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  1. escali
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    How do I clean my carbs?

    I actually think there is a dark cloud permanantly above me and I can't get it to go away no matter how fast I run. (If I had a running...
    Post by: escali, Nov 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. escali
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    How do I clean my carbs?

    Ok, so I took off my carbs, cleaned em all up right, and put them back on the bike. Now, only the starter motor spins, but nothing catches and...
    Post by: escali, Nov 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. escali
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    Reconnect my throttle cable.

    great, got it, thanks
    Post by: escali, Nov 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. escali
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    Reconnect my throttle cable.

    So I just got done takin off my carbs and cleaning them brand spankin new. I went to put them back on the bike and can't remember how the...
    Thread by: escali, Nov 1, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. escali
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    "Clean Your Own Carbs!" Old School Method by: Rick Massey

    Re: "Clean Your Own Carbs!" Old School Method by: Rick Mass You need to make a "How to Clean Carbs for Dumbasses" manual, because it takes me...
    Post by: escali, Oct 28, 2007 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  6. escali
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    Howto: Replace your stuck carb drain screws

    Something relating to my fuel line is blocked up, and I have been told to 'clean the carbs'. I figured I'd start with the 'easy' route... Went...
    Post by: escali, Oct 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. escali
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    How do I clean my carbs?

    I figured I'd start with the 'easy' route... Went to the shop and talked to a few guys there, they recommended "yamaha carbeurator cleaner dip"....
    Post by: escali, Oct 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. escali
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    How do I clean my carbs?

    Great! And of course I have everything I need (digs through bag with 2 screwdrivers, 8 nails, and a hammer)... This one's gonna take me a...
    Post by: escali, Oct 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. escali
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    How do I clean my carbs?

    So I finally got my bike running, thanks to all you guys, but I need to clean my carbs. I know nothing about how to do this. Any tutorials or...
    Thread by: escali, Oct 17, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    I GOT IT TO START!!! :D Played around with things for a while, and it turned right over. Sounded a bit rough, but eased up after running it...
    Post by: escali, Oct 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    I took the battery and got it load tested a few days ago. I got it charged up and it was good. Why would the fuses just suddenly change between...
    Post by: escali, Oct 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    Ok now I'm confused...and have more questions... One question is, what position is the petcock supposed to be turned to? On or PR? I have...
    Post by: escali, Oct 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    I checked all the spark plugs, and I do get spark. I don't own a propane torch, and don't know if it is worth the investment just for this. Is...
    Post by: escali, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    !!!!!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I decided to be adventurous and take the starter motor apart, turns out that was the problem (or part of...
    Post by: escali, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. escali
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    TOO MUCH OIL

    Well, I don't know how they did it, but some genius replaced the hex nut with a phillips head screw. And the screw is stripped. So I can't undo...
    Post by: escali, Oct 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. escali
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    TOO MUCH OIL

    When I bought this bike from someone, there was NO oil in the oil level window. I changed the filter and added oil (about 3 quarts), until it was...
    Thread by: escali, Oct 6, 2007, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    So I'm hopeful that I found the problem... Looked at the neutral switch, and it was not actually pushed in all the way into the clip it sits...
    Post by: escali, Sep 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    All fuses check out. Working on figuring out where these are in order to test them... I guess I'll get to that after the clutch and neutral...
    Post by: escali, Sep 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    Ok...took the battery off to get it tested today, and noticed the points were REALLY rusty...scraped the rust down, and took it to AutoZone. They...
    Post by: escali, Sep 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    Thanks...definitely going to print out what you said and take a look tomorrow. I'll update when I figure out whats going on.
    Post by: escali, Sep 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    A cranking noise like something trying to start up...and a few sparks from the screwdriver. I will take out the battery and get it tested....
    Post by: escali, Sep 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    Well how in the heck do I figure that out? Would it be worthwhile to just get a new battery?
    Post by: escali, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    I have been told the battery is a year old but I don't know if that's true (just bought this bike). I guess it would be worth testing...I have a...
    Post by: escali, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    Understood, which is why I would like to fix this asap...I'd rather take my initiation ride in 60 degree weather than 30. So what do I do now?
    Post by: escali, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    So then why would it make a difference whether the starter is attached to the bike or not? It spins when attached.
    Post by: escali, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    UPDATE: Went out to just look at the fuses, etc on my bike and went to see if just by perchance it would start up after I touched them (I'm...
    Post by: escali, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    I think now we are just getting down to process of elimination... So I tried the "4th gear engine lock up test": bike rocks back and forth,...
    Post by: escali, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    Tried putting the bike in a higher gear and starting, still no luck. Will not start with a jump start. I'd go for the starter motor, but...
    Post by: escali, Sep 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    I know I sound like an idiot for saying this, but where/what exactly is the starter motor on my bike? I have a Haynes manual that tells me how to...
    Post by: escali, Sep 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    Yeah I tried jumping the battery several times, and all the lights and everything battery-related work great, so must be the starter. I guess...
    Post by: escali, Sep 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    OK... Tried the screwdriver test and nothing...just clicks still. What does that mean? What now?
    Post by: escali, Sep 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    Thanks, I will try that asap and see what happens. I'm new at all this and it's hard to work on a bike you know absolutely nothing about.
    Post by: escali, Sep 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    No I haven't, not exactly sure what you mean by that though....
    Post by: escali, Sep 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. escali
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    Help me start my bike!

    I can't get my bike to start. Last week, when I went to start it up, it would try to 'turn over', but no luck. Now, all that happens is I hear...
    Thread by: escali, Sep 4, 2007, 61 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. escali
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    NO SPARK

    Ok... I charged up the battery and ran a test between the stator/coils and battery which turns up ok. I also added oil, because I looked...
    Post by: escali, Aug 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. escali
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    NO SPARK

    Ok, now it just won't do anything. Did I kill the battery maybe? You press the start button and I just hear a click. Someone help me,...
    Post by: escali, Aug 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. escali
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    Electrical help!

    I am having somewhat the same problem...Did you check the spark plugs and fuel?
    Post by: escali, Aug 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. escali
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    NO SPARK

    I just bought an '83 xj750 and know it ran when I bought it. I went to start it up, and no luck. The engine spins but won't catch. I checked...
    Thread by: escali, Aug 24, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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