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  1. Lou627
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    Pilot Screw Thread Pitch

    Found my answer: Coarse : 6mm x .75 Fine : 6mm x .50
    Post by: Lou627, Mar 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Lou627
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    Pilot Screw Thread Pitch

    Hey guys, Whats the thread pitch for coarse thread 81 Maxim pilot screws? 6mm x 0.5? Thanks! Post the fine thread pitch too if you...
    Thread by: Lou627, Mar 20, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Lou627
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    What's the stickiest front road tyre I can get for my XJ900?

    You're going to get a bunch of recomendations, and you won't really know yourself until 15 years from now after you've tried 7 or 8 different...
    Post by: Lou627, May 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Lou627
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    compression readings. should i be worried?

    If you didn't remove your cam sprockets I doubt you skipped a tooth on the timing chain, though it could have been misaligned by a po. My bike...
    Post by: Lou627, May 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Lou627
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    For the two bottle sync guys

    I've done it for awhile, not sure if anyone else came across it... Shake up the tranny fluid in your bottles. Tiny air bubbles will form....
    Thread by: Lou627, May 4, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Lou627
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    Colortune for different power bands

    Thanks Len, good stuff!
    Post by: Lou627, May 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Lou627
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    Colortune for different power bands

    First off, what a great tool. I've held off the past couple of years thinking my ears and nose were good enough but wow. Curious if it is...
    Thread by: Lou627, May 3, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Lou627
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    Oil channel stud

    I probably have this stud from my parts engine pm me i'll check -Lou
    Post by: Lou627, Apr 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Lou627
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    "Nail" in tire, did not puncture.

    Thanks! Any nay sayers? No pressure loss after 100 miles. Can I stop worrying at 80mph on the way to work everyday? :) -Lou
    Post by: Lou627, Apr 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Lou627
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    "Nail" in tire, did not puncture.

    Yeah did a soapy water test after pulling, it did not puncture. Just worried about a max of a 7/16" hole in the tread (probably more like 1/4"...
    Post by: Lou627, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Lou627
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    "Nail" in tire, did not puncture.

    Hey all, long time since last post. I have some new tires on the bike and noticed a nail in the rear tire, center of tread. I pulled it;...
    Thread by: Lou627, Apr 26, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Lou627
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    Which way are the air jets sopposed to go in the carbs?

    The smaller jet should be in the more "middle" position. The smaller jet should be farther from the middle. the Haynes is wrong in the placement
    Post by: Lou627, Apr 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Lou627
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    Show me your Rattle Can Paint jobs.

    you can see my gallery for some bad and ugly, all HD rattlecan
    Post by: Lou627, Dec 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Lou627
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    Well Big Fitz, the dice are rolling

    Take off that buy it now! Also, what are you doing with this : Egyption Hookah, Shisha, Hooka, Hukka pipe, +more <^_^> (#250575794828) :)
    Post by: Lou627, Dec 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Lou627
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    SIMPLE WIRING DIAGRAMS ANYONE

    I believe this diagram will work for you, I used it on my Maxim 650. It does not include turn signals, I had to work that out for myself... If...
    Post by: Lou627, Dec 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Lou627
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    Clicking noise

    Did you see any damage when you pulled the head off? Here's the thread to the last guy that had the exact same thing happen...
    Post by: Lou627, Dec 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Lou627
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    motor paint

    The paint wont hinder cooling of the engine. In fact, having a semi gloss or flat paint on the engine will increase air cooling by increasing...
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Lou627
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    brakes wont work

    saying it twice, but put a long piece of vacuum tube on the bleeder and with the top off the master cylinder suck on the hose until nothing but...
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Lou627
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    brakes wont work

    I just put a long piece of vacuum tube on the nipple and suck until no bubbles.
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Lou627
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    wow these carbs are a pain!!

    Just a follow up/chime in; I learned how to set my float heights from shmucks tutorial. What I posted is just a simplified description of what...
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Lou627
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    81 XJ650 Maxim Parts for sale

    From my parts bike. I don't have carb to engine boots, airbox to carb boots, or a tank (most requested, just getting that out of the way...)...
    Thread by: Lou627, Nov 16, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. Lou627
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    Fork Springs

    I have three sets of forks laying around. Would there be a visual difference between the springs from each due to wear? Would more worn springs...
    Thread by: Lou627, Nov 15, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Lou627
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    wow these carbs are a pain!!

