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  1. OdeToBob
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    No More Pods!

    Do you mean that what I have in my bike right now (118's and 120's) should be okay....or when I do put 110's in it...then it'll be okay?
    Post by: OdeToBob, May 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. OdeToBob
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    No More Pods!

    Hey everybody. I've been away for awhile, but i'm finally back to working on my Maxim. (I'm refusing to let it die...) I've finally gotten a new...
    Thread by: OdeToBob, May 26, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. OdeToBob
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    Pod filter and larger jets = carbon fouling plugs?

    Those are the needles that in a previous post, I talked to Rick about. They had small hexnuts raising them up a 1/4 inch or so. Rick said...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Dec 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. OdeToBob
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    Pod filter and larger jets = carbon fouling plugs?

    When you say tapered needle. Are we talking about the needle under the float? The one that the float should close when the fuel level gets too...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Dec 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. OdeToBob
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    Pod filter and larger jets = carbon fouling plugs?

    Ok. So I'm 5 sizes up from stock on the main jets and at stock on the pilot jets. According to the thread Chacal sent me to...I should be 2 or 3...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Dec 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. OdeToBob
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    Pod filter and larger jets = carbon fouling plugs?

    Ok, no pictures yet... I've taken the carbs off though, and here's what I've got. The Main Jets (from 1-4) are 118, 120, 120, 118. The...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Dec 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. OdeToBob
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    Pod filter and larger jets = carbon fouling plugs?

    Ok this weekend I'm going to take the carbs off and take some pictures of everything so you guys can have all the info you need to give me a place...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Dec 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. OdeToBob
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    Pod filter and larger jets = carbon fouling plugs?

    I'm certain that the pods are screwing me up. I've heard they can be problematic. I'm not sure the brand. They're not foam though, they're like a...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Dec 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. OdeToBob
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    Pod filter and larger jets = carbon fouling plugs?

    Hey guys, I'm finally back to working on my Maxim. I'm still carbon fouling spark plugs like crazy (new plugs dead after a half hour of riding...
    Thread by: OdeToBob, Dec 11, 2007, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. OdeToBob
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    Parts question

    Thank you guys for your quick responses. I bid and they came and they went on smoothly and I have a running bike again. Thanks guys, Wayne...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Dec 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. OdeToBob
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    Parts question

    Hey guys. Sorry I dropped off the map for a little while. I hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving and nobody got trampled shopping friday (I was...
    Thread by: OdeToBob, Nov 25, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. OdeToBob
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    OK. What have I done now? (question on ignition coils)

    MiCarl, Hasn't run since. Have I blown something up?
    Post by: OdeToBob, Oct 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. OdeToBob
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    OK. What have I done now? (question on ignition coils)

    SO.... I've been fighting with cylinders not firing ever since I got the bike and when I definately stopped getting spark on 1 and 4, Rick...
    Thread by: OdeToBob, Oct 3, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. OdeToBob
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    Is this supposed to be there?!?

    ok guys, I took her for a spin last night (maybe 15 minutes around the neighborhood) then took her out again today for about a half hour and let...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Sep 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. OdeToBob
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    Is this supposed to be there?!?

    Ok, This afternoon I blew cleaner through all of the air/fuel passages mentioned above. Things seem to be fine in all areas. Now of course...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Sep 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. OdeToBob
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    Is this supposed to be there?!?

    Gotcha. Ok, I've mostly run out of carb cleaner for the night. compressed air seems to be moving fine through both the air and fuel jets....
    Post by: OdeToBob, Aug 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. OdeToBob
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    Is this supposed to be there?!?

    Air/cleaner is moving through the main jets fine. also through the smaller jets. All the needles are the same size, shape, taper. Did I...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Aug 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. OdeToBob
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    Is this supposed to be there?!?

    Ok guys, So I opened them up again and this time I took the FU (hex nut) off of the BAR (needle valve). I also removed the emultion tubes...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Aug 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. OdeToBob
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    Is this supposed to be there?!?

    Hey guys, Ok, in cleaning my carbs I found out: 1. My main jets aren't consistant. Jet 1 & 3 - 118 Jet 2 & 4 - 120 Is this ok? 2. when...
    Thread by: OdeToBob, Aug 30, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. OdeToBob
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    pods pods pods!

    Thanks Rick I'll give it a try. -Wayne
    Post by: OdeToBob, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. OdeToBob
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    pods pods pods!

    Thanks for the input. Ok When I get back in town, i'm going to pull the carbs and clean them either way. Are the jets labeled as far as size?...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. OdeToBob
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    pods pods pods!

    Ok guys, So the 650 Maxim I bought had the pod filters on the carbs...and what I can only assume are the proper jets. (also aftermarket exhaust)...
    Thread by: OdeToBob, Aug 23, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. OdeToBob
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    Ok guys, I'm new and already I need help.

    Yeah, I knew I wouldn't actually know what I was looking at when I removed the carbs. Are the carbs not being set/clean one of the factors that...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Aug 21, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. OdeToBob
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    Ok guys, I'm new and already I need help.

    Hey Guys, Guess what! I replaced the spark plugs and changed the oil (which did smell a little of gasoline) and that puppy fired right up! Guess...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Aug 21, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. OdeToBob
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    Ok guys, I'm new and already I need help.

    Ok. Vaccum line is hitting intake manifold port #1. The manual mentioned it going into 3 as well. There's a small crack on the end, but the tube...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Aug 20, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. OdeToBob
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    Ok guys, I'm new and already I need help.

    Hey, Thanks for replying so quickly. I bought the manual today and pulled the spark plugs....every one of them completely black with oil. I...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Aug 19, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. OdeToBob
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    Ok guys, I'm new and already I need help.

    Hey everyone, I just graduated from Vespa 150 to an Xj650 and I'm thrilled at having that kind of power (not to mention how bada** they look)....
    Thread by: OdeToBob, Aug 18, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. OdeToBob
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    Parts Exchange between XJ650 and XJ750 Maxims

    Hey, I'd be interested in this discussion as well. I've got an old 750 special that's been dead for quite a while and I've just purchased an...
    Post by: OdeToBob, Aug 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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