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  1. Ramon
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    A new XJ 550 from Italy

    Hi mbertazz, that's the bike I rode directly after it was available in germany in the 80ies. A friend of mine convinced me to take a test ride...
    Post by: Ramon, Dec 29, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Ramon
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    Politically Correct Xmas Greeting Ripped-off and Posted here

    Re: Politically Correct Xmas Greeting Ripped-off and Posted Rick said: It was fun. It is fun. I will add: And I'm sure it will be fun!...
    Post by: Ramon, Dec 22, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Ramon
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    what about creating a picture database?

    Well, in our german forum we made it. Response of riders is good.
    Post by: Ramon, Nov 23, 2007 in forum: Suggestion Box
  4. Ramon
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    interactive carburator map on my xj900 page

    OK, another update has been made. Please check. http://www.xj900.kliwebdesign.de/vergaser01.php
    Post by: Ramon, Sep 16, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Ramon
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    interactive carburator map on my xj900 page

    Hello and again thank you for being nit-picking. Guess we have to cause many names are used for the same part all around. So I made another update...
    Post by: Ramon, Sep 15, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Ramon
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    interactive carburator map on my xj900 page

    Hi there, thanks for your reply. Made suggested changes. "Where's the Enrichment Valve and the Starter Jet. Siphon Tube and well?" Yes, what...
    Post by: Ramon, Sep 15, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Ramon
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    interactive carburator map on my xj900 page

    Hi Chaps, currently I'm working on a interactive carburator map. It's in english too, well it's going to be. In case you like to help or you...
    Thread by: Ramon, Sep 14, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Ramon
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    currently installing a XJ picture database

    You can't find my suggestion? Uuhh, there is a suggestion box in this forum: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=6223.html Guess it is...
    Post by: Ramon, Sep 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    currently installing a XJ picture database

    Hi Chaps, a few days ago I did suggest to create a picture database containing pics of various parts of an XJ bike. Seems to be nobody is...
    Thread by: Ramon, Sep 1, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    what about creating a picture database?

    ... just a guess. How about implementing a picture database in this forum? The problem is there is a lot of information inside of those great...
    Thread by: Ramon, Aug 28, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: Suggestion Box
  11. Ramon
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    RickCo Pops Max Wheelie!

    Hey guys, it is no problem to lift up the front wheel with my XJ900 since I put in the 31A carb from the first 900 model. We had a real great ride...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 26, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Ramon
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    Hi from Germany

    Hi Chaps, some more progress has been made on my restoration project. Put some new disc brake on my queen. I' a bit disappointed cause it was...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 25, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Ramon
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    Cause for concern?

    Hey you, IMOP this is really not looking good. I would defintely check the whole petrol flow from tank down to the carb. And open the carb for...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Ramon
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    howto check float level of carb

    Just went through the manual for the details. The fuel level should be 5mm below from the carb mixing chamber body edge. You need to check each...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Ramon
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    howto check float level of carb

    Well I like pics. They are easier to understand worldwide :D Was interested to check the float level. Put a piece of an antenna into the...
    Thread by: Ramon, Aug 16, 2007, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Ramon
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    Long distance ride

    "I got back yesterday from a 1557 mile(2506 KM) trip. The XJ ran perfectly! " Oh yes. That's how it should be. Easy riding! Hopefully I will...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Ramon
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    running too rich

    Uhh, just noticed that my english could be abetter! So let's exercise. "completely fixed" means the jet needle didn't had any play. But it has...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    running too rich

    What should I say? Human failure. A few weeks ago I took the carb to a specialist requesting him to refurnisch the carb. He cleaned it with...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    running too rich

    OK. Next Step. Screwed the pilot screws completely in and screwed them out 2 turns. After 35 km spark one is still black. 2-3-4 are much better....
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    how to check the floaters of the carb

    Hey Robert, yes, I think so. He might pulling my leg. But anyway. They have all the same gauge after my check. And yes. Everybody is telling me...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Ramon
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    running too rich

    OK, current state is: Spark 1 completely black, others look like 3 and 4 before. I will adjust pilot screws again. The problem is to find the...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Ramon
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    running too rich

    Hey Chaps, got an interesting bothering problem here which I would like to share with you. It's about a XJ900F with 31A engine type. Maybe we can...
    Thread by: Ramon, Aug 12, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    how to check the floaters of the carb

    Ok chaps, then lets assume that they're OK. I did had really clean fingers. An remember the detergent...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Ramon
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    Greetings from Germany

    For those ones who know photoshop there is a template for design exercises on my homepage. Go for...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Ramon
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    how to check the floaters of the carb

