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  1. redcorfe
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    uk members

    Sunny Sunny Dorset for me 8)
    Post by: redcorfe, Aug 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. redcorfe
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    Ouch !

    Bike + bend + black ice = Bambi on ice, feeling that I have gone a couple of rounds with a heavyweight boxer and needing new foot pegs /...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Feb 8, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. redcorfe
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    XJ 900F info, please

    Now I know that you don't have many in the US, but for our reader elsewhere, maybe Wizard in Aussie...... I am looking at a 1995 900 ( I think...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Oct 20, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. redcorfe
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    air mixture screws washer

    Sorry, let me explain.... two aluminium bushes which I have turned on a lathe, bolted on a wooden frame which the 1st & 4th carb push onto,...
    Post by: redcorfe, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. redcorfe
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    air mixture screws washer

    nothing special just a wooden stand with two alli bung which the carbs push on to - allowing me to work easily on a bench whilst ensuring they...
    Post by: redcorfe, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. redcorfe
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    air mixture screws washer

    Update...... Replaced the missing washer and using my new jig re-set the float levels until they where spot on, and guess what........richness...
    Post by: redcorfe, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. redcorfe
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    air mixture screws washer

    Ah that a new idea - will check, and yes I will replace the washer - Cheers
    Post by: redcorfe, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. redcorfe
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    air mixture screws washer

    No, the three other cylinders are fine, this has been a on going problem which I have not been able to sort out, tried most suggustions about...
    Post by: redcorfe, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. redcorfe
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    air mixture screws washer

    Would the absence of this washer mess up the air mixture adjustment ? I have been running rich and have now found out that it seems that the...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Sep 17, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. redcorfe
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    rich plug advice, please.....

    Right pulled the carbs off at work..... 1. Checked enrichment plunger, cleaned and ensured that none of them up when the choke was off. 2....
    Post by: redcorfe, Aug 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. redcorfe
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    rich plug advice, please.....

    Swooped the caps about - problem stayed on #3 Questions - If I am get too much fuel in the mix, can any passage be blocked / restricted to...
    Post by: redcorfe, Aug 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. redcorfe
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    rich plug advice, please.....

    Mmm......... not easy but not too high - if anything a fraction low ! Any other ideas ?
    Post by: redcorfe, Aug 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. redcorfe
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    rich plug advice, please.....

    Ok that sound like a plan - I will give it a go. :)
    Post by: redcorfe, Aug 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. redcorfe
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    rich plug advice, please.....

    Hi MN-Maxims - Nope, it's connected to 4 !
    Post by: redcorfe, Aug 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. redcorfe
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    rich plug advice, please.....

    Bike fires up first time with very little choke Idles nicely at 1050 Ride well with good acceleration, hardly any bogging, possibly only at...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Aug 9, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. redcorfe
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    wanted ONE 4H7-11636-00-00 PISTON 2 O/S 0.50

    Agreed, however we discussed the best way round this, either he tried to sourced a replacement piston ( he checked will his contacts when the...
    Post by: redcorfe, Dec 29, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. redcorfe
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    wanted ONE 4H7-11636-00-00 PISTON 2 O/S 0.50

    Just to clarify - Rick is right it is a +.50 piston I need. Had four good second hand ones plus new rings, took them to the machine shop to...
    Post by: redcorfe, Dec 29, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. redcorfe
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    wanted ONE 4H7-11636-00-00 PISTON 2 O/S 0.50

    For a 1982 XJ650(4KO) Long shot - but does anyone have a good second hand one ? Needs to be sent to the UK. Will have supplier's babies...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Dec 28, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. redcorfe
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    81 XJ650 Maxim Parts I need gone no longer have bike

    pm sent
    Post by: redcorfe, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. redcorfe
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    head coming off - couple of questions

    Right, thanks bigfitz52, (D'oh) miss one of the underneath bolts. As far as the tensioner is concerned, I did not what to apply to much force...
    Post by: redcorfe, Oct 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. redcorfe
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    head coming off - couple of questions

    Taking the head off, and I wondered if anyone has any bright tips on breaking the seal to the cylinder block ? I've tapped it with wood and a...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Oct 8, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. redcorfe
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    81 maxim 650, not firing on #1 cylinder. any suggestions?

    Re: 81 maxim 650, not firing on #1 cylinder. any suggestions Can't you swoop 1-4 leads over and see if the problem goes to the other cylinder ?...
    Post by: redcorfe, Feb 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. redcorfe
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    Morgan Carbtune question

    Greetings from the UK - my question is After synchronising the carbs at idle ( 1050 rpm ) should, if the bike is set up correctly, the curbtune...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Feb 1, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. redcorfe
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    What is "Seafoam"...and can I buy it in the UK?

    Markie - if you are getting some sent I'll be up for a few cans if not too expensive - PM me when you get an answer.
    Post by: redcorfe, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. redcorfe
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    What is "Seafoam"...and can I buy it in the UK?

