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  1. weoxstan
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    South East Michigan Carb Clinic....2009

    I was all set to come down and help/tune until I found it is on the 4th. I have plans for that day that I can't get out of. Maybe somebody will...
    Post by: weoxstan, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  2. weoxstan
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Not a lot, just got out the charger and charged up the battery. Spring is about here and I am getting the itch...
    Post by: weoxstan, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. weoxstan
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    How to get master cylinder apart to rebuild it?

    Just wanted to say thanks! I got it all cleaned out and put back togeter. Sooo much better now. No more squeaking, sticking and the lever fells...
    Post by: weoxstan, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. weoxstan
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    average fule mileage ???

    Not sure about the '81 but my '82 has been getting 46mpg. I have a couple of cylinders that are a tad rich that I have been working on getting...
    Post by: weoxstan, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. weoxstan
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    How to get master cylinder apart to rebuild it?

    Got it out! I listened to RickCoMatic and ground down some old needle nose. Worked great! While I had it apart I installed the new site glass...
    Post by: weoxstan, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. weoxstan
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    How to get master cylinder apart to rebuild it?

    Ok, so I have the MC off the bike, banjo bolt out, lever off, and cap off. Now what? How do I get it the rest of the way apart?
    Thread by: weoxstan, Aug 9, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. weoxstan
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    Repainting thoughts

    I vote for the yellow. It looks good and has the brightness too. As a side note mine was orginally black but i repainted it a few years back to...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. weoxstan
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    Progress(Pic Heavy)

    You just gave me an awesome idea. I was wanting some kind of saddle bags. Your idea of ammo cans and paint the bike to match. I gotta do it.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. weoxstan
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    Visualizing Brake Pads

    So if there is still a groove in the stock style pads then they are good? Mine are getting thin but I still have a little groove left.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. weoxstan
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    Oil light coming on, full of oil

    Kayaker: What did the sensor cost you? Do you have stock exhaust?
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. weoxstan
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    Oil light coming on, full of oil

    Thanks for the tips, I will check everything and post back.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. weoxstan
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    Oil light coming on, full of oil

    On monday I was leaving the gym and noticed that the oil light was on. I stopped and checked the oil level when I got fuel, had it on the center...
    Thread by: weoxstan, Jul 30, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. weoxstan
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    Master cylinder issue?

    What is going on? My front brakes are fine in the morning. I ride to the office and it sets all day in partly shaded area and when I leave the...
    Thread by: weoxstan, Jul 30, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. weoxstan
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    Rear Shock settings?

    Just wondering where to set the rear shocks. Right now the adjustments are maxed out and it is a fairly stiff ride. Is there some kind of weight...
    Thread by: weoxstan, Jul 22, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. weoxstan
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    Part Identification needed please

    No idea on what that is... I would send a message to the ebay guy and ask him. He may have the info you are looking for. Sure worth the few...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. weoxstan
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    Top Ten (?) Reasons not to trust anything the PO told you...

    Re: Top Ten (?) Reasons not to trust anything the PO told yo I like your wife! She is a keeper. I bought mine ~12 years ago. I have no...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. weoxstan
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    No Key

    Kinda off topic but here it goes. The PO had lost the key to my bike and used a screw driver as key. IE: the ignition switch it all busted up....
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. weoxstan
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    Repair Manual

    I second the XJCD, tons of useful things on the CD's.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. weoxstan
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    Do I need to flush brake lines?

    I didn't flush mine after the 8 yrs of sitting but, I had cleaned the gunk out of the master cylinder and thought that that would be good enough....
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. weoxstan
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    Home made vacuum guages

    I would assume that it depends on what RPM level you are at when testing. I believe that mine was pulling ~18lbs at 1500RPM. I can check my...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. weoxstan
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    WANTED

    I seen one at my local scrap yard the other day. Let me know if you need me to check into it.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. weoxstan
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    this Newbie cleaned his 650's carbs...but.........hum.

    In my opinion use a single vacuum gauge over the DIY manometer. I attempted the manometer first and found it to be way to sensitive if the carbs...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. weoxstan
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    Clean and Polish?

    Just a reminder about the pics. Please! Thanks
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. weoxstan
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    Clean and Polish?

    Chadwickm: When do you get off work? I an interested in seeing your DIY Tool.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. weoxstan
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    Clean and Polish?

