1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Search Results

Search Again
  1. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    I thought about that too and it is certainly a possibility. However, after putting everything back together The bike is still showing the exact...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    Dave, thanks for the reply. Yes I agree, it sounds like a coil went bad.. but as you eluded too, it would have to be both coils. However, I've...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    The picture of the torn diaphram wasn't a picture of mine. That's just a pic I ripped off from Google to show you the past I was talking about...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    UPDATE -changed oil filter -Put new oil in -Tested to make sure I was getting a spark on the cylinders that weren't hitting - I did get sparks...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    Thanks for the info. Funny thing, my petcock isn't functioning properly so it's always stuck in prime. Probably the root cause of the problem....
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    So I went by the local napa auto parts and of course they didn't have the filter so I ordered one and it should be in tomorrow. Regardless, I did...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jul 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    That makes tons of sense. I will drain the oil and gas right away. I'll also order some new floats, float pins and seats. After replacing all of...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jul 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    Thanks a ton for the help man. Ok, so I took off the oil cap and it did have a gas smell. And I know where the overflow hose is located on the...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jul 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    Holy crap man. I just doubled checked my oil through the window and couldn't see any. I just changed the oil like 2 weeks ago. My head gasket...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jul 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    Yep, I'll do that. I'll keep you posted on the results. Thanks k-moe!
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jul 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    Yes, it looks normal. No discoloration.
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jul 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Thread

    Only firing on 2 cylinders and backfiring on decel

    Hi guys, I've got a 1981 xj650, not the midnight, just the regular maxim. Had the carbs cleaned and synced last year, as well as the valves...
    Thread by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jul 30, 2016, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Neutral switch or Kickstand switch?

    It's a 1981 maxim xj650
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Neutral switch or Kickstand switch?

    No accordian-shaped switch under the kickstand that I can find...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Neutral switch or Kickstand switch?

    Thanks K-Moe! I'll check the sidestand switch tomorrow and let you know if that was the problem. If not I'll try the continuity test with the...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Neutral switch or Kickstand switch?

    Great info! Thanks a ton for the reply. Quick question: I used to be able to start the bike in neutral when the kickstand was down. If that was...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Thread

    Neutral switch or Kickstand switch?

    Hey guys! So I recently went to go for a ride and when I hit the start button nothing happened. In order to get it started I had to jump the...
    Thread by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 10, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    rear brake question

    Got it fixed, guys. I had to take off the arm, reposition it back further and went from there. Not sure how it happened as I didn't take that arm...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Thread

    rear brake question

    This may be a rediculous question, but for safety sake I need to ask. I took off the rear wheel today to change the tire. After I reinstalled...
    Thread by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Aug 4, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    regulator rectifier problem

    Guys, Thanks a ton for your responses. Here's the progress I've made: Disconnected battery, reinstalled original RR, reconnected battery. I...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jul 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    regulator rectifier problem

    Thanks for the reply, Polock. I can't check the voltage when cranking because it won't crank! When I hit the start button, it does absolutely...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Thread

    regulator rectifier problem

    Ok, so a few months ago I had some moron work on my bike. He ended up taking out the original regulator rectifier and replaced it with one from a...
    Thread by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jul 20, 2015, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Carburetor: Are these backwards?

    It could be possible that water may have gotten into the carbs/engine since the pod filters have been off for a week or two and the bike has been...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jun 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Carburetor: Are these backwards?

    Sorry about the repeat in text. Not sure what happened there!
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jun 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Carburetor: Are these backwards?

    Update: OK guys, I was able to get all 4 diaphragms off and reversed the Jets to the correct positions. Yes, I also cleaned the carbs! All 4...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jun 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Carburetor: Are these backwards?

    Thanks to everyone who replied! I do agree with Hogfiddles. According to the pictures, my jets are reversed. When I have time in the next few days...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jun 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Carburetor: Are these backwards?

    Thanks for the advice, Gary!
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jun 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Has anyone had success correcting high fuel consumption?

    So then according to the advice mentioned above, it appears my jets are backwards, right? It said the #50 should be in the middle of the 3 holes....
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jun 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Thread

    Carburetor: Are these backwards?

    Hello xj'ers! My ride is a 1981 xj650. Had some yahoo do some carb work on it claiming it needed to be cleaned and adjusted. Long story short he...
    Thread by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jun 1, 2015, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Has anyone had success correcting high fuel consumption?

    Hi there! I recently had some carb work done by a real idiot. Couldn't even get the bike to fire after he worked on it so I took it to another...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Jun 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Thread

    carbs and exhaust backfiring, bike won't start

    Hey guys! long story short I yanked the carbs to thoroughly clean them and had new components installed (Factory parts, no mods). unfortunately...
    Thread by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, May 12, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Cold Enginengine = runs fine Warm Engine = sputters and dies

    I'm a newbie so probably didn't clean the carbs to the extent I should have. I basically took off all the floats and the 3 jets/screws. None were...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Apr 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Post

    Cold Enginengine = runs fine Warm Engine = sputters and dies

    Wow, that looks like major surgery! What does something like that cost to hire a mechanic to fix? Lol. Also, sometimes when it starts to warm up...
    Post by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Apr 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Scottyb321 @gmail.com
    Thread

    Cold Enginengine = runs fine Warm Engine = sputters and dies

    I've got an 81 maxim 650 in great condition. The problem is it dies after its been running for a few minutes or once the engine warms up( not sure...
    Thread by: Scottyb321 @gmail.com, Apr 1, 2015, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
Showing results 1 to 34 of 34
Search Again