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  1. Old-Grunt
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    The dreaded oil thread for a new owner

    Post by: Old-Grunt, Jun 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Old-Grunt
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    The dreaded oil thread for a new owner

    The XJ god has spoke all other opinions are now null and void!!!!!! Bye Bye XJ forum I'm outa here
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Old-Grunt
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    The dreaded oil thread for a new owner

    most oils that say synthetic are just basically highly refined dino oil to throw anouther monkey wrench in the mix the only oil I ever used...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Old-Grunt
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    master cylinder sight glass replacement

    I ment not what Jzap99 is looking for his sounds like a differant type
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Old-Grunt
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    master cylinder sight glass replacement

    it doesnt sound like this is what you have,but here is link anyway maybe it will help someone else out http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Old-Grunt
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    Newbie Clutch Question

    bingo we have a winner,you will have better luck in a higher gear going up a fairly steep hill,just crank throttle on and off while holding cluch...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Old-Grunt
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    master cylinder sight glass replacement

    I have saw them for sale on ebay a few times lately
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Old-Grunt
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    Newbie Clutch Question

    when you pull clutch lever does it feel normal, if so my guess is clutch plates are stuck together,thats not many miles so clutch basket shouldnt...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Old-Grunt
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    xj550r seca crotch rocket project

    those 550's have plenty of power if you keep the revs up,I think they are a blast to ride,the only time I ever wanted more hp with mine was when...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Old-Grunt
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    Newbie Clutch Question

    did problem start after bike sat for awhile week,month,longer?or was bike being ridden when problem started?how many miles on bike?
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Old-Grunt
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    SS1K - Saddle Sore 1000 (Day 5)

    that sounded familure woot,I did the bun burner 1000 on a DRZ400 a few years ago,I havnt checked lately but last time I looked it was still the...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Old-Grunt
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    SS1K - Saddle Sore 1000 (Day 5)

    that sounded familure woot,I did the bun burner 1000 on a DRZ400 a few years ago,I havnt checked lately but last time I looked it was still the...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Old-Grunt
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    #2 Cylinder compression is ZERO!

    your on the right track,#2 intake valve stuck open,bent,ect
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Old-Grunt
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    1980 XJ 650 Maxim

    I have a friend in Topeka,thinking about a old XJ or Virago..he may be interested,How much you wanting for the bike?
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 22, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. Old-Grunt
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    Slipping Clutch 82 Maxim 1100

    not sure of spring size on your bike,so this may or may not work,I have used sparkplug washers before,I have also used copper sealing washers,take...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Old-Grunt
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    XJ750 Syncing without YICS tool

    the simple answer is yes you can,the debate is on weather you will get a better sync with or without the tool, its almost as amusing to read that...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Old-Grunt
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    Uncontrollable idle

    you have choke and throttle cabeles mixed up,throttle cable controles butterflies
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Old-Grunt
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    Free Bike (almost)

    I'm in close to topeka KS,i should have time in a week to work on bike, sounds like a good deal,pm me and we can exchange #s to see how it works...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, May 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Old-Grunt
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    82 maxim fuel tank

    i'm also interested put me in line behind maxim xj
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 30, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. Old-Grunt
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    Help wiring a fuel gauge...

    the one that goes into bottom its either a tube or wire it looks like a small hose in pic
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Old-Grunt
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    Help wiring a fuel gauge...

    is that a hollow tube running from cylender looking thing on bottom to top??
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. Old-Grunt
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    WTB Jets

    that would be a huge main???did you mean 114?
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. Old-Grunt
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    Help wiring a fuel gauge...

    my guess would be it is for a low level light,when senser on bottom is covered no light,when senser is no longer covered low level light you...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. Old-Grunt
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    81 XJ650H wierdness afoot . . .

    sounds good!!! I've done same thing myself,some 2 strokes dont have a dedicated I'dle speed adjustment so thats one way to keep running while tuning
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Old-Grunt
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    81 XJ650H wierdness afoot . . .

    you have to have a little play in throttle cable!!!! readjust cable so you have a little monement in throttle grip I shoot for 1/16 or a touch...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Old-Grunt
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    Ammo can cases and trunk/box

    TECHLINETOM I have a set of 650 maxim clamps I'ld be willing to trade if they will work,let me know if interested and we'll see what we can...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Possible damaged O-Rings

