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  1. conn110
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    Colortune and Carbtune questions

    Thanks for the ideas. Yes, the restrictors are in. I took the Carbtune apart and cleaned the rods and brass sleeves with alcohol. It could be my...
    Post by: conn110, Oct 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. conn110
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    Colortune and Carbtune questions

    I recieved my Carbtune and Colortune from Chacal (Thanks!) and tried to use them this morning. First, let me say that the Colortune is very...
    Thread by: conn110, Oct 11, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. conn110
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    Odd ebay auction

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-82-83 ... 0263608493 Read the description and then have a look at the pics. Can anyone else spot the problem?...
    Thread by: conn110, Oct 5, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. conn110
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    Pine-Sol for carb cleaning

    No, jgb1503 put his on the Hibachi and cooked 'em. I just put mine in hot tap water and let them soak until the water got cold. Mine were stripped...
    Post by: conn110, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. conn110
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    Improving mileage?

    You pretty much do the same things that you do in a car to save fuel. Keep tire pressures correct, keep the bike in tune, avoid "jackrabbit"...
    Post by: conn110, Aug 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. conn110
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    REALLY dumb question...plug wires (NEW info)

    Since the right coil low tension side can read normal cool and 0 ohms when it warms up, I'm gonna replace it. I found some indication that the...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. conn110
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    REALLY dumb question...plug wires (NEW info)

    No, I think that given the fact that my bike isn't fully tuned, it dies because it can't run on 2 cylinders. Can these bikes run on 2 at all?
    Post by: conn110, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. conn110
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    Forword controls install question..

    I understand that the Seca does have some differences from a Maxim. I don't thing the brake lever is any different though. In all the pics I've...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. conn110
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    Forword controls install question..

    They sell these on eBay. According to the pics in their auction, your modified brake lever should be shorter and point nearly straight down. Maybe...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. conn110
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    REALLY dumb question...plug wires (NEW info)

    You are correct, I misused terminology in one of my earlier posts. I wrote it as if the left coil was primary and the right coil is secondary....
    Post by: conn110, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. conn110
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    Tach cable oil leak

    Thanks! I'll add it to my next order. My ignition coils are acting up. I'll be ordering the Dyna replacements soon.
    Post by: conn110, Jul 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. conn110
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    Tach cable oil leak

    Bump. Has anyone got a fix for a leaky mechanical tach? Is an upgrade to the 1982 and newer electronic version possible?
    Post by: conn110, Jul 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. conn110
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    Carb Question

    The question - why does the idle still sit and around 1200 (idle screw al the way out).? Leaky throttle shaft seals? I did mine and idle...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. conn110
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    REALLY dumb question...plug wires (NEW info)

    After a "cooled off" measurement, the secondary low tension reading is 2.8 ohms. It seems my theory about shorting when it warms up is correct....
    Post by: conn110, Jul 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. conn110
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    Fuel odor, fuel leak, looking for remedy

    It could very well be a float. Check to see if your new oil smells like gas. What is your fuel petcock normally set at? Pull the fuel line off the...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. conn110
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    REALLY dumb question...plug wires (NEW info)

    I tested coil resistance. Primary Low 2.9 ohms High 24.2K ohms Secondary Low 0 ohms (yes, as in NONE) High 24.3K ohms Time for new...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. conn110
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    REALLY dumb question...plug wires (NEW info)

    Re: REALLY dumb question...plug wires It'll get there. Eventually, I'll have repaired or replaced everything. Maybe, someplace between fixing...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. conn110
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    REALLY dumb question...plug wires (NEW info)

    Re: REALLY dumb question...plug wires I'm thinking the same. I just noticed the bit of electrical tape where the #1 plug wire meets the coil....
    Post by: conn110, Jul 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. conn110
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    REALLY dumb question...plug wires (NEW info)

    Re: REALLY dumb question...plug wires Thanks on the plug wires. Now, I understand they fire at the same time. I'll leave it as is if there is no...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. conn110
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    REALLY dumb question...plug wires (NEW info)

    Re: REALLY dumb question...plug wires That threw me for a sec. I've just realized that I have two right coils. Both of them have the gray...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. conn110
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    REALLY dumb question...plug wires (NEW info)

    I'm secong guessing myself on the routing of the plug wires. I numbered them with a marker as I took them off. Now I notice the little white wire...
    Thread by: conn110, Jul 26, 2008, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. conn110
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    1980 xj650

    XJ650G = 1980 Maxim 650 XJ650H = 1981 Maxim 650 XJ650J = 1982 Maxim 650
    Post by: conn110, Jul 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. conn110
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    Valves too tight?

