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  1. civitas104
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    Keihin 31mm CR Roundslide Carburetor Assembly for XJ650

    Saw these on Old Bike Barn, and was wondering if anyone has tried them? They are pricey, but for enough improvement over the Hitachi's, they...
    Thread by: civitas104, May 23, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    What are your favorite Tools?

    Out of my collection, I would have to say my Snap-On IM-75 impact. Makes clutch basket nuts, swing arm nuts, and middle drive gear bolts (the...
    Post by: civitas104, May 19, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb question, of course!

    I had that same exact problem a couple weeks ago, and just like you, discovered bad plugs. They were a brand new set of NGK BP7ESs, but I had ran...
    Post by: civitas104, May 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How old is everyone?

    30. My first bike was a 1972 Yamaha JT60 when I was 12, but I learned to ride on my cousin's 1971 Honda trail 70. My first street bike was my...
    Post by: civitas104, May 15, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carbtune Pro

    I'm not sure about the YCIS. Both of my XJs have been non-YICS bikes. So, I can't really comment about it. Wouldn't want to lead anybody down...
    Post by: civitas104, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbtune Pro

    Follow up: Well, a few things have developed since I made this post. Just thought I would share my findings. As it turned out, I had two weak...
    Post by: civitas104, May 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. civitas104
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    Spark Plugs

    Thanks for the reply RickCoMatic. I was doing some tuning, and had two dead cylinders. Thought they were leaned out, but my colortune fired them...
    Post by: civitas104, May 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spark Plugs

    Wondering if anyone has experimented with different spark plug brands. I've had it with NGK. I'm running Champions right now, a good dependable...
    Thread by: civitas104, May 6, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    what oil do you use

    I used to use Yamalube 20W-40 until thet quit making it. The last oil change I used Yamalube 20W-50, but during my trip to Napa today I noticed...
    Post by: civitas104, May 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carbs, in a deeper hole than i thought

    Maybe we have different revisions or something. The one I have clearly shows the big hole closest to the engine. Wouldn't surprise me too much...
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. civitas104
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    Carbtune Pro

    I was thinking about taking the restrictors out, but everything I've read on the subject says you have to have them. I'll give it a shot though.
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbtune Pro

    I haven't. I guess that would be a good way of figuring out if it was the instrument or the bike. Guess that means I'll have to pull the Virago...
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbtune Pro

    The restrictors are in on the manifold side. I've checked and re-checked everything according to the book that came with it, but am at a loss.
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    different wheel set up

    Isn't the XS chain drive? You wouldn't have any splines for the final gear to mesh up with.
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carbtune Pro

    Does anyone have experience using this particular manometer? I bought one a couple weeks ago, and can't get it to read anything unless I'm well...
    Thread by: civitas104, Apr 29, 2008, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    how to paint and shine

    If you are looking just to spruce it up a bit, I would wash it real well with some degreaser, and then go over it with a brass wire brush to...
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carbs, in a deeper hole than i thought

    New threads shouldn't be that hard to fix. A good epoxy repair is probably all you need, but if nothing else you could always sleeve it. Both...
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Standard size piston rings

    In the tech manual there is a procedure for measuring ring wear. Basicly you put a ring in the cylinder without the piston and measure the end...
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ650 parts for sale

    Do you still have the grab bar? I have a set of headers, not in great shape, but better than you've got.
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 26, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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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 Received my shaft seals and o-rings for the HSC 32 today. Very happy with the...
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 24, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    carb swap

    I had the same probem, a broken float post. I had another set that I had written off as junk because the butterflies were siezed, but I was able...
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    any experts around indianapolis?

    I'm not sure how close to Indy your looking, but there are a couple guys in Jasper that run a bike shop called AJs cycle. Both of those guys are...
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    swing arm bearings regreasing

    The left side is just a regular hex head. You bend the lock tab away from the bolt, and use just a regular socket to take it out. I think it's a...
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    swing arm bearings regreasing

    Just had mine off a couple weeks ago, and Robert is correct, you need a 6mm allen wrench. It needs to be a socket though so you can attach a...
    Post by: civitas104, Apr 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carb air jets

    I am building a set of hitachi's from a box of parts, and have a question. Does the main or pilot air jet go into the hole closest to the...
    Thread by: civitas104, Apr 20, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTB: XJ650G headlight bucket

    I am in need of a headlight bucket for a 1980 maxim. I will gladly buy it from you, or if you are in need of parts, I have several to trade.
    Thread by: civitas104, Apr 14, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    idle mixture screws

    A couple months ago I recieved a box of parts and a frame that i am building an XJ650G from. However, when I got to the carbs, I had a set of...
    Thread by: civitas104, Apr 6, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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