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  1. Rasput
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    1983 xj900rk aftermarket pistons.

    One last question, where did you source the piston rings? I found used pistons but am having trouble finding new rings.
    Post by: Rasput, Nov 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Rasput
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    1983 xj900rk aftermarket pistons.

    Also di the wrist pins fit the newer pistons? Update just checked XJ4EVER, seems like they both use the same wrist pin.
    Post by: Rasput, Nov 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 xj900rk aftermarket pistons.

    Hmmmm the cylinder walls aren't the best so this might be my go to plan. What is the best way to search for those parts? I did a quick search...
    Post by: Rasput, Nov 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 xj900rk aftermarket pistons.

    Has anyone found any aftermarket pistons and rings that work with the 1938 xj900rk engine? Unboxed mine today to start the project back up and...
    Thread by: Rasput, Nov 22, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No spark

    I've heard that some bikes have the switches grounded through the handlebars. Maybe the kill switch is acting up. I believe the kill switch would...
    Post by: Rasput, May 12, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Rasput
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    case half mating surface cleaning , worried about having removed some aluminium

    What are you using for a gasket maker?
    Post by: Rasput, May 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Rasput
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    Starter Clutch Bearing install

    Awesome news. If it works it ain't stupid lol.
    Post by: Rasput, May 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Rasput
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    Removing alternator rotor shaft bearing from case

    Got it. A Map Pro Torch made it fall out on its own.
    Post by: Rasput, May 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Rasput
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    Starter Clutch Bearing install

    https://www.amazon.com/Koyo-6004-Open-Ball-Bearing/dp/B00DBNVRS2 Hey look a replacement for 15 bucks including shipment. Im not going to take a...
    Post by: Rasput, May 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Rasput
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    Starter Clutch Bearing install

    So I finally got mines out and basically figured out how to get it back in very easily. What I did was face the bearing downwards, heated up the...
    Post by: Rasput, May 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Rasput
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    Starter Clutch Bearing install

    Also from what I can tell the bearing has a rear face it sits against, so if that is true then there isn't a chance for you to install it too far....
    Post by: Rasput, May 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Rasput
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    Starter Clutch Bearing install

    I am a mechanic, and the best way I have found to drive a seal or bearing in straight is to use a special driver. Being that you don't have one, I...
    Post by: Rasput, May 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Rasput
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    Feul delivery issue?

    That doesn't look bad. You should expect a light brown color if its running right. You mainly look at the white electrode bit to read a plug.
    Post by: Rasput, May 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Rasput
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    Starter Clutch Bearing install

    How are you driving it back in?
    Post by: Rasput, May 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Rasput
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    Starter Clutch Bearing install

    Being that the outer race of the bearing doesn't spin, and that it's not a seal, I think you will be fine as long as the bearing sits in its place...
    Post by: Rasput, May 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Rasput
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    Starter Clutch Bearing install

    Might as well. Better safe than sorry.
    Post by: Rasput, May 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Rasput
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    Starter Clutch Bearing install

    How did you get it out the first time? I'm asking because I made a thread to ask this but I didn't get any responses. I'm trying to get mine out...
    Post by: Rasput, May 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What going on here....(Carb Syncing)

    Sheathing is just for noise reduction from what I've heard. Also I've heard that most people don't hear a difference without.
    Post by: Rasput, May 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What going on here....(Carb Syncing)

    I'm not intending to argue with you, I just want to make sure I'm understanding the YICS system correctly. Since the ports are after the carbs,...
    Post by: Rasput, May 4, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Removing alternator rotor shaft bearing from case

    1983 seca 900. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for removing the bearing that the end of the rotor shaft goes into that sits in the upper...
    Thread by: Rasput, May 4, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    what have i bought

    I noticed that the tires are mounted reversed on the painted/coated rims. I could be seeing it strange cause of the photographs. Just wanted to...
    Post by: Rasput, May 3, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Rasput
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    Hypoid Gear Oil for Drive Shaft 81 XJ650

    Hypoid is reffering to the design of the gears. There are two types of gears ; hypoid, and spur. Im a mechanic and can tell you that even though...
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cap lost in engine

    Keep in mind if it has YICS the vacuum is linked between all the intakes and you have to get a block off tool to balance then.
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Rasput
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    Yamaha XJ 900f Cylinder Head Removal

    Yeah I had a head stud that gave me trouble coming out. Ended up having to use acetyline torches, a stud extractor, and a 1/2 impact. In the end...
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yamaha XJ 900f Cylinder Head Removal

    I believe xjforever might sell them. Best thing to do is to take the head off, and use some heat and vise grips to remove the studs. Then use the...
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Methods of removing paint off of the engine.

