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  1. anthrhelping
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    I'm a statistic, got laid off...

    Hey Robert keep your head up. I worked for MSU and they closed the place I was working at and my last day was December 23 (Mary Christmas) How...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Sparkplug Blow Bye

    Update I changed plugs still had same issue so I put anti seize compound on the threads and that fixed the problem. It also fixed problems...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sparkplug Blow Bye

    OK I will check it out thanks again.
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. anthrhelping
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    Sparkplug Blow Bye

    Could the plugs have bad washers. They seem to be tight. If anyone has torc specs I could double check that.
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. anthrhelping
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    Sparkplug Blow Bye

    I notice every time I wash the bike that it is a pain in the *** do get it to fire. So I was looking around and it looked like my sons nose (With...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. anthrhelping
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    Sparkplug Blow Bye

    Yes they do the plug is a BP7e S (NGK) Plugs new last fall. 1,000 miles on them
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. anthrhelping
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    Sparkplug Blow Bye

    It has done it hot and cold but I first seen it after hot wash. Bu I can take a spray bottle on a cold motor and spray the plugs with water and...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sparkplug Blow Bye

    hit
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. anthrhelping
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    Sparkplug Blow Bye

    I noticed after I washed my bike last time that I was getting bubbles coming out around all of my sparkplugs. Is this normal and if not. Could I...
    Thread by: anthrhelping, Jun 14, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. anthrhelping
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    Isn't winter over yet ? !!!

    Last Sat. it was -26' F at 3am (forced to work grave yard all winter) this winter sucks and Al Gore can kiss my A** I am praying for global...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jan 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. anthrhelping
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    Any one into giving this a go?

    I am not aware if everyone knows what a Ski Coaster is (grant it nothing like this) but my 6 year old daughter talked me into going on one 300...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jan 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. anthrhelping
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    Any one into giving this a go?

    In a heart beat. With a rush like that who needs a wife. WOW It would have to be as existing as a 14 year old boy finding his first Playboy....
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jan 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. anthrhelping
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    Curse of the PO rears its head again.

    PM me a pic I think I might have one (got lots of extra's from po) If I do I will give it to ya (you pay for shipping) Let me know
    Post by: anthrhelping, Dec 4, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. anthrhelping
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    Got one for you, vibration coming from rear foot peg. Help

    Thanks everyone I will check out those things. But to answer what I can the rear tire is new (4120 miles on it) it could be out of balance due to...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Aug 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Got one for you, vibration coming from rear foot peg. Help

    Hello all you smart people out there I have a 1980 xj 650 I have driven it 4200 miles this year and I am now noticing a vibration coming from rear...
    Thread by: anthrhelping, Aug 26, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. anthrhelping
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    Vintage Yamaha sighting

    I drive I 94 daily but not that far west I stay about 30 miles east of you. But it is nice to see I am not the only crazy one driving and 28 year...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Petcock

    Wbaize How are you today I have changed that diaphragm and it was very very simple to do and it worked great I was nervous about cracking...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Aug 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim 550 seat on my 650??

    Hello a friend of mine has a 82 550 and I have the 80 650 maxim and the latch is on the wrong side. Mine is on right his is on left. Besides that...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What about temp readings on the exhaust?

    Regardless of the metal type or how thickness or how double walled it is an apple is still an apple. I used this method when I was tuning but I...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hey what has happened to my new fifth gear?

    :) :) :) Hello everyone. Has anyone heard from the ambitious gear guy? I still would like a new higher fifth gear. If anyone knows I would be...
    Thread by: anthrhelping, Jul 23, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. anthrhelping
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    I lost in time?

    Does anyone else realize there are two exact forums going on at once freaky stuff anyways have fun with this and gotta go see ya
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I lost in time?

    Thanks that answered my question but I was just bored and thought it would be fun to go off topic for a minute anyways you guys have a good night...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. anthrhelping
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    I lost in time?

    see what I am saying look at the time this is scary stuff lol can you tell I am bored now.
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. anthrhelping
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    Carb Holder Best Price EVER!

    Hey if you still have them pm we can talk
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    I lost in time?

    opps (I am lost in time?) lol
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. anthrhelping
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    I lost in time?

    What is the location that this sight is operating from I always think it is strange when my post all show three hours up after I post them have I...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I lost in time?

