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  1. nillawaferjam
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    front turn signal ground

    When I open the throttle up, even in 2nd but super sensitive in 4th and 5th, it's like hitting wet grass with a lawn mower.
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. nillawaferjam
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    front turn signal ground

    Maybe 100 miles ago. Late May ish
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. nillawaferjam
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    front turn signal ground

    The best part is I tightened the valve chain tensioner while I was at it because the bikes sluggish at high rpms and now it's clacking really bad...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. nillawaferjam
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    front turn signal ground

    It was the wire connections to the contractors the switch they were broken off. I don't know how that gave me power in the rears but not the fronts.
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. nillawaferjam
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    front turn signal ground

    Looks like I have 23 watt in the front, it looked like 32 watt bulbs in the rear. I'll try some 27 watters
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Aug 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. nillawaferjam
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    front turn signal ground

    So the guy I got the bike from repainted it and took everything off without labeling anything. The rears were pretty easy to figure out. I hooked...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Aug 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. nillawaferjam
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    front turn signal ground

    Thanks! I can't figure out the turn signal system that's on my bike (80 650 maxim). I think I'll just put an entirely new system on, run my own...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Aug 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. nillawaferjam
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    front turn signal ground

    Do the front flashers have a wire ground or are they just grounded to the frame?
    Thread by: nillawaferjam, Aug 3, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. nillawaferjam
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    Run away on start up

    I dont even want to think about how much this would've cost in a shop. At this point I've had at least an entire work week in on this thing. I...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. nillawaferjam
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    Run away on start up

    Idle was too high. Thanks guys!!!
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. nillawaferjam
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    Run away on start up

    So throttle shaft seals just got replaced I do believe I had a bad one. But.....it still runs away. could this be a result of incorrect timing...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. nillawaferjam
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    Run away on start up

    What are the throttle shaft seals?
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. nillawaferjam
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    Run away on start up

    The throttle cable has a bit of slack, its not holding the butterflys open at all. The idle is rising without stopping. It'll red line within 2...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. nillawaferjam
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    Run away on start up

    I replaced float needles and cleaned everything in the lower end. All the bowls are within spec (3mm +/-1).
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. nillawaferjam
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    Run away on start up

    Just hooked the carb up after bench syncing it and making the changes I stated in my last post. It still runs away right as soon as I fire it up....
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. nillawaferjam
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    Run away on start up

    Found a few potential vacuum leak areas. First I checked the caps over the vent on the carb boots, they look a little worn. I used some sections...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. nillawaferjam
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    Run away on start up

    I bought a mechanics special on Craigslist (1980 xj650). It was torn apart when I bought it. I put a new head and rebuilt the carb. Now Im working...
    Thread by: nillawaferjam, May 24, 2017, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. nillawaferjam
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    material composition of head?

    Well since half the Bolt hole was left and I was starting at the bottom I just kept a little pressure towards what was left of the Bolt hole and...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. nillawaferjam
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    material composition of head?

    Instead of going out on a Friday night I decided to finish up this broken bolt issue. Im pretty happy with the results. I used Quicksteel puddy...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. nillawaferjam
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    material composition of head?

    I have a 1980, I just discovered this recently by the vin (4h7). With the valve cover that I have there is a tab that contacts the guide.
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. nillawaferjam
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    material composition of head?

    Sounds good I will. I just went to get started on working on the bolt hole when I noticed the chain guard on the front (exhaust) isn't seated...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. nillawaferjam
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    material composition of head?

    Been working a lot of OT lately, finally got some time to work on it tonight. Tonight I used an epoxy puddy to fill in the missing section that...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. nillawaferjam
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    material composition of head?

    what host sight do you like to use for photos? Ill get some pictures when i take the valve cover off tomorrow or Thursday.
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. nillawaferjam
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    material composition of head?

    Did a little bit more thinking about brazing and I've decided that's not the route I want to take as I'd have to disassemble the engine. I want to...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. nillawaferjam
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    material composition of head?

    I actually got this one on eBay, when it came in a didn't take much time to look it over and just set it aside now it's too late. At this point I...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, May 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. nillawaferjam
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    material composition of head?

    I have a 80 xj650, is the head made of aluminum? The section that protrudes from exhaust side of my head cracked off right where the valve cover...
    Thread by: nillawaferjam, May 8, 2017, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. nillawaferjam
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    setting floats

    I read the guide that XJ550H linked before I started, big help. I recommend checking it out if you're trying to set floats. I emailed chacal for...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Apr 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. nillawaferjam
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    setting floats

    Yes I am using clear tube, initially they were all half full so approximately 13mm from the bottom of the carb body. Manual I have says 3mm +/-1mm...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Apr 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. nillawaferjam
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    setting floats

    I'm having a hell of a time trying to set the floats on my carb. They're a Hitachi set for a 1981 xj 650. I've spent hours and hours trying set...
    Thread by: nillawaferjam, Apr 17, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. nillawaferjam
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    carb pilot jet stripped

    Thanks everyone. Got in touch with Chacal, he hooked me up with what I needed
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Mar 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. nillawaferjam
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Needed some carb parts. Didn't have all the specifics but I gave this seller some details and he promptly helped me out. I'm confident I got what...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Mar 13, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  32. nillawaferjam
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    carb pilot jet stripped

    Well this is about the most active forum I've ever used, really impressed. The jets I used from the 550 all threaded in fine except for the one...
    Post by: nillawaferjam, Mar 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. nillawaferjam
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    carb pilot jet stripped

    Just bought a new carb for my 1981 xj650, came with out pilot jets. So I used the pilot jets from my old car which wasn't worth rebuilding. In...
    Thread by: nillawaferjam, Mar 10, 2017, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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