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  1. Jerrod Robinson
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    82’ XJ750, air box removal

    Agreed, but in my personal experience this is not a simple Project, your likely to encounter a pretty frustrating learning curve that your not...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Sep 8, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Jerrod Robinson
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    82’ XJ750, air box removal

    Oh, and if I had to Guess I'd say my Pilot Screw's were probably somewhere around 5 1/2 turns out from Closed..
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Sep 7, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Jerrod Robinson
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    82’ XJ750, air box removal

    My exact setup is a cheepy set of Pod's called Moxi's, a Mac 4 into 1 with no modification to Baffling, and #130 Main Jet's. Personally did not...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Sep 7, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Jerrod Robinson
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    82’ XJ750, air box removal

    And the Pod's didn't bring it back, when I put them on I Jetted up from #125 to #130. First Ride I was Slightly Rich, so I Bumped the Pilot...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Sep 7, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Jerrod Robinson
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    82’ XJ750, air box removal

    Very familiar with that dead spot, it's right at 6k. There also was a Smaller dead spot at 7,500. Had them when I first put on my Exhaust. But It...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Sep 7, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Jerrod Robinson
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    82’ XJ750, air box removal

    And the Power increase was kinda surprising, I'm pretty sure it pulled the front tire a little going into 2nd and it's never done that. I'm gonna...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Sep 6, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Jerrod Robinson
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    82’ XJ750, air box removal

    Already had #125's for the Mac 4 into 1, plus my Airbox wasn't exactly Sealed lol. All I had to do is lean up my Pilot Screws a little baby bit...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Sep 6, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Jerrod Robinson
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    82’ XJ750, air box removal

    I'm getting ready to attempt this now, I have a Mac 4 into 1 Exhaust so I'll be taking my Main Jet's out to #130. Here goes nothing..
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Sep 6, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Jerrod Robinson
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    700cc 5 Valve!?

    Still a pretty sweet Bike that I've definitely never seen before..
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Aug 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jerrod Robinson
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    700cc 5 Valve!?

    I believe that Engine is shared with the FZ-750. Very similar Concept but different Transmission, and I believe the Head and Piston's are leaned...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Aug 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jerrod Robinson
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    700cc 5 Valve!?

    But I would be Surprised if the 700 is Smaller, my CB-750 Dwarf's my XJ, but that's probably my favorite thing about the XJ. I like the short...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Aug 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jerrod Robinson
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    700cc 5 Valve!?

    What got my attention is the Transmission's are identical. At least the Caseing is, so in theory it should mount right up. And yeah the Frames are...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Aug 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jerrod Robinson
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    700cc 5 Valve!?

    Maybe see about a more Modern Radiatior, with dementions a little better suited for the 750 Frame. If there's a will there's a way..
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Aug 10, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Jerrod Robinson
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    700cc 5 Valve!?

    Yes, I noticed the 700 Frame appears to be bigger Yeah, I've never seen the 700 Frame 1st hand, just Pics online. Yeah, I've never seen a 700...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Aug 10, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Jerrod Robinson
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    700cc 5 Valve!?

    But honestly I haven't committed to anything at this point, I have no issue with the YICS 750 it currently has. Just seemed like a cool project to...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Aug 8, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Jerrod Robinson
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    700cc 5 Valve!?

    Man, that's a really well done Bike. The SECA X is a very nice touch. And our Bike's would be somewhat different, are you sure there's not enough...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Aug 8, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Jerrod Robinson
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    700cc 5 Valve!?

    One potential issue I noticed is that the 700 is Water Cooled, so a Home for the Radiator would need to be located. But I wouldn't think that...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Jul 28, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Jerrod Robinson
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    700cc 5 Valve!?

