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  1. ChiefRupp
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    Clutch Change issue

    Hi guys, Looking for some helpful advice as I changed my clutch friction plates. First off as I was torquing the bolts to 7.5, I broke one of the...
    Thread by: ChiefRupp, Apr 14, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. ChiefRupp
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    Clutch problem?

    Rocs, what do you mean by servicing the clutch? Preventative maintenance or repairing the clutch?
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Mar 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. ChiefRupp
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    Clutch problem?

    Bike has 46,000 miles on it, I run silkolene 20w 50 motorcycle oil. I think K-moe nailed it on the head, this clutch probably has a bunch of miles...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Mar 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. ChiefRupp
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    Clutch problem?

    Hi Guys, Been riding my 700 for about a week now, and I notice that when I really go hard, giving it wot, the revs fly up to fast. Now the...
    Thread by: ChiefRupp, Mar 26, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. ChiefRupp
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    How do I change bulbs in Xj700 Tach

    Top half of my tach is dark and the bottom is still lit, speedometer is all good. Whats the best way of getting to those bulbs?
    Thread by: ChiefRupp, Aug 4, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. ChiefRupp
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    Any luck running just the collector

    I ran open pipes on my Xj700 for a while, they aren't the loudest straight pipes but are not any bit quiet or ( normal either ). I didn't have to...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Jul 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. ChiefRupp
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    XJ700 won't go under 5,000rpm

    Does it sound like its running on all cylinders? I had an issue with my 700 after this winter where it wouldn't idle well and shot some " smoke "...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. ChiefRupp
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    Seafoam in Crank case

    http://www.amazon.com/K-N-81-0221-Fuel-Filter/dp/B000E2AR70/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1433729986&sr=8-4&keywords=inline+fuel+filter I used one like...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Jun 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    Update: Ordered and received Len's oil filter adapter. The threaded stud had no issue threading into the damaged threads and didn't require any...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Jun 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    My local NAPA doesn't have a machine shop. They do have a paint shop which comes handy when I need an exact color match
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    Gonna borrow one from my neighbor, would buy one but my other XJ ( 1993 jeep cherokee ) just went to the shop with clutch issues, wallet is gonna...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    Auto zone has the thread reforming kit, I'm gonna pick it up and give it a try. Do these add to the flank of the thread or are they more meant to...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    I'm thinking I'm pretty screwed, I know the necessary ways to fix this but really lack the equipment or money to go at this. Best idea right now...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    yea, I'm pretty bummed about it. Your probably right though, pissed at myself for making such a simple thing a big issue, expensive lessons. I've...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/11133735 sorry about all the links, your guys suggestions/opinions mean a lot to me
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    My Bad http://www.threadtoolsupply.com/M20x15-professional-helical-insert-repair-kit.html
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    http://www.threadtoolsupply.com/M20x25-professional-helical-insert-repair-kit.html Or?
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    http://www.threadtoolsupply.com/m20x25-helical-insert-repair-kit.html Hows this look?
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    http://www.autofast.co.za/shop/helicoil-m20-x-1-5-x-1-5d/ This is all I could find, but I would like to get a whole kit
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    Also K moe, what automotive store can you rent that at, I live in the suburbs of Chicago and its hard to find an automotive store with any...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    Actually Chacal made me aware of the possibilities of Oil leaking out and going for a slide. Pretty scary. Im gonna go with the HELICOIL. Im...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    I appreciate all the help K-moe. I think I'm gonna give Chacals adapter. I have about a third of the thread in the back undamaged and I believe I...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    20mm thread reform/chaser*
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    Hi guys, Im gonna try cleaning up the threads first. I know the bolt is 20mm but and clue on pitch or any other info so I can choose a tap. Also...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    I saw that and was interested as well, You mean thread,epoxy it in and then just leave it there. How do I get one?
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    Thanks K-moe, I was looking into the Helicoil inserts. I'll try reforming it, its to the point where it wants to thread but it won't thread enough...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    Also bought a new oil filter bypass
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    Thinking about trying this, I don't have access to any machining equipment or welders....
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. ChiefRupp
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    Stripped Oil filter threads inside engine

