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  1. jhfrank
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    Jet Size???

    Hey all.. just looking for some advice on putting new main jets in my carbs. I have just cut out the airbox and have bought 4 chrome air filter...
    Thread by: jhfrank, May 19, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. jhfrank
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    pistons and rings

    depending on the compression tester.... one says 110-115 across the board and the other is saying 120-125 across the board.... i just was thinking...
    Post by: jhfrank, Sep 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. jhfrank
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    pistons and rings

    the inside of my cylinders are black as well as the piston heads, i can see this by looking through the plug hole. as well the valves as they come...
    Thread by: jhfrank, Sep 3, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. jhfrank
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    sounds like boiling

    after i go for a ride and the engin is nice and hot, i turn the bike off and it sounds like there is boiling water in the top of the cylinder case...
    Thread by: jhfrank, Jun 16, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. jhfrank
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    plugs are black after 8 km

    Excellent... thanks all for the replies... i'll see what happens after i try some or your trouble shooting.
    Post by: jhfrank, Jun 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jhfrank
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    plugs are black after 8 km

    I have the bike running, my only problem is after about 8 km the big starts boggin down sounds like it is only running on a couple of...
    Thread by: jhfrank, Jun 3, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jhfrank
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    Looking for side covers

    I have an 84' maxim 750 i beleive xj... looking for some side covers. I am painting my bike right now so they are going to be painted as well....
    Thread by: jhfrank, Apr 26, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. jhfrank
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    YICS tool?

    Who makes and sells this tool again? How much and how much is shipping to Canada? james
    Thread by: jhfrank, Apr 26, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. jhfrank
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    Spark plugs...

    don't know any history... the bike has abou 66000 km and i only picked it up for 100 bucks as the guy i bought it from was fed up because he said...
    Post by: jhfrank, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jhfrank
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    Spark plugs...

    Spark plugs are black. I have the right model in. What causes this? Is it too rich and if so how do i go about changing that?
    Thread by: jhfrank, Apr 23, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jhfrank
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    vacum hose to petcock

    Do you know what the physics behind that is? Why would it run faster and than run slower when plugged or attached to the petcock? Just curious...
    Post by: jhfrank, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. jhfrank
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    Cylinder firing!!?!?!?

    yup... just cleaned them to rickomatic specs a month ago. been running the bike on and off for the last month trying to get the kinks out. it...
    Post by: jhfrank, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. jhfrank
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    Cylinder firing!!?!?!?

    Sorry another question: While the bike is running it seems to run hard and clanky when cold. When warm it sounds better and that all cyclinders...
    Thread by: jhfrank, Apr 23, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. jhfrank
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    vacum hose to petcock

    Hi all... quick question... i was starting the bike with the tank vacum tube off. the bike seemed to idle faster, i than attached the vacum hose...
    Thread by: jhfrank, Apr 23, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. jhfrank
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    YICS tool building

    sorry thought i would add, I have looked at homedepot, Rona centre, and Home hardware for the threaded rod. No luck.
    Post by: jhfrank, Apr 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. jhfrank
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    YICS tool building

    Hi all the bike is up and running and i just need to balance the carbs. I was wondering about this tool... i saw the link to a yics tool at...
    Thread by: jhfrank, Apr 11, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. jhfrank
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    bike won't run still....

    Sounds good. Thanks for the advice. Lucky me i went out and tryed starting it again and vroom. It started and stayed running... only problem...
    Post by: jhfrank, Mar 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jhfrank
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    bike won't run still....

    So i took apart the carbs and cleaned them as to the specs of the rickomatic "how to". I was all excited cause they looked all shinny and new....
    Thread by: jhfrank, Mar 18, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. jhfrank
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    Cleaning Diaphram and body?

    How do you clean the diaphram and body? Any speacial advice? How long do you usually soak the carbs and components? Thanks
    Thread by: jhfrank, Mar 11, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. jhfrank
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    Cleaner For Carbs

    Hi all quick question... i have my carbs apart and am cleaning them except i ran into a problem. I ordered some carb cleaner from a auto store...
    Thread by: jhfrank, Mar 9, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. jhfrank
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    Bike runs with starter fluid....

    would you suggest that I buy a carb kit for each carb and if so where do you get them? Thanks
    Post by: jhfrank, Mar 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. jhfrank
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    Bike runs with starter fluid....

    j is james, me, and h is for my wife
    Post by: jhfrank, Mar 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. jhfrank
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    Bike runs with starter fluid....

    So i bought new plugs got good gas... I turn the bike over and it will run than die with just the choke and a little throttle. After that it won't...
    Thread by: jhfrank, Mar 2, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. jhfrank
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    Bikes Starts then Dies!!!!

    Thanks... i'll try that see what happens. I hope its not bad gas... the bike hasnt had a gas tank on it since early last year. The guy i...
    Post by: jhfrank, Feb 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. jhfrank
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    Bikes Starts then Dies!!!!

    So I put the bike all back together. Got new gas in the tank. Plugs are sparking. New Charged up battery. I tryed starting it today and no...
    Thread by: jhfrank, Feb 22, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cylinder/Ring Job

    Thanks all for the input. Well best of all I purchased the bike for $100. The only money i have put into it is buying a new battery. I...
    Post by: jhfrank, Feb 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. jhfrank
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    Cylinder/Ring Job

    So i did a dry test on my bike ... 90 psi Did a wet test... 120 psi How hard is a ring job on a 84 maxim 750?
    Thread by: jhfrank, Feb 19, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Compression in cylinders

    Thanks again for all the advice... to answer the one question i am in Calgary AB Cananda. I conducted a wet test on the bike with the throttle...
    Post by: jhfrank, Feb 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Compression in cylinders

    sweet!!!! thanks for all the input, this sounds like this group will be helpfull. Can't wait to get riding this spring. THanks James
    Post by: jhfrank, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. jhfrank
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    Compression in cylinders

    Nope... i did each test with just taking that plug out and not holding the throttle open. Does it matter if the gas tank was on or off? How ever...
    Post by: jhfrank, Feb 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. jhfrank
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    Compression in cylinders

    Hello all. I am new to the website and new to owning a xj. Just bought the bike for 100 bucks. Person i bought it from said he hadnt had the bike...
    Thread by: jhfrank, Feb 11, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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