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  1. bunglejyme
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    Very little stopping power - Front Brake

    Definately follow all this good advice posted herein. Also, buy a master cylinder rebuild kit. Replace the master cylinder reservoir cover as...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jun 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. bunglejyme
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    Very little stopping power - Front Brake

    Post by: bunglejyme, Jun 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. bunglejyme
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    XJ650H (1981) Alternator

    Thank you sir.
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jun 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. bunglejyme
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    XJ650H (1981) Alternator

    Can someone tell me if the Yamaha XJ650H (1981) Yamaha XJ650K (1983) alternator rotors and stators are interchangeable?
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Jun 3, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. bunglejyme
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    CAN A BAD VOLTAGE REGULATOR DAMAGE THE ALTERNATOR?

    I went over the harness pretty well and it all checked out pretty good. I believe I still have the OEM rectifier. I'll swap it out with the new...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Apr 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. bunglejyme
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    CAN A BAD VOLTAGE REGULATOR DAMAGE THE ALTERNATOR?

    Sir, thank you for replying and all the good info. Let me provide some history on my yet unresolved charging system problem. My bike is a 1981...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Apr 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. bunglejyme
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    CAN A BAD VOLTAGE REGULATOR DAMAGE THE ALTERNATOR?

    If a voltage regulator is damaged, can it in turn damage a field coil alternator? I've read that the opposite is true: that a bad alternator can...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Apr 26, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. bunglejyme
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    Front brake piston stuck

    That's how I have done it. In my case, compressed air was not enoug so I took a 10mm bolt, drilled a 1/8" hole down through the center and tapped...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Apr 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. bunglejyme
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    Charging Problems....

    Can't hurt any doing this.
    Post by: bunglejyme, Mar 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. bunglejyme
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    82 XJ650 Cafe Build

    One risk inherent with rubbing an abrasive across the stationary slip rings, unless you are very careful, is to end up with a slightly unlevel...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Nov 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. bunglejyme
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    CONTINUITY PROBLEM BETWEEN ALTERNATOR SLIP RINGS AND BRUSHES

    Hello Rooster53. I appreciate you taking the time to provide all this good info. I am going to follow your advice and retest at the earlies...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. bunglejyme
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    Holy Crow! That's a recipe for disaster.
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. bunglejyme
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    Oil in the starter 1981 XJ650

    I would check and see what condition the reduction gear lubricant is in. If some hack had it apart and used the wrong grease it may have broken...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. bunglejyme
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    CONTINUITY PROBLEM BETWEEN ALTERNATOR SLIP RINGS AND BRUSHES

    With my bike's engine running at 2000 RPM and a voltmeter connceted across the battey terminals the alternator output will not go above 12Vdc....
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 27, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. bunglejyme
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    removing hitachi bowl drain screws

    When you finally do get the screws out, before you put them back in, lightly coat the threads and the tapered tip with anti-seize compound. Just...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. bunglejyme
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    removing hitachi bowl drain screws

    I used to work in Tool and Die and the worst thing was snapping off a tap in a block of tool steel that you spent days maching. We'd have to send...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. bunglejyme
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    removing hitachi bowl drain screws

    Yes, heating them may help but be careful not to melt the aluminum. Aluminum doesn't give you and clue that it about to melt. It doesn't turn...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. bunglejyme
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    HOW TO: replace flasher relay & keep auto cancel feature

    Good stuff here. Thank you all for sharing your ideas. Back when my flasher died I opened it up and saw that it had an electrolytic capacitor....
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. bunglejyme
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    Do I have a bad Stator?

    All, Here's an update on my charging system diagnostics. First and foremost let me say this: never trust a Harbor Freight digital multimeter. This...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. bunglejyme
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    Do I have a bad Stator?

    All, Here's an update on my charging system diagnostics. First and foremost let me say this: never trust a Harbor Freight digital multimeter....
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. bunglejyme
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    Do I have a bad Stator?

    Thank you Rooster 53. I'm going to post an update. I just came in from the garage and have some good news (I think).
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. bunglejyme
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    Do I have a bad Stator?

    The battery was not being charged during a ride. If I were to stop for gas and shut the engine off, I would have a heck of a time getting the...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. bunglejyme
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    Do I have a bad Stator?