    What is the location that this sight is operating from I always think it is strange when my post all show three hours up after I post them have I...
    Thread by: anthrhelping, Jul 14, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    OK quick question (oil Capacity)

    Ok thanks I just do not want to blow a seal over such a little thing that would just make me mad AHH! I do not have the best of luck with those...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. anthrhelping
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    OK quick question (oil Capacity)

    But does 3.2 quarts seem correct to you.
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    OK quick question (oil Capacity)

    I have just changes oil and filter on my 1980 650 and I put in two quarts then ran it for about 1 minute and shut it down (on center stand) let it...
    Thread by: anthrhelping, Jul 14, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. anthrhelping
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    Runs rough and dies when engine hot

    If it floods out on prime you have a float issue the floats should stop the flow of gas if they are not then that is your problem it is loading up.
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. anthrhelping
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    WTB Back Rest ond or seat

    Looking to buy a back rest for my xj (oem) or one that will work well. I am up to changing seats if I have to.But I am not sure what models will...
    Thread by: anthrhelping, Jun 25, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. anthrhelping
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    40mpg

    My bike has been averaging 48 – 52 mpg I do a lot of back road and Highway driving. At first I was getting in the upper thirty’s but now after...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. anthrhelping
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    rattle noise comes and goes with throttle position?

    If you are runnig cheap gas it may be spark knock. I only run 93 or above. but you would hear it on low end or shallow shifts. it is a idea.
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. anthrhelping
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    rattle noise comes and goes with throttle position?

    Mine does that at about 62 mph and stops at 68 mph anything below or above no problem I did some more carb tweaking today (got more power low and...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. anthrhelping
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    What have you still got to do to your Yamaha?

    Polish,and detail clean and repaint tins. Does anyone have a miracle cleaner for engine I have tried everything from yes (wheel cleaner) to...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. anthrhelping
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    Is there a way...

    type in ape hanger on ebay and there are a set you are looking for buy it now $84.99 (Ape hangers, handle bars, z bars, gimps, 12" rise. 7/8"...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. anthrhelping
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    Air Intake Boots-How cracked is cracked

    How CAN YOU SEE GAS COMING OUT if that is the case you have more problems than just a vacuum leak by the way I used e-tape and it worked great...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Anyone ride with their Children?

    My kids sled with me and ride with me, my daughter is six and my son (not yet on bike) it is funny my wife puts on her helmet and barbie elbow and...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Riding tests

    In Michigan we only have the off road (track)portion. There is no real world drive along. Do a search on youtube you can find all kinds of videos...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. anthrhelping
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    air cleaner

    Thanks for your help I have got it riged for now and I will stay away from the dirt . thanks again now I am undesided, go back to air box or...
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. anthrhelping
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    air cleaner

    Is my biggest concern dirt or that cylinder running to lean I don’t want to burn anything up.
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    air cleaner

    Like always I come up with the strange ones I was driving to work today and have noticed I lost one of my can style air filters does anyone know...
    Thread by: anthrhelping, Jun 5, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. anthrhelping
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    XJ 650 speed, rpm, gearing general questions.

    If you can get it worked I think you might have everyone choping at the bit to get it. Good luck
    Post by: anthrhelping, Jun 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    AIr Box question

    That crankcase vent tube is only a !/2" OD where would I find a filter that would work there has anyone done this that might guide to me to some...
    Post by: anthrhelping, May 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    AIr Box question

    I have removed the orig. air box and relocated the breather tube to run up along the frame up under the seat (the tube orig. went to bottom of air...
    Thread by: anthrhelping, May 21, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. anthrhelping
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    Nice 82 seca650 in wisconsin on ebay!

    I like it.
    Post by: anthrhelping, May 19, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Back road trashing

    All right I need every bodies years of back road thrashing to come together now My bike is 28 years old missing original tool kit . So what tools...
    Thread by: anthrhelping, May 19, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Recommend me an Oil

    I was told to not use regular automotive oil in my bike and to defiantly not use Synthetic they said the bike has a shared case and will damage...
    Post by: anthrhelping, May 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How did you get here?

    Guy at work pointed me this way I was looking for a road bike (off road exp. in past) and wanted something that is easy to work on and I can get...
    Post by: anthrhelping, May 19, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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