    It seems they removed the strong ingredient out of it and made it weaker.
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Methods of removing paint off of the engine.

    I have a 83 seca 900. It was outdoors for a bit so it has some aluminum corrosion that needs cleaning up and one of the previous owners rattle...
    Thread by: Rasput, Apr 25, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Cap lost in engine

    If you are rotating it by the timing plate on the left hand side of the engine you want to rotate it counter clockwise. The forward side of the...
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 25, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Rasput
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    Removing Crank journal bearings from crank case.

    Gotcha that's what ill do.
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 25, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Removing Crank journal bearings from crank case.

    What would be a safe way to remove the two halves of each crank journal bearing out of the case halves? I dont want to damage them due to them...
    Thread by: Rasput, Apr 25, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Badly pitted 83 seca 900 fork tubes

    So the fork tubes I took off my bike are in very rough shape pitting wise, but the good news is that I have a spare set and I looked them over...
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Badly pitted 83 seca 900 fork tubes

    So I have an 83 seca 900 with inner fork tubes that have some pretty bad spots causing the seals to leak. I'm guessing that my options are to, A-...
    Thread by: Rasput, Apr 14, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted xj900 rear wheel clutch hub

    So my memory failed me a bit. It is not a ring gear but here is what I have.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 12, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted xj900 rear wheel clutch hub

    I have a 1983 seca 900 and it has cushions in the rear wheel, but I also have a spare wheel that I got with it that has a ring gear built into it....
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 12, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  35. Rasput
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    Rack of carbs

    Just an update, these are now sold and gone out of my possession.
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 12, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Patches on cylinder walls

    Keep in mind that the cylinder jugs are off the engine. I would just need to cover top and bottom, and yics ports. I'm having an experienced...
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Patches on cylinder walls

    I'm gonna have them measure it. And go from there. I was gonna sand blast the outside first and get all the rattle can paint and dirt off so that...
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Patches on cylinder walls

    I'm really hoping I won't need oversized pistons haha.
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Rasput
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    Patches on cylinder walls

    You wouldn't by chance know where to obtain oversized pistons for the xj900rk? I'm just trying to plan out worst case scenario.
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Patches on cylinder walls

    That is an awesome build. I brought them to a good machine shop I know. They said it mainly looks like stains and nothing too deep. We are going...
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Rasput
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    Help me identify this rack of carbs.

    I'm offering them up for a very reasonable price. Basically whatever anyone wants to offer me. I have no use for them.
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 6, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help me identify this rack of carbs.

    I have the correct rack for the 900rk, this was just a spare one that came with it. But thank you anyways :). In hindsight I should of said I...
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 6, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Rasput
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    Help me identify this rack of carbs.

    Yup y13
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 6, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rack of carbs

    Got this extra rack of carbs when I got my 83 seca 900. Obviously these aren't for it. All I know so far is that they are Hitachi and the jets are...
    Thread by: Rasput, Apr 5, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. Rasput
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    Help me identify this rack of carbs.

    I have 120 and 40 for the jet sizes.[ATTACH]
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 5, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help me identify this rack of carbs.

    I obtained this rack of carburetors when I purchased my 83 seca 900. Obviously these aren't for it. I don't see any identifying markings so how...
    Thread by: Rasput, Apr 4, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Patches on cylinder walls

    Does anybody know if any of the other XJ use the same cylinders?
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 2, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Patches on cylinder walls

    I am ordering a physical manual soon but I have a pdf one. Compression was good across the board even with a stuck compression ring. Roughly...
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 1, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Patches on cylinder walls

    It was one of the pistons in the cylinders. I also have a compression ring stuck on the number 3 piston. So I should probably replace the rings...
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 1, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Patches on cylinder walls

    If I hone them do I need new rings since they have a new crosshatch?
    Post by: Rasput, Apr 1, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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