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  1. Huntchuks
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    XJ650 - Misfire with colortune/non-resistive plug

    How does electrical tape prevent arcing out the sides of the wire? I did run the wire into some silicone tubing but that didn't help.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Mar 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Huntchuks
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    XJ650 - Misfire with colortune/non-resistive plug

    Hah, you should see the arcing in a XJ700X with the deep plug wells. I have not found a way around it yet.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Mar 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Huntchuks
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    81 XJ650 - Identifying a Master Cylinder

    Neither of my XJ700 or XJ700X have level MC's. They are stock.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Mar 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Huntchuks
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    XS850 Master Thread

    Those tools should clean up nice. Too bad the bag is in sad shape, looks like you were lucky it unsnapped.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Mar 4, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Huntchuks
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    xs650 project.

    Outstanding!
    Post by: Huntchuks, Mar 4, 2025 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  6. Huntchuks
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    XJ 550 side stand issues

    The site should take care of pictures sizes as they are uploaded. If you are talking file size, how large were yours?
    Post by: Huntchuks, Mar 1, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Huntchuks
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    1982 XJ 750 SECA Cafe racer

    That should be sync or synchronize.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Feb 21, 2025 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Huntchuks
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    Tank won't feed gas if fuel line is connected

    Something like this: Tusk In-Line Fuel Filter
    Post by: Huntchuks, Feb 21, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Huntchuks
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    HELP! One piston ring is stuck but good.....need solution

    Shipping costs would decrease if Canada was our 51st state!
    Post by: Huntchuks, Feb 12, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Huntchuks
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    '83 XJ900 doesn't want to start

    Actually that jet can be checked with a flashlight directed at the hole at the base. You should see a nice, round hole at the bottom of the well....
    Post by: Huntchuks, Feb 5, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Huntchuks
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    1982 XJ 750 SECA Cafe racer

    I agree, the picture looks like there is a lot of dirtiness, maybe not pitting. How would jets get pits anyway?
    Post by: Huntchuks, Jan 28, 2025 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Huntchuks
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Try these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TWF8TYF?ref=fed_asin_title&th=1
    Post by: Huntchuks, Jan 19, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Huntchuks
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Brrrr.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Jan 16, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Huntchuks
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    New here, thought I’d introduce my machine

    Also strange that with both of my XJ's, 85 & 86, the brake shoes were like new except for some wear. Bonding was full strength. Always check as...
    Post by: Huntchuks, Jan 12, 2025 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Huntchuks
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    just testing

    I'm not seeing any new posts since Monday 1/6/25 at 3:26 PM EST, so this is a test post.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Jan 8, 2025 in forum: Test Zone
  16. Huntchuks
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    another CL optimist

    38721 on the clock, not 15000.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Dec 13, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Huntchuks
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    Vacuum leak on a xj650 1981

    If the bolt is spinning, the threads are NG. Best fix is a pain-in-the-neck Heli-Coil.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Dec 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Huntchuks
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    My parking brakes have no shoes or guts in them!
    Post by: Huntchuks, Dec 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Huntchuks
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    Vacuum leak on a xj650 1981

    Video show huge gap at bottom of boot, bolt not tight at all.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Dec 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Huntchuks
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    Free XJ650LJ Turbo fuel tank

    Can see the interior enough to get the idea. Looks to need electrolysis and maybe a Phosphoric acid bath.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Dec 2, 2024 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. Huntchuks
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    Just bought a 1980 xj650. Need help. Loads of issues.

    Those nipples need to be on, not off.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cylinder honing.