    The "dry" method you're describing is only a starting point. Also, don't measure it upside down, just tilt the carbs enough so the float tang is...
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Lou627
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    FRAUD WARNING

    3 or 4 years ago, I was in manhattan hanging out by my work van. A new BMW pulls up behind me, and out walks a guy in a sharp suit with slicked...
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Lou627
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    Robert is the TCI Wizard!

    he knows his shiat
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Lou627
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    Odd forks??

    It can take some tapping to get those caps (what look like sealed tops) to move. Don't hammer them in too hard; the fork is tappered, you...
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Lou627
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    float needle and seat

    you don't need those screen filters if you're running an inline filter.
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Lou627
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    what would you pay for this???

    Rick, your posts range from the most insightful to some of the funniest words I have ever read. That bike with a title is worth the $300 if...
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Clutch problem??

    I used to have a similar problem, until I made a waterproof electrical box out of a rubber gasket sealed ammo can. For me, my TCI would not work...
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Lou627
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    drty's bobber

    You're grinding in your dining room? Is the whole apartment covered in metal dust?
    Post by: Lou627, Nov 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. Lou627
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    SPEEDOMETER WOES??? I have the solution.

    Iphone speedometers!?! Bullocks! Bullocks I say!!
    Post by: Lou627, Oct 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Lou627
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    Brand New Member

    A dealer may be able to make a new key for you. Are you sure about the "NC"? I've never heard of that... The only definite advise on a bike...
    Post by: Lou627, Oct 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Lou627
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    new member, new bike

    That engine is going to need a complete rebuild. The inside of the crankcase is going to look just as nasty and a every crevise is gonna need...
    Post by: Lou627, Oct 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Lou627
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    Gloves

    http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/cold_weather_glove_comparison/index.html
    Post by: Lou627, Oct 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Lou627
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    Gloves

    http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/cold_weather_glove_comparison/index.html
    Post by: Lou627, Oct 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Lou627
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    Fixing a carb part

    A couple of threads I remember on the issue. One guy machined a new post, another swore by jb weld. good luck!...
    Post by: Lou627, Oct 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Lou627
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    Shipping bike to CA

    If you crate your bike properly and are able to deliver it to ATL, check out Forward Air. They linehaul across the country from airport to airport...
    Post by: Lou627, Oct 11, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. Lou627
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    Video of engine reving with tach

    Anyone know of a video of someone reving a xj650 with a view of the tach? Been a while since I had a tach and having a hard time matching the...
    Thread by: Lou627, Oct 6, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Lou627
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    carb balancing with YICS eliminator question

    A month of sitting is long enough to require another carb cleaning!
    Post by: Lou627, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Lou627
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    81 XJ650 Maxim Parts

    Have many parts from a parts bike left over. Send me a PM and I'll let you know if I have what you need.
    Thread by: Lou627, Sep 30, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. Lou627
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    shsft to chain

    that take a unreasonable amount of time and skill to design. There are members who have lengthened their driveshaft for custom projects to...
    Post by: Lou627, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. Lou627
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    I want smaller turn signals, Please HELP

    I fab mounts for threaded aftermarket turn signals, PM me if interested.
    Post by: Lou627, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Lou627
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    Prospect saying Hi.

    You don't have to change all the gaskets and seals to stop an oil leak. Just figure out where is it leaking from. Wash the bike, ride it for a...
    Post by: Lou627, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. Lou627
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    Tibet tour on XJ650

    Hey Bikash, good luck on the trip. I'd say yours will be one of the more adventurous undertaken by anyone on the forums here, though there have...
    Post by: Lou627, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. Lou627
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    Anyone considered a home built 4wheeled "Trike" build?

    So it is basically building a trailer into a motorcycle? I'd say much cooler projects could be done with a winter, a garage and welder! :)
    Post by: Lou627, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. Lou627
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    fouled #1

    Sounds like your on the right track by adjusting the mixtures to the color of the plugs, the problem power band you're dealing with is where...
    Post by: Lou627, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Lou627
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    Dented odometer digit

    If it is still working properly then you'll only have to see it every 10000 miles so who cares! :)
    Post by: Lou627, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Lou627
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    What's wrong in this picture?

    You're most likely going to have a problem with the boots between the carbs and the engine. That silicone smeared over them was probably done...
    Post by: Lou627, Sep 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Lou627
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    Needle Shims

    I've done some searching and find some threads that say the starting point for shimming slide needles is .010" and some saying .100" Which is...
    Thread by: Lou627, Sep 14, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Lou627
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    Hello from Nebraska

    hondatwins.net is a good forum for cb's - twins that is...
    Post by: Lou627, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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