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  1. moonfriedpotatoes
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    93 suzuki dr650 crapped the bed en route to peru HELP

    still in eugene. tested coils : good. magneto was replaced, hooray put in new CDI box whoopee! STILL DOESN'T ^%$#$^#@ RUN!!! carbs i...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Oct 23, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. moonfriedpotatoes
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    93 suzuki dr650 crapped the bed en route to peru HELP

    thanks for the response polock 4 valves, 2 intake 2 exhaust compression is good, pretty sure valves are fine. fuel flow is good, petcock,...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. moonfriedpotatoes
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    93 suzuki dr650 crapped the bed en route to peru HELP

    I'm riding my dr650 from montana to peru. made it about 2 hrs south of Portland, OR when the bike crapped out. had been running excellently...
    Thread by: moonfriedpotatoes, Oct 3, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. moonfriedpotatoes
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    1993 suzuki dr650

    Any one know where to get a copy of the manual for this bike and/or a cheap source for parts?
    Thread by: moonfriedpotatoes, Aug 3, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  5. moonfriedpotatoes
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    testing coils

    thanks for the info everyone. @ snowwy: i got all that, but i don't get a reading on my multimeter when i do the prescribed tests. just stays...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. moonfriedpotatoes
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    cdi/tci/coil question

    thanks micarl. gonna hafta dig thru the storage shed to find that old tci box. when you say "checking the pickups closely" what exactly do...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. moonfriedpotatoes
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    testing coils

    I have spark on all four. all looked to be about the same brightness. coil primaries test at 2.8 ohms for both coils. when i try to test the...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. moonfriedpotatoes
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    cdi/tci/coil question

    so i switched my 81 xj650 motor to an 81 xj750 motor. rejetted the carbs, switched the cdi to a tci box. got spark on all four but bad firing...
    Thread by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 29, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. moonfriedpotatoes
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    testing coils

    before i start testing, i get spark on all four cylinders, just piss poor firing on 1+4. we shall see, im going to do all the tests anyway
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. moonfriedpotatoes
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    testing coils

    gotcha. i tested the coils and they're good on the primary. secondary gave no reading however, and neither do the plug caps. gonna run...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. moonfriedpotatoes
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    testing coils

    it reads 1 on all settings... i think its toast. grr
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. moonfriedpotatoes
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    testing coils

    thanks tibor. that thread is perfect! unfortunately, i can't figure out what im doing wrong with my multimeter. I'm testing the resistance...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. moonfriedpotatoes
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    testing coils

    have a misfire on 1+4 but 2+3 are working great. want to test coils without using a multimeter, but the spark plug cables are too short to switch...
    Thread by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 26, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Some strange issues...

    @ tibor... did that, same thing. no reading on any setting my spark plug cables aren't long enough to switch 1&4 to 2&3; can I just switch the...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Some strange issues...

    so i tried to use my multimeter to test the coil, but I'm having issues. I'm really bad with electronics. I set the multimeter to the 2K...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. moonfriedpotatoes
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    setting fuel level

    you should make it blink... or maybe paint it with a rainbow
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. moonfriedpotatoes
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    setting fuel level

    i set the fuel levels by bending the tang; didn't realize how big a difference a small adjustment made.
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Some strange issues...

    thanks yamaman! im still a little confused though... wouldn't switching the connectors and the cables make the problem just move to 2&3?
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. moonfriedpotatoes
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    setting fuel level

    ouch. you guys can have what im on, it's AWESOME!!! hard to type tho... =D i got ye olde floats figgered out thanks for all the help
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Some strange issues...

    did you mean OR instead of AND where underlined below? Switch the white connectors going to the coils and switch the 1&4 wires w/ 2&3 holes...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Some strange issues...

    Hey all. my bike isn't running properly. wondering if y'all had some trouble shooting advice The good: Valves good/clearances in spec...
    Thread by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 22, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. moonfriedpotatoes
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    setting fuel level

    thanks rick. all good there. I'm going to create another topic with all my issues condensed for further reading. spent soome time with my...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. moonfriedpotatoes
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    setting fuel level

    @ fitz ... everything is stock. floats are the right way up. 1+4 are really low (1/2"). what could be binding? Rack is off bike on a...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. moonfriedpotatoes
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    setting fuel level

    I'll do that erman, thx. thing is, all my levels are LOW. I though worn needle valves or seats resulted in leaks and HIGH fuel levels... what...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. moonfriedpotatoes
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    setting fuel level