    According to my Haynes manual, my valve adjustments are: 0.004 to 0.006 for Intake 0.006 to 0.008 for exhaust So, on the exhaust if I have...
    Thread by: conn110, Jul 23, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. conn110
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    Compression Test

    This even explains wet/dry. Out of my 1980 XJ650G Service Manual: 1. Check valve clearance. 2. Remove headlight fuse. 3. Warm engine 2-3...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. conn110
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    Compression Test

    Do you warm up the engine for a few minutes first the way you do with a car? What are dry and wet tests? This one lost me.
    Post by: conn110, Jul 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I can't find anything wrong! And yet...I still have problems

    Wizard, When I say "popping from the exhaust", I mean from places where there should be no popping. Like where the headers meet the motor and...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. conn110
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    I can't find anything wrong! And yet...I still have problems

    Road test!! It still really needs to be tuned properly. BUT! No fuel leakage, no runaway throttle (new throttle shaft seals) AND it started with...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. conn110
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    I can't find anything wrong! And yet...I still have problems

    Preliminary SUCCESS!! No fuel pouring out during the bench test. We'll see what happens when they are on the bike. I "Nevr dulled" the bores using...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I can't find anything wrong! And yet...I still have problems

    Holy Cow Rick! I need access to the places you get sandpaper. I've been all over town (home depot, lowes, true value, etc.) and can't find much...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. conn110
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    I can't find anything wrong! And yet...I still have problems

    Blue, I suppose it is possible that your bike doesn't have the float needle spring I'm talking about. In mine (new and old), the part of the...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. conn110
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    runs poor in rain, idle 1500 and wont go down

    I'm just making wild guesses at this point. How is the seal around your gas cap? Could water be making it in through there?
    Post by: conn110, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. conn110
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    runs poor in rain, idle 1500 and wont go down

    Weather will affect performance. Shouldn't be that much though. Are you using air filter "pods" or the stock setup? Given the choked off nature...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I can't find anything wrong! And yet...I still have problems

    I rebuilt my carbs. New air and fuel jets. New float needles and seats. All floats set at 23mm from gasket surface to bottom of float. Everything...
    Thread by: conn110, Jul 22, 2008, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. conn110
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    Carb Adjustments. Is my float sinking?

    Oh sure! Now you tell me. I've been killing myself over this for two days!! LOL! That likely means that 23mm is fine. Sigh.. off I go again.
    Post by: conn110, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. conn110
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    Tach cable oil leak

    I have a small oil leak where my Tach cable connects to the engine. Is there supposed to to be a o-ring or anything in the knurled screw on cap to...
    Thread by: conn110, Jul 21, 2008, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. conn110
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    Carb Adjustments. Is my float sinking?

    How do you get the carbs level while they are on the bike? The manual says the same thing you do. It also says the carbs should be level. On the...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. conn110
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    Carb Adjustments. Is my float sinking?

    I'm about to slash my wrists over getting my float level right. A tiny adjustment at the tang resulting in the end of the float being 1mm higher...
    Thread by: conn110, Jul 21, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. conn110
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    Setting HSC32 float heights dry.

    Perfect! That nailed it for me. I finally understand. It should help save me some time. Thanks!
    Post by: conn110, Jul 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. conn110
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    if youve totally passed your clunk test but...

    Sounds similiar to my issue after re-building the carbs. I can't find anything thats getting stuck and sometimes after a small rev (4k or so) the...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. conn110
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    Setting HSC32 float heights dry.

    I think I'm close to full understanding here. You say we need to measure at the "midpoint" at the back of the float. Is there a marking there?...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sigh! Let's try this again. Yet another rebuilt carb issue.

    Throttle shaft and fuel pipe seals ordered from Chacal today. I shot compressed air inside the TB at the point where shaft exits the body and the...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. conn110
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    Sigh! Let's try this again. Yet another rebuilt carb issue.

    Sorry I misquoted the RPM I was seeing. Did yours behave normally other wise like mine does? By that, I mean it would sit at a normal idle then...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sigh! Let's try this again. Yet another rebuilt carb issue.

    It seems as though every time I fix a problem, another takes its place. This is new it wasn't happening earlier in the day. Carbs rebuilt....
    Thread by: conn110, Jul 15, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. conn110
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    Post carb rebiuld shakedown run...thoughts please.

    I set the idle/mix screws at 2.5 turns out. The carbs are bench synced only because my vaccum guage has no filter/damper. I let it warm up...
    Thread by: conn110, Jul 15, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. conn110
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    Wobbly faring- Calling RickCoMatic

    I'll chime in with Michael....GORGEOUS!
    Post by: conn110, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. conn110
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    Pilot air mix screw....ack!

    Come to think of it, I didn't clean the pin passage. I did clean the pins though. That said, much like yours, the problem seems to have...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. conn110
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    Pilot air mix screw....ack!

    I actually replaced the float valve and float valve body in all of them with parts from Chacal. All the floats seemed pretty free when I...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. conn110
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    Pilot air mix screw....ack!

    Got it. The next question is: I got the carbs installed and the bike fired and idled for a bit with the pilot air screws still fully seated. Is...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. conn110
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    Pilot air mix screw....ack!

    Okay, I followed Rick's instructions on carb rebuilding. I've bench synced the carbs too. Now I just need the starting setting for the pilot air...
    Thread by: conn110, Jul 14, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. conn110
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    thinking about using this as my vac guage for sync.

    Another advantage to using one as Ass.fault suggests is that there could be minor variations in accuracy from guage to guage. Using one across all...
    Post by: conn110, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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