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  1. Jake750
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    Tires slowly lose air.

    1986 Radian yx600. I believe they are tubeless. I am normally wrong about things tho.
    Post by: Jake750, Aug 5, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Jake750
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    Tires slowly lose air.

    Oblivion, I am going to do the soapy water test tonight. Gary, I hope you are wrong because that sounds like quite the hassle. I am also going...
    Post by: Jake750, Aug 3, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Jake750
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    Tires slowly lose air.

    What's the tool I need? Anyone know of a pervious thread with some info on how to tighten a loose valve?
    Post by: Jake750, Aug 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Jake750
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    Tires slowly lose air.

    Kickaha, is it realistic they would do anything? I paid for a tire change almost a year ago.
    Post by: Jake750, Aug 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Jake750
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    Tires slowly lose air.

    How can the valve be leaking if I keep the caps on?
    Post by: Jake750, Aug 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Jake750
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    Tires slowly lose air.

    Yay. What are my options and where should I start?
    Post by: Jake750, Aug 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Jake750
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    Tires slowly lose air.

    So I had new tires put on last by a local bike dealership. Both the front and back slowly lose pressure. After about two weeks they are around 10...
    Thread by: Jake750, Aug 2, 2022, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Jake750
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    XJ550 Carb Slide Diaphragms

    Jake750 seems like a cool guy. The JBM's fit like a glove and the bike runs perfectly. I was skeptical at first since their website looks like its...
    Post by: Jake750, Jul 22, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jake750
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    New to bikes, engine running poorly.

    The head gasket on my radian 600 was blown when I bought it. There was a small constant leak of oil from in between the cylinder and head on the...
    Post by: Jake750, Jul 19, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jake750
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    New to bikes, engine running poorly.

    I typed that weird. What I meant was that I assume some the atomized gas found its way to the diaphragms somehow.
    Post by: Jake750, Jul 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jake750
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    New to bikes, engine running poorly.

    I am not sure. I just assumed that some atomized gas would find its way up to the diaphragms. The diaphragms were probably bad before but they...
    Post by: Jake750, Jul 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jake750
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    New to bikes, engine running poorly.

    I am suspicious that Berryman's Chemtool is what fried my carb diaphragms
    Post by: Jake750, Jul 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jake750
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    New to bikes, engine running poorly.

    The problem might be your religion. May I humbly invite you to join the church of clean?
    Post by: Jake750, Jul 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Jake750
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    Help with JBM Industries carb diaphragm replacements

    JBM diaphragms fit like a glove. The bike is running phenomenally. Cutting off the big metal washers on the carb pistons was a bit of a hassle tho.
    Post by: Jake750, Jul 11, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Jake750
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    Aluminum Restoration

    I dont know if its the best but Dupli-color silver engine enamel or metallic silver acrylic look pretty nice. Seal it off with a coat of diamond...
    Post by: Jake750, Jul 11, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Jake750
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    Help with JBM Industries carb diaphragm replacements

    Has anyone ordered carb diaphragms from JBM Industries? Are they good quality? And if so, does anyone know if they carry any diaphragms that will...
    Thread by: Jake750, Jul 6, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Jake750
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    Carb trouble again.

    I'm going to bite the bullet and try to just replace them instead of taking my chances with trying to "rejuvenate" the rubber.
    Post by: Jake750, Jul 5, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Jake750
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    Carb trouble again.

    I am going to try the air compressor or vacuum test when I get home. It seems that the carb diaphragm rubber on the 3 carbs that dont want to seal...
    Post by: Jake750, Jul 1, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Jake750
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    Carb trouble again.

    Carb hats on. So that means that only one is working properly? What is the remedy for clunking carb slides with hats on??
    Post by: Jake750, Jun 30, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Jake750
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    Carb trouble again.

    Hey guys. So my radian 600 was running like crap. If the bike was in neutral it would rev normally but any load on it what so ever and it could...
    Thread by: Jake750, Jun 30, 2022, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Jake750
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    3D Scanning Side Covers

    An old cohort of mine is an absolute wizard at 3d printing and scanning. I doubt it'd be a problem for him. I'm going to ask him to scan and print...
    Post by: Jake750, Jan 25, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Jake750
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    LED

    A whole headlight or just the bulb?
    Post by: Jake750, Nov 29, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Jake750
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    Upjetting an otherwise stock bike, and a top end rebuild

    I also would like to hear peoples thoughts
    Post by: Jake750, Nov 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Jake750
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    Jetting woes

    Jeff thank you. I've been procrastinating due to my hatred of reinstalling the carbs. Jet, I've done all of the usual jazz when buying a used...
    Post by: Jake750, Oct 29, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Jake750
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    carb question

    I never installed the overflow hoses when I installed my carbs. Could this be causing a lean condition??
    Post by: Jake750, Oct 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Jake750
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    carb question

