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  1. FJRider
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    Cleaning out gas tanks

    Placing the tank over an exhaust pipe with the engine running works well. This method works well to remove fuel vapor in the tank prior to welding...
    Post by: FJRider, May 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. FJRider
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    Cold #2 Pipe

    It could be indeed. Even NEW plugs are duds ... such is life. Too many times have I heard ... But the plug looks ok. Easy simple checks FIRST...
    Post by: FJRider, May 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. FJRider
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    Cold #2 Pipe

    At the end of the day ... if only ONE cylinder is cold ... it can't be a coil. A dud lead (either shorting out or not connected to the coil)...
    Post by: FJRider, May 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. FJRider
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    Cold #2 Pipe

    If plugs 2 & 3 are fed by the same coil and leads are swapped. And the problem remains at the same hole. The coil is not the issue. Try a plug...
    Post by: FJRider, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. FJRider
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    XJ650TURBO....carbs are starving???

    The Turbos will have a fuel pump. And a fuel filter. Both may need checking.
    Post by: FJRider, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. FJRider
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    750 starter spins, doesn't engage

    It can be the battery not kicking it over fast enough. That is an easy test. Put jump start cables from a car to the battery .. and it will tell...
    Post by: FJRider, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. FJRider
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    1982 Seca 750 No compression on all four pots

    To check that rings may be causing the no compression ... a spoonful of a heavy grade oil in each cylinder before testing each cylinder. An...
    Post by: FJRider, Apr 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. FJRider
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    1982 Seca 750 No compression on all four pots

    There's not much you can do to fix a "No Compression" issue without removing the head. And a good place to start for issues ... (like a blown...
    Post by: FJRider, Apr 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. FJRider
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    my new fj1200

    When I got my (93) FJ1200 ... it had 24,000km's on it. Now it has 84,000.
    Post by: FJRider, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  10. FJRider
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    1984 XJ750RL to Cafe Racer?

    Forget repairs ... unless the part you want is unobtainable. Go NEW with fuel components wherever possible. If that means cost ... so be it.
    Post by: FJRider, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. FJRider
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    sunny and 65 should i ride the seca

    Feel bad .. ??? :? Why the hell should you .. ??? :wink: At 65 just do it as and when you like. Don't push too hard initially ... and the...
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. FJRider
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    Handlebars

    Find a motorcycle wrecker and get a pair that are more modern then. Get an Auto electrician to change the connection plugs (They will most likely...
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. FJRider
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    Hi from New Zealand

    At least you didn't say Gollum ..
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. FJRider
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    loud ticking sound

    I'm thinking cam chain loose. Going on it's side may have miss set the tensioner. Or was loose already and didn't notice. (or at least is now worse)
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. FJRider
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    Hi from New Zealand

    An hour from my back door.
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. FJRider
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    Hi from New Zealand

    A naked 750
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. FJRider
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    Handlebars

    Have you thought of just polishing the alloy ones you have now ???
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. FJRider
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    Hi from New Zealand

    Thank you .... just wait until I get to your country. Oh wait . !!! 8)
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. FJRider
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    Proper Way To Clean Windshild and Shild

    The first wipe with a damp cloth at a gas station to remove the accumulation of bugs, removes any possibility of build-up.
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. FJRider
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    1920 Indian Scout doing 200mph?

    Hopkins did not set the records ... but played the part of the New Zealander Burt Munroe that DID set the records. One of the records still stands...
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 30, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Proper Way To Clean Windshild and Shild

    I've found Pledge works well on visors ... especially in the rain. Water runs off easier.
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. FJRider
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    Hi from New Zealand

    And the XJ750D ...
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. FJRider
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    Hi from New Zealand

    This is the XJ in going condition.
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hi from New Zealand

    Hi all in the XJ world. I've just joined the site, and it seems like it might be a handy place to visit. I have reacquired an '82 XJ750K (I think)...
    Thread by: FJRider, Mar 30, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. FJRider
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    Extra Storage

    I take the easier route and carry a magnetic tank bag.
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. FJRider
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    Proper Way To Clean Windshild and Shild

    I found The Furniture polish returned my 20 year old FJ1200's screen to almost new looking. It seems to fill in the smaller scratches. Be gentle...
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. FJRider
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    Proper Way To Clean Windshild and Shild

    Pledge spray on Furniture polish is what I use here in New Zealand. No doubt you will have a similar product there.
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ750 cutting out when cold

    Valve clearances are not always included in a "General service". Getting them done removes a few issues with the XJ's ... 30 year old engines need...
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ750 cutting out when cold

    I have an RK model ... mine currently in bits awaiting a rebuild. It did similar. I found a good warm up (about 1500 rpm) helps. Don't try to...
    Post by: FJRider, Mar 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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