    The idea was to see if one sinks deeper into the water if it is leaky. If so it would get a bit heavier and thus it would sink a bit deeper into...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Ramon
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    pilot screws and pilot outlet

    @Polock: The bad one is the third one. Would be difficult to adjust this one correctly with a screw driver because its head is damaged.
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    pilot screws and pilot outlet

    Hi, I didn't on a separate carb and I did on the one mounted. No probs. But if you look at the last pic you will notice a difference on the third...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    pilot screws and pilot outlet

    Just made 2 pics showing four complete pilot screws in detail and a pilot outlet. Consider that one screw is crappy. It has been replaced....
    Thread by: Ramon, Aug 11, 2007, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    how to check the floaters of the carb

    Hi Chaps, I was interested to know wether my floters all do have an identical gauge, but couldn't look inside. So I did use a glass. Filled it...
    Thread by: Ramon, Aug 11, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Question about my rear shocks

    Hey Tarezo, consider the age of the rear shocks. In case they are to old it might better to replace them anyway. I did it. Got Bitubos on my XJ900...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Greetings from Germany

    Yes you're right. It is a beautiful place. But I guess you got much more beautiful places in the US. How did I come up with Namibian Queen...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 9, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Greetings from Germany

    Hey Cutlass84, you will find some more pics and the whole story on my webpage www.xj900.kliwebdesign.de Have fun
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 6, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Ramon
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    What is a prediversion bike?

    Yes. Would agree to what MacMcMacmac wrote. It is not a XJ900. Look at the back light. Back light of a XJ900 is really different. IMO that is the...
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Ramon
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Well, I put new rear shock absorbers on my queen. CDA Bitubo. Great stuff. Fantastic surfin now!
    Post by: Ramon, Aug 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Greetings from Germany

    Hi Chaps, great weather here in germany. Mounted new rear shock absorbers on my XJ900F and took the chance for a 350km ride today from...
    Thread by: Ramon, Aug 5, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. Ramon
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Mounted a completely rebuild and cleaned 31A carb. Synchronized Carbs. Runs really better now. Front wheel is coming up a bit when giving fire....
    Post by: Ramon, Jul 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Ramon
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Project goes on. Did some more polishing on motor parts. 3 hours work. More to do.
    Post by: Ramon, Jul 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Well, I put some more glance on it. Was worth to look in.... a lot of crap around the alternator. Brushes were short. Got better ones inside now....
    Post by: Ramon, Jul 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Greatings from Ukraine. XJ 400

    Hey gazzz, as I always say black is simply beautiful! Great Bike. Nice Pics. Should make some similar ones on the next ride! Regards from germany!
    Post by: Ramon, Jul 2, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. Ramon
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    Diaphragm Leaks

    YAMABOND? Need to check wether I can get here in germany. Keep you updated.
    Post by: Ramon, Jul 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Diaphragm Leaks

    Hi Chaps, 400 miles ago I put some plasti-dip on the leaks of the diaphragms. Today I checked how they look like. Well, those scraped off parts...
    Thread by: Ramon, Jul 1, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    What I did do to my Queen today? Ah, I'm really exhausted now. 5 hours work today. Replaced the fork. Used my polished one. Polishing took me at...
    Post by: Ramon, Jun 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    4000rpm at start!

    Hi, did you took off the carb? In case you should check the throttle cable at the carb. I had this as I replaced the carb some time ago. See the...
    Post by: Ramon, Jun 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    broken bolts of carb joint

    Hi again, to keep you updated. I found somebody who is willing to produce a small series of those nitty gritty adaptors. Not that cheap. But it...
    Post by: Ramon, Jun 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    broken bolts of carb joint

    Hi Chaps, to keep you updated. I found one who is willing to produce these replacement adaptors based on my spec. But the price is high. In case...
    Post by: Ramon, May 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Photos of my XJ900

    Hi, that's how I did it. To save you and maybe others some time you can download my XJ900 photoshop design template at...
    Post by: Ramon, May 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    broken bolts of carb joint

    Hi Chaps, well, to be honest I can really say that we are truly amazed about your feedback on our simple solution. Because of that we are...
    Post by: Ramon, May 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Filter

    @nammy, try ebay. I'm sure you will find one in the near future. Good luck, Ramon
    Post by: Ramon, May 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Filter

    Hi, you should really mount a new filter asap. The carb likes to collect some crap otheriwse!
    Post by: Ramon, May 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    broken bolts of carb joint

    Hi Chaps, yesterday I had to replace my leaky joints. As suspected two of the bolts broke. We didn't worry and we created a simple adaptor as you...
    Thread by: Ramon, May 19, 2007, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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