    I was thinking on. How hard are they to get apart, if not too bad I can take them off if it is going to be alot easier to clean.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. weoxstan
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    Clean and Polish?

    While we are talking about cleaning and polishing, what about the rear shock/strut springs? Any good way of getting them cleaned up? Mine are...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. weoxstan
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    Clean and Polish?

    Never thought of the steel wool impregnating the aluminum. I will switch over even though I have not had any problems as of yet.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. weoxstan
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    John Bertozzi as seller

    I bought a gas tank from him. I too had a few issues with it not being sent out when he said it was going to be. He was not able to find a box...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 10, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. weoxstan
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    Three mile from home and speedo quits.

    Think to myself, "Great! Time to look for a new cable." Get home and pull into the garage so that I can start to asses the damage. I started...
    Thread by: weoxstan, Jul 10, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. weoxstan
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    Clean and Polish?

    I use 000, or 0000 steel wool to get the oxidation and rust off of mine. After that I use Mother's.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. weoxstan
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    I need some peoples opinions on pods filters

    chopper667 I PM'ed you about the airbox.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. weoxstan
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    Yes, the 5k runs should clean them up. Each run that you do will burn off more and more of the carbon build up as you get them closer and closer...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. weoxstan
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    dirty gas tank

    What kind of junk is in there? Rust or just dirt and varnish from years of use? I put some muratic acid and water mix in mine and shook it...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. weoxstan
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    How many turns out are the pilot screws(mixture)? I had to adjust mine alot to get them right. I spent over two hours starting, reving to 5k for...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. weoxstan
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    Where to place fuel filter?

    I have a fuel filter on my 650 and it is setting on top of the carb hats and the out side is kinda tilted up. I have not gotten it to fill up...
    Thread by: weoxstan, Jul 7, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. weoxstan
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    Best Buy on Bike Manometers ( Carb Sticks ) in Canada ?

    I agree with CdnDave77, follow Rick's guide to the single and you will get great results and spend about $20 doing it. I did mine that way and...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. weoxstan
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    Front brake is sticking

    Rick - Thanks for the quick response. I just got back in from following your instructions and it worked! No more sticking. And just like you...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. weoxstan
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    Interesting chat at the bike shop

    My bike sat in my barn for over 8 yrs and I got it going by myself with lots of help here. I changed the oil, filter, plugs, battery, brake...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. weoxstan
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    Front brake is sticking

    When to work this morning, about 17 miles and had no problems. When I left this afternoon I noticed at a couple of stops that it did not coast...
    Thread by: weoxstan, Jul 3, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. weoxstan
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    Green light trigger

    What size of magnet are we talking about here? I would assume the stronger the better.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. weoxstan
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    First Bike - Need Wisdom

    Inside of the fuel tank, on top of the petcock, is a plastic two stage tower that acts as a filter and also pulls fuel from a couple inches above...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jul 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. weoxstan
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    important reminder when doing carbs!

    Been there, done that! It is a easy but annoying fix.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. weoxstan
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    Yet another tuning question

    ARGGG I figured out why #4 would not stop flowing fuel. The $@%^ float was upside down! Frustrating but at least I figured out that issue....
    Post by: weoxstan, Jun 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. weoxstan
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    Yet another tuning question

    Rick, Would the petcock leak with both the vacuum and fuel lines removed? I have had the tank off with fuel in it and left it on the garage...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. weoxstan
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    easy oil filter ????

    I also got mine at Advance Auto. Filter and both o-rings was about $3.
    Post by: weoxstan, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. weoxstan
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    best carb dip?

    I bought mine at Advanced Auto for ~$18-19. I first when to NAPA and they wanted $53 for thiers. I am not sure if Napa's is any better but the...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. weoxstan
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Went for a half mile ride, first one in 8 years! Still needs some tuning. Took cover of of replacement seat and cut it up for the pattern to...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yet another tuning question

    Rick, Thank you for the info. Ok, I understand that I need to turn the Pilot screw in SMALL increments to find the right spot, will do. What...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. weoxstan
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    Yet another tuning question

    Time2Ride, I assume that the bike is on the centerstand when testing float level on the bike. Any thing else?
    Post by: weoxstan, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yet another tuning question

    I adjusted them according to the info found on the xjcd. I believe it was from the yamaha service manual. Regardless, I think I have to remove...
    Post by: weoxstan, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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