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  1. Hoot
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    Engine oil pressure specs

    Does anyone have the engine oil pressure specifications for the 1982 XJ650RJC they could share? I’ll even settle for sober and well considered oil...
    Thread by: Hoot, Jul 9, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Hoot
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    Another XJ joins the fleet.

    Hi Guys, Picked up this little gem this afternoon. 44X, number 605, engine and frame match. She’s is in need of the usual TLC but she’s all there.
    Thread by: Hoot, May 23, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Hoot
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    Found another

    Yup, could be I suppose.
    Post by: Hoot, May 3, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Hoot
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    What’s the little bell for?

    Thanks all. A buddy of mine who’s a commercial pilot thought, given its location hanging from the bottom of the foot peg, that it might be, in...
    Post by: Hoot, May 3, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Hoot
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    What’s the little bell for?

    Previous owner stuff typically leaves me shaking my head, stunned by how anyone could do such things to a motorcycle. However, sometimes, I find...
    Thread by: Hoot, May 2, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Hoot
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    Found another

    Here a few pics of the “parts bike”. I had it out for a short 7 km ride today, runs good. The Wolf 4 into 2 brings back some memories. One funny...
    Post by: Hoot, May 2, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Hoot
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    Replacement shock suggestions?

    Thanks, CDS. I’ll check them out.
    Post by: Hoot, May 1, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Hoot
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    Replacement shock suggestions?

    Hi guys, Need a new set of rear shocks for the old girl. Any ideas or favourites? 1982 XJ650RJC Thanks in advance.
    Thread by: Hoot, May 1, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Hoot
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    Here's a little "other motorcycle" history for you

    Many moons ago one of the instructors at a riders training course I was attending showed up on a Black Shawdow. My eyes just about popped out my...
    Post by: Hoot, May 1, 2021 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  10. Hoot
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    Found another

    Lol, tj. I’ll post a pic or two of my new “parts store ride” in a few days. Cheers.
    Post by: Hoot, Apr 19, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Hoot
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    Found another

    Below is a pic of my Seca from today (not the one I had bought for parts). With some parts from tj and advise from others on this forum the carbs...
    Post by: Hoot, Apr 18, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Hoot
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    Image upload test

    That’s my boy, Kelly. He’s a 9 year old Shepherd, Lab, Roti, Border Collie cross and a fine pup indeed.
    Post by: Hoot, Apr 17, 2021 in forum: Test Zone
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    Wanted - Carbs for XJ650RJ

    Oh yea. Yes, labeled wrong. Now I see the Haynes error. Thanks tj for confirming I’m losing it (I’ve had my suspicions for awhile) and thanks to...
    Post by: Hoot, Apr 17, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. Hoot
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    Wanted - Carbs for XJ650RJ

    Unless I’m losing it, my Haynes manual shows the main air and pilot air jets in the correct position. Picture shows large pilot air jet in the...
    Post by: Hoot, Apr 17, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. Hoot
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    Image upload test

    Just ckecking[ATTACH]
    Thread by: Hoot, Apr 17, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Test Zone
  16. Hoot
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    Found another

    Picked up another ‘82 XJ650RJC (15U) on Friday. Bought it sight unseen as a parts bike but, luckily, it’s really in too good a shape for parts....
    Thread by: Hoot, Apr 15, 2021, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Hoot
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    Wanted - Carbs for XJ650RJ

    Ha-Ha. Yes. Boom. True enough. I did notice one strange thing when I took the carbs off. The inside of the intake manifolds were wet, but I had...
    Post by: Hoot, Mar 14, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. Hoot
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    Wanted - Carbs for XJ650RJ

    Choke plungers looked good but will be checked again.
    Post by: Hoot, Mar 13, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. Hoot
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    Wanted - Carbs for XJ650RJ

    Carbs are back off the bike and will be gone through again. I was not impressed with the Keyster parts so, yea, OEM needles and seats are on the...
    Post by: Hoot, Mar 13, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. Hoot
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    Wanted - Carbs for XJ650RJ

    Air jets are in correct positions. Bike is a XJ650RJC, 205 pilot air closest to the engine, 50 main air in the middle. On another tact, fuse box...
    Post by: Hoot, Mar 11, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. Hoot
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    Wanted - Carbs for XJ650RJ

    Lmao! No foolin? Service manual is what I used to put the carbs back together so I’ll be having a look at those jets shortly. Is there a link on...
    Post by: Hoot, Feb 27, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted - Carbs for XJ650RJ

    Emulsion tubes are pitted on the outside, need to do closer inspection of tube insides. Bike runs very rich. Float heights are good. New needles...
    Post by: Hoot, Feb 27, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. Hoot
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    XJ650RJ carb porosity

    Bike is 1982 XJ650RJC, carbs are HSC32. Has anyone experience or found porosity problems with the carb body castings?
    Thread by: Hoot, Feb 27, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Hoot
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    Wanted - Carbs for XJ650RJ

    Need a set of carbs for 1982 XJ650RJC and security chain. Thanks.
    Thread by: Hoot, Feb 27, 2021, 20 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale XJ650RJ stuff, tanks, head lights & misc

    I’m looking for a set of carbs for 82 XJ650RJC and lock chain. Can you help?
    Post by: Hoot, Feb 27, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1981 XJ550 Maximum problem

    Fresh oil change with incorrect oil? (energy conserving type?) = slipping clutch = clutch wear = slack cable and hard shifting. Yup, sure could...
    Post by: Hoot, Sep 12, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJC frame paint

    Anyone know the paint type used on the frame of the XJ650RJC? Looks suspiciously like a powder coat. Can anyone confirm this? Second question:...
    Thread by: Hoot, Sep 8, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine oil recommendation

    Canadian Tire sometimes sells 5 gallon pails for $50 - $60 bucks. Lots of cheap oil changes there.
    Post by: Hoot, Aug 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine oil recommendation

    Removed by Moderator. We don't to that here. Be civil.
    Post by: Hoot, Aug 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Hoot
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    Engine oil recommendation

    Thanks, guys.
    Post by: Hoot, Aug 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Hoot
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    Engine oil recommendation

    Hi All, I recently picked up a 1982 XJ650RJ and was going to run Shell Rotella T4 15W-40. Any worries?
    Thread by: Hoot, Aug 25, 2020, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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