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  1. andrewrmac
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    Oil leaking from odd place

    Thanks to all for the input. I'll check it when I get home from work today and update tonight.
    Post by: andrewrmac, Feb 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. andrewrmac
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    Oil leaking from odd place

    Hey guys, I've noticed oil leaking from the front bottom right hand corner of my 1982 XJ750. There is a hex head and I can't tell its purpose but...
    Thread by: andrewrmac, Feb 19, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. andrewrmac
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    Need a new muffler - suggestions?

    Forgot to mention that one reason for wanting to get away from the existing exhaust manifold is that is routes pipe under the oil drain, making me...
    Post by: andrewrmac, Sep 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. andrewrmac
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    Need a new muffler - suggestions?

    Hello all, While riding home yesterday on my 82 XJ750, my muffler fell off. The PO put a 4 to 1 exhaust manifold with a nondescript muffler...
    Thread by: andrewrmac, Sep 6, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    All! I only had enough time this morning to go check for spark the right way this morning. This evening I will come back and still perform all...
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    You're right adrian, I was attempting the test without grounding the plug, with the plug grounded I got spark.
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. andrewrmac
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    Chaps, jeans, leathers?

    I've started with a pair of Duluth fire hose jeans. They are comfortable on the bike, but I had to add long johns when the temp got below 50°F....
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 22, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    EDIT: When testing for spark before, I just held the plug in the air and didn't rest the plug against the engine. What a difference following...
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    I appreciate the double confirmation, thanks!
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Wow what a rookie mistake!
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Went to O'Reilly auto parts, bought four bright and shiny NGK 8P7ES spark plugs, brought them home to do the spark test... and the terminals were...
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Ah ha! Good catch!
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Thanks MercuryMan, So I don't have a socket big enough to remove the sparkplug (does 21 mm sound right to you?) so I tried the test just...
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Guys, I can't thank you enough for helping me out on this one. I won't be able to get to all the questions tonight, I'll pick things back up...
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Thanks Rick Radio Shack just describe it as an "Auto Relay". I'm afraid I don't follow your nomenclature for visually describing the...
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Gary, I will check this when I get home from work. I have already changed the oil once, had to drop the aftermarket exhaust as it routes the...
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    But let me take a step back, what other systems can I investigate in hopes of ruling them out as the problem?
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    But I have the US 1983 XJ750K, there's a short chapter in my Haynes that says for the U.S. version the lighting and electrical system are...
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Thanks 750E-II_29Rbloke Are you also using the Haynes manual? If so, which diagram are you using, the XJ650 J and K one? Well of the four...
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Thanks Gary, I agree, I don't want to put a bike on the road that is unsafe for me or others. I do have a Haynes manual, but I get really...
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Thanks MiCarl Not to beat a dead horse, but this relay isn't routed to the starter, it goes to the ignition coils, does that make a difference?
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    When you say good, do you mean not fit for the installation or not a functioning part? Thanks
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. andrewrmac
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Any ideas how my bike used to crank with what appears to be the exact same relay?
    Post by: andrewrmac, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 XJ750K turning over but not cranking

    Hey All, Just joined the community after buying my first motorcycle, a 1983 XJ750K. The previous owners have done a number on her, most...
    Thread by: andrewrmac, Mar 17, 2013, 48 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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