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  1. karljesse
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    XJ calendar picture ideas

    Here is another that was just born to be in a calendar. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =3&theater
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ calendar picture ideas

    Ok, this is about as "calendar" as it gets. I'd be happy to send the large file if you like it. There are some other great bike pics here as well....
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What is your favorite BEER!?

    At this very moment it is the bottle of cold Lagunitas India Pale Ale that I set down to type this. Having just solved a fuel leak and a vacuum...
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Air fuel mixture?

    So on the 85 XJ700 The brass screw for the fuel mixture, can someone tell me which way is more fuel and which way is more air? Thanks a bunch. Karl
    Thread by: karljesse, Oct 30, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. karljesse
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    unpainted master cylinder?

    Sure thing, soon as I get her back together I'll post some pics. Thanks a bunch!
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    unpainted master cylinder?

    I was gonna repaint my master brake cylinder so I stripped the paint off. Now I like the way it looks polished aluminum. Does anyone see a...
    Thread by: karljesse, Oct 27, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. karljesse
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    Break apart calipers?

    I had heard you do not want to remove the bolts and separate the two halves of a brake caliper. I am doing a complete rebuild of my front breaks,...
    Thread by: karljesse, Oct 23, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    front breaks tight?

    Well, that's why I ask you folks. Hmm, ok. The ONLY work I have done on the front breaks was a complete and thorough cleaning of the master...
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. karljesse
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    front breaks tight?

    Ok, here's another one for you folks. 85 XJ700 my front disc breaks seem to always have a bit of a squeeze on the discs. I removed the calipers,...
    Thread by: karljesse, Oct 20, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    gasket sealant on carb bowls?

    Great. Thanks a bunch.
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    gasket sealant on carb bowls?

    Due to time issues, I have made some gaskets from the fiber type gasket material for my carb bowls. Do you recommend I use gasket sealant or apply...
    Thread by: karljesse, Oct 17, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. karljesse
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    dripping fuel

    Well, what ever it takes. I'm hoping it's the bowel gaskets. I know two of them are broken. Would that do it? Thanks
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. karljesse
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    XJforever.com is the best!

    Len at XJ forever is a life savior. The right parts as fast as you could ask for. Don't know were I'd be without him. Thanks!!!
    Thread by: karljesse, Oct 16, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. karljesse
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    dripping fuel

    well, I know better than to argue with the XJ wizards. I'll see if I can get those parts overnighted. Thanks.
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. karljesse
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    dripping fuel

    Ok, the rack is off the bike. I do have a bowl gasket broken in two places and another broken in one place. I'll order new gaskets right now but...
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. karljesse
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    dripping fuel

    Ok then. I guess I'll pull the carbs. I'm getting pretty good at that. Thanks
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    dripping fuel

    85 XJ700 Well you wizards have been terrific so far. Now let's move on to the double challenge round. Ready? After 3 unsuccessful attempts at...
    Thread by: karljesse, Oct 15, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    new flange on rear wheel. Urgent!

    No, I'm doing something wrong. I have the new flange on the spacer, mounted towards the righthand, break side. all three bearings in, used the...
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    new flange on rear wheel. Urgent!

    Thanks for the response. Can I as though, is the flange actually doing anything? Why does it need to be there. Thanks again. Karl
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    new flange on rear wheel. Urgent!

    I'm replacing my rear wheel bearings on shaft drive 85 xj700 and replacing the flange on the spacer, but the new flange seems to do nothing. It...
    Thread by: karljesse, Oct 10, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    head tightening pattern.

    Cool thanks, That's what I did, but 7.2 ft/lbs is so little I get paranoid about my tork wrench cause it just gives a tinny hint that you are...
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    head tightening pattern.

    Oh mighty wizards of XJ knowledge. Could one of you bestow upon me the tightening pattern for the bolts on the valve cover of 85 XJ700? I'll try...
    Thread by: karljesse, Oct 8, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    Ya, I'm relegated entirely to the pleasure of my XJ700. I USED to drive my beloved 03 Saturn Vue. Kept it mint, it still is EXCEPT (big frown) for...
    Post by: karljesse, Oct 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL I just placed my first order for parts from XJ4EVER and man! this guy Len is...
    Post by: karljesse, Sep 17, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Squeak from rear wheel

    Ok guys, lets see what you make of this. 1985 XJ 700. I have a mild squeak that I believe is coming from the rear wheel, and it is only present...
    Thread by: karljesse, Sep 7, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ummm, what are these?

    Ok, so 85 XJ700, Question, right where the valve cover meets the cylinder head, at the top of the fins, on the right side of the engine there are...
    Thread by: karljesse, Aug 18, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cosmetic

    So my 85 XJ700 has this clear coat covering all the aluminum (?) on the engine and some other parts. It has lost the glory of it's youth. What if...
    Thread by: karljesse, Jul 24, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fuel and vac routing to carbs?

    You folks are truly sent from heaven. Many thanks!!!
    Post by: karljesse, Jul 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fuel and vac routing to carbs?

    Yes, this is a CA. bike with a canister. I can't make out this info in the manual I have. Any help on this would make you a super hero!
    Post by: karljesse, Jul 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fuel and vac routing to carbs?

    You folks have been great so far, try this one. I'm not sure my XJ700 was correct when I bought it. I'm trying to figure out where the fuel line...
    Thread by: karljesse, Jul 9, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is there a fuel filter?

    Than that's what I'll do. Thanks
    Post by: karljesse, Jul 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. karljesse
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    Is there a fuel filter?

    Thanks, you are aces in my book. I'm still shy about adjusting the valves. What do you think, should I just dive in and do it? The bike ran great...
    Post by: karljesse, Jul 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is there a fuel filter?

    Thanks for the help guys, and it is helping. I'm getting close. I determined that there is no fuel screen at the top on my petcock, so I put the...
    Post by: karljesse, Jul 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is there a fuel filter?

    Wow! Thanks. Those do look like exactly the same carbs I have. I took them all apart and got them spankin clean. I'll go to the fuel filter next,...
    Post by: karljesse, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is there a fuel filter?

    Hi folks. I have an 85 XJ 700 and a couple questions. First is there a fuel filter on this bike? Inside the tank? Second where is the air/fuel...
    Thread by: karljesse, Jul 3, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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