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  1. Brian Jones
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    Need some advice disassembling carbs.

    Any personal favorite on which filters to buy? I see there is a few brands that seem to be compatible.
    Post by: Brian Jones, Jul 30, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Brian Jones
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    Need some advice disassembling carbs.

    So today, with a fresh mind and an extra set of hands, I was able to muscle the darn thing out. Freedom at last! On a side note, I went to check...
    Post by: Brian Jones, Jul 30, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Brian Jones
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    Need some advice disassembling carbs.

    I thought about using the rack as a wrench too, I'll probably give that a go tomorrow. Was hoping to get the rack off before breaking the carbs...
    Post by: Brian Jones, Jul 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Brian Jones
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    Need some advice disassembling carbs.

    Well after a couple hours of double handing a screw driver, excalibur style, I got every single rack screw out except for.... one. And shes a...
    Post by: Brian Jones, Jul 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Brian Jones
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    Need some advice disassembling carbs.

    Thanks for the tips, I have a couple of impact JIS screw drivers that will hopefully do the trick. Is it safe to hammer down on that rack? It wont...
    Post by: Brian Jones, Jul 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Brian Jones
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    Need some advice disassembling carbs.

    Thanks so much for the replies, a small pair of vice grips worked a charm. I do own a few JIS screw drivers, but the PO had already begun...
    Post by: Brian Jones, Jul 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Brian Jones
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    Need some advice disassembling carbs.

    Hello again, been awhile since I last posted here. I'm currently trying to tear down my carbs for a complete rebuild, but i'm running into my...
    Thread by: Brian Jones, Jul 28, 2020, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Brian Jones
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    1981 XJ650H; How can I remove these front pegs?

    Nobody laugh too hard, I was using imperial hex wrenches, purchased an extra long metric set with handles to slip by the pegs and it twisted right...
    Post by: Brian Jones, Aug 25, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Brian Jones
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    1981 XJ650H; How can I remove these front pegs?

    Thanks for the idea.. I was planning on using a dremel to turn it into a flathead, thats what I've done with a few other stripped screws, then...
    Post by: Brian Jones, Aug 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Brian Jones
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    1981 XJ650H; How can I remove these front pegs?

    Darn, really!? From what I saw both sides of the triangular mount is connected with a huge inbetween rod, so I cant just take one off... I have to...
    Post by: Brian Jones, Aug 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Brian Jones
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    1981 XJ650H; How can I remove these front pegs?

    In the process of removing stripped hex bolts on the left side cover, I couldn't fit my tools past the front peg. After inspecting it, it looks...
    Thread by: Brian Jones, Aug 19, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Brian Jones
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    1981 XJ650H brake caliper help

    Ah, I feel a bit silly thinking it was plastic now, but it really is pretty rigid! Do you think I could just buy a replacement piston and seals,...
    Post by: Brian Jones, Aug 13, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Brian Jones
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    1981 XJ650H brake caliper help

    Hello! I've taken the front caliper off my Xj650 in an attempt to clean em up, and have run into a few challenges along the way. First of which...
    Thread by: Brian Jones, Aug 12, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Brian Jones
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    1981 xj650H Maxim Speedometer and Tachometer not working

    Got the speedo reinstalled, the cable was broken. It works great now, thanks for the help!
    Post by: Brian Jones, Aug 9, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 xj650H Maxim Speedometer and Tachometer not working

    I took the tachometer cable out, checked to make sure it wasnt broken and reinstalled correctly and the tach needles moves now! Albeit fairly...
    Post by: Brian Jones, Aug 8, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Brian Jones
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    1981 xj650H Maxim Speedometer and Tachometer not working

    Ah, not sure why I hadnt thought of that, thank you for the response, ill take them back off and check them.
    Post by: Brian Jones, Aug 8, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Brian Jones
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    How did you get here?

    Bought a 1981 Xj650 out of a barn for 450$, googled around for parts and found this forum :)
    Post by: Brian Jones, Aug 8, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Brian Jones
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    Testing pictures

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    Post by: Brian Jones, Aug 8, 2018 in forum: Test Zone
  19. Brian Jones
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    1981 xj650H Maxim Speedometer and Tachometer not working

    Thanks for the response, this may seem stupid (This is my first time working on a bike) the metal "plug" at the end of each line, that can be...
    Post by: Brian Jones, Aug 8, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Brian Jones
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    1981 xj650H Maxim Speedometer and Tachometer not working

    Hello! This is my first post here, but likely wont be the last. I've recently purchased a fairly abused 1981 Maxim, it's my first motorcycle and I...
    Thread by: Brian Jones, Aug 7, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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