    I agree
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. bunglejyme
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    Do I have a bad Stator?

    The voltage regulator is brand new. I replaced it thinking that it was the problem. Apparently it wasn't the problem. Battery is good with a...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. bunglejyme
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    Do I have a bad Stator?

    That is definitely not the problem. In fact the brushes and slip ring were one of the first things I checked.
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. bunglejyme
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    Do I have a bad Stator?

    My bike is a 1981 XJ650 Maxim. Today I was checking the output of the charging system with a VOM and measured a constant 12v with the engine...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 12, 2015, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. bunglejyme
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    Mirror Stem Screw Threads - Both sides RH or no?

    On my bike, the right mirror screws into a tapped hole in the master cylinder casting. This tapped hole is an M10 with a right hand thread. There...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Aug 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. bunglejyme
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    Mirror Stem Screw Threads - Both sides RH or no?

    I have a 1981 XJ650 and just received a set of brand new aftermarket mirrors that I purchased from an on-line source. Much to my disappointment,...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Aug 27, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    Thank you MattiThundrrr.
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    When I was in my 20's I adored older chicks (those in their 30's and 40's). Now those are younger chicks to me.
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    Dave, thank you for double-checking my findings. This is the first time I am doing anything with the valves. I bought the bike off my...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    I'll bet they changed that neck design after the bottle slipped out of someone's hand, the bootle fell and broke on the ground, and a glass shard...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    Thought I would add this. Prior to the last check, I kept getting different measurements under certain cams. It made no sense at all. So I...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    I have a background in Tool And Die Makeing; both in the shop and as a designer. I wish I still had access to the machine shop otherwise I might...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    Everything is better with bacon; even checking shims.
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    I like your questions. I was trying to come up with my same list of pertinent questions. Thank you for posting. I'm going to share my measured...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    The local Yamaha dealer in my area has gotten too big to bother helping small spender like me. Even when the were a tiny place I went in to buy a...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    I am using charts in a Haynes Repair Manual for Yamaha XJ650 and 750. There is a chart for the UK models then there are two charts (one for intake...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    Yes That is correct. I have no idea what sort of maintenace was done regarding the valves as I am like the the third or fourth owner, according...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    I am going by the charts and these are the shims that are prescribed based on the clearances I measured. Why should I deviate from that?
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    I try to avoid the dealer in my area as they have tried to gouge me in the past. I'd be willing to bet they'd quote me five times what you paid...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    Thank you Wink
    Post by: bunglejyme, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    Greetings, I am seeking other members who trade valve shims. My bike is 1981 Yamaha XJ650 and the shims are 29mm diameter. The shims I have to...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Jul 8, 2015, 47 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. bunglejyme
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    Not as scary as I thought.....

    I enjoyed reading your post. I've been working on cars for over 30 years and can fully empathize with the dread of a broken bolt. I am the third...
    Post by: bunglejyme, May 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. bunglejyme
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    Poor Man's Valve Shim Idea

    The clearance on one of my 1981 XJ650 exhaust valves is .005" out of spec on the plus side (.013"). I don't want to go through the trouble of...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, May 14, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. bunglejyme
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    RTV Gasket Maker For Valve Cover?

    I'm going to go with the Permatex Form A Gasket No. 2
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. bunglejyme
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    RTV Gasket Maker For Valve Cover?

    Thank you for you good insight K-Moe. I definitely agree with you. The risk of a blob getting loose inside far outweighs any other benefits of...
    Post by: bunglejyme, Oct 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. bunglejyme
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    Using RTV Gasket Maker For Valve Cover

    I need to replace the valve cover gasket on my 1981 XJ650 and do not wish to spend the money on an OEM style gasket. My desire is to use an RTV...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 7, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. bunglejyme
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    RTV Gasket Maker For Valve Cover?

    I need to replace the valve cover gasket on my 1981 XJ650 and don't want to spend the money for an OEM style replacement, so I'm considering using...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 7, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. bunglejyme
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    PROTECTIVE FINISH FOR CARBON STEEL PARTS ON CARBURETOR?

    Hi Polock. I already replaced all the original screws with stainless steel socket head cap screws. I found every size and length I need on...
    Post by: bunglejyme, May 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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