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  1. pvtschultz
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    sportster mufflers

    I've been very happy with my sportster mufflers over the past couple years. I welded them on and never looked back. Plugs indicate a good burn...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    It may be muffler time

    You can either try out your local shop, some will give them away since they have so many, or ebay is a reliable source. It might take you a...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. pvtschultz
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    It may be muffler time

    I love my HD mufflers! http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... arley.html
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. pvtschultz
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    my winter project 81 650 maxim

    I'm a little late to this rodeo, but you might want to rethink some of the design aspects for your forward controls. Most notably, the rear...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. pvtschultz
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    killswitch

    How'd that go? I can't stand the rat's nest that is the wiring of my bike, but I don't have the time to trim it down...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Cheap Glasspacks

    Now that we are off topic... Too bad I don't know what color it is... I purchased the tins, forks, and ignition off of a guy on craigslist and...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. pvtschultz
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    Cheap Glasspacks

    Yeah, I wish the owner would get off of his azz and fix the seat so I don't have to ride that ugly thing to work everyday (during the "warm"...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. pvtschultz
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    Cheap Glasspacks

    What ever happened to using Harley mufflers? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLEY-S ... ccessories [img]
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. pvtschultz
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    Fork tube disassembly

    Go to the hardware store and get a 2' length of 1/2"-13 threaded rod. Also, get four nuts to go with the rod (1/2"-13 of course). Thread two...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. pvtschultz
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    ^^^NICE^^^ I replaced my fork seals last night. About 3 hours total time (had to make a hardware store run) total and wow. Thank you Chacal...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Len, I got my parts TWO DAYS after I paid for them! Great service that I have come to expect from you. You'll definately be hearing from me...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 10, 2009 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Harley Mufflers as Replacement Mufflers

    The crossover tubes on this set were in the main pipes and not in the mufflers. I'm not sure what model they came off from any more either. You...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. pvtschultz
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    highway pegs and louder exhaust

    I love the sound of my Harley mufflers. They're louder, but not obnoxious.
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. pvtschultz
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    #1 exhaust header cold at Idle ?

    I am guessing that the enrichment circuit in the carb bowl is plugged. There is a tiny hole that meters fuel that can easily get plugged up....
    Post by: pvtschultz, May 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil Weight - what do you prefer

    It's never a bad idea to change the oil prior to putting her away for the year. Last fall I went for a nice ride, and while hot, drained the old...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Harley Mufflers as Replacement Mufflers

    Polock, I wished that I knew because I need to paint the front fender the appropriate shade of orange. I bought the tank (with cap and key), side...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Oil Weight - what do you prefer

    I am a big fan of Shell Rotella T 15W-40 year round. Wisconsin is usually pretty cool, and I don't do a lot of highway riding, so the 15W-40 has...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Harley Mufflers as Replacement Mufflers

    Last year when I bought my bike, I installed a pair of mufflers from a H-D Sportster to replace the blown out stockers. I originally got the idea...
    Thread by: pvtschultz, Mar 18, 2009, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    How hot?

    You would think that after 25+ years these bikes would all be in the grave yard from overheating if that was an issue. Really the only thing that...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. pvtschultz
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    Where to put Ether w/ Pods

    Sounds like the enrichment circuit needs a cleaning to me... I've never used starting fluid on my bike.
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. pvtschultz
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    Milwaukee/Wisconsin area XJ's

    I was wondering where this thread went to. Mine fired right up yesterday from her winter's rest so I took her for a short ride. I need to do oil...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Bleeding brakes

    Never, never, never mix DOT 5 brake fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4, they are not compatible at all. In fact, a chemical reaction will occur and solids...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bleeding brakes

    They can be gravity bled if there is fluid in the lines to start with. If they are dry (and the caliper), you'll never get anywhere from my...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bleeding brakes

    Bleeding the brakes on these old Japanese bikes can be a huge PITA, especially from a dry master cylinder. A vacuum bleeder will definately help,...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    #3 spark plug wet.

    Definately check your petcock. Pull the vacuum hose off and see if there is fuel in there. If the diaphram in the petcock cracks, fuel can be...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Quiet Mufflers

    Harley mufflers. I used a pair of 1200 Sportster mufflers on my XJ650 and really love the sound and the plug reads look very good as well. For...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Gear oil ?

