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  1. Tweezer
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    Pipes 1 and 4 cold.

    I should have mentioned that, sorry. I cleaned the plugs and was able to get the bike to start okay but it wouldn't run without a little help....
    Post by: Tweezer, Jun 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Tweezer
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    Pipes 1 and 4 cold.

    Okay so how to troubleshoot here? 1. can probably skip the plugs and wires and go straight to the coil I'm thinking. (bought new last year)...
    Thread by: Tweezer, Jun 8, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Tweezer
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    WANTED mikuni 33mm for 86xj700x

    Tried to PM some sellers and had no luck(messages stuck in outbox) what the heck am I doing wrong? Anyway, need the third carb from left as...
    Thread by: Tweezer, Apr 4, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. Tweezer
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    Okay so evidently my radiator fan is fine

    So I hooked my radiator fan to a battery charger and no go. I buy a "new" fan and same deal. I get suspicious and cut the connect off strip down...
    Thread by: Tweezer, May 4, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Tweezer
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    general maintenance

    You may find this interesting if you haven't already seen it. http://www.maxim-x.com/oil_change.html It's the most in depth look at motorcycle...
    Post by: Tweezer, Apr 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Tweezer
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    WTB: Fan Motor for '86 XJ700X

    Hadn't thought of that Steve. Good idea if it comes down to it. Hope not though.
    Post by: Tweezer, Apr 24, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. Tweezer
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    WTB: Fan Motor for '86 XJ700X

    Looking for working fan motor for xj700xs. thanks, tweezer
    Thread by: Tweezer, Apr 23, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. Tweezer
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    open throttle - bogs down

    Had a similar problem that was fixed when I adjusted the floats to proper level. Might want to double check those.
    Post by: Tweezer, Apr 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Tweezer
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    *#&+@#%$ COUNTRY!!!

    Damn global warming!!! :wink:
    Post by: Tweezer, Apr 21, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Tweezer
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    Manometer works great!

    MiCarl, thanks for the advice. Also, if my math is not too fuzzy, I think that you are saying that the water is approximately 12 times more...
    Post by: Tweezer, Apr 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Tweezer
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    Manometer works great!

    Why yes I do. It's a Vacu-Tite product 3/16" vacuum restrictor part #47311. and here's a better picture of the setup: [img]
    Post by: Tweezer, Apr 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Tweezer
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    Manometer works great!

    Look closely at the bottom of the tubes and you will see horizontally oriented blue colored tube(translation: they are connected). I will take a...
    Post by: Tweezer, Apr 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Tweezer
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    plug wire arcing

    great stuff there Len, thanks! I don't like to make assumptions when dealing with stuff I know little about. I'll dig a little deeper with the...
    Post by: Tweezer, Apr 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Tweezer
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    Leaking Coolant

    When the bike comes up to temp I start to get a stead stream of steam coming from the area where the coolant tubing connects to the engine. As...
    Thread by: Tweezer, Apr 13, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Tweezer
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    Manometer works great!

    Thanks to all who have posted on the manometer topic over the years. I decided to go with the water version for several reasons. Bought some...
    Thread by: Tweezer, Apr 13, 2008, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Tweezer
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    plug wire arcing

    So I heard this ticking noise and couldn't figure out what it was until it got dark enough and then noticed the arcing near the top of the plug...
    Thread by: Tweezer, Apr 13, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Tweezer
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    NOOOOOOOOO!

    thanks guys
    Post by: Tweezer, Apr 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Tweezer
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    NOOOOOOOOO!

    Okay, so I just busted one of the posts off where the float assembly mounts to the carb. Not good. So my first thought was to drill a hole in...
    Thread by: Tweezer, Apr 6, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Tweezer
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    carb cleaning tools

    All great ideas. Thanks
    Post by: Tweezer, Apr 6, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Tweezer
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    carb cleaning tools

    I was wondering what kind of "tools" you guys like to use when cleaning your carbs. I bought a scotch brite pad and was using it with sea foam...
    Thread by: Tweezer, Apr 4, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Tweezer
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    86 max x YICS or not?

    Thanks killer, I was hoping for that answer. How long have you had your x? Just picked mine up a few weeks ago. 11k on it. Needs a little...
    Post by: Tweezer, Mar 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Tweezer
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    86 max x YICS or not?

    Okay you can all stop laughing now :? . I feel retarded but after hours of reading on this forum I've been unable to find the answer. Putting...
    Thread by: Tweezer, Mar 25, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Tweezer
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    New XJ Owner

    thanks pd.
    Post by: Tweezer, Mar 23, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Tweezer
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    New XJ Owner

    Unfortunately I have no idea what was done to the carbs other than the seller said they were "cleaned". As it turns out the person "cleaning"...
    Post by: Tweezer, Mar 23, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Tweezer
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    New XJ Owner

    first try at posting a picture. It's HUGE!! I'll have to work on that next time. Anyway, as it turns out the leaking fuel i described earlier...
    Post by: Tweezer, Mar 23, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ Owner

    Thanks for the reply Robert. I've spent several hours on the forums since the post and had a feeling you(or someone else) was going to say just...
    Post by: Tweezer, Mar 19, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Tweezer
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    New XJ Owner

    Just picked up an '86 XJ700XS that spent the last 5 years in a barn and need some advice. The bike is semi assembled with the gas tank fenders...
    Thread by: Tweezer, Mar 17, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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