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  1. Torgunde
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    Carb question, of course!

    Always check the easy stuff first. Make sure your spark plug is good, check to see if you are actually getting spark. (Across your RPM band) Then...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Torgunde
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    RODE IT!! :)
    Post by: Torgunde, May 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Torgunde
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    How did you get here?

    Google: "xj 650"
    Post by: Torgunde, May 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Torgunde
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    Uncontrollable idle

    Even with the carbs out of sync it couldn't rev to redline without getting A LOT of air. The butterflies have to be open...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Torgunde
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    Little trouble....

    Did you recently clean your carbs or anything? If your float bowl levels are too high, it would cause the engine to flood and stall out as the...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Torgunde
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    Uncontrollable idle

    I second that, throttle has to be stuck. Check the linkage being stuck under the head, make sure the hose clamps on the engine side aren't...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Torgunde
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    High Idle problem with XJ650

    Hey, my problem was with throttle, back that idle screw way out and try again. Assuming your carbs are properly synced: There isn't a way the...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Torgunde
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    Starter Motor Clucth

    Anyone know what the "Yamaha Special Tool" is actually called if someone wanted to buy this? (The one for removing the stator from the shaft)...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Torgunde
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    throttle cable routing

    I have mine routed through the area between the gauges and fork assembly, so its not hanging out all loose, then down the framerail (under the...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Torgunde
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    Choke and fuses

    Towards the end of the bars = more fuel = more R's. Towards the gauges = less fuel. Air cooled engines warm up pretty quick and as a previous...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Torgunde
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    throttle cable routing

    Hey, that happens to a lot of people, I saved a thread that had the diagram with the proper routing: Cable Routing Diagram Thread
    Post by: Torgunde, May 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Torgunde
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    noob question, 1st question is easy, 2nd Q is hard

    I just took my center stand out. It pissed me off getting it to work, reduced ground clearance, and is obsolete with a motorcycle jack IMO.
    Post by: Torgunde, May 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Torgunde
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    Exhaust

    I just got done putting (ebay search: shorty, bsa, triumph, muffler) some neat lil aftermarket mufflers on mine that gave it a great sound. Loud...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Torgunde
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    I figured I would introduce myself! *Now with Pics*

    Holy windshield batman!! lol, welcome to the forum!!!
    Post by: Torgunde, May 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Torgunde
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    My first ride...

    Haha, no brakes sounds closer to the edge of scary rather than exciting! These things do have phenomenal engine braking though! :) Pvt, I...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Torgunde
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    My first ride...

    Took it today!!! Got the XJ together enough to go out and about with my father (permit) and oh my god I will ALWAYS own a motorcycle! Put a...
    Thread by: Torgunde, May 10, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Torgunde
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Today... I changed my oil, cut off my stock mufflers only to learn I need to do more fab work than originally planned (weather is getting real...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Torgunde
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    Please Help: Carbs cleaned now idles at 5k R's!!!

    Verified it today, it will idle anywhere I want it to! :D Off to the finer tuning, should be fun without a colortune.
    Post by: Torgunde, May 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Torgunde
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Today I found out that my 5kR idle was due to the throttle return hitting the boot clamp preventing full close! I also painted the battery covers...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Torgunde
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    Please Help: Carbs cleaned now idles at 5k R's!!!

    Woot, I'm an idiot!!!! The #4 carb throttle connection was hitting the back of the bolt on the boot clamp therefore preventing the butterflys...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Torgunde
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    Please Help: Carbs cleaned now idles at 5k R's!!!

    The worst part was the bike was idling properly for about 20 seconds. My guess there is that the bowls weren't (over)filled yet... Can someone...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Torgunde
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    Please Help: Carbs cleaned now idles at 5k R's!!!

    Watch, when I reinstall the rack tomorrow I'm gonna jam that damn linkage up! LOL
    Post by: Torgunde, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Torgunde
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    Please Help: Carbs cleaned now idles at 5k R's!!!

    Just checked that Rick, was reading it on another thread. :D Looks to be all clear. Just measured fuel level in the bowls and its...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Please Help: Carbs cleaned now idles at 5k R's!!!

    Damn! Glad my petcock still works. Any thoughts on my prob chacal? :D
    Post by: Torgunde, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Torgunde
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    strange high idle and carb 1 not firing after carb clean

    I am having this high idle problem right now. My first step is going to be measuring (and most likely resetting) the fuel level in the float bowls.
    Post by: Torgunde, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Please Help: Carbs cleaned now idles at 5k R's!!!

    The choke sure works alright! LOL If I introduce any enrichment to the carbs via the choke, the R's jump to redline! I am definitely starting...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Torgunde
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    Please Help: Carbs cleaned now idles at 5k R's!!!

    Ya, I backed the idle screw out as far as it seems possible with no result.
    Post by: Torgunde, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Torgunde
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    Please Help: Carbs cleaned now idles at 5k R's!!!

    The jets are definately in correct locations. The more I'm looking into this the more I'm thinking the floats need to be set. Petcock was set on...
    Post by: Torgunde, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Torgunde
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    I'm new to XJ forums and riding!

    Wow, warm welcoming.... is it cuz im from Jersey? :)
    Post by: Torgunde, May 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Torgunde
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    Please Help: Carbs cleaned now idles at 5k R's!!!

    Ok, I got finished cleaning the carbs and installing 112 main jets as well as new float valves and seats. I will be running a K&N with drilled...
    Thread by: Torgunde, May 2, 2008, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I'm new to XJ forums and riding!

    Hey everybody! I just recently got my XJ650 Maxim and was amazed at the following these bikes have! I have never operated this or any bike...
    Thread by: Torgunde, Apr 27, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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