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    Wanted 1980ish XJ650 Gauge Cluster

    It's a 1980 Maxim. Thanks for pointing that out
    Post by: jekyllman, Apr 21, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted 1980ish XJ650 Gauge Cluster

    Need the whole gauge cluster to be functioning and in fairly good shape. Broke the speedo needle off the gauge I'm working on so now I want to...
    Thread by: jekyllman, Apr 21, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    Awesome thanks for the info. I’ll see what I can find. I actually put it all back together just so I didn’t forget how it went. Only photo I had...
    Post by: jekyllman, Apr 21, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    Is it possible to replace just the speedometer needle?
    Post by: jekyllman, Apr 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. jekyllman
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    Well I completely removed the cluster. Was successful in pulling the speedometer/odometer machinery out of the housing and just as you said, one...
    Post by: jekyllman, Apr 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    I suppose for starters, any tips or tricks to getting the housing apart without damage?
    Post by: jekyllman, Apr 14, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jekyllman
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    Any hints? I’m at a loss here. Just got another cable in the mail today but don’t want to shred it too
    Post by: jekyllman, Apr 13, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. jekyllman
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    1980 XJ650 Maxim I recently noticed the speedometer on a new bike didn’t work. I assumed the cable was bad as it was likely original. It looked...
    Thread by: jekyllman, Apr 12, 2021, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb port hole puzzle

    So I rebuilt the carbs and have cleaned them out a few times (another issue with gas leaking into the oil). New jets, adjusted the floats, etc....
    Post by: jekyllman, Mar 3, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb port hole puzzle

    1980 XJ650 Maxim. It’s running pretty well but I have one odd issue. Cylinder #4 stays cooler than the rest when at idle. I randomly covered the...
    Thread by: jekyllman, Mar 1, 2021, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas in the oil AGAIN! Help!

    Just an update on this: I’ve replaced the engine side carb boots to eliminate an air leak/lean condition. I checked the carbs and floats again...
    Post by: jekyllman, Feb 24, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas in the oil AGAIN! Help!

    Ok I really like the idea of the vacuum petcock leaking from the vacuum port. Never thought of that and it would definitely line up with what I'm...
    Post by: jekyllman, Feb 3, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas in the oil AGAIN! Help!

    Oil had just been changed and at the proper level. Rode once down the street and back to test and boom, gas in the oil. Yeah all cylinders have...
    Post by: jekyllman, Feb 2, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas in the oil AGAIN! Help!

    Working on this ‘80 XJ650 Maxim and I’m now going to need to swap the oil a third time. Cash down the drain again. Not to mention putting these...
    Thread by: jekyllman, Feb 2, 2021, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel line to carb t fitting leak

    I’ve got a ‘80 XJ650 with carbs that have been driving me crazy. I thought I had poorly adjusted floats. Then leaky gaskets. Then leaky gas line....
    Thread by: jekyllman, Dec 29, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale 82 xj650j maxim part out

    I really need the glass for the speedometer but I understand that's very specific. Any idea if it'd fit a 1980 XJ650 maxim?
    Post by: jekyllman, Nov 11, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    ‘80 XJ650 Parts Needed!

    I’m helping a guy fix up his 1980 XJ650 because he isn’t that mechanically inclined but wants it to stay original. He’s in need of a few parts...
    Thread by: jekyllman, Oct 21, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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