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  1. TheBostik
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    Southern Ohio/Cincinnati

    I live in Northern KY about 15 minutes from Cincinnati... Currently working on getting my valves adjusted, then carbs synced. If anyone has...
    Post by: TheBostik, Apr 11, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  2. TheBostik
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    Problem measuring valve clearances

    Yea, I saw that thread bigfitz. I was hoping someone might be able to do the same thing for me. Thanks! PM sent! Also your tutorial rocks!
    Post by: TheBostik, Apr 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. TheBostik
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    Problem measuring valve clearances

    Most of my valve clearances were less than my smallest feeler gauge: .038 mm. I saw this has happened in another thread here before, and the...
    Thread by: TheBostik, Apr 6, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. TheBostik
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    no gas flow into carbs

    Same problem, same solution. You're great Rick! (Note that out of Advanced Auto Parts, Autozone, and Napa, only the last carries a decent...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. TheBostik
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    Petcock Leaking in ON Position

    I had this problem, the o-ring in the selector valve was shot. I assume this is the one you're talking about, since the huge o-ring wouldn't cause...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. TheBostik
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    Took the wheels off yesterday to put new tires on. Now seeing this thread gave me an "OH ****" moment, as I rode all last season without looking...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. TheBostik
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    xj 550 master cylinder

    You have to pull the brake lever, cover the bleed screw hole, then release the brake lever. You have to cover the hole to keep the fluid from...
    Post by: TheBostik, Jun 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. TheBostik
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    Sell to make money, or keep?

    holy crap, and I thought one of the coolest things about this motorcycle was that I paid $80 up-front for a year's worth of minimum coverage...
    Post by: TheBostik, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. TheBostik
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    Bad motorcycle luck this week -- fried computer possibly??

    found the problem- when i installed my new handlebars i apparently disconnected the connector from the kill switch/ignition button running...
    Post by: TheBostik, May 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. TheBostik
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    Bad motorcycle luck this week -- fried computer possibly??

    replaced all fuses with brand new ones -- no change that is, the motorcycle has power (horn, turn signals... no headlight, like I'm trying to...
    Post by: TheBostik, May 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. TheBostik
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    Bad motorcycle luck this week -- fried computer possibly??

    i checked the fuses... main and blinker are definitely good because the electric and blinkers work. the other two (i lost the little sheet that...
    Post by: TheBostik, May 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. TheBostik
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    Bad motorcycle luck this week -- fried computer possibly??

    So... it started this weekend when I took a spill on the motorcycle. My instrument panel broke my key off in the ignition. I pulled that off, and...
    Thread by: TheBostik, May 21, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. TheBostik
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    WHOA! Another one joining the "holy crap you push in the steering lock then turn, I used to just jiggle the hell out of it until it worked" club.
    Post by: TheBostik, Apr 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. TheBostik
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    Bike turns over; won't start.

    jmk - he said his backfired because he poured gas in the cylinder (?!?) You are using high octane gas? Another thing to not is whether you're...
    Post by: TheBostik, Apr 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. TheBostik
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    Umm..

    Re-tap the mixture screw pretending the old extractor isn't there, and use a new extractor? Or depending on where it snapped, a pair of...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bleeding Screw for Brakes

    The bleed screw on my 550 is 8mm, but... that might not be relevant. If the other thing you're talking about is a vacuum pump, I've heard other...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. TheBostik
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    removing exhaust

    I had the same problem, I jammed a 2x4 in there and hit the hell out of it with a mallet for each header pipe. But uhh, if you don't wanna use...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. TheBostik
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    1980 XJ650 Maxim

    How full is your gas tank? Maybe without a vacuum drawing the fuel through the lines there isn't enough pressure pushing it through...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike turns over; won't start.

    yea yea yea but i'll get that sorted once i actually have a use for the starter button :P
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. TheBostik
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    Bike turns over; won't start.

    OK, so the starter button definitely works intermittently, but I have to jam on it... so the other stuff... Charged the battery fully; it...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. TheBostik
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    Bike turns over; won't start.

    So I just replaced my fuel petcock, I had it running once before I realized that was bad (when gas went everywhere!). Now I've changed the oil...
    Thread by: TheBostik, Mar 12, 2008, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. TheBostik
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    Gas dripping constantly

    Point taken. So it's just a screen that covers the whole tower? Screw it, I'm sure I can find something suitable. What about that gasket that...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. TheBostik
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    Gas dripping constantly

    Yea but can an inline filter keep me from not needing the screen on the petcock?
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. TheBostik
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    Gas dripping constantly

    Yea, I could kinda tell... it was made out of thin cardboard or something. I have no idea. But it didn't leak? :? Also, there is an old rubber...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Blue smoke and water leaking from the exhaust

    Whoa, wait wait wait... your exhaust smells like exhaust? :P Honestly the old fuel sounds like a legitimate reason to me.
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas dripping constantly

    O-ring? More like o-no-ring! (part 18 on above diagram, if anyone cares) [img] There is an inch or so of snow on the roads right now, so...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas dripping constantly

    Yes, definitely. For one, it was a whole lot of gas that leaked out, and for two, the oil light comes on when I put the key in. :roll: But since...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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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 Hey chacal, got my ignition assembly today. Thanks for the super fast delivery,...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. TheBostik
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    Replacement Keys

    Wow, yea I guess that requires some explaining. I guess I got lucky because I bought it like that! The guy I bought it from had the tank off...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. TheBostik
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Got ignition in the mail from chacal and installed it :D reinstalled seat, gas tank, chromes and rear fender :D started bike! :D realized...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. TheBostik
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    Replacement Keys

    I took my gas cap to a local locksmith, total charge to have 1 key cut was 21.35 and it took about 35 minutes. I was impressed (but now I have...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. TheBostik
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    Gas dripping constantly

    I'm an idiot and this thread should NOT have been posted. I searched gas leak and found a hundred threads exactly like this one. Basically, my...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. TheBostik
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    Gas dripping constantly

    I installed the tank correctly. My previous description wasn't so good, and since a picture is worth 1000 words, here are 2 (click both for big):...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. TheBostik
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    Gas dripping constantly

    81 XJ 550 seca I just reconnected my tank, and put gas in it and after getting it started and running for a minute or two I realized it was...
    Thread by: TheBostik, Mar 6, 2008, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. TheBostik
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    Good Reasons to Where Your Helmet!

    It was a guy who rode his motorcycle into the back of a truck at 120+ MPH and got his head stuck in the rear cargo door and was dragged for a...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 5, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ got a new seat cover and spray paint job

    And honestly, I somehow managed to pull both off (I think)! The seat took a lot of effort; I enlisted my roommate to stretch the vinyl tight...
    Thread by: TheBostik, Mar 5, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. TheBostik
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    Does anyone know what this is? Cafe Project Almost Done!

    Re: Does anyone know what this is? Wow that looks incredible, I wish I had access to equipment like that and could take a stab at doing that to...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Looking for some grip, IRC WF-920 tire.... Any experiences?

    Re: Looking for some grip, IRC WF-920 tire.... Any experienc I was looking at this site: http://www.foreven.com/motorcycles/Tyres/YaSeca55.htm...
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for some grip, IRC WF-920 tire.... Any experiences?

    I see you guys recommending the BT45, but I can't find it in the size 90/90/19 for an '81 XJ550, which I'm pretty sure is the "correct" size.
    Post by: TheBostik, Mar 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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