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  1. sallywalker
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    A new and unusual noise... middle gear whine? Something else?

    A quick update. Figured out what the noise was on the long ride today when I look down and notice the speedometer needle has broken off! Not...
    Post by: sallywalker, Nov 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. sallywalker
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    A new and unusual noise... middle gear whine? Something else?

    Thanks everyone. Really appreciate y'all taking the time to respond. I am not aware of the 5K vibration, but I think my whine has a larger range...
    Post by: sallywalker, Nov 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. sallywalker
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    A new and unusual noise... middle gear whine? Something else?

    Oil is 10 - 40. Most riding is not done in such cold temps. I'll check the speedo/tach cables tomorrow (and the heat shield). This is a beginners...
    Post by: sallywalker, Nov 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. sallywalker
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    A new and unusual noise... middle gear whine? Something else?

    So I did a few maintenance things before parking my 81 XJ650 for the winter including new gear oil, new front fork oil, new front brake pads and...
    Thread by: sallywalker, Nov 21, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. sallywalker
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    Not the best day... problem with one turn signal, fuel issues (i think)...

    I did go through the church of clean, broke the rack, the whole nine yards. I actually never did the vacuum sync. I thought you had to do the...
    Post by: sallywalker, Jul 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. sallywalker
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    Not the best day... problem with one turn signal, fuel issues (i think)...

    oops double post.
    Post by: sallywalker, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. sallywalker
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    Not the best day... problem with one turn signal, fuel issues (i think)...

    So today I got the new valve shims in, new valve cover gasket. When I fired it up, there was some smoking coming from the front of engine/near...
    Post by: sallywalker, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. sallywalker
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    Not the best day... problem with one turn signal, fuel issues (i think)...

    Oh by the way, regarding the gas cap. The cost of a new seal from Len is close to $30 + any other overhaul parts (ball valve, etc.). A whole new...
    Post by: sallywalker, Jul 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. sallywalker
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    Not the best day... problem with one turn signal, fuel issues (i think)...

    Thanks for the tips... those photos will be helpful for cleaning out the switch housing. Bulbs are definitely not burnt out since I can get the...
    Post by: sallywalker, Jul 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. sallywalker
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    Not the best day... problem with one turn signal, fuel issues (i think)...

    Thanks for some encouragement. I tried the brake cleaner but no luck. And wiggling the cables/housing. Does seem a bit pinched in there. Will...
    Post by: sallywalker, Jul 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. sallywalker
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    Not the best day... problem with one turn signal, fuel issues (i think)...

    Hey all, I was on here a year ago, got the carbs cleaned up properly and wet set, new fuse box, inspected brakes... It was running fairly well...
    Thread by: sallywalker, Jul 15, 2015, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. sallywalker
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    Float Level Frustrations

    So I compared the spring action to one working properly and it seems the little nub won't fully depress into the float needle, whereas the others...
    Post by: sallywalker, Sep 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. sallywalker
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    Float Level Frustrations

    OK did the float switch and looks like it is the needle/seat somewhere. I took them out and inspected and they seem fine, don't see any visible...
    Post by: sallywalker, Sep 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. sallywalker
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    Float Level Frustrations

    Yep brand new aftermarket float needles and seats. I will try the float switch idea. I do have a feeling it has something to do with the float...
    Post by: sallywalker, Sep 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. sallywalker
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    Float Level Frustrations

    Hey folks, These carbs have taken me on a long and winding road, and now that I can see the promised land (aka riding this thing before winter...
    Thread by: sallywalker, Sep 16, 2014, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. sallywalker
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    What's with these mixture screws? / down the carb hole we go

    Re: What's with these mixture screws? / down the carb hole w Nice I like it, No secrets... and with that... a few more questions: this may be...
    Post by: sallywalker, Aug 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. sallywalker
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    What's with these mixture screws? / down the carb hole we go

    Re: What's with these mixture screws? / down the carb hole w Thanks hogfiddles, you were right, they came right out no problem. And I like the...
    Post by: sallywalker, Aug 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. sallywalker
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    What's with these mixture screws? / down the carb hole we go

    Re: What's with these mixture screws? / down the carb hole w OK, I was thinking something was not quite right there. So those holes are...
    Post by: sallywalker, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. sallywalker
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    What's with these mixture screws? / down the carb hole we go

    Re: What's with these mixture screws? / down the carb hole w OK thanks. Since I couldn't find a photo of what they're supposed to look like I...
    Post by: sallywalker, Aug 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. sallywalker
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    What's with these mixture screws? / down the carb hole we go

    First post here. Kinda inspired by this thread to make my own: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=4 ... art=0.html Thanks to the wealth of...
    Thread by: sallywalker, Aug 3, 2014, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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