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  1. acergremlin
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    Carb Syncing

    With the build price being so cheap i was thinking of making 2 then you could sync it all at the same time, the XJ seems pretty well sorted and...
    Post by: acergremlin, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. acergremlin
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    Carb Syncing

    Just found this while browsing http://www.powerchutes.com/manometer.asp What do you think, anyone tried it, do you think its worth building.
    Thread by: acergremlin, Aug 30, 2008, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. acergremlin
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    Thanks alot yamaha.......

    I would agree that the larger parts are becoming discontinued but i am amazed at the amount of parts that are available from dealers. personally...
    Post by: acergremlin, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. acergremlin
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    Bike stops after 1-2 min

    Two things i can think of are Faulty fuel tap or cdi has a fault. When it stops try turning fuel tap to prime and see if it will start then,...
    Post by: acergremlin, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Spark plug question

    Yes that was my thought as well, just tested the spark with resistor plug and none resistor plug and the none resistor plug has a massive spark...
    Post by: acergremlin, Aug 16, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Spark plug question

    Just looking ove new bike, bought as a none runner PO thought it needed a new CDI. Well i kept that in mind and started looking the bike over to...
    Thread by: acergremlin, Aug 16, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. acergremlin
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    New Stablemate for the XJ

    Cant wait to get it all road worthy, and yes i think it looks good for a 1985 bike.
    Post by: acergremlin, Aug 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Stablemate for the XJ

    Latest purchase, got it for a good price so could not say no [img] [img] Needs a new CDI and then should be up and running
    Thread by: acergremlin, Aug 13, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. acergremlin
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    No throttle response

    Cable not connected or snapped, or the assembly that the throttle cable attaches to got jammed when you installed the carbs.
    Post by: acergremlin, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. acergremlin
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    hello problem with carbs they rev up alone

    did you bench sync carbs before refitting
    Post by: acergremlin, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. acergremlin
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    In XJ650 Supplementary Manual...

    Three bearings for the back wheel is correct. Could be cheaper if you remove the bearings and go to a bearing supply shop where they can match...
    Post by: acergremlin, Aug 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. acergremlin
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    550 weird Power at 4000 RPM????

    Could be a missfire in that range, have you checked the plugs, plug caps, leads and coils to see if they are in spec. Also possibly the mixture...
    Post by: acergremlin, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. acergremlin
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    How do you know it's time to get a new airbox?

    Looks like the air intake boots have shrunk with age and somebody forced the top forward to make them fit again.
    Post by: acergremlin, Aug 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. acergremlin
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    Advice wanted...High speed lean condition.

    My 650 runs about the same, the plugs only start to colour up if its left on idle for a few minutes. When i get back from a run the insulator is...
    Post by: acergremlin, Aug 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. acergremlin
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    Ride quality

    bigfitz i know what you mean, have new rear shocks with progressive springs and while they stopped the wallowy feeling from worn out shocks it was...
    Post by: acergremlin, Aug 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. acergremlin
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    Ride quality

    I have just replaced my swinging arm bearing, the old bearings were shot and the adjuster on the bearings was tightened way to much making the...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. acergremlin
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    86 XJ700S (Hitachi's) Sputters Between 4k to 6.5K RPM'S

    mine was similar until i replaced plugs and plug caps, also poor connection where plug caps screw onto leads.
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. acergremlin
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    no idle below 2000rpm

    Generally takes more than soaking in carb cleaner, i used a torch shining through the hole in the float chamber then looking down the long...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. acergremlin
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    front end swap out?

    How about rechroming it could work out cheaper than swapping front end
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. acergremlin
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    Add on aux. lite

    Try this site it should give you all the info you need http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/7795/
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. acergremlin
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    Repainting thoughts

    I wonder how it would look in the kenny roberts colours, yellow and black
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. acergremlin
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    search

    You could try searching direct from google. Example: site:xjbikes.com TOPIC HERE like site:xjbikes.com forks
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 26, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. acergremlin
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    How do I get this off?

    cheap way to lock the inner clutch basket is to use 2 old clutch plates, a steel one and one with the friction material on it, drill and bolt...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. acergremlin
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    Bike dies at idle

    You could try turning the idle up, its the knob between the 2 middle float bowls.
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    noob on oil change advice

    I just slowly fill it to the top of the window and let it settle, start bike for a few seconds to let oil circulate, turn it off and let it settle...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 19, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Noob needs oil advice today

    Nothing wrong with your choice, its all down to personal preference, car or bike oil does not matter as long as you stay away from energy...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Airbox WTF?

