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  1. Baconbiker90
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    Just another help thread.

    After changing spark plug caps, the problem persisted. So, I took the carbs apart. And to my surprise, the main jets for cylinder 3 and 4 had...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Mar 8, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Baconbiker90
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    Just another help thread.

    So the spark plug caps for both 1 and 4 are reading 9k~10k ohms each. All the wires and coils were good.
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Mar 6, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Baconbiker90
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    Just another help thread.

    So I measured the ohms between 1 and 4 and my reading was 28.6k 2 and 3 read 21k. Side note: it was hard for me to get a true reading as the...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Mar 2, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Baconbiker90
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    Just another help thread.

    Carbs were completely overhauled. New jets, needles, seals, gaskets, o rings, etc. Plugs are new as of last season. I checked them the other day...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Mar 2, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Baconbiker90
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    Just another help thread.

    I'll check these things when i get home tonight. As for the petcock, should I run the bike on PRIME , will this cause any damage? Flooding, etc?...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Mar 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Baconbiker90
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    Just another help thread.

    When I checked the oil yesterday it was up the the top marker with a slight gap of air at the top of the sight glass. This is with the bike on its...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Mar 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Baconbiker90
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    Just another help thread.

    They are church clean, brought to a shop to have ultrasonic cleaning done. Valves are in spec, battery is a new AGM battery. I have not personally...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Mar 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Baconbiker90
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    Just another help thread.

    Hi all, I have an 82 xj 650. Just started it up for the first time this season and she fired up beautifully. Drove it around all day no issues....
    Thread by: Baconbiker90, Mar 1, 2018, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Baconbiker90
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I had* left handed bits, until they broke. Heads were pooched before I got to them, but I did order the right size driver
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Baconbiker90
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    So you want to know what I did with my Yamaha today? Well, this...This happened. [ATTACH] this was one of the screws to my master cylinder And...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Sweet, thanks for all the advice good sirs. I'm going to call the bike shop down the street from me. They should have shims there.
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Wooo! Looks like I'll be able to do the shim dosey doh and only need to buy 1 shim....Not bad.
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Will it be ok to leave the out of spec shims out while I rotate to the next valve or will this cause damage?
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Alrighty, I was successful with the proper removal tool only because it helped keep the bucket pinned down while I used a small Flathead to pry up...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Ok so shim is kinda stuck in the bucket..
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Will 10g be ok or is that too thick?
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Alrighty then, I will add new air filter to list of things to replace. I just blew it out with some compressed air.
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Fully charged battery, airbox filter NOT removed, I will be sure to do that as well. Now I thought we wanted the tests to be as close to normal...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Cyl 1. 121 Cyl 2. 119 Cyl 3. 130 Cyl 4. 124 I'm going to check again once valves have been adjusted. Hopefully an atf+acetone mix will help
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Hmm well this kind of worries me a bit as 2 of the cylinders were within spec. And we're not anywhere near the standard and about 5 psi shy of the...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    I'm gonna give the tool a shot when I get home, see how much of a fuss it gives me. Seems like I might have bought myself a bunch of useless tools...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    I like to whisper sweet nothings to my carbs in hopes that it will cooperate with me
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    I'm hoping I'll find out more once I get those out of spec valves back to where they need to be and go from there I suppose.
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Well then, looks like I'll have myself a brand new paperweight waiting for me when I get home today. And as far as compression goes I did things...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    I've seen this method on here and as I've seen ppl have there mixed reviews on the subject of sticking things in-between the valves for risk of...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    Gotcha , thanks for replying guys. I just checked my valve clearances. Waiting for my shim removal tool to come in the mail today so I can get...
    Post by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Baconbiker90
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    Compression test question

    I have a question about doing a compression test on a yics motor. Now I'm sure no one does this but the thought came to mind the other day. Would...
    Thread by: Baconbiker90, Apr 6, 2017, 41 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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