    Hey what's up Guy's, has anyone ever seen the 700cc 5 Valve from the mid 80's Swapped into an earlier 750 Maxim Frame? Became Curious when I...
    Thread by: Jerrod Robinson, Jul 28, 2021, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Jerrod Robinson
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    Top Speed

    Yeah it will do better then 100, but not much. And it's the Transmission Restricting it so you really can't do much about it. Especially because...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Jul 22, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    I was told anything over 100 PSI is acceptable, but you want them within 10 PSI of eachother.
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Jun 14, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    The Bike runs well enough, and actually really comes alive above around 5500 RPM's. But I have a feeling I'm not getting all she's got for some...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Jun 5, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    Ok so I finally got ahold of a Compression Tester, and the Results are in. Cylinder 1 is 115lbs, Cylinder 2 is 120lbs, Cylinder 3 is 135lbs and 4...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Jun 5, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    Thanks for the advice, duely noted.
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Jun 5, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    So I was able to sort my mid range power issue, turns out I'm just stupid lol. When I lubed my Clutch Cable I threw it back on and called it a...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, May 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    Oh ok, and it does make since because I looked at the Jets I removed and they were definitely #122's.
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, May 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    With the factory Jets it would start to sputter and stumble at like 5k, asking for more fuel. And I couldn't get it passed 70mph. The # 125's made...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, May 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    I put #125's in it and everything got way way better. Been riding it to work for a week now and it's perfect in normal Riding situation's. But its...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, May 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    That's the exhaust, came from eBay. Hasn't been modified in any way. Payed a little more then I would have liked, but it is a great sounding...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, May 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    Thanks, but I don't have an 86 XV-1000, it's an 82 XJ-750 Maxim with an Aftermarket exhaust.
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, May 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    I haven't found a kit that increased by increments of 1 so far, besides the factory Rebuild Kits, #125 has been the base of every kit I've found....
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, May 7, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    Spent the past Week tinkering Ok, so I was able to find a Rebuild kit with 4 #42 Pilot Jet's. And set's of Main Jets Ranging from #125-#145....
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, May 4, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    50 mile Maden Voyage complete, it was running better when I pulled back in then when I left.. Appreciate all the help guy's...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 27, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Jerrod Robinson
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    Gas pissing out of air box, Save me please

    Don't know if you have solved this, but my 750 does that if my floats are sticking. I just tap the float bowls with a socket wrench and it stops....
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 27, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    My 2 year old lost his mind lol, he hasn't settled since.
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    I tightened them all the way, and then backed them each out 3 full turns. It was running, but would sputter when I would give it gas, and when I...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    It's alive!!! Lol, the Ignition Module was the problem the entire time no more power drop off at high RPM. But my Carbs are all outta wack. Didn't...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    I decided to fix the XJ over the CB cause the XJ came with a parts Bike. I just wasn't able to bring any of it home cause I was in an Apartment at...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    It was the Ignition Module, it's fireing again. And unfortunately I don't really have a Choice. This XJ has been called up to Daily Driver. My...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    Oh, and my current Carb plan is to build the spare set that came with the original Motor I picked up the other day. What I'm working out now is if...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 22, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    I also installed the Coil's that I bought, cause the ones that it came with are aftermarket, and didn't even line up with the Mounts on the frame....
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 22, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    Well, I noticed all 4 of my Plugs were dead the other Day. And it seemed unlikely that both Coil's would go at the same time. So I ended up...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 22, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    So I've done some more reading, and learned that the Chance Bad Coil's are responsible for 4 dead spark Plugs on an XJ-750 is slim to none. And...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    Alright.
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    Ok guy's, so I learned about the high speed Stator Coil last night. So I decided to go back over my Stator install real fast and found out that...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 19, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    The box he gave me has a single Coil in it lol. But I have a spare set of almost everything now. Apparently he bought a crashed parts bike. And...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    But I made a trip over to the guy I bought the Bike froms place tonight and brought the Original Engine home. Plus a whole bunch of parts. The OE...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    After replacing the Stator did nothing I kinda went off assumption. They were only 20 bucks. And an extra set of Coils laying around never killed...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    Okay, that's a relief cause I didn't wanna pull the Head apart again. It's funny that you mentioned TCI because I lost Spark the night before...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 18, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    I could definitely be Wrong about this, but after learning the symptom's of Valve float it has become my primary Suspect. It's just too close to...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 16, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Jerrod Robinson
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    Petcock Vacuum

    Im sure, but i think we can all agree that 2 of the exact same engine's can end up in very different condition 40 year's after they rolled out of...
    Post by: Jerrod Robinson, Apr 16, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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