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  1. sneekysport
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    installed new ignition, now change tumbler in gascap?

    I dont care about making a ton of $$, I dont need it to be happy.. Im 35 years old, haven't punched a clock in 5 years, and paid my own tuition to...
    Post by: sneekysport, Oct 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. sneekysport
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    installed new ignition, now change tumbler in gascap?

    I drilled it out and broke two drillbits trying to get the old lock cylinder out. The key that they jammed in there is keeping the last loeb of...
    Post by: sneekysport, Oct 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. sneekysport
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    installed new ignition, now change tumbler in gascap?

    Thanks to xHondaHack, I now have a new ignition/gas cap/helmet & seat lock combo!!! I took apart the new gas cap first, but I ran into problems...
    Thread by: sneekysport, Aug 19, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. sneekysport
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    Im the luckiest guy on this board!!!

    Hahaha, I get it now... had me looking all over for a real Stephanie on the board (and there is one, but she's from TX)... Thanks Again Tony, Ill...
    Post by: sneekysport, Aug 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. sneekysport
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    Im the luckiest guy on this board!!!

    That's the Humboldt Bay, at the Arcata Marsh here in Humboldt County CA... I try to get down the 101 on my bike as much as possible.. Ill have to...
    Post by: sneekysport, Aug 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. sneekysport
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    Im the luckiest guy on this board!!!

    But, its not a bolt that's missing it's a nut.. I can take the other one off and go the hardware store to find a match.. [IMG] The gas cap can...
    Post by: sneekysport, Aug 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. sneekysport
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    Im the luckiest guy on this board!!!

    [IMG] I tried to start a conversation with you xHondaHack but I got this message... Got a bunch of pics to send you
    Post by: sneekysport, Aug 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. sneekysport
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    Trying to figure out how to send you pictures...

    Trying to figure out how to send you pictures...
    Profile Post by sneekysport for xHondaHack, Aug 14, 2016
  9. sneekysport
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    Im the luckiest guy on this board!!!

    Tony-- Thanks a lot man!!! It means the world to me -- I actually bought this bike for $150 back in November in Leavenworth KS.. The old man I...
    Post by: sneekysport, Aug 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. sneekysport
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    Im the luckiest guy on this board!!!

    [IMG] [IMG] So, long story short my bike as stolen and recovered by the police. The losers who took it ripped out the ignition and hot-wired it,...
    Thread by: sneekysport, Aug 13, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. sneekysport
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    85 Yamaha XJ700 Petcocks

    Im keeping the new one on My bike, but I'd let both of the older ones go today for $50 shipped!! Strapped for cash at the moment, eBay auction...
    Post by: sneekysport, Apr 15, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. sneekysport
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    800 mile round-trip; had fuel line/ carb problems

    The old one that was on there must have been stock; it was Sun-beat and much "floppier" than the replacement.. I'm sure that there are some more...
    Post by: sneekysport, Apr 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. sneekysport
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    85 Yamaha XJ700 Petcocks

    I have 2 of them available-- I bought a used one to replace the original because my bike was messing up right after I got it back from the shop.....
    Thread by: sneekysport, Apr 10, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. sneekysport
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    800 mile round-trip; had fuel line/ carb problems

    So, I replaced the vacuum line on the petcock with the correct size line and it fixed the problem.. Actually, Im not exactly sure if its the right...
    Post by: sneekysport, Apr 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. sneekysport
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    800 mile round-trip; had fuel line/ carb problems

    Ill check that out in the morning... I know I've topped it off before and gas leaked out from the cap when I made a hard right turn... I think it...
    Post by: sneekysport, Apr 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. sneekysport
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    800 mile round-trip; had fuel line/ carb problems

    Here is a picture of one of the few stops I made while wondering if I was gonna make it home..
    Post by: sneekysport, Apr 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. sneekysport
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    800 mile round-trip; had fuel line/ carb problems

    Ok, My bike is an 85 XJ 700, 13k miles, and this past weekend I took it for a hard ride on mountain roads with lots of switchbacks.. About 150...
    Thread by: sneekysport, Apr 5, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. sneekysport
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    Central California Merced County

    Nice!! What all needs to be done?
    Post by: sneekysport, Apr 5, 2016 in forum: Western US and Canada
  19. sneekysport
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    Central California Merced County

    What size engine is your bike? Post pics if you can, I'm up in Humboldt...
    Post by: sneekysport, Apr 4, 2016 in forum: Western US and Canada
  20. sneekysport
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    NorCal Humboldt Co.

