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How does headlight attach to 1981 xj650

Hi. I know this sounds like a strange question, but as I was going through my gauges, I was seeing that the lower part of the headlamp bucket...

Thread by: Gynotai, Oct 21, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Just the float valves? Now this?

Hi. Bill, you have a point. I'll give it a try. One question (Just one, yeah, right!) I have is I noticed the new Float Valves I installed...

Post by: Gynotai, Sep 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Just the float valves? Now this?

Hi. I admit, I'm trying to cut corners, but it's only because of my lack of knowledge about it. (you should see how through I am when I repair...

Post by: Gynotai, Sep 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Just the float valves? Now this?

Hi. Does anyone have any suggestions for me with regard to the hard starting in the morning? Might that have anything to do with the Float...

Post by: Gynotai, Sep 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Just the float valves? Now this?

Hi. I'l have toi give the "Clunk Test" a try. I thought they were free, but I'm not sure they were that free. :) I took it to work this...

Post by: Gynotai, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Just the float valves? Now this?

Hi. After readjusting the Carb floats, I'm no longer getting and gas in my oil. Thanks to everyone who responded. But I now have another...

Post by: Gynotai, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Just the float valves? Now this?

Hi. Thanks for all of this information! I just went out and pulled the carbs off my bike. Would it be a good idea to change the oil before I...

Post by: Gynotai, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Just the float valves? Now this?

Hi. Argh. I replaced all the float valves because of the one that failed. I had the naive assumption that all I would have to do it replace...

Post by: Gynotai, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Just the float valves? Now this?

Hi. Thanks for taking the time to read this. I have a 1981 XJ650 that was running fine until the Float Valve in cylinder #3 started to fail...

Thread by: Gynotai, Aug 21, 2008, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1985 XJ700 Carburateurs Overflowing

Hi. Thanks, but that was just too much information to wade through. I'll just stick with replacing he Float Valves for now. Thom

Post by: Gynotai, Aug 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1985 XJ700 Carburateurs Overflowing

Hi. It looks like I have to rebuild my Carbs too. Turns out Carb #3 started leaking (more like a steady stream!) gas through the Air Filter....

Post by: Gynotai, Aug 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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It's alive!

Hi. I saw that bolt. I'm assuming there's only this bolt to remove the housing? Mine looks a little thrashed. I'll have to be careful. :)...

Post by: Gynotai, Jul 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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It's alive!

Hi. Thanks for your help! Does anyone have any tips for draining the oil / changing the filter? I heard you should open two separate plugs?...

Post by: Gynotai, Jul 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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It's alive!

Hi. With regard to oil capacity, all I saw next to the Oil filler was something like 2500 Cubic Centimeters (2500CM3) Is that it? Thanks!...

Post by: Gynotai, Jul 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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It's alive!

Hi. Grimreaper, you're a genius! That worked perfectly. Now I have front brakes. :) Thanks! Thom

Post by: Gynotai, Jul 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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It's alive!

Hi. That's a good idea! I wonder if I could use my Dremel to cut new slots in them and try your method. The screws were already messed up...

Post by: Gynotai, Jul 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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It's alive!

Hi. Not these. After soaking them in penetrating oil I tried with an impact driver. The "+" went to a "O" :) The bike was sitting for around...

Post by: Gynotai, Jul 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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It's alive!

Hi. Not too sure, but I want to look at it after I get the screws out. Depending on how it's designed, I may be able to drill it through and...

Post by: Gynotai, Jul 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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It's alive!

Thanks for all of your help. I planned on drilling them out. It shouldn't be that bad. Famous last words, right? :/ Thanks again! Thom

Post by: Gynotai, Jul 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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It's alive!

Yes. Someone was telling me the screws may have ionic bonded to the aluminum, making the only way of removing them is to drill them out....

Post by: Gynotai, Jul 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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It's alive!

Hi Everyone. As of yesterday (7-23-08) my 1981 XJ650 is on the road, and it runs great! I'd like to thank everyone who helped, and you guessed...

Thread by: Gynotai, Jul 24, 2008, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1981 XJ 650 questions

Hi. That tape sounds like it's worth investigating. My only concern is what if it sticks too well, and it takes the paint off when you try to...

Post by: Gynotai, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1981 XJ 650 questions

Thanks for all of your replies. Electrolysis, huh? I'll have to check that out. This is a great forum. It's nice to be able to go somewhere...

Post by: Gynotai, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1981 XJ 650 questions

Hi. I'm glad I stumbled onto this forum! This is great! I recently bought a 1981 XJ650 that was sitting for a while. I got the engine...

Thread by: Gynotai, Jul 14, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat

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