    That skinny little slot is removable so you could remove it to test it then replace it later if you need to. I think you might get a bit more...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ650 & Synthetic Oil

    I have been using Shell Advance VSX 4T motorcycle oil 10-40w(Fully Synthetic) for the past 1000 miles with no problems. Benifits i have found...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pods and Jets

    Try this link might give some direction http://www.factorypro.com/tech/carbtun.html
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. acergremlin
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    Post carb rebiuld shakedown run...thoughts please.

    Choke should be fully off when fully warm and yes it sounds like the idle screw needs to be turned it a bit so it can maintain its idle. Pop...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Do any other carbs fit xj550 seca???

    Yes same carbs, the 750 are also the same just need the jets swapping over.
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Idle screw bottomed out - and still running rich!

    If it was just one i would think float needle valve was leaking but if its all 4 then i would be looking at the enrichment side, is the choke...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Do any other carbs fit xj550 seca???

    I tried the carbs of an xj600 Pre Diversion and they did fit ok on my 650. I think there would be a good chance they would fit the 550, but would...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. acergremlin
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    CHATTER UNDER LOAD

    Just sorted a similar problem, where the drive shaft fits into the bevel box it looks like a large socket that is held in place with a nut with a...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I need some peoples opinions on pods filters

    There is no inboard or outboard on the 650 they are all the same, cant speak for the 750 or 900 though.
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I need some peoples opinions on pods filters

    If the airbox boots are the main reason for using pods just get new airbox boots. I had same problem and got a set from main dealer at around £3...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. acergremlin
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    I need some peoples opinions on pods filters

    I would search the site as there is quite a bit on this subject, and from what i have read i dont believe its worth the effort, but have a read...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. acergremlin
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    good ignition coils/bad wires

    This is as good an example of how to do it as you are going to find anywhere. http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=11221.html
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust gaskets

    I would try bike shop, all you need is 40mm gasket and they are quite common between bikes.
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Interesting chat at the bike shop

    Local independant bike mechanic near me could not be more helpfull, i was chatting about getting him to check valve clearances and was quite...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jul 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Replaced whole clutch basket because the cush drive between basket and flywheel was worn out. Symptom were: engine running = no abnormal noise...
    Post by: acergremlin, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. acergremlin
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    Thoughts on a dual disc upgrade

    *** misspost***
    Post by: acergremlin, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. acergremlin
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    1981 XJ650 H - Wont start Cold

    Did you clean the starter jets in the float bowl, the jets are tiny and can take a lot of cleaning as they cant be removed.
    Post by: acergremlin, Jun 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    750 to 650 Hitachi swap.

    As steroe says just swap all jets. Had no problem with mine, 650 running 750 carbs with jets swapped.
    Post by: acergremlin, Jun 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Boots...

    soak them in hot water, they go back on real easy.
    Post by: acergremlin, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. acergremlin
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    What kind of oil do you use in your rear diff?

    GL5 has additives in it that attacks yellow metal like bronze and as far as i'm aware the final drive has bronze in it.
    Post by: acergremlin, Jun 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. acergremlin
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    What kind of oil do you use in your rear diff?

    Hypoid gear oil GL4 80/90
    Post by: acergremlin, Jun 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. acergremlin
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    fuel economy

    1982 650 seca and seem to be averaging 47 mpg with a good mix of riding
    Post by: acergremlin, Jun 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. acergremlin
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    The dreaded oil thread for a new owner

    Rick your starting to sound like an advert
    Post by: acergremlin, May 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    lack of performance

    I would look at the plugs and plug caps, the caps in particular probably not been changed in years.
    Post by: acergremlin, May 31, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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