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  1. tjdude
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    problems with my xs 850 ignition`fixed`

    Re: problems with my xs 850 ignition PLEASE HELP~! I got it to work today. The main 12v power going to the TCI was not getting a good connection....
    Post by: tjdude, May 25, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. tjdude
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    problems with my xs 850 ignition`fixed`

    Re: problems with my xs 850 ignition PLEASE HELP~! Oh, I see what you are saying now. I have a new set of plug caps I could try off of my XJ...
    Post by: tjdude, May 25, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. tjdude
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    problems with my xs 850 ignition`fixed`

    Re: problems with my xs 850 ignition PLEASE HELP~! Where is this resistor? where and how can I do a resistance test on the wire and caps?...
    Post by: tjdude, May 24, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. tjdude
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    problems with my xs 850 ignition`fixed`

    Re: problems with my xs 850 ignition PLEASE HELP~! yeah just got it today so haven't updated my sig yet. ANYWAYS sorry, its a 80 850 somewhere...
    Post by: tjdude, May 24, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  5. tjdude
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    problems with my xs 850 ignition`fixed`

    I just got a XS 850 today out of a barn where it has been sitting for 17 years. I cleaned the carbs and prepped it to start and I am getting no...
    Thread by: tjdude, May 24, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  6. tjdude
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    Petrol on the road to Le Mans

    mapquest.com
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 26, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. tjdude
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    I just got a 2002 honda F4i exhaust.

    I got it off of craigslist for 25$ I think I am going to modify it to fit my motorcycle 650 maxim. The PO cross-cut the mac 4-1 exhaust thats on...
    Thread by: tjdude, Apr 21, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. tjdude
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    Fuel consumtion

    i hit reserve at about 60. I have bad rings tho.
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. tjdude
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    Starter Motor Clucth

    yes.
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. tjdude
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    very dim headlight.

    i was seriously thinking about making a few for guys on here...
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. tjdude
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    Stupid question pertaining to oil drainplug

    for the center stand. 1) get off the bike 2) stand on the leaver 3) pick up on the bike as you push backwards. Im not being a smart ass. my...
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. tjdude
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    very dim headlight.

    I am majoring in electrical engineering and I don't have a volt meter. sad isn't it. :( I'll just buy the light if it works it works. if not. oh...
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. tjdude
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    very dim headlight.

    oops sorry about that. It is the 81 XJ 650. It does get 14V at 2k so the brushes are fine. Are all round headlights pretty much the same>? I would...
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. tjdude
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    i know i know

    http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=7806.html
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. tjdude
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    very dim headlight.

    My XJ has a new battery. I have cleaned and greased all connections and checked the ground but the low beam head light is VERY dim. The guy at the...
    Thread by: tjdude, Apr 7, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. tjdude
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    NOOOOOOOOO!

    na jb weld it. I did it to a dirtbike and it was a good fix for me.
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. tjdude
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    convert your non yics engine to a yics, 20 minute job

    Isnt that exactly what they did when they made the yics system. I know that no one has a better idea than a 1981 Yamaha engineer. :roll: It...
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. tjdude
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    front fork oil seal cross numbers??? please help.

    Never mind Ive just ordered them from the Yamaha house.
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. tjdude
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    front fork oil seal cross numbers??? please help.

    I am planning to replace my front fork oil seals. However, I need to buy the seals before tearing my front forks all apart. I was wondering if...
    Thread by: tjdude, Apr 3, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. tjdude
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    I'm 26, how old are you?

    21
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. tjdude
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    how big is the 81 xj 650 reserve tank.

    cool nsosh5 your the man. I should be fine then. I guess something is wrong with my petcock.
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. tjdude
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    what is a colortune?

    the most awesome thing ever made. period. :) pretty much its a clear spark plug so u can see the color of the combustion in your cylinder.
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. tjdude
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    how big is the 81 xj 650 reserve tank.

    lol. TELL ME ABOUT IT. I'm just driving it for a few months hoping the #2 cylinder will clear up. I am running a plug that is 3 steps to hot so it...
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. tjdude
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    When is a Bike Old?

    when you have to work on it more than you actually ride it.
    Post by: tjdude, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. tjdude
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    how big is the 81 xj 650 reserve tank.

    I am only getting about 35 miles tops before my bike has to go to reserve(I know I burn about 1.25 gallons). I know I am getting terrible gas...
    Thread by: tjdude, Apr 1, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. tjdude
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    I have a sticky ring on the #3 cylinder.

