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  1. nsosh5
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    Hesitation

    Well there will always be some sort of hesitation around the 3000RPM mark. That's when you switch from the pilot jets to main jets. There...
    Post by: nsosh5, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. nsosh5
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    XJ Newbie -- Hi there!

    Welcome to the forums and Good Luck!!!
    Post by: nsosh5, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. nsosh5
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    motorcycles....

    Good points. I have replace a lot on my bike and it has been a great learning experience.
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 16, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. nsosh5
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    Concidering buying 550 Maxim... have a couple of questions!

    Yeah I bought my bike complete with everything for 200 bucks all it needed was a carb clean tires and breaks.
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. nsosh5
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    motorcycle newb requesting input on strange issues (long

    Is the noise coming from the speedo? Mine was just doing it and I had to lube it up. Good luck and welcome!!!
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. nsosh5
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    dificult starting

    You will have to get the screws out and get new mixture screw and springs from chacal.
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. nsosh5
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    dificult starting

    Go to this link and do everything stated and you will fix the problem. http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... linic.html
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. nsosh5
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    Now what?

    Amen on the benchs sync.
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. nsosh5
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    Broken Exhanst Header Stud

    Two words.... Heli Coil..
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. nsosh5
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    dificult starting

    If it doesn't start cold the fuel enrichment circuit needs to be cleaned.
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. nsosh5
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    If you could own any five motorcycles that are not Xj's...?

    1978 Honda CB750 Four 1980 Honda CB900 1985 Honda V65 That's about it.
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 9, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. nsosh5
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    How fast is your XJ

    I'll let you know after I get the flux capacitor fixed :)
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. nsosh5
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    Insurance Rates

    $75 a year with progressive 24m
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. nsosh5
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    1980 XJ650g Starting/idle problems

    One: Float height make sure it is correct, It sounds like the needle isn't seating and is still letting gas in after they are full. Therefore...
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. nsosh5
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    xj will not start after replacing air filter and float needl

    Well when you are cleaning out the fuel enrichment circuit. You might as well do clunk test and synch them while you are there. Do I need to get...
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. nsosh5
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    xj will not start after replacing air filter and float needl

    Well it is hard to tell from what you wrote ,but I will take a crack at it. First you have to make sure to clean the carbs perfectly. While you...
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. nsosh5
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    choke problem???

    When you say 100% stock does that include the original glass fuse box? If you still have the glass fuse setup that needs replacing. It is fairly...
    Post by: nsosh5, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. nsosh5
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    choke problem???

    Try shooting some carb cleaner in the airbox like rickomatic said. The bike should start and run with some throttle work. If it does start that...
    Post by: nsosh5, Nov 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. nsosh5
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    where is all my oil going?

    Well if the bike is running it isn't going to show it is full because it has to lubricate the top of the motor. When you shut the bike off it...
    Post by: nsosh5, Nov 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. nsosh5
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    starter sylinoids are going like crazy

    Check your button. I had a couple of wires break on mine. If you jump the solenoid. They will be dead it doesn't take much. The only time you need...
    Post by: nsosh5, Nov 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. nsosh5
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    General Accolades

    Looks like I'm taking a road trip to Ohio. Cheers!!!
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. nsosh5
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    no start - Need Help From "XJ Forum MechaniCs"

    soilnoid is cheaper than a starter.
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. nsosh5
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    HELP! I can't get my bike to start, could it be the carbs?!

    Yup it is the carbs!!!
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    No Spark!!!!

    No problem, just keep us posted.
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. nsosh5
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    I introduce myself...

    Welcome, glad to have you. Very pretty machine you got there! Joshua
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. nsosh5
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    No Spark!!!!

    Well the coils are just a place to start it could still be something else, like the battery, side stand relay, Or the fuse box. If you still have...
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Spark!!!!

    Ok here we go, If you have a bit of wire you can do a quicky test. What you'll want to do is unplug one of the coils--doesn't matter which...
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. nsosh5
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    No Spark!!!!