    I wouldnt soak them in it but a little shouldnt hurt,keep away from the diaprams though,they are pretty sensitive ..also there is a differance in...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Old-Grunt
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    replaced rear tire,old one was getting close to the cords trying a GBC Street Shark I've heard good things about them for a cheap tire,I'll see...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Old-Grunt
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    in the mix

    #1 looks like it pulled some aluminum threads on way out
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Old-Grunt
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    Is my frame bent?

    swingarms are cheap on ebay,just check to be sure you're not getting reamed for shipping,if not ebay I am sure a few guys on here have them they...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Old-Grunt
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    CDI cover repair

    thats a realy nice job on cover,and thanks for the plumbers putty idea,I'm sure I'll use that one of these days
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Old-Grunt
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    not all today but in the last week,changed oil and filter,new sparkplugs,adjusted float level,gave the carbs a good quick inspection and cleaning...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Old-Grunt
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    IE Tech Issues-No Scrolling on Web Pages

    yes same problem,and I think its getting worse,(maybe I'm just getting more annoyed LOL)
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: Suggestion Box
  34. Old-Grunt
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    Larger gas tank

    it doesnt,I am sure if you wanted you could make something work,just wanted you to be aware that you could buy a tank then either have to make a...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  35. Old-Grunt
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    Larger gas tank

    be patient thats about what realy nice ones go for on there,the ones that need a bit of work,(dented) usually go for the 80-90 range like...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. Old-Grunt
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    Front Rotor and Pads

    I have a real nice rotor check your PM's
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  37. Old-Grunt
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    Larger gas tank

    they show up on ebay fairly often,problem is everyone wants one LOL,I've been 2nd highest bidder a few times,I'll get one aventually,figgure on...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. Old-Grunt
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    Larger gas tank

    the 750 maxim tanks work,and are larger I am watching for one also,keep your eye on ebay
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  39. Old-Grunt
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    Good Yamaha XT forum?

    yep thats what name means,missed your tropical garden by a few years,i have had the pleasure of playing in the sand with the new fangeled M-16,you...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 17, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  40. Old-Grunt
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    Good Yamaha XT forum?

    http://www.thumpertalk.com/ have your friend scroll down to vintage forum he should find help there
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 16, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  41. Old-Grunt
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    No power below 3k

    what does this add to responce?? that sounds degrading to me,that kind of crap in most of your posts is why I dont viset this site much anymore
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Old-Grunt
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    Is it me...

    One thing I've noticed is that some of the pages don't have a scroll bar if they have pics or something that makes the page wider. Makes it...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 4, 2008 in forum: Suggestion Box
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    Is it me...

    One thing I've noticed is that some of the pages don't have a scroll bar if they have pics or something that makes the page wider. Makes it...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 4, 2008 in forum: Suggestion Box
  44. Old-Grunt
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    1/4 mile time for xj650 Maxim

    my guess would be low to mid 13's 100ish mph I found this on anouther site It is for the seca Performance (from Cycle World, April 1982)...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Apr 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Old-Grunt
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    Valve clearances waaaayy out of spec..

    general rule of thumb is bucket and shim valvetrain get tighter as they wear,rocker arm valvetrain gets looser as they wear
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Mar 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Old-Grunt
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    my exhaust situation

    how about a cup of coffee,$1.00 plus shipping and a manila envelope to put it in,probably 3-4 dollers total shipped. If that sounds fair to you...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Mar 24, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    my exhaust situation

    if the 650 and 550 rings are the same size I can fix you up
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Mar 24, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Throttle Cable Replacement

    Take this for what its worth.. I have lubed 100's of cables with copper antisieze,it works!!!! pull cable out of sheath smear some copper...
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Mar 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Old-Grunt
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    looking for 81 XJ650 luggage rack

    Re: looking for 81 XJ650 luggage rack - Update: FOUND ONE I was watching that and I've been kicking myself in the @#$@ for not bidding
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Mar 22, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    looking for 81 XJ650 luggage rack

    Re: looking for 81 XJ650 luggage rack - Update: FOUND ONE I waswatching that and I've been kicking myself in the @#$@ for not bidding
    Post by: Old-Grunt, Mar 22, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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