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  1. Killerkhezu
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    Speedometer cable?

    There is a shop I can order them at in town and he can get them next day. I was just wondering since I have access to it.
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Killerkhezu
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    Speedometer cable?

    My 1982 xj650 is missing its speedometer cable, I have access to an 82 xv920, would the cable from that one be able to be used in the xj650?
    Thread by: Killerkhezu, May 30, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Killerkhezu
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    Clutch kills bike? 82 xj650

    Every once in awhile in neutral when I engage the clutch it will kill the bike. Giving it a little gas or even out to g it in first then back to...
    Thread by: Killerkhezu, May 29, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Killerkhezu
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    No Spark on 1982 XJ550

    If you can find it, try removing the wires for the kick stand safety mechanism and remove them. They might be engaged like mine for causing a no...
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Killerkhezu
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    Runaway throttle...

    I had this problem recently on my 82 xj650. Try taking the throttle cable out of the boot it rests in and see what it does. If it idles fine and...
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Killerkhezu
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    From one issue to the next... Front brakes.

    This is what I get for buying a 30+ year old bike that had been sitting outside for a good 4-10 years... My front brake caliper will engage but...
    Thread by: Killerkhezu, May 28, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    Just an update for everyone, I fixed the issue. I had not correctly bench synced them. They are now properly bench synced as I no longer have a...
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    So I took the little rubber plugs on the engine intake side off at it runs better with them off than on. What would cause that?
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    I think I found out the problem. The barrel end wasn't fully seated... Dumb move me... Dumb move
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    They look a little black and sooty
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    ... Now that I think of it... I don't think I did... Shoot.
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    I do remember after I synced them I could see some light through the butterflies. But regardless ill back off the idle screw all the way. Then...
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    I plan on taking the carbs off again... (4th times a charm... Right?) To look at the butterflies again.
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    It idles at 1.5k when the throttle cable is unhooked with no choke on.
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    Again, I appologise... I'm not very mechanically knowledgeable so the words/names I use are most likely incorrect. I am talking about the 3...
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    It idled fine before this last cleaning... I adjusted the throttle cable to be as short as possible and backed out all the fuel mixture screws...
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    Okay I'm sorry if this is confusing but ill try my best to explain. So when I have my throttle cable attached to the carbs but not sitting in the...
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Killerkhezu
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    Throttle cable issues

    So after I took my carbs apart and put them back on the back my idle has been around 4k. I saw the other run away idle thread and found out that...
    Thread by: Killerkhezu, May 27, 2017, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb rebuild on an 82 xj650

    In all honesty I'm thinking of getting out from under the bike, I'm going to be spending more on the bike to get it up and running than what its...
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb rebuild on an 82 xj650

    All of my jets were pretty much fused into the carb body so they look pretty rough. I know of my main fuel jet needles is mushroomed on the...
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Killerkhezu
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    Carb rebuild on an 82 xj650

    If I were to buy everything I'd need to replace the internal parts on the Hitachi 32 carb (including the parts needed for a full break down) how...
    Thread by: Killerkhezu, May 26, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Killerkhezu
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    82 xj650 carb issues?

    How does one buy stuff from xj4ever?
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Killerkhezu
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    82 xj650 carb issues?

    Both the engine and exhaust, also I have ohmed out the ignition coils (thought they were part of a no start issue) and they are within spec. I...
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ650 Bobber

    Hey I saw that you got new handle bar controls for your bike. Mine are pretty rough and I'd like to replace mine. Could you point me in the...
    Post by: Killerkhezu, May 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 xj650 carb issues?

    I recently bought my first bike and have had to put some work into it, but for a $300 bike that's to be expected. I did a basic carb cleaning...
    Thread by: Killerkhezu, May 24, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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