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  1. Aurel
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    1981 Kaw GPZ 550

    Here in Texas a bonded title is super easy to get, as long as vin is clear, $200 and you get it. On the other hand, prices and availability of...
    Post by: Aurel, Aug 23, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Xj750rh seca flasher signal disassembly

    I didn't see your message before doing it, I managed to take it apart, I probably broke the heat molded part :( [ATTACH] . Went from the bulb...
    Post by: Aurel, Aug 18, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750rh seca flasher signal disassembly

    Hello, I'm repainting the whole bike piece by piece and I would like to powder coat the chrome piece of the signal, (PO spray painted them black)....
    Thread by: Aurel, Aug 15, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ550 Idle Runaway Issues

    It's hard to say and I'm no spark plug expert, but I think the #3 base color is what you wanna get, a light brown color!
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 19, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ550 Idle Runaway Issues

    Already asked about the choke and he said it's properly set, that was also what I thought ^^ Curious about the idle screw all the way in tho! It...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ550 Idle Runaway Issues

    Plugs looks ok to me, keep checking on them, you want a nice light brown color on them ultimately, I would definitely get new plugs soon tho. The...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ550 Idle Runaway Issues

    For sure man! I'm glad at least you figured your issue! I have no experience with the mikuni carbs, both my bikes are hitachis. Pretty strange...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 14, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ550 Idle Runaway Issues

    I would check for a leak first to get that of the way, since you've been taking the carbs in and out a few times, you could've maybe damaged a...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 13, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ550 Idle Runaway Issues

    Have you tried for intake leak test? Either propane or carb cleaner/starting fluid. Just to make sure it's not coming from there
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 12, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750rh port polish

    I didn't mean to yell at all, sorry you took it that way, I didn't intended to...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 12, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 xj 700 revving up on its own.

    That's exactly the symptoms of a vacum leak imo. I bet on the shaft throttle seal , I've dealt with that with both my xjs, then decided to stop...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 11, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 xj 700 revving up on its own.

    When you "cleaned the carbs" did you break the rack and changed the throttle shaft seals? If not then I will say you most likely have a vacum...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 11, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750rh port polish

    I was stating a different issue with my combustion chamber, it's not related to the port polish!
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750rh port polish

    Yeah I started sanding down the pitting already, it's extremely hard because this head has the seats wider than the valve heads, so even with an...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750rh port polish

    What a freaking mess [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750rh port polish

    So I've watched about 10 hours of videos about it, it's apparently a real thing it's usually done by proffesional shops. Porting is basically...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750rh port polish

    I am rebuilding the top end of my Seca, and since I'm in there I am thinking about giving the exhaust port a good polish with high grit, and the...
    Thread by: Aurel, Jul 9, 2024, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 Maxim airbox conversion

    I'm not sure what your bike is, I own a xj750seca, and xj650Maxim. If your bike is similar the procedure should be to have the air boots inside...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ 550 MAXIM 6k rpm in 6th gear only doing 120kmph

    I don't know if you fixed your issue, but for those who have similar issue in future I'll list what I've done and fix the issue. I checked my...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ 550 MAXIM 6k rpm in 6th gear only doing 120kmph

    Yeah, well I have the same issue but with an 82 xj650 maxim, only 5500 miles, finished all maintenance, and took it on the highway, 1st to 4th I...
    Post by: Aurel, Jul 2, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750rh head cylinder questions

    Hi, I am rebuilding the top end of my 750seca, PO made a lot of misstakes that I found out when I removed the head cover, but anyways... Got a...
    Thread by: Aurel, May 19, 2024, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb assembly and lithium grease vs. silicone

    I've been using red rubber grease for carbs orings and shaft seals, most recent carb I've done I used dielectric grease instead. Those grease...
    Post by: Aurel, May 19, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj650 Maxim, won't start with starter button. Oil light on.

