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  1. greengoon
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    WTB carb body 1980 XJ650

    Hello... Still looking for Carb body 1980 xj650 Anyone? Thanks
    Post by: greengoon, Apr 11, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. greengoon
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    WTB carb body 1980 XJ650

    Hello, I have a carb body with the float post broken off. JB welded it ~ 2 years ago but I am sure it is about to fall apart. Anyone have a carb...
    Thread by: greengoon, Apr 9, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. greengoon
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    Painted tank now bike runs like hell.. Help?

    I vote vacuum line to petcock or starter cable in a bind opening up the fuel enrichment circuit. Good luck!
    Post by: greengoon, Sep 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. greengoon
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    1981 XS1100 Midnight Special anyone know anything about ??

    Anyone know anything about 1 of these beasts? How Rare ? One is listed on Craigslist... 2K or best offer It's in VA. Beach VA. I looked...
    Thread by: greengoon, Sep 10, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. greengoon
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    81 MAXIM RIGHT SIDE MUFFLER NEEDED

    I forgot ..... I also would like to have a real good right side stock muffler Assy. Thanks, George
    Thread by: greengoon, Aug 29, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. greengoon
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    81 XJ750 Rear Whl w Brake assy and drive flnge also 650 flng

    I need a rear wheel off of a XJ750 with brake assy and drive flange. I could also use a 650 drive flange as well. A couple of more items would be...
    Thread by: greengoon, Aug 29, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. greengoon
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    Any rust in gas tank acceptable?

    Hello, I did the electrolysis thing on my 750 tank. I took it slow ~ 10 days or so got my chemical @ a pool place. Mixed it a little heavy 2 cups...
    Post by: greengoon, Jul 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. greengoon
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    Fast stop stalling

    Hello, Sometimes when I pull out of my yard into the street my bike dies. I think my floats are adjusted a little too high. Could also be your...
    Post by: greengoon, Jul 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. greengoon
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    Intermittent Starting

    Hello, I took mine apart and cleaned it up. I also got a replace ment off of Fleabay. Came off an 1100. Just in case! The one I cleaned has...
    Post by: greengoon, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. greengoon
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    Technical Question XJ650 VS XJ750 differential gearing ?

    BUMP Robert can you move this to the Mod forum? Thanks... G
    Post by: greengoon, Jun 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. greengoon
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    Pods and crankcase vents?

    I got a minuature pod at PEP Boys in the custom section ~8.00 Looks just like the pod filters on the carb G
    Post by: greengoon, Jun 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. greengoon
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    Can't get the brakes to bleed

    I found also thet adjusting the screw on the brake lever so you get full strokes each time and staring out with short rapid strokes and build up...
    Post by: greengoon, Jun 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. greengoon
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    Technical Question XJ650 VS XJ750 differential gearing ?

    I have acquired a rear differential and rear wheel from a xj750 to use for the bigger brakes. I noticed when installing that the 750's splined...
    Thread by: greengoon, Jun 20, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. greengoon
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    WTB a right front turn signal assy 81 XJ-650 MAXIM

    Help!!! I had to bring my bike home on a trailer after having a flat it shifted on the trailer and the Right Front Signal Assy suffered the...
    Thread by: greengoon, Jun 18, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. greengoon
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    How fast can you stop your bike?

    I have an 82 XJ 650. Runs it's as* off however the brakes suck! I am in the process of upgrading my front brakes to dual calipers / rotors...
    Post by: greengoon, May 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. greengoon
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    WTB 82 XJ 750 front fork parts

    I am looking for the air adjustment knob for a 82 XJ750 front fork assembly. Also 2 kits with pistons to rebuild the calipers for the same front...
    Thread by: greengoon, Apr 26, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. greengoon
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    Continuing saga of front brake upgrade on XJ650 to dual disk

    Update on my attempt to upgrade my 81 XJ650 to dual disks in the front. I finally redeived the forks I won on fleabay. Yes they do have the air...
    Thread by: greengoon, Apr 21, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. greengoon
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    Replacing Old Fuse Block W/Pics

    I've done a fuse block upgrade myself I retained the glass style fuse and solderes the wires. Do not recommend crimping if you ride a lot. The...
    Post by: greengoon, Apr 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. greengoon
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    Pod air filters on 81 XJ650?

    My bike is a 1981 XJ650. had 3600 miles when I got it 6 months ago. Now has ~8800.
    Post by: greengoon, Mar 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. greengoon
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    Pod air filters on 81 XJ650?

    Hello, I bought a set of pod filters off of ebay. Running them for 5,000 miles now stock jetting & stock exhaust. No problems thus far. 50 mpg...
    Post by: greengoon, Mar 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. greengoon
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    WTB 82 xj750 forks

    Looking to buy a set of front forks off of a xj750 around an 82 model or so. Hoping to Upgrade my front end to dual disk brakes. Also looking for...
    Thread by: greengoon, Feb 25, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. greengoon
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    Generator or alternator rating for an 81 xj-650

    Anyway we can bump up the power available on these bikes? Replacing the stator or rotor?
    Post by: greengoon, Feb 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. greengoon
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    Generator or alternator rating for an 81 xj-650

    I am contemplating buying a pair of electrically heated pants. I need info on the rating of the alternator anyone? Thanks, George
    Thread by: greengoon, Feb 13, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. greengoon
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    Lights dimming at idle.

    Post by: greengoon, Jan 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. greengoon
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    cdi box help!