    I used 220 grit in the X jugs. Probably could have gone finer. Don't overdo it.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 22, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Huntchuks
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    Battery charging issue XJ750

    This can happen with a bad rectifier/regulator.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 14, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Huntchuks
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    Unfiltered air into the engine

    Make sure the filter is mounted correctly. Make sure the cover is seated right and screwed down. I'd say it is doubtful the dirt is coming in...
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 14, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Huntchuks
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    HELP bike keeps dying on longer rides

    If your rack is mounted on a jig and leveled left to right and front to back, you could probably check the level of the center two against the...
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 12, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Huntchuks
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    XJ 750 82 Weak , no power

    Break the rack and remove throttle shaft seals, remove mixture screws, springs, tiny washers and tiny o-rings before using ultrasonic.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Huntchuks
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    https://worcester.craigslist.org/mpo/d/marlborough-82-yamaha-550-maxim/7800037940.html
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Huntchuks
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Post the link.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Huntchuks
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    First bike 81 Yamaha xj650

    If you keep the brake, throttle and clutch cables, especially the clutch, lubricated, you won't need much upper body strength. At least in the...
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 7, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1981 Kaw GPZ 550

    Unscrew the fitting from one and replace the other with it?
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 5, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    How to remove intake rubbers

    Doesn't look leak proof to me!
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Huntchuks
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    How to remove intake rubbers

    Some have bad experiences with Chinese boots. From falling apart to vacuum tubes falling out.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Huntchuks
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    How to remove intake rubbers

    Remove the screws, know them off with a mallet. They have an o-ring for sealing against the new gaskets you install.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 4, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Annoying kickstand

    Looks like the spring may be too short and the extension piece was added, which changes the way it works.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 3, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Huntchuks
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    Carburetor jets

    It would not be normal for carbs in the same rack to have different jets. There is a mystery here.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Nov 2, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch?

    Rear tire dragging means engine not turning. If using a wrench on the crank manually, it should be in neutral, else you will be trying to roll the...
    Post by: Huntchuks, Oct 28, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 750 82 Weak , no power

    I wonder why you would replace jets? Clean them, put them back in. The numbering in the Taiwan kit may not be accurate and there is no need to...
    Post by: Huntchuks, Oct 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seized vaccuum piston

    What model and year is it? Your bike can run on 3 cylinders, maybe it was and therefore wasn't running great.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Oct 24, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Huntchuks
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    Hello I'm The New Owner of Some XJs.

    You mean to say the gas cap is to be totally removed from the tank when unlocked? It wouldn't flip up toward the back?
    Post by: Huntchuks, Oct 23, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. Huntchuks
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    Hello I'm The New Owner of Some XJs.

    You can try knocking out the hinge pin on the gas cap to remove it. Not sure how to remove the seat lock.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Oct 23, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. Huntchuks
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    Thinking about buying my first XJ! (83 Seca 750)

    What do you do about the exploding gas tank?
    Post by: Huntchuks, Oct 22, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Huntchuks
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    What did my Yamaha do to me today, you ask? Well, broke the clutch cable. Needless to say I stalled at the next light, in 1st. Couldn't pull the...
    Post by: Huntchuks, Oct 21, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Needle seat screen

    Many people remove the screens, although I keep mine in for extra security. You should think about adding an in-line filter, sintered brass type...
    Post by: Huntchuks, Oct 21, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ750 Maxim Build

    Good luck getting it running by next week. First, your carb rebuild kit may only be good for the bowl gaskets. Next, switching to pods will make...
    Post by: Huntchuks, Oct 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. Huntchuks
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    30% of the way there...

    Cool looking device. The only current draw SHOULD be for the LED's.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Oct 3, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Maxim Xj 750 x fuse cover

    Hi, you might need to look for parts through EBay. I think you can use the covers also from XJ700 and XJ700X bikes.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Sep 17, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Huntchuks
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    another CL optimist

    I'd knock off $5400.00 for the Gorilla Tape patch on the seat!
    Post by: Huntchuks, Sep 16, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How I’ve done my XJ900F wire wheel conversion

    You forgot the link! Never mind, I see it in a duplicate post.
    Post by: Huntchuks, Sep 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    For Sale 1985 Yamaha maxim xj750x

    Looks like the left carb is going into the airbox but the right has a pod?
    Post by: Huntchuks, Sep 4, 2024 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Ikea 1984 XJ1100... some assembly required

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPC5HSXH?ref=fed_asin_title
    Post by: Huntchuks, Sep 4, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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