    Well I Dont think it is fuel getting into the oil because it only happens on the #3 and it acually burns oil. Also I have done a compression test...
    Post by: tjdude, Mar 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. tjdude
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    What luck...but how awesome is that?

    US :roll:
    Post by: tjdude, Mar 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. tjdude
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    I have a sticky ring on the #3 cylinder.

    I have come to this conclusion beacuse sometimes I can pull the plug and I have oil fouled. Other times the plug looks fine. Does anyone in know...
    Thread by: tjdude, Mar 1, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. tjdude
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    Most intense riding

    haha :lol: If I did that every time the dirt blew around here there wouldn't be enough oil in the world for the rest of you guys. :roll:
    Post by: tjdude, Jan 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. tjdude
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    Most intense riding

    I took a trip to college today about 50 mile round trip in a dust storm (about 100 feet visibility) and 50 mph winds. It was interesting to say...
    Post by: tjdude, Jan 28, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. tjdude
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    Opinions on Organizing a Bike Night!?

    hey at least you have a nice bike. :D :lol:
    Post by: tjdude, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. tjdude
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    I need a multi-tester

    hey xj600s Im in circuits this semester and it BLOWS. Im learning alot of good stuff however. Taint I would go with ricks choice if you arent...
    Post by: tjdude, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. tjdude
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    Adjustable handlebars

    sounds like u found some already. They are just really expensive and come with a free bmw. No, in all seriousness that sounds amazing. I wish I...
    Post by: tjdude, Jan 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. tjdude
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    Firing up an old engine

    haha lots of starter fluid.
    Post by: tjdude, Jan 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. tjdude
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    no torque.... problem?

    "really rev" = i have to be, atleast 3000ish rpm or I will stall. yes all five gears are there. It will pick up the front tire if I run it up to...
    Post by: tjdude, Jan 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. tjdude
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    XJ550 Tank De-Badge

    I just did this a few days ago. I just took the badges off and about....... 4-5 solid hours of bondo/paint work and viola no badges.
    Post by: tjdude, Jan 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. tjdude
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    no torque.... problem?

    I have just gotten my bike running pretty constantly. The only problem is i have to really rev the engine to get started in first gear. From a...
    Thread by: tjdude, Jan 14, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. tjdude
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    Spray clear coat WITH HARDENER!

    ive been looking for this?? what store did you go to?
    Post by: tjdude, Jan 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. tjdude
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    Front end swap...

    this has also intrigued me I think it would be really cool to snag a front off of a late model gsxr and mod it to fit. As far as all i could see...
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. tjdude
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    after 300 rpm misfire, 86XJ

    mine was doing this. this is what it took for me to fix. #1 checked the coils #2 checked the plugs #3 rebuild the carbs #4 bench sync the...
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. tjdude
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    fouling #2 plug??? WHY!!

    Well guys I fixed it today. Busted the carb apart for the 4th time re colortuned and sync and rode it for about 30 miles and guess what, no oil on...
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. tjdude
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    fouling #2 plug??? WHY!!

    #1. all blue in #2 its wierd it goes from blue to yellow and back to blue. #2. yes one jet was just mangled up looked like it had had "vice grip...
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. tjdude
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    Used my new Colortune plug

    Best thing to come out of any part of Europe since Reebok. :lol: No really I cant see how anyone could keep a XJ running without a colortune
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. tjdude
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    Oil and filters

    how much oil should use when changing my oil in my 81, 650. I have the book at home, but Im at work and dont want to have to drive back to the...
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. tjdude
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    fouling #2 plug??? WHY!!

    yeah I have it going to three not 2. I really think its getting oil. It looks a lot like a 2 cycle plug when I pull it really black and wet. I...
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. tjdude
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    fouling #2 plug??? WHY!!

    Im also hoping that it will clear up after a while. I THINK it only has about 10K miles on it. It was probably set up for about 3 years or so....
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. tjdude
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    fouling #2 plug??? WHY!!

    ive concluded the rings in #2 are prolly gone. im just going to run 20-50W and hope it clears up i dont really want to rebuild. how hard is...
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. tjdude
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    fouling #2 plug??? WHY!!

    Well I switched the coils last night and it has the same problems. Its not the coils. Im going to tear into the carbs one more time and replace...
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. tjdude
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    fouling #2 plug??? WHY!!

    only 1 cylinder reads over 100 psi. I doubt I have very good rings on any of them :) ill just ride it till it breaks. I think its useless to put...
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. tjdude
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: MAXIM PARTS FOR SALE Hey Chacal I need some parts for my 81 XJ 650. looks like I need a set of rear brake pads the resistor type plug caps...
    Post by: tjdude, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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