    Haha yeah well soon I may need to put my seca cylinder block into the oven to try and remove the cylinder sleeve maybe I should wait till she's...
    Post by: Aurel, May 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj650 Maxim, won't start with starter button. Oil light on.

    Indeed! I married her after knowing her for only 4months, instantly knew it was a great find! $50 and a clean Title! Couldn't believe it...
    Post by: Aurel, May 14, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj650 Maxim, won't start with starter button. Oil light on.

    So, a guy in a town near by was selling a 650 Maxim for $50 and I was lucky enough to contact him first on marketplace (this bike might cost my...
    Thread by: Aurel, May 14, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    So knowledgeable, thank you!
    Post by: Aurel, May 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Are each piston different from factory? I seen in @Mezzmo videos the new oversized one he bought were also numbered.
    Post by: Aurel, May 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    I think I need a new cylinder block, there is too much damage on cylinder 1 and 2. I'm not sure about pistons. I found cheap blocks in much better...
    Post by: Aurel, May 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale Lots of parts available 550/650/750.....Maxim and Seca

    Yes sorry! I'm new to this
    Post by: Aurel, May 9, 2024 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale Lots of parts available 550/650/750.....Maxim and Seca

    Hey, do you have any piston housing for 750rh yics? With sleeves in good condition?
    Post by: Aurel, May 9, 2024 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Ok I got the housing and piston out. Some of the stud hose are cracked and broken, not sure what to do with those. Here are the pictures. 2 of...
    Post by: Aurel, May 9, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Yes, ive already took that nut off, ive read on the manual about the issue of that dirt, since my engine is still on the bike, I'm gonna have my...
    Post by: Aurel, May 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Do I need to do that to remove the piston housing? I'm not going further than piston housing and pistons, I just wanna clean up, check the rings...
    Post by: Aurel, May 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Aurel
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    3/4 intake leaking, one is really bad. Exhaust valves seems to be fine
    Post by: Aurel, May 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Aurel
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Got it off! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Not sure of how it looks it's the first time I'm doing this. Seems like there is a lot of oil around one...
    Post by: Aurel, May 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Aurel
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    I'm stuck, I removed everything, exhaust, all front and rear nuts, and head bolts, in sequence, half turn each... some of the bolts were loose,...
    Post by: Aurel, May 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Yep, I just hope no bent valves, especially exhausts, I was able to see some intake valve for sale new for about $10 each, but no exhaust valves...
    Post by: Aurel, May 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Yep, I'm aware, but seing my compression test difference dry vs wet, I might have either valves leaking, piston ring, or head gasket. I have to...
    Post by: Aurel, May 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    One question, I noticed when I removed every caps, that all of them had 2 screw with sleeves, with the bigger caps having 2 sleeves for 4 screws....
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Ok, it's about to be dark soon, I have a screwdriver holding the chain right now. I'm gonna cover a clean plastic bag on the head, secure with...
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Can't see it, it's a small one, size of a finger. I heard it fall all the way at the bottom of the engine :( Gonna empty oil and take the head off
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    I have one that goes straight, not spring loaded. Gonna try to put my $20 boroscope real quick. I just removed the cams. Tbh it might be a sign...
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Well I think I just broke the crankshaft too. I feel like killing myself now. Wtf am I gonna do
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    I guess I'm attempting the top and bottom end now...
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Aurel
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Oh well, I was taking my time to remove the bolts, sweating my ass of in this Texas weather, and my freaking small 10mm wrench fell into the gap...
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Aurel
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Ok, I think I have to put everything back togather to remove those first, I f***ed up...
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    [ATTACH] Snap, was I supposed to remove those one too? There's a few videos I watch and people didn't remove them, or at least I don't see it......
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    I'm stuck, I removed the tensioner before doign anything but there is too much tension on the belts to remove the cams, I don't want to force it...
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    I've watch every single video on the xj650! I wish I had his skills!! I don't know if I would be able to dismantle everything like that without...
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Noted, thanks
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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