    Can't buy it in the UK, however I believe that the closest is Forte http://www.forteuk.co.uk/ However I have not used it myself so cannot tell...
    Post by: redcorfe, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. redcorfe
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    my Spark Plug popped outta of my 82 xj 650

    Heres some info if you do it yourself - its not that bad really. http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=1 ... tml#127838
    Post by: redcorfe, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. redcorfe
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    fourth cylinder running colder than the other three

    How spooky is this !!! I was messing about with a mates infered heat gun this weekend, and although the bike is running fine, if a little lean, my...
    Post by: redcorfe, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. redcorfe
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    Adding a gas guage ...

    Hi I involved with fuel monitoring equipment in the UK and the resistance of 30 - 236 ohms is an American resistance which only drives an...
    Post by: redcorfe, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fork seal question(s).

    There are plenty of advice on this as most owners have to tackle this problem. In my experience, it is a fairly straightforward task with only...
    Post by: redcorfe, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. redcorfe
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    81 XJ650H Fork Seal Replacement

    I used 12mm studding 2x19mm A/F nuts tighten up against each other at both ends - dropped the studding down the folk until it registered - held a...
    Post by: redcorfe, Mar 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. redcorfe
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Winter over - spring coming, gave it a clean and had a 20 mile ride to warm her up ! Marvelous. [img][img][img]
    Post by: redcorfe, Feb 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. redcorfe
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    picture upload test

    [img]
    Post by: redcorfe, Feb 15, 2009 in forum: Test Zone
  33. redcorfe
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    Striped spark plug threads

    Did mine. Move the piston up as far as you can without the tap hitting it when you cut the thread. I filled the gap above the piston with a...
    Post by: redcorfe, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. redcorfe
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    Choke/Warmup question

    Once warmed up though, it idled around 800 really smoothly. idle should be 1050, perhaps turning the idling up a bit might help
    Post by: redcorfe, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. redcorfe
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    hey how bad is this?

    I used long cable ties - 6/7" long, taped 3/4 together. Pull the plug - rotate the cam until you can see the valve through the spark plug hole -...
    Post by: redcorfe, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. redcorfe
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    butane test

    SQLGuy................ Yes, would agree with that, I am a little lean - I am trying tweak the mixture on the carbs and have started a little lean...
    Post by: redcorfe, Nov 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. redcorfe
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    butane test

    Tested for air leaks using an unlit butane torch. Had the bike idling at a steady 1050 revs ran the torch over the inlet boots and heard a SLIGHT...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Nov 29, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. redcorfe
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    Checking valve clearences

    Just done mine - very easy...... after I found out about using three large ties, taped together making one thick tie, which you can feed through...
    Post by: redcorfe, Oct 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. redcorfe
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    Irritating petcock problem

    When I got my bike the PO was using the petcock as a gravity feed only - the vacuum port was sealed off and was running the bike on Prim. I...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Oct 21, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. redcorfe
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    xj400

    Nice bike Buzz - mine is still "getting there" From another Brit "down south" BTW nice summer we having - NOT
    Post by: redcorfe, Aug 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. redcorfe
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    Calling all Aussies, Kiwis and Canucks; help me out here

    Is this what you are looking for ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... =p3907.m29
    Post by: redcorfe, Jul 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. redcorfe
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    simple petcock question

    When I got my bike the PO have it set up to a gravity feed only with the vacuum pipe blocked off. I am having a few carb problems so I am...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Jul 16, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. redcorfe
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    #3 plug running rich

    Cheers guys, I will have another go this week, but off to see Neil Young tomorrow :lol:
    Post by: redcorfe, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. redcorfe
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    #3 plug running rich

    Greeting from the UK, We are in the middle of our summer so its peeing down :roll: Had just put the carbs back after cleaning and new...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Jul 5, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. redcorfe
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    Changing fork seals not going to well....

    I used 12mm studding 2x19mm A/F nuts tighten up against each other at both ends - dropped the studding down the folk until it registered - held a...
    Post by: redcorfe, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. redcorfe
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    Enrichment Circuit Well size

    Just an update - held the 0.3mm drill in a split pin, twisted a few times and BINGO ! :lol: :lol: Carbs back on the bike tonight to see if...
    Post by: redcorfe, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Enrichment Circuit Well size

    Cheers Kiwi - man that's small ! I have tried boiling the bowls to try and shift the block but still jammed. Will try a small 0.3m drill by...
    Post by: redcorfe, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Enrichment Circuit Well size

    Hi, Does anyone know or can confirm the size of the small diameter below the start jet ? If Gamuru picture is scaled up it is about 0.80mm /...
    Thread by: redcorfe, Jun 23, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. redcorfe
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    Ultrasonic Carb Cleaning

    I was thinking of buying a tank but, have found a company in the UK who will overhaul and ultrasonically clean, for 80 GBP :P so not worth me...
    Post by: redcorfe, May 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ultrasonic Carb Cleaning

    Greeting from the UK, Sorry I am a bit of a lurker, but have found this site VERY informative, unfortunately I am back to biking after a long...
    Post by: redcorfe, May 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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