    I'm not a moderator or anything, but that should be in the archives somewhere. thanks!! how can i check for needle valve/seat issues? I bent...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. moonfriedpotatoes
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    setting fuel level

    just started to check my fuel level using the "clear tube method" is there a link to a nice, illustrated how-to of this procedure? i tried...
    Thread by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 19, 2010, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Starting

    clicking usually means your solenoid is good... cross the terminals of the solenoid with a screwdriver and see if it starts that way, if it...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. moonfriedpotatoes
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    finally it runs, BUT...

    valve seal was checked by inverting the head and pouring diesel oil on the valve seat face. head was left like this overnight to see if oil...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. moonfriedpotatoes
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    finally it runs, BUT...

    timing set, valves are not leaky.... at least that's what i paid the mechanic to be sure of. how do i do a leak down test? how do i know if the...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. moonfriedpotatoes
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    finally it runs, BUT...

    ok.... I'm going to recap all this for my benefit; hopefully it will help y'all out too. the good news: valves in spec. good compression....
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. moonfriedpotatoes
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    finally it runs, BUT...

    just did color tune on cylinder one. couldn't get it rich even with the screw all the way out; with the screw all the way in it wasn't firing....
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. moonfriedpotatoes
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    mixture screws

    is in lean and out rich? or vice versa? im referring to the pilot mixture screws; do you turn them in for leqaner and out for richer?
    Thread by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 8, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. moonfriedpotatoes
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    finally it runs, BUT...

    floats are set, compression is good (lowest is 115). new head, valves in spec, no leaks, carbs clean and bench synced (a few months ago when it...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. moonfriedpotatoes
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    finally it runs, BUT...

    soooo no vac leaks anywhere, but it still won't read any vacuum on the carb sync tool. professional mechanic who worked for yamaha and has...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. moonfriedpotatoes
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    finally it runs, BUT...

    the damn mechanic couldn't get his sync sticks to read any vacuum when connected to my carbs. Found a small vacuum leak on top of intake manifold...
    Thread by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jul 5, 2010, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. moonfriedpotatoes
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    XJ750 seca cylinder head > maxim

    sweet thanks polock
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Apr 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. moonfriedpotatoes
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    XJ750 seca cylinder head > maxim

    Will the cylinder head, valves and cams from an 81 xj750 seca (RH) fit an 81 XJ750 Maxim?
    Thread by: moonfriedpotatoes, Apr 28, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. moonfriedpotatoes
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    gravity bleeding

    there's a thread on here that describes how to bleed the brakes w.o a mityVac... try a search. basically, you unscrew the bleeder valve before...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Front axle spacer flange

    haynes describes the flange we're talking about as a spacer....and yes it is under the oil seal. thanks for the help guys, three heads are better.
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Front axle spacer flange

    sweet thx. do i have to replace this if i didn't change the bearings? seems like its under the oil seal
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Another No Start

    brake/electrical cleaner on the commutator, new brushes, new grease, should work wonders. i had the same issue and now she starts great. make...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. moonfriedpotatoes
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    OK, what's the trick?

    +1 it's a bi#$h.... try sticking the spacer collar into the bearing oilseal recess first... ie before you fit the rotor into the calipers....
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Front axle spacer flange

    just got a couple parts i misplaced while changing my tires: the front axle spacer and the front axle spacer flange. I figured out (all by...
    Thread by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 27, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. moonfriedpotatoes
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    10W Hydraulic Oil

    used atf in my honda cb500t forks with no ill effects... dunno about these tho
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    check float levels and float needle valve seal. check bowl drain screws. check that bowls are screwed on properly and gaskets fitted correctly....
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Rear brake HELP

    happens to me with the throttle screws getting stuck on the tabs on the intake manifolds.... =D
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. moonfriedpotatoes
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    Rear Brakes - Help and questions ;-)

    I just took care of that, and all i did was spray all the greased surfaces and pack with grease. tried to avoid the bearings too. I hope i...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. moonfriedpotatoes
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    oops....

    sweet thanks fellas
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. moonfriedpotatoes
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    oops....

    i understand that i put the clamp on the piston and tighten it, but do i need to open the valve or anything like that? could you explain a...
    Post by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. moonfriedpotatoes
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    oops....

    while my front wheel was out so i could put on a new tire, the bike slipped off the centerstand and I grabbed the handlebars super fast to stop it...
    Thread by: moonfriedpotatoes, May 22, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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