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  1. lpayne
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    Proper removal of brake light switch?

    Thanks! I'll try and let you know. It will probably be tomorrow though.
    Post by: lpayne, Apr 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. lpayne
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    Proper removal of brake light switch?

    How does one remove the front brakelight switch without tearing it to pieces?
    Thread by: lpayne, Apr 15, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. lpayne
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    Side Covers?

    I have a 1981 XJ650 Maxim that needs a new side cover on the right side. What models and years are interchangeable? As you know its usually the...
    Thread by: lpayne, Apr 14, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. lpayne
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    High RPM low Power?

    There's not any other symptoms. The number 4 cyclinder runs at about about 90psi. The other three are at about 120psi. Was starting right-up....
    Post by: lpayne, Mar 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. lpayne
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    High RPM low Power?

    Castrol 20W50 and yes it did start after I changed the oil, but not immediately.
    Post by: lpayne, Mar 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. lpayne
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    High RPM low Power?

    I have an 81 XJ650 that suddenly decided to go from running great to something else! It has lost alot of its power from low speeds to high...
    Thread by: lpayne, Mar 28, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. lpayne
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    Petcock vacuum or no vacuum!

    Does it matter which port the vacuum hose is connected? Has anyone ever connected all four together and then connected the union to the petcock?
    Post by: lpayne, Nov 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. lpayne
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    Petcock vacuum or no vacuum!

    I've recently had a starting issue with my 81 XY650. It seems to be flooding quite easily. I decided to start it with out the vacuum hose hooked...
    Thread by: lpayne, Nov 16, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. lpayne
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    running rich

    If the 1&2 carbs are running lean then how do you rich'em up?
    Post by: lpayne, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. lpayne
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    running rich

    I have the same problem. I checked the temps on the exhaust pipes at the first bend at prestart, 5 minutes at idle, 10 minutes at 2000 rpm, and...
    Post by: lpayne, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. lpayne
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    running rich

    I have the same problem. I checked the temps on the exhaust pipes at the first bend at prestart, 5 minutes at idle, 10 minutes at 2000 rpm, and...
    Post by: lpayne, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. lpayne
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    Resistor or Non-Resistor

    The bike was bought with hot running resistor plugs (BPR6ES). The #1 and #4 caps are a bit damaged. I took out the screws and found that the...
    Post by: lpayne, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. lpayne
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    Lean verses Rich

    I'm actually running 4 into 2 exhaust. Also I'm going to check out the plug chops issue to see for sure, but, I think I'm running a bit rich.
    Post by: lpayne, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. lpayne
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    Lean verses Rich

    Can someone tell me the differences in how my Xj650 would react with carburators running lean verses rich?
    Thread by: lpayne, Sep 2, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. lpayne
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    Resistor or Non-Resistor

    I have a 1981 XJ650. I understand they came stock with a resistor spark plug cap. What I want to know is what would happen if I changed the plug...
    Thread by: lpayne, Sep 2, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. lpayne
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    Help Needed! RPM Jumps or Revs...Carbs?

    OK, The carbs have been torn down, soaked, blown-out, brushed, poke-out, sprayed-out, soaked again, sprayed-out and then put back together with...
    Post by: lpayne, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. lpayne
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    Clean and Polish?

    OK someone explain the electrolysis appraoch or give me a reference on the net to do some research.
    Post by: lpayne, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. lpayne
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    Clean and Polish?

    Thanks for all the info!!! I see that there may be some short cuts. I'll get some before and after pics. I just hope I can get my XJ to look as...
    Post by: lpayne, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. lpayne
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    Need a better understanding!

    I'm talking about the rubber hoses that connect to both sides of the carbs!
    Post by: lpayne, Jul 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. lpayne
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    Clean and Polish?

    My 1981 XJ650 that I only acquired recently has probably never been cleaned since the eighties. I've started polishing the chrome, aluminum, and...
    Thread by: lpayne, Jul 10, 2008, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. lpayne
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    Need a better understanding!

    Could someone tell me 1) what effect does crackes in the boots have on perfromance and 2) what effect does a bad pickup coil have on performance....
    Thread by: lpayne, Jul 10, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. lpayne
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    Help Needed! RPM Jumps or Revs...Carbs?

    Thanks for the info! I'm sure over the next couple weeks this forum will be my most visited website.
    Post by: lpayne, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. lpayne
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    Help Needed! RPM Jumps or Revs...Carbs?

    Thanks Guys! I figured I would end up pulling the carbs and giving then a good cleaning. Now tell me the best way to get them off the bike.
    Post by: lpayne, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. lpayne
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    Help Needed! RPM Jumps or Revs...Carbs?

    I just recently bought a 1981 XJ650 that had been stored in a barn for about a year or so. Initially it ran fine but had power issues. Had no...
    Thread by: lpayne, Jul 9, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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