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  1. donovan
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    Question for where to go next..

    Sounds like vaccum leak while its trying to run spray a bit of carb cleaner on areas like throttle plates, intake boots, etc etc. Is this liquid...
    Post by: donovan, Sep 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. donovan
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    PLEASE ADVISE - NEWBIE HERE, CLEANED MY CARBS

    Oh he does beleive me find him on a post and pm him he will send you parts info prices how to thing, the shelfs I found were several yamaha...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. donovan
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    Both coils bad? Naw. Can't be. Just bad wires?

    Check these first look at the connectors to the coils plastic ones, disconnest see of contacts are well loose fitting if so use small dykes to...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. donovan
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    PLEASE ADVISE - NEWBIE HERE, CLEANED MY CARBS

    Also dont boil the carbs again go and get a can of parts cleaner comes in 1gal size paint can Soak them ounce stripped and use your air compressor...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. donovan
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    PLEASE ADVISE - NEWBIE HERE, CLEANED MY CARBS

    Speffic to the engine there is a chart to follow in service book will tell you what shims u need. You will have to check them first, markem then...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. donovan
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    PLEASE ADVISE - NEWBIE HERE, CLEANED MY CARBS

    You have to remove build a level stand and wetset off the bike.
    Post by: donovan, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. donovan
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    PLEASE ADVISE - NEWBIE HERE, CLEANED MY CARBS

    Helps here my freind. And I cant help but feel I owe the community thanks to these cats. When you think you have enough information, believe me...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. donovan
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    PLEASE ADVISE - NEWBIE HERE, CLEANED MY CARBS

    Yeah half ass don't cut it dude, Valves are important before going forward you must you must do them then on to carbs, big fitz knows what hes...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. donovan
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    Question for where to go next..

    After the u tube video and info from xj4ever.com you should become very familar with them, but if you would humor me for a second pull air box...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. donovan
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    Question for where to go next..

    No it wont you will need to take apart, now you need to get a jap screw driver, dremmel, the screws are peened and will need to be cut off ground...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. donovan
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    Some days I just love my job (badge)

    New business venture? Id buy the for 39.95 4 them get the equipment everyone here would probably buy them to, great tank labels id say.
    Post by: donovan, Jun 16, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. donovan
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    Question for where to go next..

    Yes that one sorry must be from all pot I used to smoke.
    Post by: donovan, Jun 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. donovan
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    Question for where to go next..

    Also look at maxim4ever.com
    Post by: donovan, Jun 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. donovan
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    Question for where to go next..

    It is and you will find few orings that may be the issue and is the proper way to clean go to xj4ever.com see there carb clinic post will show you...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. donovan
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    Question for where to go next..

    Threaten to throw her off a cliff worked for me. After I did that came to life :-) how ever that said go back to the pilot jets, then when you do...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    I did the post above refers to finding 2 fouled plugs and some messed up plug wires, operated with success, previous owner had the wrong pilot...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    133,135,137,135 cylinders in order of 1 to 4 was first thing I had done before placing a dime into the bike.
    Post by: donovan, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. donovan
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    Vacuum Syncing Issues

    After all of the running issues you had, similar to what my bike was doing, found plug wire to be screwy with a couple of fouled plugs and that...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    Ok found the problem was a screwy plug wire with a couple of fouled plugs, now this bike is the way she should be scary fast, I do love tinkering...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    I have color tuned several times, I have learned to do everything 5 times on this bike, on 1 2and4 blue 3 was orange, I tune this hot after a ride...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    Side note for site administrator, after what I've been thru with this bike I deserve 2nd if not 3rd gear :) I just saying, bike was put in the oh...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    Cyln 3, I've found the weak wire for ignition in wire harness electrical is sorted, and idle passage is clear I checked thought same, seems like...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    Big moe after fire correct producing misfire then back fire, set mixture screws at 2 7/8 turns for age and plugs look good, not lean not rich,...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    I had checked comp valves whole 9 exception of color tuning ,wont be harsh never hurts to go over, look for obvious, im not perfect, auto...
    Post by: donovan, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    Also rpms limited as well not like they should be or have.
    Post by: donovan, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    now this thing wont get out of its own way, when I know this bike is monster
    Post by: donovan, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    Yes I did, I forgot to mention the backfiring that follows out of right pipe. like a timing issue or electrical but all is working.
    Post by: donovan, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. donovan
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    running awful!!!

