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  1. Captn_Obvious
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    Maximum front tyre size

    I recently put a 110/80 on my '84 750 seca and it works great.
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ600 Cafe Racer project

    Good point, been there done that :) From what I noticed, even slight bends can have a significant impact on the fuel level in the bowl. Can be...
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Oct 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ600 Cafe Racer project

    If there's too much fuel, try adjusting the tabs on your floats so that the valve is closed sooner (with less fuel in the bowl). There's a great...
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Oct 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket Speedo Wiring

    That sounds like it could work. Gotta make sure. Thanks for the suggestion. Enough about my gauges, dont want to hijack this thread :)
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Oct 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket Speedo Wiring

    I checked the speedo app on my phone when driving in my car. The difference there is only like 3mph, not 12. So the chinese guage is definitely...
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Oct 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket Speedo Wiring

    Hopefully it'll give you a proper speed reading. I got some cheap chinese gauges and although the ratio is correct and the odometer seems to be...
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Oct 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ600 Cafe Racer project

    Did you check to make sure the stock jets are in there? The previous owner might have changed them. As you mentioned, check the floats. Also,...
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Sep 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 seca 750 tank options

    I used a 550 tank on my '84 750 (it has the 900 frame), but needed to trim the mounting pegs on the frame. Others have hammered the tank mounting...
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Sep 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    No spark on 2-3 coil

    I pulled off both wires and tried cleaning the terminals up a bit with some brake cleaner and anti rust cleaner. Used a thicker copper wire to...
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No spark on 2-3 coil

    Thanks for all the input. The good coil measured just over 12K at the wires, without the plug caps, so it's in spec. I'll have to see if I can...
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No spark on 2-3 coil

    Thanks for the link bud. I'll check them again against the specs provided. The page show that I should be using 10Kohm plug caps though. The...
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Jun 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No spark on 2-3 coil

    I've got my '84 XJ 750 almost put together. Tried to fire it up but it wouldn't go. I tested the coils and 1-4 seems fine and gives a spark....
    Thread by: Captn_Obvious, Jun 16, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speed wobble

    I've upgraded to an All Balls set of roller bearings and it wasn't too difficult. Probably the most annoying part is getting the old races out of...
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 750 float bowl gasket question

    Ok, thanks. If it doesn't matter and won't affect performance i guess i won't be trying to plug it up. I'll just see how it runs.
    Post by: Captn_Obvious, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 750 float bowl gasket question

    Hey guys, got a quick question regarding gaskets. I've got an '84 XJ750 with the beloved Hitachi carbs and I'm doing a cleaning. I got new float...
    Thread by: Captn_Obvious, Jun 3, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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