    I'd like to meet up and ride with anyone in my area or near by.. I'm in Eureka CA, but I like to ride the 101
    Thread by: sneekysport, Feb 19, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Western US and Canada
  21. sneekysport
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    tahoe

    I'm in Eureka CA but If like to meet up with other fellow CA folks
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 19, 2016 in forum: Western US and Canada
  22. sneekysport
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    oil low after 300 mile trip

    Also-- Thank you very much guys for helping me out, I trully do appreciate the info!!!
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. sneekysport
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    oil low after 300 mile trip

    K-moe and XJ550H, The bike was on level-ish ground, but the gas station idea sounds like the best bet. When I noticed the oil low at first I...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. sneekysport
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    oil low after 300 mile trip

    Ok I'm kind of embarrased... I took a closer look at the darkened area around the manifold and realized that it was brake dust from going down...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. sneekysport
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    oil low after 300 mile trip

    This weekend I took my bike for a 300 mile round trip, and aside from almost running out of gas once the bike ran perfectly. But one thing I am...
    Thread by: sneekysport, Feb 15, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. sneekysport
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    ignition stuck

    Just back from the road test!! My bike runs WAAAAAYY BETTER than I've ever had it running!! The leather wedged between the ignition and cluster...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. sneekysport
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    ignition stuck

    I started taking my cluster apart and noticed that the base of the ignition was broken and I could see an exposed screw.. I image that's what was...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. sneekysport
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    I got an inline filter from Napa and put it on before I started it up.. I just need more tools, and a bit more confidence but I'm getting there....
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. sneekysport
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    ignition stuck

    I found this pic on eBay of an ignition and it looks like it has been puttied before.... I suspect that's what's going on with mine... Has anybody...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. sneekysport
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    ignition stuck

    The whole switch, the key fits snug in the ignition but the entire ignition assembly moves around easily now.. It seems like it has come loose...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. sneekysport
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    ignition stuck

    Ok, I'll have to take it apart to see what's going on behind there... I wish I could see some pictures of one taken off a bike so I know what I'm...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. sneekysport
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    ignition stuck

    Yea the PB Blaster worked like a charm, but now the ignition is loosey-goosey under the cluster and the bike cuts out when I'm driving down the...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. sneekysport
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    ignition stuck

    I sprayed some PB Blaster in the tumbler hole and it worked itself loose after about 2 minutes of fiddling with it..
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. sneekysport
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    Ok!! I tried the PB blaster trick and it came un-stuck in 2 minutes!! So, I took the bike for a spin around the block and it seems to be back...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. sneekysport
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    I just took the carbs in, the mechanic didn't touch the keys.. I thought about spraying some pb blaster in there, I just wasn't sure if that would...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. sneekysport
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    ignition stuck

    I recently did some work on my carbs and when I went to start my bike the tumbler in the ignition would not budge.. Its also important to note...
    Thread by: sneekysport, Feb 12, 2016, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. sneekysport
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    Ok everyone, Update!!! I took off the carbs today and removed to fuel bowls to see what I could see.. It seemed that one of the floats (#3) was...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. sneekysport
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    Thanks for the responses!! XJRider, thanks for the pdf file!! I will have to buy the carb adjustment tools-- Rooster53, I painted the bike...
    Post by: sneekysport, Feb 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. sneekysport
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    K-Moe, Is there a step-by-step on how to check/correct the fuel levels in the float bowls? I suspect it's the #3 carb because of the spark plug...
    Post by: sneekysport, Jan 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. sneekysport
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    The first image is the before pic, second pic is the after..
    Post by: sneekysport, Jan 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. sneekysport
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    K-Moe, I had to drain the oil already due to a malfunctioning petcock, hence the new one. The new problem occured after putting the new petcock...
    Post by: sneekysport, Jan 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. sneekysport
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    Ok first off-- This is my first post, thanks in advance for all the help I've gotten so far from reading all the threads-- They have been super...
    Thread by: sneekysport, Jan 31, 2016, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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