spark plugs is...
    Thread by: mmcgee, May 25, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. mmcgee
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    Ignition coil replacement

    Actually I found some OEM coils at a good price. Thanks though!
    Post by: mmcgee, May 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. mmcgee
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    Ignition coil replacement

    Has anyone replaced their coils with universal coils? Recommendations? Or just get OEM?
    Thread by: mmcgee, May 18, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. mmcgee
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    trouble cranking

    Fits, battery is new. What would cause the starter to draw more power?
    Post by: mmcgee, May 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. mmcgee
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    trouble cranking

    Fuel is in the carbs up to level. Battery is fully charged. Pickups may not be connecting to the spark plugs.
    Post by: mmcgee, May 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. mmcgee
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    trouble cranking

    Sounds like its turning over but not firing.
    Post by: mmcgee, May 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. mmcgee
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    trouble cranking

    finished overhauling the carbs. Now I'm ready to tune it, but can't get it cranked. It breifly ran and then died and backfired. Fuel levels...
    Thread by: mmcgee, May 17, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. mmcgee
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    Pick Up Coil

    Can anyone tell me the right Dyno replacement pick up coils for a 1985 XJ700? I'll feel better about life if I replace them...
    Thread by: mmcgee, May 16, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. mmcgee
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    remounting carbs

    They are back on!. Old elbow grease, and some actual grease, did the trick. Went to crank it and had no power. Let's hope it's just the...
    Post by: mmcgee, May 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. mmcgee
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    remounting carbs

    fuel level - check! bench sync - check! Now I can't get them back on the engine. Is it okay to lube the boots leading to the engine? Should...
    Thread by: mmcgee, May 15, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. mmcgee
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    Bench sync whack-a-mole

    I've read kiwixj750's bench sync guide. I get the process and end goal, but can not seem to get the valves open equal amounts. I can get 2-3-4...
    Thread by: mmcgee, May 15, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. mmcgee
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    Float Level measurement

    I have been doing nothing but checking the fuel level, bowl on, bending the tang, and checking again. The fuel level is not changing. Clearly...
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. mmcgee
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    Float Level measurement

    Ok so I need to do this as in the picture above, in fuel with the bowl off. That seems much easier...
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. mmcgee
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    Float Level measurement

    So when the Carb is straight up. The tang should be pressing the spring in?
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. mmcgee
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    grrrrrrr.....bench sync frustration

    Not sticking. I've checked it with the bowl off.
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. mmcgee
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    grrrrrrr.....bench sync frustration

    Man, I have been adjusting the tang on carb 4 all day. No matter which way I bend it, the fuel level is way low. It lines up with the bottom of...
    Thread by: mmcgee, Apr 27, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. mmcgee
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    Float Level measurement

    I've read and re-read chacal's instructions, and the service manual, but I'm a little unclear on the proper way to measure the float height....
    Thread by: mmcgee, Apr 27, 2013, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. mmcgee
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    Fuel Level Check HELP

    He he he....well the supply tubes weren't leaking. I just put them in the wrong places. Doh! Works great now! Thanks all !
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. mmcgee
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    Fuel Level Check HELP

    Ok. I am very confused. I tightened down all the valve seats. I bent all the tangs way up so as to close the needle in the seat sooner. I...
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. mmcgee
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    Fuel Level Check HELP

    Ok. I am very confused. I tightened down all the valve seats. I bent all the tangs way up so as to close the needle in the seat sooner. I...
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. mmcgee
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    Fuel Level Check HELP

    Thanks! But where do I connect the gas tank to a single Carb?
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. mmcgee
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    Fuel Level Check HELP

    Thanks! But where do I connect the gas tank to a single Carb?
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. mmcgee
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    Fuel Level Check HELP

    I'm setting the fuel levels in my carbs following chacal's instructions, mostly. I was hanging the carbs by straps from the rafters to get them...
    Thread by: mmcgee, Apr 27, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. mmcgee
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    Carb fuel level levelness

    Good ideas. After visiting the technical theater shop at my school, I'm brainstorming something with string and the rafters in my garage.... will...
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. mmcgee
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    Carb fuel level levelness

    Chacal has that nifty PVC rack to keep the carbs level while adjusting the fuel/float levels. Anybody have any other creative ways to hold them...
    Thread by: mmcgee, Apr 25, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. mmcgee
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    some corrusion?

    It's not corrosion. Having put several parts through the carb dip several times now, I've noticed the same white residue appear on extremely dirt...
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. mmcgee
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    Shim question

    Hey I'll take all the help I can get. Ok. So leave the 255s and check later?
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. mmcgee
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    Shim question

    Metric feeler gauge. I bought this in November. ODO is stuck at 16000. I would bet this is the first valve clearance check. Fitz, leave...
    Post by: mmcgee, Apr 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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