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  1. FLASH4
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    XJ 900 fork swap

    Very interesting, will have to look into this.
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Really bizarre handling issue??? 83 xj900's

    Well i have not been on here for a while as i have had allot of other projects on the go and to be honest had forgotten about this site! :oops: i...
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    You guys are gonna fall of your chairs!

    A bit rich? looks like oil smoke to me, from him cooking that poor little engine. What a dumb arse. How do these people get a licence?
    Post by: FLASH4, Nov 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    C.V. carbs, can they be converted for boost?

    Thanks TIMEtoRIDE, i was only looking to run around 6psi, i have a very small turbo with smal A/R's so it should come on very early and not boost...
    Post by: FLASH4, Nov 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. FLASH4
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    anti dive vrs standard forks

    Not a prob :)
    Post by: FLASH4, Nov 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    C.V. carbs, can they be converted for boost?

    But if the over flow was blocked wouldn't that cause an over fueling issue and leave no where for excess fuel to go? And if they where fed into...
    Post by: FLASH4, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XV750 Off Roader - Pic Heavy

    Sounds like you have a fuel supply issue? are you getting enough flow to the carbs from that little tank and (i suppose) little fuel tap? Looks...
    Post by: FLASH4, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    C.V. carbs, can they be converted for boost?

    Thats the answer i was looking for thanks wizard. So basically a low pressure electric fuel pump, and routing the carb over flow pipes so they...
    Post by: FLASH4, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    anti dive vrs standard forks

    As i understand it and from what i've read, the adjustable anti dive system on the front and the adjustable dampening on the rear shocks, was...
    Post by: FLASH4, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    C.V. carbs, can they be converted for boost?

    Thanks for the reply. When you say 'sealed" would you elaborate, i have a fair idea, but would like to check. Also how does the c.v. section of...
    Post by: FLASH4, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Tire size

    I have a 130 on my 900, it fitted no worries.
    Post by: FLASH4, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. FLASH4
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    Ya gotta see this!

    Unbelievable, what a story. Full credit on all that mans efforts.
    Post by: FLASH4, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. FLASH4
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    C.V. carbs, can they be converted for boost?

    As the title suggests, any ideas? has it been done? Thanks in advance.
    Thread by: FLASH4, Oct 29, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. FLASH4
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    PROJECT 900

    Is it just me that doesn't see all the pics? Great job Wizard btw.
    Post by: FLASH4, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 Seca StreetFighter Build (Pic Heavy)

    It goes really well for a 1983 bike (has the 853cc). You will never...ever....ever..... stunt a xj900 :D and if you can my hat goes off to you...
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ900 Seca StreetFighter Build (Pic Heavy)

    Oh and i had to go up at least four main jet sizes from standard and 1 up on the pilot jet to get the fueling right with mine (4-1 & pods). But i...
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ900 Seca StreetFighter Build (Pic Heavy)

    Awesome work mate, it looks great, very tough. How did you go with getting the fuel gauge to work on the speedo? i really want one for my...
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Diet Coke is a great exhaust cleaner!

    Not to mention the pressure plus heat from the engine. If they where bad enough for diet coke to eat through, you wouldn't be trying to bring them...
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Resistor plug caps

    Hmm ive been considering this myself. Did you split the coils apart to slice the wires Polock or just did it as close to the coils as possible?...
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How Many Miles on your XJ?

    Both xj900's 1) 98,000kms (61250miles) 2) 168,000kms (105,00miles) Still all have there original engines, with a minimum 114 psi on all...
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How old is an XJ Biker?

    I can't believe I'm in the most popular category 29yo. I so did not see that coming.
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    LED Conversion Video and Pics

    Thats a great and easy mod, well done. I did it to my xj900 and is was great, except one by one the leds started failing :( i.e. dont buy cheap...
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    FLASH4's 1983 XJ900 street fighter

    Update: engine is now 100% and going great, still have a handling issue though :roll: Rear tail section is gone and a new wider rear tyre has...
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    answer to horsepower

    You will need to re-jet the carbies also. Which isn't a small task. One i will never do again. My 2c
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What AM I...really.

    Very well written mate, and i believe your right. Its all about enjoying the ride, that equals a real biker. On the other hand i believe a...
    Post by: FLASH4, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Misfiring XJ750 "Doing My Head In......"