    What is the number on your cdi unit. I have a half dozen or so laying around I might have the one you are looking for. George
    Post by: greengoon, Jan 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. greengoon
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    Questions on oil, plugs, and valve lash

    On my 81 Xj650 the spark plug "caps" read like yours 5k ohms on 1&4 and 10K ohms on 2&3. I don't know what the reasoning for them using...
    Post by: greengoon, Jan 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. greengoon
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    Rotors the same for a xj650 and a xj750 with duals?

    Anyone know if the front rotors on an xj650 and an xj750 are the same? I am trying to upgrade my front end to a dual caliper system. Thanks, George
    Thread by: greengoon, Jan 3, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. greengoon
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    Upgrading front end of xj650 to xj750 parts interchangeable?

    Does anyone know if the front wheel of a xj650 is the same as a xj750? I am trying to gather all the parts so I can install dual disks on the...
    Thread by: greengoon, Dec 20, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. greengoon
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    Dead tachometer?

    Git, Thanks for the info.I don't think there is much to it! George
    Post by: greengoon, Dec 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. greengoon
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    Better brakes for 81xj650

    I am looking for a simple way to get better brakes on my xj650... I would love to find a way to install disks on the rear and duals on the front....
    Thread by: greengoon, Dec 18, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. greengoon
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    85 Maxim XJ700N High Idle

    Post by: greengoon, Dec 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. greengoon
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    Dead tachometer?

    Good deal Robert! In my career I have repaired many a meter movement. Usually from a bad solder connection or broken wire as you found. A good...
    Post by: greengoon, Dec 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. greengoon
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    Project> "Looky What I Found"

    WOW............. That's one bad ma jama! Love the detailing to the caarbs. Candy apple red... Always one of my favoriets! Thinking of...
    Post by: greengoon, Dec 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. greengoon
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    Oil people use

    After reading though the "tons" of info on this site I made the decision to go with Rotella T synthetic. Available at wally world and relatively...
    Post by: greengoon, Dec 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. greengoon
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Oil change to Rotella syn and a new filter of course! Rode her to work at blazing speeds as usual! 70 degrees today!
    Post by: greengoon, Dec 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. greengoon
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    Howto: Replace your stuck carb drain screws

    Used this process on my 81 XJ650. Only had to extract 2 drain screw. Removed the bowls and clamped them in a vise with a scrap piece of plywood on...
    Post by: greengoon, Dec 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. greengoon
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    Bike still not ridable...

    I had a similar problem and found that my air jets were reversed. The po had them rebuilt and the "rebuilder" put all 4 pilot and main air jets in...
    Post by: greengoon, Dec 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. greengoon
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    How F'ed am I?

    I was working on my 81 xj650's carb problems. They were previously built my a "racer". When I disassembled them I found the float pivot pin mount...
    Post by: greengoon, Dec 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. greengoon
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    WTB gas tank top 81 xj650 maxim / Breather filter

    My stupidity on the term "pop up" it is indeed a key style tank lid. CHACAL.......... Iwill ne getting with you soon on a replacement top as...
    Post by: greengoon, Dec 7, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. greengoon
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    WTB gas tank top 81 xj650 maxim / Breather filter

    OK....... I found the breather at PEP BOYS. I still need a gas tank pop up lid....... Anyone???
    Post by: greengoon, Dec 6, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. greengoon
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    WTB gas tank top 81 xj650 maxim / Breather filter

    Yes ( am looking for the "pop up" gas top that is on the XJ650 gas tank. Thanks, George
    Post by: greengoon, Dec 4, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. greengoon
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    WTB gas tank top 81 xj650 maxim / Breather filter

    Hello, Looking for a gas tank top as well as a "pod like" crankcase breather for my 81 XJ650. Anyone??? Thanks, George
    Thread by: greengoon, Dec 4, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. greengoon
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    Plugging tach cable outlet on xj650

    I am going to go with an electric tach on my 81 xj650. Anyone have any idea on how to plug the mechanical tach cables hole on the engine so I will...
    Thread by: greengoon, Nov 30, 2007, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    intake question

    I used pod filters on my 81 XJ650. I got them off of ebay. I am getting 50 mpg now that I got the carbs almost right... That's running 80 miles a...
    Post by: greengoon, Nov 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. greengoon
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    Crankcase breather filter

    While looking up info on pod filters and carbs I noticed a pix of someones bike that had a crankcase air filter on their xj650. Any info on...
    Thread by: greengoon, Nov 26, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. greengoon
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    What takes the "yellow or blue" out of the chrome exhaust

    Anyone have any suggestions on what to use to take out the Yellow or blue out of my chrome exhaust pipes? Thanks, George
    Thread by: greengoon, Nov 26, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. greengoon
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    inline fuel filter

    Fonz, I got mine at the local Yamaha dealer. ~ $5.00 or so. Any cycle shop should have what you need. George
    Post by: greengoon, Nov 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. greengoon
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    1981 XJ650 finally getting right!

    Had a hell of a time figureing this one out. Started out when I bought it would foul the plugs real quick. The PO had had the carbs rebuilt by...
    Thread by: greengoon, Nov 26, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. greengoon
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    Troubleshooting weak fire on a xj650

    Hello, Progress is slow and staedy though! I have driven the bike ~300 miles now and for the last 3 days I have not had to change the plugs......
    Post by: greengoon, Aug 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Floats in carb faulty?

    I am still having issues I set the air mixture scres at 2 1/2 turns from fully closed but my plugs are still loading up. I drove it for ~80 miles...
    Thread by: greengoon, Aug 27, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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