    Need some help, I have painfully resurrected this beast. However every time it appears have made progress, The bike decides I haven't, I have...
    Thread by: donovan, Jun 9, 2014, 21 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. donovan
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    im done with this xj

    Season not over delayed positive people please future us much better. Defently not the past. Not entertaining anymore. Like going to the zoo, a...
    Post by: donovan, May 23, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. donovan
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    im done with this xj

    Ok enough already geez you all have bigger ,,,,, whatever let it go.
    Post by: donovan, May 23, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. donovan
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    im done with this xj

    Kyle if you dont laugh at this it might consume you, please dont. All was in fun obviously lots of us were bored. That said, we all have...
    Post by: donovan, May 22, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. donovan
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    im done with this xj

    Awesome! play by play! Hang on popcorn about ready.
    Post by: donovan, May 22, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. donovan
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    im done with this xj

    Wow. Sensitive subject.
    Post by: donovan, May 22, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. donovan
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    Idling problems after rebuild

    having the same issues with my bike, synching is a bitch i swear alot how ever i found that if i wiggle my wiring harness in the area of coil...
    Post by: donovan, May 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. donovan
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    im done with this xj

    Its just easier to blame the bike becomes a pride issue I beleive but hey what does anyone know, it should be part of the test and required some...
    Post by: donovan, May 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. donovan
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    im done with this xj

    the most important thing is you are ok and alive wrist will heal and your mental well being dont give up you cant let the bike win, and knowing...
    Post by: donovan, May 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. donovan
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    burn outs

    Try it Dont fry it the new 1 ofcourse. :)
    Post by: donovan, May 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. donovan
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    burn outs

    No, if back brakes fried wheel will not turn at all if it did lock up then likely drive gear in trans wouldve snapped with a abrupt stop like it...
    Post by: donovan, May 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. donovan
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    Can switch be bypassed altogether or is this not possible thanks midnight.
    Post by: donovan, May 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. donovan
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    Can switch be bypassed altogether or is this not possible thanks midnight.
    Post by: donovan, May 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. donovan
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    Center stand when bikes running on stand pull clutch in dropin first gear and dies.now I rev a little just a bit same thing is there a safety...
    Post by: donovan, May 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. donovan
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    Ok good to know friday ive got a goodie list of things to get, chacal is the pet cock kit you carry have all seals? Square diaphragm vaccum seal...
    Post by: donovan, May 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. donovan
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    Thanks chacal gotten the information on carb kits will order this weekend, however quick question I can not find the answer. I know that the fuel...
    Post by: donovan, May 19, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. donovan
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    No what I'm asking is if there is a complete kit available for the bs33s everything you need in 1 kit, not all separate? Few of the links I've...
    Post by: donovan, May 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. donovan
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    Starting problems

    Dude listen to the kwiski you need a solenoid rely could've blown now because of crossing things never man all that is like what a stick is to a...
    Post by: donovan, May 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. donovan
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    Can't thank all of you enough, learning is all part of the process and I am fortunate enough to have you all that have been where I am. If any one...
    Post by: donovan, May 12, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. donovan
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    Question.......where can I find or obtain a complete carb rebuild kit? Everything is in pieces as far as I can find. I need float needles, jets,...
    Post by: donovan, May 12, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. donovan
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    Can't thank all of you enough, learning is all part of the process and I am fortunate enough to have you all that have been where I am. If any one...
    Post by: donovan, May 4, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. donovan
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    Confirming my worst fears, however very insightful tips on cleaning the carbs. I do appreciate the advise. I am following the instructions for...
    Post by: donovan, May 4, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. donovan
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    I recently picked up this neglected, used to be glorious machine, and will be glorious again, will even be better! I can not wait !!!!!! ( as I...
    Thread by: donovan, May 4, 2014, 20 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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