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  1. SyracuseXJ
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    Which comes first?

    did the valve clearances last year... haven't put any real mileage on the new shims yet because the leaky enrichment circuits were fouling the...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. SyracuseXJ
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    Which comes first?

    evidently its just a firefox thing... sorry
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. SyracuseXJ
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    Which comes first?

    First off, I apologize for the hard to read single block of text but I can't figure out how to start a new paragraph using this BBCode. Please...
    Thread by: SyracuseXJ, Feb 25, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. SyracuseXJ
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    Very Interesting XJ

    I saw the same vid Streetbrawler saw and it immediately caught my eye. I want to know what he did for a headlight though.
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Feb 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. SyracuseXJ
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    PROJECT 900

    I think schooter meant that the BIRD oversprayed.... Don't worry schooter... I thought it was funny :o)
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. SyracuseXJ
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    1&1/2 turns out & still fouling

    @ Rick The plugs foul cold or hot, temp makes no difference I have a 195 pilot air jet installed on all 4 carbs. That is spec for the bike...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. SyracuseXJ
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    1&1/2 turns out & still fouling

    So I replaced the spark plug boots with brand new 5k ohm NGK's Didn't fix it the problem. The plugs still foul under stretches of light...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. SyracuseXJ
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    1&1/2 turns out & still fouling

    Float levels are all within spec... I checked them wet not dry. All of the jets are properly located. All of the needle seats are properly...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Aug 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. SyracuseXJ
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    1&1/2 turns out & still fouling

    OK... Update... I did a "plug chop" finally (benefits of getting the bike out of the city) Insulators were BRIGHT white and outer electrode...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Aug 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. SyracuseXJ
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    do you measure the coil resistance w/ boots on or off?

    Still chasing down the plug fouling and have the mixture screws turned down to under 1 turn out... still fouling the plugs with black soot. It's...
    Thread by: SyracuseXJ, Aug 7, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. SyracuseXJ
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    1&1/2 turns out & still fouling

    Enrichment plungers are bottomed out with slack between the forks and the plungers. I am going ahead on the premise that you turn the screws IN...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. SyracuseXJ
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    1&1/2 turns out & still fouling

    Float heights and fuel level perfect. all passages squeaky clean. perfectly bench synched with a guaged steel wire. All valves in spec and...
    Thread by: SyracuseXJ, Jul 22, 2010, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. SyracuseXJ
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    which way to turn pilot screw?

    it's the pilot air jet that is the 195 instead of 205. all other jets are what the manual indicates is correct.
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Jul 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. SyracuseXJ
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    which way to turn pilot screw?

    OK, so the pilot controls air, and fuel, and somehow by controling airflow it adds fuel or something or other or whatever... I've stopped trying...
    Thread by: SyracuseXJ, Jul 11, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. SyracuseXJ
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    Put Rear Wheel Back on - Now brakes not working? 750J Maxim

    Re: Put Rear Wheel Back on - Now brakes not working? 750J Ma All I can say is take it apart again make sure none of the brake shoes/springs etc...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Jun 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. SyracuseXJ
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    xj650rj "seca" middle gear drain plug?

    Is there some kind of a trick to this that I don't know about? I got it out, drained and back in but what a nightmare. I can't believe you...
    Thread by: SyracuseXJ, Jun 18, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. SyracuseXJ
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    scratching my head - it just doesn't seem to run right

    Check valve clearances, check cylinder compression
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Jun 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. SyracuseXJ
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    mr pigs

    What do you say to the guy stuck on the side of the road who forgot to switch back from prime the last time he filled up? OICURMT
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Jun 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. SyracuseXJ
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    Be careful

    He was probably trying to record video of how cool he was. That way they can show it at his funeral.
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Jun 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. SyracuseXJ
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    Center Stand - TRICK? -- Thanks all!!

    @wamaxim... please don't let anyone's response to your posts cause you to shy away from contributing in the future. We all appreciate as many...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Jun 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. SyracuseXJ
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    Painting chrome Fenders

    Take your fender to a bumper shop. They can strip the chrome off.
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. SyracuseXJ
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    Good for a laugh

    Make sure you can switch the petcock with your eyes closed. Sooner or later it's gonna cut out at a VERY bad time and you'll be glad you practiced.
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. SyracuseXJ
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    Where did my power go?

    This is my first run in with the CBF1000... Had never heard of it before. Thanks for adding another to my yeah it's nice but I can never get it...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Jun 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    how did you get your mufflers off.

