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  1. Kiwi
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    Kia Ora from KiwiPhoenix

    Hello to another Kiwi, welcome. This is a great place and there's a wealth of information here.
    Post by: Kiwi, Oct 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Kiwi
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    PROJECT 900

    All looks awfully familiar... Just as I said earlier Yamaha use this same design on a lot of models from this era and the material is just not...
    Post by: Kiwi, Feb 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Kiwi
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    PROJECT 900

    The other problem is that the outer race absorbs a huge amount of force during the starting process and sometimes cracks. Yamaha use this...
    Post by: Kiwi, Feb 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Kiwi
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    Fuel Sender Unit

    There should be a thick wire arm with a cylindrical float attached. A PO must have removed it.
    Post by: Kiwi, Jan 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Kiwi
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    "World's Fastest Indian"

    No problem. After the movies release his profile amongst "non bikers" increased hugely. The City of Invercargill now holds an annual bike event...
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Kiwi
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    Motorcycle Movies

    No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................ Please, please..... he was a New Zealander, a Kiwi.
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Kiwi
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    "World's Fastest Indian"

    The movie was a combination of events Burt Munro made on many trips to the salt lakes. [img] After the initial trip he left the chassis...
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Kiwi
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    If you could own any five motorcycles that are not Xj's...?

    Re: If you could own any five motorcycles that are not Xj's. OK, so this is a fantasy list? If i could own five bikes they would be: 1....
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 19, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Kiwi
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    PROJECT 900

    I was very lucky, the Kreem had adhered so poorly that after I'd plucked out the large bits I was able to use MEK to get most of the rest out....
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Kiwi
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    PROJECT 900

    I've used the POR on two tanks now and rate it highly, on the 750 tank I found that sealer worked it's way right through and there was even...
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Kiwi
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    PROJECT 900

    These XJ 900 tanks are a bitch, the XJ750E-II has the same tank and mine was rotted out along the seam on both sides lower rear section....
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Kiwi
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    The very first XJ, the XJ400D I dug up some pics

    I'm not sure about the 750cc limit for the Japanese domestic market but given my XJ750E-II (Japanese domestic model imported into NZ) has a big...
    Post by: Kiwi, Nov 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Kiwi
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    The very first XJ, the XJ400D I dug up some pics

    The XJ400 was probably introduced as a result of the Japanese internal licencing system which exsisted up until the mid 90's. In 1976, Japan...
    Post by: Kiwi, Nov 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Kiwi
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    Hello from New Zealand.

    The XJ750E-II I have has exactly the same thing, a large red light which comes on at 80 kph. Gave me quite a fright the first time it came on....
    Post by: Kiwi, Nov 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Kiwi
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    Headlight Information Needed

    Thanks for all the good info SQL, just so I have this right: [img] Pins 85 & 86 would be connected to points C & D of the diagram?
    Post by: Kiwi, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Kiwi
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    Headlight Information Needed

    I agree Mike, the SPDT Relay looks the simplest solution, I assume either 85 or 86 must go to earth if the other goes to the starter relay? I...
    Post by: Kiwi, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Kiwi
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    Headlight Information Needed

    Thanks for all the replies guys. I can see the logic in both diagrams. I'm most suprised that the XJ900 doesn't have a headlight relay?
    Post by: Kiwi, Sep 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Kiwi
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    Headlight Information Needed

    Heres some pictures which may help: [img] [img]
    Post by: Kiwi, Sep 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Kiwi
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    Headlight Information Needed

    Hi all. Some background - The New Zealand Government is law crazy and from November has required motorcyclist ride with the headlight on at all...
    Thread by: Kiwi, Sep 25, 2009, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Kiwi
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    CDI Ignitor for 1985-1986 XJ700X Maxim X TID14-35

    From the phone number the company appears to be based in Auckland (New Zealand) http://www.erd.co.nz/index.html
    Post by: Kiwi, May 19, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. Kiwi
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    Cleaning the face shield

    That's the great thing about an HJC helmet, there website recommends the use of Rain-X products on their visors.
    Post by: Kiwi, May 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Kiwi
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    XJ Identity problem.

    Ya hooo...... I'm rich, now all I got to do is turn it into cash. I'm thinking an island in the Caribbean to start with...... The 29R 750cc...
    Post by: Kiwi, May 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Kiwi
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    intermitant electrical shutdown please help!!!

