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  1. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    I did mention it back on the first page on my 3rd post in. But ya I'll check it out and see what they look like. Ill probably color tune it...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ya, im not sure what jet sizes were in there. I couldnt even read them at all they were so corroded and old. But i bet somehow with my altitude...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Fixed! Ok, so if anyone else ever has this issue again we will know where to send them for sure! All I did was back out the fuel air mixture...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Sorry, which ones are those again?
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Also I forgot to mention that any amount of choke kills my bike, even when cold. I cant even cold start it using the choke.
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    How though? It doesnt make sense. If ALL of the butterfly valves are closed when it happens, wouldnt that mean the leak would be happening after...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ok, so update.... Replaces the carb boots and gaskets, still doing the EXACT same thing. Not really aure what could possibly be causing this to...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ya my carbs are super clean, ive rebuilt the hell out of em! Lol
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ya, im basically at a stand still until i get my new gaskets and boots in anyways.
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    I bench synced them but nothing more than thay for now u til i can get it running right. Then ill fine tune her.
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    No cracks in the vacuum caps. And by enrichment plunger linkage u mean the bar thats connecred to the choke? Nothing really. If i go full...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ok, ya it acts the same without the throttle cable connected. And yup, same problem with loosening that up as well.
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    [MEDIA] This is where she stands. Once i can actually get her to idle, she goes nuts if i touch the throttle (dont mind the ziptie, i just threw...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Also, after taking my boots off i looked into the engine and see this crap. Im sure this motor has got to be shot.
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ok, update. So i double checked and made sure all of my boots are crack free etc and REPLACED the throttle shaft seals and....no change at all....
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ok sweet! Ya, it was smoking white pretty good when i got her runnin decent. Hopefully that subsides eventually. Like i said, i dont think this...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ok, so update. New plugs and coils made it start absolutely gorgeously! But as you guessed now there is another issue. I finally got the idle...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ya thats true. Ill have to know k that out as well.
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Well, im saying as far as valves etc go. I was hoping to get her up and running somewhat decently without having to get a valve adjustment done....
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    I agree! Ill wait until my new ignition coils and theottle shaft seals come in, then ill rebuild the carbs and report back. Im kinda at a stand...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Unfortunately i got mine from Amazon. :-/
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ya I capped it off. I just changed the oil 2 days ago and there was no fuel in the oil then. Crankcase doesnt smell like oil now either. And I...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    No not yet, still waiting on them and my rebuild kit for my carbs. I have 2 sets of carbs, one that was super gummed up and one that is actually...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ok, so update. Icharged the piss out of my starter pak and was able to get it somewhat going. [MEDIA] Does it sound like it has anything to...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ok, I'll check it out. The only thing im afraid of is spending money on another battery that will start out nice and charged but after another...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Its a brand new battery though? When hooked up to my battery starter pak it reads 12.4 then drops down to 11.6 when attemting a start and i have...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ok, so like i said my battery is fairly weak but still new. WITHOUT my jump box on her she starts at 11.7 v and when i try and start it, it dips...
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ok ill check that sometime today, i need to see if i can charge the battery first. Lol
    Post by: XLR8307, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Not yet no, but ive tried 2 separate carb sets now and same result both times.
    Post by: XLR8307, May 31, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Well, i guess it could possibly be my battery being damn near dead. Was brand new but after attempting to get the damn thing started and running...
    Post by: XLR8307, May 31, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    So question...I think I've finally narrowed down my "non starting" and "cant keep the bik running" issue. So the starter cranks and cranks and...
    Post by: XLR8307, May 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    OK, I sent him a message, might as well get them anyways. Ill check the drains and make sure its getting fuel in all carbs.
    Post by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    http://www.mrcycles.com/oemparts/a/yam/500421def8700209bc78741c/carburetor Judging from the link I'm guessing its part #27 correct?
    Post by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Chacal! Help! I need throttle shaft seals!
    Post by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    It probably is the throttle shaft seals, my throttle shafts were absolutely horrid and still not the greatest.
    Post by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    is there a way to check and make sure fuel is getting through all of my carbs? Just take the bowls off and see if they have fuel in them? It was...
    Post by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Ya, I did all of that, just didnt change the o rings. :-(
    Post by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    The carb boots seem decent, no cracks or splits. Hopefully its something as easy as just the fuel. lol
    Post by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    I did tear them down and clean every nook of those carbs, I just didnt have throttle shaft seals at the moment so they were not changed. I did...
    Post by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. XLR8307
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    Also, the fuel I threw in the tank has been sitting in a gas can for about a year, maybe a bit longer. It looked clear when I put it in but I...
    Post by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cant keep this thing running!?

    So now that my electrical mess is sorted out I have another problem. *sigh lol Its a 1982 XJ750 Maxim. I have never had it running since...
    Thread by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017, 78 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 speedo/tach on XJ750 help!

    Yup, got all of my lights working properly now, Thanks a lot guys! Now to try and figure out the idle issue. :-/
    Post by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 speedo/tach on XJ750 help!

    Yup, that actually matches up perfect!
    Post by: XLR8307, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. XLR8307
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    XJ650 speedo/tach on XJ750 help!

    No, those 3 that I am holding in my hand are all coming from my speedo/tach. The 9 pin connector has a sky blue wire coming from it so I plan on...
    Post by: XLR8307, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. XLR8307
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    XJ650 speedo/tach on XJ750 help!

    Ok, sweet. Thanks man!
    Post by: XLR8307, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. XLR8307
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    XJ650 speedo/tach on XJ750 help!

    Also, what are the 2 separate wires coming out of the headlight connector for? I dont see them on the wiring diagram.
    Post by: XLR8307, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. XLR8307
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    XJ650 speedo/tach on XJ750 help!

    It was one of the first pictures i posted with the gauges. It has 2 smaller connectors and one bigger one with 9 wires. Ya, just as long as I...
    Post by: XLR8307, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 speedo/tach on XJ750 help!

    Ya, I am not horribly worried abkut the oil light, although it would be nice. And im sure the tachometer will not work either, as long as i can...
    Post by: XLR8307, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. XLR8307
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    XJ650 speedo/tach on XJ750 help!

    Here is a pic of my headlight harness and then a bunch of other nonsense that came this way when i got it. Ya, its a total mess and I have no...
    Post by: XLR8307, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 speedo/tach on XJ750 help!

    This is all I have for you. Lol
    Post by: XLR8307, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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