    Hi, guy's I made a big mistake trying to use a oil filter bolt that had some defects in the threads and stripped the threads on the inside. I'm...
    Thread by: ChiefRupp, May 27, 2015, 42 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. ChiefRupp
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    After market guages/dash for xj700

    I am pretty handy and good with electronics. Does that digital guage wire right in and work as a Speedo and tach? Do any serious modifications...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Jul 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. ChiefRupp
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    After market guages/dash for xj700

    Hi friends! Was curious to see if there was any products that can easily be used on an xj700 to get rid of the big guages and indicator lights....
    Thread by: ChiefRupp, Jul 13, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. ChiefRupp
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    Headlight doesent turn on when first starting

    The 86 comes stock with a blade style fuse box
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. ChiefRupp
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    Headlight doesent turn on when first starting

    Thanks for the quick response, It ended up being a loose fuse
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. ChiefRupp
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    Headlight doesent turn on when first starting

    I have an 86 xj700 and like the title states my headlight will not always stay on. Today when I started the bike up in the morning to go to work...
    Thread by: ChiefRupp, Jun 17, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. ChiefRupp
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    Where to get air filter for XJ700

    Hi, as the title appears im looking for an air filter, I know that UNI and K&N have some permanent ones but would that involve a rejetting? Does...
    Thread by: ChiefRupp, Jun 8, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. ChiefRupp
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    Put sea foam in the oil and now the bike has no power

    I put sea foam in both the oil and gas, I took the carbs out and they look fairly clean but who knows what's in the jets. As for the air filter I...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Jun 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. ChiefRupp
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    Put sea foam in the oil and now the bike has no power

    Kay be dum question but so you think maybe running more seafoam through will help and also how do I pull the carbs just undo from all of the...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Jun 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. ChiefRupp
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    Put sea foam in the oil and now the bike has no power

    You think spraying some carb cleaner in each port will help or should I do a full carb pull
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Jun 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. ChiefRupp
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    Put sea foam in the oil and now the bike has no power

    I put seafoam in the oil and the gas and rode it once then did oil change and it runs like absolute shit now, has no power and when i do get it...
    Thread by: ChiefRupp, Jun 7, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. ChiefRupp
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    Fuel Filter Size

    Thanks very much
    Post by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. ChiefRupp
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    Fuel Filter Size

    Hi, I have an 1986 XJ700S Maxim. I want to get an inline fuel filter and was wondering what size I would need. Thanks! Chief
    Thread by: ChiefRupp, May 28, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. ChiefRupp
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    Need electrical help on my XJ700

    Thanks for all the input! It ended up being the ignition fuse, it wasn't broke but was not making good connections in its holder. I put a dab of...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Apr 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. ChiefRupp
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    Need electrical help on my XJ700

    Thanks for all the input! It ended up being the ignition fuse, it wasn't broke but was not making good connections in its holder. I put a dab of...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Apr 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. ChiefRupp
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    Need electrical help on my XJ700

    Hi everyone, I have a 1986 XJ700 with 36xxx miles. I bought used from a dealership in Wisconsin recently and it started immediately there and...
    Thread by: ChiefRupp, Apr 19, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. ChiefRupp
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    Just Some Basic XJ Questions

    So I bought my first XJ and have come up with a couple of questions, now alot of these I have found some answers for on the interweb, but I want...
    Thread by: ChiefRupp, Mar 25, 2014, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. ChiefRupp
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    Trouble shooting why my bike wont turn over

    Im pretty sure its the solenoid, ran a screwdriver over both of the poles and she tried starting, gonna grab a new one and hopefully that will...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. ChiefRupp
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    Trouble shooting why my bike wont turn over

    No, The bike wont start anymore kickstand down or up. It only makes 1 click sound when I push the start
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. ChiefRupp
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    Trouble shooting why my bike wont turn over

    May be a dumb question, but how do I find the solenoid, where is it?
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. ChiefRupp
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    Trouble shooting why my bike wont turn over

    The Fuel light is lighting up when I hit start, however I know there is an adequate amount of fuel in the tank. Is there some kind of killswitch...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. ChiefRupp
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    Trouble shooting why my bike wont turn over

    The bike is in Neutral, Wouldnt start. I removed the kickstand relay and it still wont make a single noise when I try to start it. I checked the...
    Post by: ChiefRupp, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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