    I would strongly suggest that you not use any sort of solvent to rinse out the rear end. The residual solvent can wreck the oil film layer on the...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. pvtschultz
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    I Struck PayDirt !! YIPPIE

    I've noticed too that all Right side covers are about 3X what the left side covers are. If I had the skills (and time), I'd go into business...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. pvtschultz
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    mileage

    I got an average of 41.6 MPG last year with my 650. That was mostly in-town riding to and from work. On the more open road, I have gotten a lot...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Feb 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. pvtschultz
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    Who hasn't put their bike to bed yet?

    I'm putting mine to bed this weekend. I don't mind riding in the cold, actually I do, but until I get some riding pants or chaps the morning...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Puzzling gas milage

    Mine too went lean once the weather got cold. I could really tell in the morning when the air temps were in the 30's by the exhaust note that she...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. pvtschultz
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    running with choke

    The carbs on the XJ do not "choke" the airflow in any way. They "enrich" the air mixture with additional fuel. Additionally, when you choke a...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. pvtschultz
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    some questions about sportster mufflers

    Your friend isn't very bright is he... The springs control the valves, not the mufflers... I have full size H-D mufflers on my 650 and love...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Oct 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. pvtschultz
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    Vibration @ 4,000rpm

    +2. Mine is between 4,000 and 4,500 RPM. At 5,000 RPM it is dead smooth going down the road.
    Post by: pvtschultz, Sep 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. pvtschultz
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    Don't put off that valve adjustment--what a difference!

    Funny all of us rust-belt guys are going to be doing our valves and valve cover gaskets done this winter. We must be planning on a long winter...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Sep 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Does this mean it's running too hot?

    I think that you guys are missing something here, there isn't a muffler on the left side of the bike. I am guessing that he went with either a...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Sep 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Buzz between 4K and 4500 -- much worse!

    Re: Buzz between 4K and 4500 Harley pips are another cheap alternative, I really need to upload a few pics of mine. I love the sound and they...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Sep 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The hotter she gets...

    Mine climbs too, but not that high. Mine does idle at about 800-900 RPM when cold (it was a chilly 45 degrees F this morning) and then to about...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Sep 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I finally installed an electronic flasher relay so I can quit using hand signals all the time but I am having a hard time getting used to not...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Aug 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. pvtschultz
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    I'm F**ked ... or at least clueless

    Its the simple things in life that are sometimes the hardest learned. At least she runs good now!
    Post by: pvtschultz, Aug 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Replacement mufflers and/or exhaust system

    I'm a big fan of my Harley mufflers. They look sort of like stock and have a great exhaust note to them. I can't say how they compare to factory...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Aug 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Rich after warmup?

    AND make sure you put the jets back into the right holes when you reassemble them. It will save you a "practice cleaning round" later down the...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. pvtschultz
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    Looking for a gas tank - XJ650/selling a 550 tank.

    Yup, I hit the reserve right at 2.2 gallons, every time on my '82 XJ650...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 29, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. pvtschultz
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    81 XJ650 & Synthetic Oil

    I'd go with the Shell Rotella diesel synthetic. Walmart has it for under $5 a quart too.
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Gas Tank issue

    Yup, my Maxim starts to hit the reserve at right around 95-100 miles (2.2 gallons). My screen may be a bit dirty but it is predictable.
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. pvtschultz
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    My bike just rolled over 32,000 miles on the way home yesterday! Yea! I also had to filler her up again, this time only 42 mpg. I'm going to...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. pvtschultz
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    Fuse Panel... Where to buy one?

    This is the one that I used.
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. pvtschultz
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    Muffler Options

    I'll have to take some pics tonight of my full-size Harley mufflers on my bike. They only took about two hours to mount/weld on and I love the...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Bike wanders in riding lane with cage "ruts"

    Back is a brand new Chen Shin (sp?) with less than 1000 miles on it.
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike wanders in riding lane with cage "ruts"

    Thanks guys! I didn't really think it was mechanical so much since it comes and goes and wasn't dependent on speed. Everything feels nice and...
    Post by: pvtschultz, Jul 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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