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  1. dbfield12
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    engine with big bore kit won't start(well)

    OK, so I replaced this starter. I would just like to thank you for clearing up my starter problem. I was convinced it was the clutch (I don't know...
    Post by: dbfield12, Feb 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. dbfield12
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    engine with big bore kit won't start(well)

    I like the sound of starter issue over starter clutch, that is for sure! I didn't want to have to pull the engine out. The carbs are the most...
    Post by: dbfield12, Dec 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. dbfield12
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    engine with big bore kit won't start(well)

    [MEDIA] It did this before but not to this degree. could the compression be too much for it? Cylinders got larger head didn't. I just replaced...
    Post by: dbfield12, Dec 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. dbfield12
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    engine with big bore kit won't start(well)

    Ok, tried to get the bike going and I couldn't get it started today. The starter clutch has become an even bigger issue. since it has sat for half...
    Post by: dbfield12, Dec 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. dbfield12
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    engine with big bore kit won't start(well)

    To test this I will attempt to directly connect my Subaru battery and start the bike. bad idea? I can't see any troubles myself and that battery...
    Post by: dbfield12, Dec 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. dbfield12
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    engine with big bore kit won't start(well)

    HA, yea Its a 750 big detail I missed. Good thing you guys read minds Before I rebuilt the bike it ran OK but had a tough time starting and its...
    Post by: dbfield12, Dec 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. dbfield12
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    engine with big bore kit won't start(well)

    Big bore kit might have been a bad idea but i got the stuff for free. anyways, so I have this bike engine that I rebuilt and now its a little...
    Thread by: dbfield12, Dec 24, 2016, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    I did replace the chain guide, the old one was starting to crack. They are getting hard to find. Got a new battery today with some extra cash I...
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    Yea your right. Realistically rebuilding the old gal isn't time effective. But it's doing something that counts. Just wish I had more time with...
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    Yea this I know but I think it is the least of my issues. My starter clutch makes the whole coffy can full of rocks noise some times. It engages...
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    Here is the pedal attached to the splined shaft that comes out of the side of the block. it seems to be all working right now. Thanks guys. The...
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    You are totally correct. For some reason I thought that the drum could rotate in a full 360 degrees pattern which would let it go from 1st to...
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    Put it all back together and it was the first time I have ridden the bike since a year and a half when I tore it apart. thanks gents! although I...
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    Yes the end of the drum was removed and I put it back on shortly after when I realized it didn't need to come off. So I totally skrewed that up....
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    Unfortunately the shifter lever is already off again and don't believe it was the issue. If that was the only issue I would still have more than...
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    All three selectors were engaged when the halves were put together.
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    yea positive, shifting up or shifting down does not put me in first either way. Ill dig around in there looking for an answer. it shifts up into a...
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    My bike has essentially two gears right now what feels like third and forth? It can only shift up once and down once. I have a feeling this motor...
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    Could the orientation of this guy cause my problem?
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    no room to push the pedal down if its reversed but got it to work just to hope it would work. I imagine that that was fourth gear I tried starting...
    Post by: dbfield12, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. dbfield12
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    Rebuilt a bike: gears in wrong order. shifts into third not first =(.

    Ok, I rebuilt a bike (Yamaha JX 750) and everything is (was) going dandy. Just did a carb rebuild and was ready to take it around the block, but...
    Thread by: dbfield12, Jul 20, 2015, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. dbfield12
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    Clutch adjustment issues.

    I have recently completely rebuilt a Yamaha xj 750. I am having some issues with the clutch. I can get the clutch adjusted so that it will...
    Thread by: dbfield12, Jul 4, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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