    Had this exact same problem, riding along and dies, tach goes to zero. Found a broken wire at the coil connector, would touch, then open circuit...
    Post by: Kiwi, May 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Kiwi
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    Fork Knocking question

    Your right, a quick look at parts catalogue in the link doesn't show any bushes (slide) but they must be there in some form otherwise the chrome...
    Post by: Kiwi, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Kiwi
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    Fork Knocking question

    Depending on the arrangement of the 650 fork there could be two bushes. On other bikes I have had these wear causing the noise you are...
    Post by: Kiwi, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Kiwi
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    Start, rev 8k+, [Fixed]

    Re: Start, rev 8k+, don't know why Ok, then there some things you need to check because at 8000 rpm you are definitely pulling fuel from the main...
    Post by: Kiwi, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Kiwi
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    Start, rev 8k+, [Fixed]

    Re: Start, rev 8k+, don't know why You indicate in your first post that you had the carbs off. Did you touch the sync screws? If one of the...
    Post by: Kiwi, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Kiwi
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    John Britten (the man)

    For those in the USA who want to see one up close: Number 7 is on display at the Barber Vintage Motorcycle Museum. Birmingham, Alabama, USA....
    Post by: Kiwi, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Kiwi
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    Fork seal question(s).

    When I rebuilt the forks on the XJ750E-II I found that the previous owner had lost some of these Lock Valve "shim washers". After some...
    Post by: Kiwi, Mar 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Kiwi
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    Fussy Floats

    Have a close look at all the tangs on your Floats, what I found was that the spot where the Float Needle Pin sits was fretted slightly causing the...
    Post by: Kiwi, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Kiwi
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    How Many Miles on your XJ?

    The bike has now done just a little over 104,000 km which is around 65,000 miles. http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1586810/...
    Post by: Kiwi, Mar 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. Kiwi
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    What does the over revolution switch do???

    I'm not sure of the actual specifics of the XJ but on other Yamaha models what it does to rev limit is drop a coil, this would have the effect of...
    Post by: Kiwi, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Kiwi
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    first problem with missing or overheating?

    I recently had a problem just like this with what I thought was a miss on one cylinder. I changed the plugs, checked the coils and leads - all...
    Post by: Kiwi, Feb 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Kiwi
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Just a quick note to let you know that the carb parts and the rubber foot peg...
    Post by: Kiwi, Jan 22, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  35. Kiwi
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    Starter Clutch....

    Lovely picture, exactly what happens. It could almost be out of my long lost (but not forgotten) XZ550. Sprag clutch was the exact term I was...
    Post by: Kiwi, Jan 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Kiwi
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    Starter Clutch....

    The XJ750 is on the road and I've been putting some miles on it, currently the focus is building up the second set of carbs (I bought from you) as...
    Post by: Kiwi, Jan 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Kiwi
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    Starter Clutch....

    A starter clutch uses rollers to lock the idler gear and the starter sprocket which drives the crankshaft via the primary chain when the stater...
    Post by: Kiwi, Jan 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Kiwi
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    29R XJ750 1988

    During the rebuild I searched the whole bike, the only VIN serial numbers are 29R-001131 stamped on the RHS of the steering head and a Vehicle...
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Kiwi
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    Rear caliper question

    Just bleed one at a time, starting with the furtherest away from the brake hose.
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Kiwi
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    Weding advice needed

    Dam! Given the title I'd hoped we were going to get into one of those "should I or shouldn't I marry the girl?".
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Kiwi
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    Gas Tank Rust

    I have used both the "sharp stones" and the "nuts, bolts and screws" methods on a number of tanks and IMHO the stones method gives the best...
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Kiwi
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    just wondering what model would you call bike in the us

    A friend has a 48G which looks exactly the same as this, same colour scheme with round headlight and no fairing. I can't find out much about the 48G.
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. Kiwi
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    Oil coolers for 82 XJ750R

    The FZ600 (around 1987) have exactly the same oil cooler and engine adapter plate as the XJ900. This should also fit the XJ750. These seem to be...
    Post by: Kiwi, Dec 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. Kiwi
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    Diaphragm Repair

    Plastidip should be available from most engineering supplies, it is oil/fuel resistant so is ideal for diaphragms. I purchased the a spray can,...
    Post by: Kiwi, Nov 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Kiwi
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    Diaphragm Repair

    I have repaired a couple of small pinholes successfully using Plastidip, applying with a very small paintbrush.
    Post by: Kiwi, Nov 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Kiwi
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    XJ750E-II

    OK some more on this mystery connector. Another New Zealand member here (nzjohn650) also has a an XJ750E-II an he's contacted me via email...
    Post by: Kiwi, Oct 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Kiwi
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    Oil Cooler

    I had exactly the same problem last week, have a look at the FZ600 oil cooler, it appears to be the same and there is a selection on Ebay.
    Post by: Kiwi, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Kiwi
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    Oil Cooler

    I had exactly the same problem last week, have a look at the FZ600 oil cooler, it appears to be the same and there is a selection on Ebay.
    Post by: Kiwi, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Kiwi
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Hi Chacal. I recieved the new YICS tool rubbers, thank you again for the...
    Post by: Kiwi, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. Kiwi
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    29R XJ750 1988

    Likewise the E-II also has the tacho, speedo, fuel gauge and clock. The digital clock display also doubles as a trip meter. The clock works fine...
    Post by: Kiwi, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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