    Why are you fiddling with the mixtures? have you been fiddling with the mixtures? Get you bike running ok (not missing) and then look at mixtures...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Allright get out your thinking caps

    Scrap that, this one's what we want. http://www.engineair.com.au/
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Allright get out your thinking caps

    Here we go!!! http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/txt/s1072065.htm
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Allright get out your thinking caps

    Its a good idea stevetibb2000, but it has been done here is Aus already! Compressed air used to run little carts around the markets carrying...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Misfiring XJ750 "Doing My Head In......"

    I had a funny miss fire with one of my xj900's. It turned out to be a small amount of crud blocking the pilot air jet. On the 900's this jet is...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Perf enhancement for that certain part of a man's motorcycle

    As i said im talking carburetted bikes, the don't have a fuel pump. The tank is gravity feed to the carburetors. Which wouldn't have anywhere near...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Perf enhancement for that certain part of a man's motorcycle

    Its not the Nitrous (its not nos, nos is a brand :) ) that you have to worry about if its in small doses, say 50hp. Its the extra fuel needed to...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Lets see those wheelies!

    I hope you didn't take offence by what i said either, and by no means was i questioning your ability at all. Us all as motorbike riders should...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ Horsepower

    Actually the only way to 100% acquire a engines h/p is on an engine dyno. Rolling dynos have to many "adjustments" and "theoreticals" to be spot...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Horsepower

    You can work out what your "real world hp" is if you know the 1/4 mile time your bike "does" (not did :) ) your trap speed, and the total weight...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pipes turning blue

    The mixture screw will only control fuel mixture up too about 2000rpm. However it does need to be richer. screw the mixture out 1/4 of a turn &...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Lets see those wheelies!

    TwoWheelFiend, what if this happened with no gear on? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEjfUjd9 ... re=related WHERE YOUR GEAR! Call me a...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Pipes turning blue

    Imo definitely check the plug colour. Seeing as you would be running in the low to mid rpm range mostly maybe pick up your needles a notch or shim...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Acewell Digital Speedo/Tack and turn signal canceling unit

    Im not sure what you guys call it over there but in Aus we have "heat shrink". Its a plastic/rubbery tube that when heat is applied to it it...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Acewell Digital Speedo/Tack and turn signal canceling unit

    Looks like a fantastic looking unit, im seriously considering one myself. The only question i have is did you go with a cable to the unit or the...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Chacal=xjgod

    Hahaha! that was awsome Chacal :)
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Really bizarre handling issue??? 83 xj900's

    Now this is a drift :) [img]
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Really bizarre handling issue??? 83 xj900's

    Thanks Buff, Your right with the testing of the steering head bearings. If you don't have a heavy set mate you can always put a jack under the...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Really bizarre handling issue??? 83 xj900's

    Yeah could be. i didn't notice anything unusual when i was painting my black one as i had the whole back end apart, but swing arm still on frame....
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Really bizarre handling issue??? 83 xj900's

    Thanks guys, im very careful with my pressure and always have them on spec. Front wheel bearings are new, steering head bearings "feel" ok, im...
    Post by: FLASH4, Feb 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Really bizarre handling issue??? 83 xj900's

    Hi gents, Ive got too 1983 XJ 900's, and both exhibit this weird handling problem. When taking a high speed corner, say 120km/h + the bike...
    Thread by: FLASH4, Feb 5, 2009, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    FLASH4's 1983 XJ900 street fighter

    Backwards? do you mean the shifter lever being in front of the shaft? but yeah its the same on all of the 900's and what is really good is the...
    Post by: FLASH4, Jan 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    She is dying while shes reving? UPDATE: now with a miss!!!

    With the carbs on the bike i undid the drain screws on the bottom of the carbs and the fuel flowed out of the drain holes no problems, for a good...
    Post by: FLASH4, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    She is dying while shes reving? UPDATE: now with a miss!!!

    Thats the thing though, all plugs are firing A ok. I ended up with: Main jet drilled to 1.2mm pilot drilled to 0.4mm
    Post by: FLASH4, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    She is dying while shes reving? UPDATE: now with a miss!!!

    Re: She is dying while shes reving? UPDATE: now at wits end! Ok well i got the jets pretty close and the bike revs great now but is a bit over...
    Post by: FLASH4, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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