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  1. althomas101
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    XJ550 Seca is sluggish at 55mph+

    Seriously you need to fatten up the midrange and that isn't done with the pilot jets.
    Post by: althomas101, Jun 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. althomas101
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    XJ550 Seca is sluggish at 55mph+

    Try raising the needles, do this by lowering the clip if you have that type or put 1 or 2 #4 flat washers on the needle before inserting it in the...
    Post by: althomas101, Jun 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. althomas101
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    Revs to the sky in neutral; barely revs to 6k RPMs in gear

    After ruling out a valve issue. It sounds to me that your cold cylinder at idle is due to a lack of fuel on the pilot circuit, unless the exhaust...
    Post by: althomas101, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. althomas101
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    AFter Market Coils for XJ550 Maxim (1982)

    I didn't reply because I didn't know what the specs are. I have used Honda coils with great success in the past. Like the ones off of a 91-02...
    Post by: althomas101, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. althomas101
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    1982 XJ750 Electrical and Ignition PROBLEMS

    My XJ did exactly what you are describing that is why the PO gave up and gave it to me to get it out of his garage. What it turned out to be was...
    Post by: althomas101, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. althomas101
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    Front brake Caliper/brake rebuild

    They listed the measurements in the ad (1 x piston type A : diameter 38 mm and length 36.2 mm). Just measure the one you removed.
    Post by: althomas101, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. althomas101
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    Clunky rear end, is that normal?

    Thanks guys! I'll check the u-joint as soon as I get home from vacation.
    Post by: althomas101, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. althomas101
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    Need some input!

    Did you leave the bike on prime? The vacuum diaphragm in the petcock is there to prevent this from happening. You probably need to rebuild the...
    Post by: althomas101, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. althomas101
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    XJ550 Seca is sluggish at 55mph+

    It sounds to me like it is way too lean. Popping from the exhaust means that you are getting miss-fires and the mixture from the unlit cylinder is...
    Post by: althomas101, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. althomas101
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    XJ750 maxim fork lowers on a xj650 maxim?

    Bump. I'm surprised no one knows the answer to this.
    Post by: althomas101, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. althomas101
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    Clunky rear end, is that normal?

    I finally got my XJ650J on the road and I'm loving it! I did notice a couple of times when I was pulling away a clunk noise. When I serviced the...
    Thread by: althomas101, Jun 4, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. althomas101
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    XJ550 SECA Engine Noise

    There is a bunch of extra noise in the video but it sounds like you have an exhaust leak to me.
    Post by: althomas101, Jun 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. althomas101
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    XJ750 maxim fork lowers on a xj650 maxim?

    I need to rebuild the front forks anyway on my 82 XJ650j, and it seems to me that I could just replace the lowers with units off of a 750 maxim,...
    Thread by: althomas101, Jun 4, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. althomas101
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    clutch

    Thanks.
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. althomas101
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    clutch

    Since I got 2 "wizards" here I might as well ask a related clutch question. Do yamaha's have issues with the springs on the back of the clutch...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. althomas101
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    BaldWonder's 1982 XJ650J Maxim Bobber

    Re: BaldWonder's 1982 XJ650 Maxim J - Bobber/Chop Yea I was thinking maby some of that on the down tubes, or you can get reflective microbeads...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. althomas101
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    BaldWonder's 1982 XJ650J Maxim Bobber

    Re: BaldWonder's 1982 XJ650 Maxim J - Bobber/Chop Ah, good point about the lack of reflectors. I might want to paint some stuff with reflective...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. althomas101
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    clutch

    What I've noticed on most old bikes you don't even need to change the clutch friction plates. Usually if it is slipping it is because the springs...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    BaldWonder's 1982 XJ650J Maxim Bobber

    Re: BaldWonder's 1982 XJ650 Maxim J - Bobber/Chop Thanks BaldWonder, BTW do you think that it would be possible to swap out the LED's in those...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. althomas101
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    BaldWonder's 1982 XJ650J Maxim Bobber

    Re: BaldWonder's 1982 XJ650 Maxim J - Bobber/Chop Where did you get the LED lights you used for your tail light? Did they come in yellow? I'd...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. althomas101
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    RobbieRobot Cafe Racer Project in pictures

    Very nice! The thing that gets me is how you managed to do all of that work so quickly, it would have taken me at least a year to do what you have...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. althomas101
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    Will an XS650 fuel tank fit a 84 XJ600

    Thanks for the info, do you know if an XS tank will fit? Obviously the rear attachment point is wrong but what about the tunnel and bung mounts?...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. althomas101
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    No problem, that is what forums are for. But don't take what I say as truth, research it for yourself, it is interesting stuff with real world...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. althomas101
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    I used to do a lot of street racing Mopars back in my 20's and I used to love it when a Camaro or mustang would show up with a tunnel ram and dual...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Will an XS650 fuel tank fit a 84 XJ600

    Will an xs tank fit an xj550? Will a 550 seca tank fit a 650? just got an 82 xj650 with a rotted tank and want something that has flatter lines on...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    After reading about half of the pages in this thread I'm left wondering a few thing. 1. If you think the slide is lifting slower then why not...
    Post by: althomas101, Nov 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. althomas101
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    Is this normal?

    Well I ride my GS1000 hard and it uses the same 130/90-18 rubber, I'm getting 5K out of a shinko 230 and that bike has a lot more torque than a...
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. althomas101
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    Bike Shut Off but Starts Right Up

    The most likely candidate is the ignition switch, 2nd choice would be the kill switch.
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. althomas101
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    550 Seca - starting after service, having problems

    Poke around this site for a while. http://www.jetav8r.com/Vision/IgnitionFaq.pdf look at this troubleshooting chart....
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. althomas101
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    Custom Carb Jet Kits

    The only thing pods do is make it easier to remove/install your carbs. You can get a couple of extra ponies with them and a pipe but only on the...
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. althomas101
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    1982 Seca 550 Carb Cleaning Woes

    Grab the outside of the jet gently with vice grips. Once you crack them loose you can unscrew with your hands. This works for just about anything...
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. althomas101
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    Trouble with new clutch springs and plates

    Definately it is the linkage or cable adjustment. Do not even consider running with missing parts!
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. althomas101
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    82 xj650 ran great, now wont fire.Help!

    If you have to hold the throttle open to get it to start then you are super rich, try starting without the choke on. Also check your spark plugs...
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. althomas101
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    Is this normal?

    The Avon AM26 Road riders seem to last forever, and the grip on the ones I have on my Honda 750 is pretty good. Maybe you should try a different...
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. althomas101
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    master Cylinder rebuild

    An empty master cylinder is always a pain to bleed. Having a mighty-vac is a huge help. What I do is crack the banjo bolt on the MC and pump the...
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. althomas101
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    wheel valve stem size?

    I'm fixing up a XJ750RJ for a buddy and I'm getting ready to order tires and valve stems. His bike has a tubes, but after researching the forums...
    Thread by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. althomas101
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    Front tire size change...

    +1
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. althomas101
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    my new 85 xj700 needs your help

    Oh, one more thing, I run Rotella T 15W-40 in my bikes during the summer, it is cheap, available at Wallmart, and is safe for wet clutches. In...
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. althomas101
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    my new 85 xj700 needs your help

    Hey, here are some links for what people are talking about. Also my own take on bikes in general as I'm just now working on my first yammy, but I...
    Post by: althomas101, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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