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  1. Andius
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    Looking for some help in greater Chicago area

    Ooh, I'd also agree with @Timbox ; your bro should definitely create an account.
    Post by: Andius, Oct 27, 2021 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Looking for some help in greater Chicago area

    @tumbleweed_biff Hey, sorry to hear about your situation.. I'm in Chicago. With.. a not running XJ650.. But close (carburetors), and know how to...
    Post by: Andius, Oct 27, 2021 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Awesome - Homemade car brake bleeder -- Brake Flush -- Free

    I cringed a little when I saw all that brake fluid mist going wherever, but that should be easy enough to contain. Much better than the purpose...
    Post by: Andius, Mar 31, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Brake MC Rebuild

    Ah, well I'll be sure to use them, on this project or something in the future.
    Post by: Andius, Mar 6, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Brake MC Rebuild

    I received the interesting solder/wrap kit yesterday, and I think I'll leave this for another project.. They seem fine, but I have a working...
    Post by: Andius, Mar 4, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Brake MC Rebuild

    Update! I've realized that the images I'm copy/pasting in aren't showing up.. Top is obviously the old assembly. I'd torn the outer boot apart...
    Post by: Andius, Mar 2, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Butterfly valve not fully sealing causing high idle?

    Regarding the butterfly valve, when I was reassembling my carbs, I noticed that the valves have a 'right side up' to them. If I put them back in...
    Post by: Andius, Feb 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Brake MC Rebuild

    Hey all. I received the circlip compressor from Len tonight and went in to remove the clip. Quick success! [IMG] I've removed the plunger...
    Post by: Andius, Feb 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 650 Maxim Single caliper brake upgrade

    I don't doubt that. But it really comes down to what the OP wants. If this is going to be a track bike, options (and headaches) abound. For the...
    Post by: Andius, Feb 19, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 650 Maxim Single caliper brake upgrade

    I think brakes are generally a great upgrade item, but I've targeted those for the car that I take autocrossing and such. On the street, good...
    Post by: Andius, Feb 19, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Brake MC Rebuild

    Sorry for the silence. I've ordered the tool from Len. Thanks for the tips all. I'll try to photo-document the grimy process.
    Post by: Andius, Feb 19, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Brake MC Rebuild

    Hey all. I've recently replaced the brake lines at the front, so thought it wise to travel the last hundred centimeters and rebuild the MC. I...
    Thread by: Andius, Feb 9, 2021, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Andius
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    All very true. I'd add that plenty of motorcyclists (not most) are also ambivalent to your well being. I've had a busa fly by me on the other...
    Post by: Andius, Jan 30, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ650RJ eBay Carburetor Bits

    Thanks both. I assumed that the case, but wanted some confirmation. I'll use the gaskets, o-rings as necessary, and I'll bag the metal bits as a...
    Post by: Andius, Jan 26, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ eBay Carburetor Bits

    Hey all. I'm going through and cleaning the carburetors after a full disassembly. I came across an ebay listing that contained four carb gaskets,...
    Thread by: Andius, Jan 26, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Running Rough, Seeking Guidance.

    Yeah. After reading enough posts, I decided to go ahead with the full disassembly. Everything is baggied up and/or sitting in a carb clean bath...
    Post by: Andius, Jan 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Running Rough, Seeking Guidance.

    Understood. Ordering those seals now.
    Post by: Andius, Jan 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Andius
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    XJ650RJ Running Rough, Seeking Guidance.

    Nevermind, searching through older posts, finding some clear direction and recommendations. ;)
    Post by: Andius, Jan 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Running Rough, Seeking Guidance.

    Sounds good. I picked up a carb parts cleaner kit (bucket, cleaner, basket). Can I simply pull the parts (bowl, needles, jets) out and soak them...
    Post by: Andius, Jan 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Running Rough, Seeking Guidance.

    I haven't done a compression check. It's been years since a carb rebuild, but the bike hasn't driven in longer. Nonetheless, it has run...
    Post by: Andius, Jan 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Running Rough, Seeking Guidance.

    Hey all, I recently brought the XJ back to life. To do so, I replaced the head/cams from what I believe is a Maxim XJ650 (snapped exhaust studs...
    Thread by: Andius, Jan 14, 2021, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 xj650 revival

    https://www.xjcd.org/book/export/html/35 Afraid I don't have a digital version, just a paperback. The above has a bunch of info, but not all....
    Post by: Andius, Jan 14, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    I'd like to close this thread. I've turned the engine over many, many times. A previous rattle sound has long subsided (since adjusting the cams...
    Post by: Andius, Jan 14, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    Thanks for the link. I'd recently rebuild the carbs (mileage-wise) and bench sync'd them, but I've bought supplies to liquid/vacuum tune them as well.
    Post by: Andius, Dec 20, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    Update: Took the head off and removed the valve assemblies for inspection. Didn't notice any damage, didn't even notice signs of impact (though I...
    Post by: Andius, Dec 18, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    Cylinder 2 looks like it may be the cylinder of interest, though I can't tell too much peering through the spark plug hole and cam/piston...
    Post by: Andius, Dec 1, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    Is it safe to rotate the crankshaft backwards/clockwise? If not, I don't think I can confirm. I believe I'll need to remove the head, check the...
    Post by: Andius, Nov 30, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    Removed the plugs and drained the oil. Snapshot of oil: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QguC7xiHAT1w3ovB8 I see a hue of blue, not sure if that's a...
    Post by: Andius, Nov 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    Gotcha, thanks. I worked on a LeMons team for a few years, and we did set an engine bay on fire placing the plug against the block to check for...
    Post by: Andius, Nov 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    Sorry, just read comments. So we're assuming possibly fuel leaked into a cylinder, and perhaps into the crankcase, one of those preventing...
    Post by: Andius, Nov 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    Thanks all. Lots to catch up on, but have been tackling other projects today. I'll review and act based on comments, and report back on progress...
    Post by: Andius, Nov 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/v6fBJYuX8dgMnaDX8 Voltage on the battery is fine. It's a ~1 year old battery for my other bike, normally plugged into a...
    Post by: Andius, Nov 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    I did line up the T mark when reinstalling the camshafts. I have a Haynes manual, and while having done this before, I followed the steps. That...
    Post by: Andius, Nov 27, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/G77GDkgirQoQSXRr5 Hope that link works. Camshaft markings look aligned. However the crankshaft marker appears quite.....
    Post by: Andius, Nov 27, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    Thanks. Interference was my concern as well, but having experienced this before and 'knowing' the timing is good, I wasn't too concerned. But...
    Post by: Andius, Nov 27, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    No pictures of timing settings. I'll remove the valve covers and check the timing marks on the camshafts and report back. Assuming the timing...
    Post by: Andius, Nov 27, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Andius
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    Ah, good call. Just checked. No, not able to turn it over at the crankshaft anticlockwise.
    Post by: Andius, Nov 27, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter won't turn the engine over

    Hey all. Apologies if this has been covered, didn't find anything in a search. Reviving the XJ650 Seca after a long slumber. I've installed a new...
    Thread by: Andius, Nov 27, 2020, 39 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale 81 XJ650 selling whole for parts or repair

    I'd be interested in some bits (4-1, brake lines, head/engine), but wouldn't need most of the bike. I'm sure there are others with similar...
    Post by: Andius, Jan 2, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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