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    Rear Gas Tank Mounting Bolt Size

    Does anyone know the exact size of the mounting bolt that holds the mounting plate down for the gas tank? None of my spare bolts seem to fit.
    Thread by: Swampfox, Jul 24, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Kawasaki Vulcan Frame Bend

    I have Kawasaki 2004 Vulcan Nomad, it is bent in the middle and twisted at the back wheel. Seems to ride pretty good, but know i have to fix it....
    Thread by: Swampfox, Jul 18, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carbs only get enough fuel on ON

    Everything is fine that was addressed so far. The line is definately vacuum line and is not collapsing the tank has fuel, the hoses are hooked up...
    Post by: Swampfox, May 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbs only get enough fuel on ON

    After cleaning and rebuilding the carbs this winter I have been trying to get them in sync and everything seems to be lined up, except for one...
    Thread by: Swampfox, May 4, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Vacuum gauge hard to get reading

    After cleaning out the carbs this winter I am trying to sync the carbs and I am having a little trouble getting a reading on my vacuum gauge. I...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Apr 11, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Routine maintenance while valve cover is off?

    I am taking the valve cover off the bike to check the valve clearances and I was wondering if there is any other routine maintenance that I should...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Feb 24, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dangerously scary bearings and speedo gear box

    There is a lot of dirt in the gearbox and it is keeping it from turning. Is there any way to open up the speedometer gearbox in order to clean it?
    Post by: Swampfox, Feb 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dangerously scary bearings and speedo gear box

    I already purchased new bearings but would like some clarification on the issue. The set I purchase I assume are sealed as there is no access to...
    Post by: Swampfox, Feb 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dangerously scary bearings and speedo gear box

    Can I just use carb cleaner to get all the crap out of the speedometer gear box?
    Post by: Swampfox, Feb 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dangerously scary bearings and speedo gear box

    The last few rides of last season I began to feel an occasional "thump" in the handle bars that was coming from the front wheel. Since it was...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Feb 21, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cable lube

    Do white lithium or silicone work well for cable lubrication?
    Thread by: Swampfox, Feb 20, 2009, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle Screw Component Order

    What is the order of the components of the idle screw? Does the o-ring go in first or does the washer which is followed by the spring on the screw.
    Thread by: Swampfox, Feb 18, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Absolutly wonderful service, Great parts. I am excited to get going on the carb...
    Post by: Swampfox, Feb 7, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Screws for Master Cylinder Lid

    Does anyone know where I can get the screws that hold the lid down on the master cylinder? One stuck solid and I am going to have to extract it....
    Thread by: Swampfox, Nov 27, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    West Michigan/Northern Indiana Carb Clinic?

    Is there anyone who has experience in cleaning carbs anywhere from Grand Rapids to South Bend Indiana that would be generous enough to help a...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Nov 25, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Squeeking/Scratching noise from front wheel

    While riding this morning the front wheel began making a horrible squeeking and scratching noise that actually sounded quite horrible. Applying...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Oct 31, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Winterizing and cleaning carbs

    If I were planning on cleaning my carbs during the winter do I still need to bother with the fuel stabilizer? Or should I just stop the fuel line...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Oct 24, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stripped petcock to tank screws

    I want/need to work on my gas tank and was trying to get the petcock off but the PO completely stripped out the screws holding the petcock to the...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Sep 24, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Transmission???

    Is the stand down?
    Post by: Swampfox, Sep 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Riders in Southwest Michigan?

    I am looking for some people around Southwest Michigan to ride with but I also need to be cleaning the carbs in a few months and, as a new rider,...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Sep 8, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Squeaking/Rattling Sound

    Yesterday out of the blue I heard a rattling and a squeaking sound coming from what sounded like it was coming from the front half of the bike....
    Thread by: Swampfox, Aug 26, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tach stops at 2k

    Just today my tach stopped reading after around 2100. I am pretty sure it is reading accurately up until 2100 but then it just stops as if it...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Aug 16, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Strong Fuel Odor

    A yellow stain on the bowls would be a bad gasket? I am trying to determine if the gasket is bad or if that gas was just leaking down onto the...
    Post by: Swampfox, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How does the reserve tank work?

    Does anyone know the mechanics of the reserve position of the petcock? Is the reserve tank simply just a lower opening on the petcock (inside the...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Aug 5, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Plunger

    Is there honestly no other petcock plunger o-ring that will better fit the petcock body? Anything at all closer to the original stock besides the...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Aug 4, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Visualizing Brake Pads

    This might be a stupid question but after looking through the Haynes manual it says you can open an inspection window in order to visualize your...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Jul 29, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb boot metal clamping ring

    I need to replace the clamping rings on the air cleaner to carb boot on the carb side as they are not holding the boot tight. The question is...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Jul 28, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Strange turn signal problem

    I have (I think) a strange problem with my turn signal. When I first got my bike (650 maxim) the turn signal would not stay "locked" on in either...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Jul 28, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fast stop stalling

    Could the problem be related to the clutch cable being too slack and causing the stall in combination with the sudden drop in rpm?
    Post by: Swampfox, Jul 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fast stop stalling

    Several months ago when I took the driving test for the motorcycle endorsement I noticed that when I stopped as absolutly fast as possible from...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Jul 23, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Handlebar Grips

    New Owner question - I need to replace the grips on my bike as the current ones are disintegrating and the length I measured was 4 3/4". But I...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Jul 22, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Any rust in gas tank acceptable?

    I assume this is all done in order to hold on to a stock gas tank? As opposed to purchasing a new tank for less than the restoration? (New...
    Post by: Swampfox, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Any rust in gas tank acceptable?

    Considering the trouble does anyone know how much shops typically charge for cleaning out a tank?
    Post by: Swampfox, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Top Ten (?) Reasons not to trust anything the PO told you...

    I do protest to a first time bike owner being the primary cause of all these problems. Sure, there is a steep learning curve but with effort and...
    Post by: Swampfox, Jul 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Any rust in gas tank acceptable?

    I have some rust spots in my gas tank and I was wondering at what point I should be concerned enough to take off the tank and do electrolysis on...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Jul 21, 2008, 40 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sidecover Rubber Washers

    I am new to this forum but have found it extremely helpful so far. The rubber washers that hold on the side covers or side panels on my bike are...
    Thread by: Swampfox, Jul 19, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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