K-moe, many thanks. Very helpful. I didn't realize the difference between pilots and enrichment drawing off a different area, even though now that...
Thanks for all the replies! I will do a running sync. I was hoping to not have the spend the $$ for that tool, or try to make it myself! I'm not...
Hello fellow XJ riders, First, many thanks for the insanely helpful information on this forum. I have a 1981 XJ750 Seca that I have been working...
Thanks K-moe. I should have been clearer - I am still convinced that I'm running lean, based on the airbox. I was just surprised to hear someone...
Thanks to everyone for your reply! I hadn't thought about the idea that I was running RICH, but I'll spend some time with the carbs and see if I...
Hi friends, First, thanks for this incredible forum. It has been infinitely helpful! I have a question about whether or not I have a lean idle...
Fantastic video. I didn't see this until AFTER I did my valve check. Bravo.
Hi folks, just a reminder for newbies to double check your enrichment circuits and your air screws, even if you think your problem is your pods....
OP here. Thanks for all the post. I went ahead and purchased a micrometer. Turns out that at 12k miles, the used shims were still exactly the...
Thank you, everyone. Really appreciate the quick replies. Looks like the consensus is that installed shim markings are considered reliable. I'll...
Hi XJ folks, Question: is a micrometer required for valve adjustment? It seems that a micrometer is not mentioned in the valve adjustment...