    This ones been bugging me. Do the carb overflow hoses suck in air?
    Thread by: Jake750, Oct 20, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Jake750
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    Jetting woes

    Anyone know if its actually possible to work on the top part of the carbs without removing them?? I feel like you'd have to have some sort of...
    Post by: Jake750, Oct 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Jake750
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    Jetting woes

    I mailed them to the rebuilder. They didnt have an opportunity to test out the bike or anything. Is that a thing that aftermarket needles are...
    Post by: Jake750, Oct 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Jake750
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    Jetting woes

    Minimutly, it was through wiredgeorge. A friend recommended them to me. If I had know about hogfiddles I would have done that. I already shipped...
    Post by: Jake750, Oct 16, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Jake750
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    Jetting woes

    I can rule out starvation from petcock then. If it helps, there is also a decent amount of smoke coming from the exhaust.
    Post by: Jake750, Oct 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Jake750
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    Jetting woes

    Would an aftermarket non-vacuum style petcock possibly be causing fuel starvation?
    Post by: Jake750, Oct 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Jake750
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    Jetting woes

    1986 Radian 600. So just got my carbs back from being professionally rebuilt. Hooked them up, fired it up, checked for vacuum leaks, synced them...
    Thread by: Jake750, Oct 14, 2021, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Jake750
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    yx600 radian fuel tank paint job

    99% prep. 1%painting. Use an adhesion promoter for plastic. Prime and sand it. Then prime again and sand again. Then wet sand. Then pray to...
    Post by: Jake750, Sep 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. Jake750
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    My '86 YX600 Radian build

    Interesting story about the fender actually. My original plan was to paint the front fender the same color. The bike didnt have a fender when I...
    Post by: Jake750, Aug 24, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. Jake750
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    Anyone heard of Wiredgeorge carburetor services?

    Any chance someone on this forum has heard of or knows anything about Wiredgeorge Carburetor Services? What's the word on their reputation? Are...
    Thread by: Jake750, May 23, 2021, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Jake750
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    Help! Need Seat Design Ideas

    I vote 6
    Post by: Jake750, May 5, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Jake750
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    Is there another way to fine tune your clutch ?

    Tony, does your clutch feel usually "heavy" or or hard to pull?
    Post by: Jake750, Apr 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Jake750
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    Moly Grease

    What is the reasoning behind that? and does that apply to all applications or just specifically in regard to internal components?
    Post by: Jake750, Apr 8, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Jake750
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    radian 600 Powerband question

    Turns out the exhaust manifold nuts on the #3 cylinder exhaust was very loose and wasnt sealing at all. I had noticed smoke coming out of the...
    Post by: Jake750, Apr 6, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Jake750
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    Ultrasonic Cleaner Recommendations

    Can't go wrong with Harbor Freight.
    Post by: Jake750, Mar 29, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Jake750
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    Question regarding oil for Radian 600

    The Radian 600 Manual says that 20-40 or 10-30 oil should be used, depending on temperature. There seems to be a real lack of availability for...
    Thread by: Jake750, Mar 29, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Jake750
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    CLUTCHES 101-Part 1: the 400/550/600s with pics

    Any chance someone could give me an example of what 1mm-3mm of play looks like? The phrase "a few mm of play" really shouldn't be hard to...
    Post by: Jake750, Mar 29, 2021 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  43. Jake750
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    Carburetor Vacuum Diaphragm

    Difficulty breathing and severe chest pain.
    Post by: Jake750, Mar 29, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Jake750
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    first gen kz900?? Pretty sure the original kz900 frame's had a triple backbone like the Maxim/Radian. Speaking of which, might want to consider a...
    Post by: Jake750, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. Jake750
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Got any plans for the front end and seat??
    Post by: Jake750, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. Jake750
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    My '86 YX600 Radian build

    I actually got the paint for free from a local collision shop that had some leftover they were going to throw away. I know that it is color rite...
    Post by: Jake750, Mar 25, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. Jake750
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    yx600 radian fuel tank is moaning

    This is a dead thread, but I just figured out my problem. The previous owner removed the plastic or rubber fitting thing that fits into the bottom...
    Post by: Jake750, Mar 25, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Jake750
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    My '86 YX600 Radian build

    Girlfriend actually picked the color scheme. Hence the rose gold upper fork bracket. And the gold keychain that says "Brazen Hussy". I think she...
    Post by: Jake750, Mar 25, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. Jake750
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    My '86 YX600 Radian build

    My Radian 600 build. Officially done except might swap to aftermarket mirrors and add crash guards from a xj550 maxim. Modifications include:...
    Thread by: Jake750, Mar 24, 2021, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. Jake750
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    Engine guard or frame sliders for Radian 600

    Does anyone know if an engine guard or a similar item was ever produced for the Radian 600? Or if some sort of frame slider exists (which I...
    Thread by: Jake750, Mar 23, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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