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  1. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Tim, I do not have a manual for the bike and - in tandem with what moe said - I walked away when I posted the pic and went to a local hookah bar...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Apr 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Well I spent a good 2 hours trying to take the cover off to visually check the internals but I can't get the daggum thing off where the metal...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Apr 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Well f*kn A. I could have sworn I needed to put that oil in the trans but hey, good thing I didn't try to start it! I guess I'll try to ride it...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Apr 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Good afternoon from the home of corn: Indiana! Just thought I'd do an update and pick everyone's minds about a new found problem. I have been...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Apr 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Gotchya! Petcock to small nipple, 2 hoses going to the ground, and crank breather to airbox! I bought this thing pre-disassembled so you guys...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Mar 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    What is this thing? It's on the left side of the trans. Also what do the 2 hoses on the carbs go to? I read that one should go to the "nipple"...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Mar 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Thanks, Timbox. If I had a smaller ratchet strap I definitely would have tried that. I also don't know if I would still have the bike if these...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Mar 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    I tried oil and a blowdrier but that didn't seem to work. But what I did do, and successfully, was use 2 pry bars - one on each side carefully...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Mar 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Oh... well I guess I'll try that. I can't wait to see the face on the cashier when I walk up with Vaseline and a blow dryer, lol.
    Post by: Michael Garland, Mar 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    The cables/controls haven't been taken off the bars so I don't see that being the problem. After consideration on my part I have an idea on the...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Mar 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Ok, so, got the Mik's in the mail and the butterfly valve says "130". Is that the number you're referencing, hogfiddles? (Opposite side of your...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Mar 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Aha! So I've scored! Only paid $105 so I'm happy!
    Post by: Michael Garland, Mar 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    This is the only picture I have of the carbs that's not on the web. I would take more once I get them but chances are I'll probably just try to...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Mar 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Well if they look right I'm gonna pull the trigger. The seller said if they're wrong I can return them so I'm not too worried. As for your...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Mar 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Well, it's been a while so I figure I'll update you guys. I have started a new job and received my first "healthy" paycheck, so I have been...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Mar 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Michael Garland
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    newbie needs help..

    Similar to what wink said: clean carbs. I had a lawnmower that wouldn't start at all but once the carbs were de-gunked it ran like a champ.
    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Michael Garland
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    Trade/Swap Hitachi carbs for Mikuni carbs

    I have a clean set of Hitachi carbs looking to trade straight up for Mikuni carbs. http://imgur.com/a/csJ3g I have an 85 700X and need Mik's.
    Thread by: Michael Garland, Feb 27, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Thanks. I like the bike even though it's in pieces, but I was looking for a project and I got it, lol. If it's bulletproof I reckon that's the...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Well, I guess that's that.
    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Well I finally got the airbox in place with the removal of the starter (thanks k-moe!) and have an idea on which I'd like some info. Firstly is...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Haha well be jealous all you want then. Mine is rusty and dusty but I can't tell you how to live your life. :D I've been looking on CraigsList...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Haha you can be jealous once it runs, but for now it's just deconstructed artwork. So will the Hitachi carbs not work for the 700X?
    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    I only have this one set. My bike is water cooled so must I buy the Mikuni carbs? Also it's a XJ700, not 750. Don't know if that's crucial info...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    [ATTACH] Just 1 o'clock of the oil cap, to the right of the serial number, is the thing I keep hitting when trying to put the carbs back in the...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Good morning from Indiana! This is the only mark I see on the carbs, Medici.
    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    I'm not sure what a grab bar is but I have the backrest if that's what you're referring to. If it's not necessary I'm probably not going to buy...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Thank you both for the insight! I'll take the starter off tomorrow and try to slip everything back in. As for the second hose (long hose on the...
    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

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    Post by: Michael Garland, Feb 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Michael Garland
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    85 XJ700 Carb Help

    Hello Internet! First post and it is due to my inexperience... I traded a vehicle for this bike and I received it slightly disassembled. The...
    Thread by: Michael Garland, Feb 26, 2017, 54 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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