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  1. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    I was content with where this landed, except that I was concerned that my plugs had burnt out so quickly. I replaced them about a month and less...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 24, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    @Minimutly, you are correct again. I tested your hypothesis by starting the bike cold and feeling the header pipes as they warmed up. I’d...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 23, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Okay, I’ve replaced the original shaft seal as my idle was actively rising, which seemed a sure sign of a vacuum leak. Original shaft seal back in...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Apologies for use of the passive voice. The butterfly valve did not simply drop off, I removed it and replaced it with a bit of thread lock and...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 18, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    UPDATE: So I DID have the wrong jets in there. The needle jets! When I first took the carbs off for a clean, I was equipped with a pretty cheesy...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 17, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    It’s very possible. I will check now that the carbs are off.
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 12, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Good to know!
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 12, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Okay, revised update. I did the spray down test again today with a clearer head and found that the engine RPMs dropped significantly when I...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 11, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Okay, got that front tire on and new pads on so I’m back on the running issue. Decided against purchasing the YICS tool after reading many folks...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 11, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Hey all, thanks for the replies and info! I’m so impressed with the quality and attention of the responses I’ve gotten from this group. Thank you!...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 8, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Good to know! I didn’t pull the air jets because they’re pretty large so I just blasted them in place. I pulled the main and idle only and am...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 8, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    UPDATE: After my foray with synching without the YICS tool, I’ve made several realizations. 1. I don’t think I was operating my vacuum gages...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 6, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Good thinking! I’ve been checking this along the way and they all feel pretty even.
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 6, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Thanks for the tip! Good to know that I can tune by ear on a four and get pretty close. I also prefer a rich idle, and yes I believe that most...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 6, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Good suggestion. The way I was taught was to adjust the air-idle mix screw while the bike is idling until that cylinder reaches its maximum rpm,...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Thanks for the advice! Do you know if out is richer or leaner on the pilot screws?
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Thanks for the help! Yes, I got carb clean into all jets and orifices and chased with compressed air. They were very clean by the end. That’s...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    I’ve done the spray down test and haven’t found any leaks. Idle screws are set to 2-1/2 turns from bottom. Haven’t done the synch yet. Was hoping...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Nico Gallo
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Since posting, I got into the carb tops to find that there is no provision for needle adjustment. I guess my options are to upjet or to replace...
    Post by: Nico Gallo, Jun 3, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 Maxim runs better with choke on, even after warmed up

    Howdy all, I'm a new owner of an '82 XJ650J Maxim, and I'm having an issue with my bike. Everything is stock, including jets. Upon purchase, the...
    Thread by: Nico Gallo, Jun 3, 2023, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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