    Check the battery, the coils and the fuse box side stand relay. And did you mean to make more than one post?
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Spark

    Gamuru, That is an excellent test. I wish I would have done that when I did mine:)
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. nsosh5
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    No Spark

    Ok once you checked the voltage let us know what it is. What kind of fuse box do you have? The glass fuses? Or did you replace the fuse box. If it...
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Current issues with the new 750 Seca.. (pictures)

    wow wow wow just remember it wont be done tomorrow or next week just remember time and patience.
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Squeak when backing up and the forks turned to the left hand

    Me too!!! I think its the brakes but not sure!
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Spark

    Yeah first what did you do to check the spark? It could be plugs, plug caps, coils, battery and other things. Easiest to check would be the...
    Post by: nsosh5, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seafoam

    Ok anyone in this forum would clean them for half of what that guy is telling you. But in all seriousness. Do it yourself. Follow rickomatics...
    Post by: nsosh5, May 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Game Over. I'm done.

    Ok you probably have already checked all of this but here we go. Have you tried changing the spark plug gap to make the plugs a little hotter. Or...
    Post by: nsosh5, May 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. nsosh5
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    STUPID QUESTION! Need Help

    I had to do mine. It wasn't too bad. I used a grinder though. When you buy another bolt buy aftermarket. It has a bigger head on it. Mine measures...
    Post by: nsosh5, May 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. nsosh5
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Len has the best shop on the market. He will help you through any problem. And as for the shipping it does not get any faster. Len is one hell of...
    Post by: nsosh5, May 30, 2009 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  38. nsosh5
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    Some people on Ebay.....Geesh!

    lol I'm in the wron buisness
    Post by: nsosh5, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. nsosh5
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    How old is an XJ Biker?

    I am 23, I am working through college now. Even after I graduate I am still keeping my XJ.
    Post by: nsosh5, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. nsosh5
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    wont start when cold

    Also make sure the fuel enrichment port in the float bowls are clear. Test by shooting carb cleaner in one hole and see if it comes out the other....
    Post by: nsosh5, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. nsosh5
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    Engine Cleaning

    It depends on how much work you want to do. And how pretty you want it to look. In order to make aluminum really shine it takes time and...
    Post by: nsosh5, Feb 24, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My 4th cylinder drops at high speeds

    Have you checked for spark? The next time it happens pull the plugs and see which is getting spark and which isn't.
    Post by: nsosh5, Feb 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    sealing sleeves on exhaust pipes

    Now do they make anything to cover up the blueing on the headers?
    Post by: nsosh5, Feb 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. nsosh5
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    Sorry, that's what I was trying to say - I have a separate inline filter from the petcock to the carbs - I think I said from the tank to the...
    Post by: nsosh5, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. nsosh5
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    As for the float filling up with fuel question. There might be a pin hole in the float. You can check it by putting the float in a bowl of water...
    Post by: nsosh5, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. nsosh5
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    It doesn't move when I'm sitting on it!

    Yeah on mine in order for it to stay latched. there is a rod in the helment lock that extends into a hoop on the lever to keep it locked.
    Post by: nsosh5, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '80 XJ650 Maxim will crank but wont start

    After you check the spark. You might try to shoot some carb cleaner in the airbox and see if it will start that way. If it does you will have to...
    Post by: nsosh5, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Quick carb question

    The one that is marked with a 40 is your pilot just. The 110 is the main jet. The other is where the needle and seat go for your floats. The...
    Post by: nsosh5, Jan 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. nsosh5
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    No "Big Bang" on Cylinder #3

    Maybe an intermittent spark. Check your coils and make sure they have power to them and make sure your wires arn't loose.
    Post by: nsosh5, Jan 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A cry for help! Fuel lines everywhere question

    Re: A cry for help! (Probably a simple solution) I am not sure if I am going to be much help. The number three is for the main fuel from the gas...
    Post by: nsosh5, Jan 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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