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  1. Steve Otto
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    Opinions on plug and cap combinations.

    That was my assessment as well. Most plugs I’ve ohm’d out fall between 5-8 so I figured they should be fine. Thank you for the quick response. My...
    Post by: Steve Otto, Sep 11, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Steve Otto
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    Opinions on plug and cap combinations.

    Hello all, I have a friend with an 82 Maxim 750. His plug caps have ohm readings all over the place and need to be replaced. It seems to be more...
    Thread by: Steve Otto, Sep 11, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 BMW K100LT

    I’m about 99% sure that unless you have a euro spec model, K-100s don't have an O2 sensor. The 1100’s did but not the 100’s or 75’s they just use...
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 19, 2021 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. Steve Otto
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    85 BMW K100LT

    You could always stuff a rag in to restrict air flow, if it spins up faster it’ll confirm fuel starvation. You said earlier it was getting pretty...
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 19, 2021 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  5. Steve Otto
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    Car Engine in a Motorcycle

    The BMW K-series is a modified Peugeot engine.
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 16, 2021 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  6. Steve Otto
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    That’s great news, so glad it didn’t flood the motor like mine!
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 14, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Steve Otto
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    85 BMW K100LT

    Because of the intake design on the K-series, putting a pod or cone filter on will either be expensive (or time consuming to build) or just look...
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 13, 2021 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  8. Steve Otto
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Oh ok, I hope it's something small and doesn't ground you too long. Good luck!
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Steve Otto
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    When you rebuilt it, did you check all the clearances on the rubber parts and pressure check it? I did the same rebuild last winter (with oem...
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Steve Otto
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    85 BMW K100LT

    That’s strange about your rear brake switch since they’re such a simple design. If the switch bench checked ok, double check the wire resistance....
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 12, 2021 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  11. Steve Otto
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    85 BMW K100LT

    Does yours not have the air meter(flapper box)? If it does, make sure its lubed and able to move freely. Mine would stick causing surging and...
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 11, 2021 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  12. Steve Otto
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Thanks for the heads up on greasing that. I kept thinking it was something in the motor but grabbed the cluster and it changed the pitch...
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 10, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Steve Otto
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    85 BMW K100LT

    Best of luck with it! When all dialed in, those bikes are like riding a sewing machine. If you do get the Ford injectors, get the newest versions....
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 10, 2021 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    85 BMW K100LT

    If the injectors are really bad, they're are the same as most Ford passengers and trucks from the 90's. Cheap and plentiful at part stores and...
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 9, 2021 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    This mayn't be the answer you're looking for, but I did my 82 Seca in single stage oil based enamel tractor paint and a $12 Harbor Freight paint...
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Got the 82 Seca out for the first ride of the season. Had an oil leak at the filter housing and some seepage from the freshly rebuilt petcock. I...
    Post by: Steve Otto, Mar 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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