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No spark

Were back in action! I wired up a new start button and now it fires right away...well when I pop start it that is. I will need to either rebuild...

Post by: Big beard82, May 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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No spark

I have a multimeter I will get back to you after I test the tci. My horn works fine and neutral light comes on nice and bright

Post by: Big beard82, May 12, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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No spark

Its just weird that the bike drove fine after I replaced the 20a main. I only started having no spark issues after I messed with the start button....

Post by: Big beard82, May 12, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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No spark

So this bike has been slowly getting worse as far as starting issues go..for the past week I've been jump starting the bike with my car and then...

Thread by: Big beard82, May 12, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Solenoid, starter, or both?

I have to add one more thing...both the wires for the battery are black and after charging the battery the other day I hooked the battery up...

Post by: Big beard82, May 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Solenoid, starter, or both?

I forgot to mention I had the right hand controls off the bike as well just seeing if I can get the button working again. Like I said the bike was...

Post by: Big beard82, May 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Solenoid, starter, or both?

Update the bike will not pop start either..sounds like no spark at all...ive been pop starting the bike the last few rides. But since the whole...

Post by: Big beard82, May 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Solenoid, starter, or both?

battery is brand new at 12.8 volts ..im having issues with my start button but I ordered a new one. I just cleaned the brushes and all that. So I...

Thread by: Big beard82, May 10, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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New Front Rotor Recommendations '82 XJ650 Maxim

if you look at pads for the bike they are sloped ..bigger on one side than the other like a ramp. And the pads or opposite eachother so viewing...

Post by: Big beard82, May 6, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Higher top speed

Thanks guys....I definitely cant complain she does perform really well for what it is...I'm not trying to drag race the bike or anything ..I'm...

Post by: Big beard82, Jun 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
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Higher top speed

I have been looking at some fairings but it's hard to find something that would fit..I would love to fit on the fairings off of the turbo model...

Post by: Big beard82, Jun 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
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Higher top speed

So it sounds like it will be hard to find a longer gear final drive for the xj650..I doubt a little taller tire would help much but I guess it's...

Post by: Big beard82, Jun 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
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Higher top speed

Hey guys, so I finally put a new clutch in the hog and all i can say is holyyy shiiit. I just fell in love with my bike all over again. I never...

Thread by: Big beard82, Jun 24, 2019, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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New bars crank no start

Thank you guys ..this seems like an perfect time for a little upgrade ..ss line rotor and pads

Post by: Big beard82, Jun 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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New bars crank no start

So I double checked the battery voltage and it wasnt steong enough ..i hooked my car to the battery and 5 strokes later she fired. Now I gotta...

Post by: Big beard82, Jun 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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New bars crank no start

Also after several seconds of cranking with the choke the plugs were wet so it's getting fuel but some how between changing the handlebars the...

Post by: Big beard82, Jun 9, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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New bars crank no start

So here's an update. I tested the spark on both outside plugs and there is spark but its next to nothing and it isnt even sparking every cycle....

Post by: Big beard82, Jun 9, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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New bars crank no start

That's what I figured...also forgot to mention I did have the bike up on the center stand... but I'm pretty sure I've had it running on the stand...

Post by: Big beard82, Jun 9, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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New bars crank no start

Ok thanks guys I will get back to you ...the fuel switch was left in primary. It started yesterday before I put the new bars on hopefully it's...

Post by: Big beard82, Jun 9, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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New bars crank no start

The starter button works and the kill switch works. The bike cranks over no problem. I just put a new battery in it last week. It just wont fire.

Post by: Big beard82, Jun 9, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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New bars crank no start

Hey all this is my first post. I've been reading along for a month or so now I figured it was time to dive in. I have an 82 xj650 maxim and I just...

Thread by: Big beard82, Jun 9, 2019, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat

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