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    Are XJ650 Parts Worthless??? ... YES

    What I meant to say was most of the things he listed have rust.. Most people are going to stay away from those parts or at least I certainly...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Are XJ650 Parts Worthless??? ... YES

    You do have a lot of things that no one would want.. Almost everything you listed was not usable or had rust... I wouldnt have expected any of...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Would you buy this if you could?

    I wouldnt buy it without a title, like mcrwt644 said I wouldnt pay more than 100 for it, they just arent worth that much even restored and perfect.
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Does anybody ever vent valve covers????

    Word! I love CRX's
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Transmission rebuild '82 XJ650 RJ

    Hmm, I have trouble shifting into second from first under high RPMS but thats about it
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Transmission rebuild '82 XJ650 RJ

    Whats the "infamous second gear problem"?
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hey

    Plenty of help here! But not frmo me... I'm still a noob
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 15, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wire Wheels anyone?

    I think the wire wheels would look pretty sweet on a bobber or chppoed Max!
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    no torque.... problem?

    I dont have any issues out of first... She is more than willing to get up and walk away.
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Does anybody ever vent valve covers????

    That piddly four probably puts out more horses then any piddly stock eight... I used to be in the tuner crowd. We may have only had 4 cylinders...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    sweet seat

    I currently am running a magna rear fender and seat... Harley's use a seat very similar to mine as well. You can find them all over Ebay. I can't...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Fuel Grade?

    I use 93 octane... There isnt a knock sensor on the motor nor is the timing super advanced so I dont think it would make much of a difference....
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ's 50 Dollar Paint Job Step by Step

    It looks like it came out more of a matte finish more than anything? Are the pics just not doing it justice?
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Starter Repair?

    My starter make the goose like noise when it is cold as well. As for the drive not engaging could be a problem with the bendix.
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock??? Fuel tap

    Thank yo ufor the info, can I pull it with puel in the tank? or does it have to be dry?
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock??? Fuel tap

    Were you having similar issues? Either way I guess it needs to be fixed!
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock??? Fuel tap

    Mine only runs right when set to Prime... In the on position it stumbles and wont idle... Guess I need to think about replacing or rebuilding it?...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ's 50 Dollar Paint Job Step by Step

    Looks good, I think I may break down and actually use this method. I saw this link about yachtpaint in there too... I just dont want to spend all...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    starting prob

    Try to push start it... I know it sounds crazy but 9 times out of ten when I cant get a bike or our 3 wheeler to crank just push start it and it...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Yup it's already 64 here! (Richmond, VA) and my bike is once again not getting fuel to one cylinder! YAY! I think I may have a float stuck or...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    this looks very nice

    Shes a beauty
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 8, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    use the right viscosity oil!

    Could have been a 50 weight.. that shiat is thick!
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    NEED HELP WITH THIS

    I would try some shorter shocks first... I like larger diameter wheels personally. Maybe try a lower profile tire as well?
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Where did your bike come from?

    Got mine from Craigslist as well. I watched it for a couple of weeks and finally emailed the guy... Got it a week after that for $600, came with...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Better braking

    Mine brakes like crap too (82 650 Max.) but under no circumstance would I want to lock the front brake up anyway... thats a painful accident...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Your Carbs NEED to go CLUNK!!!

    ^^ What he said... I'm lazy.
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust popping at idle

    So I take it I get to play with the mixture screws huh. YAY!
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust popping at idle

    What does the backfiring when decelerating mean? Mine does it...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pics I've just uploaded

    Look at the two looking down the stairs in the house...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Pics I've just uploaded

    I was in the same frame of mind untill my encounters as well as my wife's. Our happenings were more aimed at her for some reason though and rarely...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Pics I've just uploaded

    Those are indeed unusual pictures you have there... are these "unexplained"? or "Lookie what I figured out how to do". Either way.. CREEPY! We...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Jan 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    pics

    Beautiful color on that thing! Great looking bike all around.
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 31, 2007 in forum: Test Zone
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    Misfiring... Yes another one!

    Alright, seems the problem is within the Petcock... I have it set to prime at the moment and she is running great (or good again) but when set to...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Misfiring... Yes another one!

    Oookay so here's the story... Biuke hadn't been started in a week or two, ran fine last time she was out. This morning I went to start it up...
    Thread by: Gbambeck1, Dec 31, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Will I ever find these parts or should I give up?

    Just give up... I'll PM you my address andyou can ship the bike to me. Seriously though, Ebay is where you will fine them. Might ask around for...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 29, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Project XJ Crotch Rocket

    This should turn out to be a VERY interesting build... And drill the other screw out man! dont let that hold you up!
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Paint suggestions?

    I am still debating on which paint to use... At a bike night the other day I finaly saw a bike with the Dupli-Color Mirage spray paint... It...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    anybody form Va

    I'm in Richmond, I know I have seen at least one or two from this area posting here....
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    New helmet

    I had a fulmer for a while... They are junk helmets.. I dont want my head in one if I go down! Heavy, loud, crappy ventilation (or over...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 27, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Conversions freeware

    I heart Google
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    relays: clutch, run/off, side stand

    it maybe your ignition? something within it could be getting worn... Id your key in good shape? sounds crazy I know...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New helmet

    I wear a Scorpion Exo 400 and I love it.. I got the photochromatic visor as well which is great so I dont have to wear sunglasses anymore!
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What pluga are ya runnin"

    I dont know if Autolite makes a plug for our bikes but I have been using them for a loooong time after a bad run with Bosch.. I'll never use the...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What pluga are ya runnin"

    Fancy 4 prong plugs are worthless. When I was into the street car scene, we dyno tested just about every plug out there and there were ZERO gains...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Painting Chrome

    BE CAREFUL WITH IT!!!!!!! lol
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Painting Chrome

    You dont need to scuff or anything on chrome... You need to clean the surface with isopropil alcohol and use an adhesion promoter (makes the...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Paint suggestions?

    After looking at the 50 dollar paint job, I'm not so sure about it... I think I can have much more fun with the spray paint. I'm going to have a...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Handle bar swap

    I would try a drag bar with a 6-8 in riser... Clubmans will not work with the bike. She looks really good as is though man!
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Paint suggestions?

    I have seen a few decent rattle can jobs around which is really why I decided to do it. I'll take a look at the 50 dollar paint job in a fewmins...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My toasty winter project

    I believe your going to have to swap the jets...
    Post by: Gbambeck1, Dec 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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