    Are you talking between the head and the headers? If so there are crush washers between the header and the head. The ones that came out were...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. SyracuseXJ
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    maximum speed

    Petcock OK? No kinks in the fuel line to the carbs? Clogged fuel filter? Sounds like a fuel limit issue not a spark or timing issue. if it was...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Valve clearance (Who to believe)

    I have the factory manual for the XJ650 J/G and the Haynes manual for the XJ650/750 The Factory manual says .011-.015 Intake and .016-.020...
    Thread by: SyracuseXJ, May 26, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve shims not seating?

    My 2 cents: When I was swapping/checking shims I noticed the the oil I used when re-assemblnig the cams/caps was pooling under the shims when I...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, May 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Using Torque Wrench...!!!

    Dino, After reading your post I'm a little confused. The way the tech did it sounded correct. It's the way I've been doing it for years....
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    swapping out my xj650 engine for an xj900 seca engine

    I'm guessing your looking at that 900 motor on e-bay. I don't want to be a wet blanket but 500 shipped with no carbs or starter seems a little...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, May 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. SyracuseXJ
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    Check Clearances w/ Missing Cam Cap bolts?

    will wait for parts to arrive before proceeding Thx
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, May 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Check Clearances w/ Missing Cam Cap bolts?

    I know this sounds like a rediculous question but here's the back story. 2 years ago I ground all my valve seats and now need to check the...
    Thread by: SyracuseXJ, May 10, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I missed you guys

    I really missed you guys. After a much-too-long hiatus I stumbled back on this site and immediately found myself smiling. Been working too hard...
    Thread by: SyracuseXJ, May 7, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. SyracuseXJ
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    What "new" bike would you buy?

    Gotta say, one of my friends has a 2 year old Fat Bob in denim black with reinhart exhaust and no chrome. Darn fine looking bike. I would...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, May 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. SyracuseXJ
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    $2.88 A GALLON GAS !

    $3.47 for the cheap stuff here in Syracuse NY, usually the only state higher is Cali
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. SyracuseXJ
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    Accident - Jeffrey Covington ( BlueMaxim )

    heal quickly!
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. SyracuseXJ
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    Who me? No pictures of you!

    [img] I don't know if most people would recognize her without her "hat" on. :D
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Oct 9, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. SyracuseXJ
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    Here's a pic of the kids "decorating" my family hauler It's a 2007 Ford Freestyle Limited. It has the CVT and a Durawreck V6 [img] My...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Oct 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    FOOLING THE LAW

    Trooper Craig J. Todeschini New York State Police New York End of Watch: Sunday, April 23, 2006 Biographical Info Age: 25 Tour of Duty: 3...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Oct 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. SyracuseXJ
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    Will it ever end!!!!!

    When I rebuilt my petcock the first time I forgot to put the little spring back in. Check your workbench to make sure it didn't roll to the back...
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Oct 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. SyracuseXJ
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    Who me? No pictures of you!

    I noticed you didn't post the last go around either. You waitin to get called out or what?
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Who me? No pictures of you!

    Schmuckaholic... ha ha very funny... now put up or shut up
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. SyracuseXJ
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    Who me? No pictures of you!

    I'm the one in the middle :lol:
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. SyracuseXJ
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    Sightings forum?

    saw an older green maxim in Saranac Lake, NY a couple weeks back. Heard it before I saw it:)
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Road Kill

    man... that turkey is JACKED!!!
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 26, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The Ultimate Mileage XJBike, is ( )

    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... esult.html
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 23, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. SyracuseXJ
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    I wonder if this XJ will ever make it to the states???

    [img]
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 20, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. SyracuseXJ
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    I wonder if this XJ will ever make it to the states???

    I do like the honda concept. The concept they put together that I really like is the upcoming CB1100F. Supposedly out this fall... we'll see
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 20, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. SyracuseXJ
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    What do you call your bike?

    "Sherona"... I think I've got The Knack for coming up with cool names... don't you think?
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    fresh paint!!

    This is GWYNDWR's very cool canadian version of that great eagle you saw at the top of this thread. both seriously cool if you ask me. [img]
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    fresh paint!!

    Hey ease, one of your compatriots has a green and white seca with the leaf on it. It looks awesome. There's pics of it someplace on this forum....
    Post by: SyracuseXJ, Sep 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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