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  1. Megafurlong
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    Clutch issues after rebuild

    Thanks @cds1984 I will crack it open again and take a look. Where can I find the stamping though? And I am looking for all parts to say 5g2?
    Post by: Megafurlong, Nov 22, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Megafurlong
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    Clutch issues after rebuild

    Haven't felt it in any other gear. Got new blade style fuses, but wasn't able to find a fuse box with a small enough form factor, so I just did 5...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Nov 18, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Megafurlong
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    Clutch issues after rebuild

    Franz, no, nothing like that. I don't hear an audible change from just your standard engine noise.
    Post by: Megafurlong, Nov 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Megafurlong
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    Clutch issues after rebuild

    Was not aware of these springs in the above picture. I can recheck the compression to make sure that it is dialed in, but I am not getting the...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Nov 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Megafurlong
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    Clutch issues after rebuild

    I haven't checked carb sync in a few months but it was tuned using carb tune and are pretty well in sync. Also changed out valve shims so all of...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Nov 14, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Megafurlong
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    Clutch issues after rebuild

    Stuttering referring to a slipping. Should have clarified that. No noticeable noise. But not a complete slip either. Feels like its trying to...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Nov 14, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Megafurlong
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    Clutch issues after rebuild

    '83 XJ750
    Post by: Megafurlong, Nov 13, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Megafurlong
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    Clutch issues after rebuild

    Hey everyone. I just went through a clutch rebuild where I replaced all of the plates in the clutch. Did this because I was getting some slipping...
    Thread by: Megafurlong, Nov 13, 2024, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Megafurlong
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    83 XJ 750 Starting Issues

    So I tested voltage everywhere and everything looked good. Got a starter rebuild kit and was able to rebuild the starter. But now, the starter...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Oct 24, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Megafurlong
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    83 XJ 750 Starting Issues

    So I got 12 volts at the connection of the starter motor. So sounds like a bad starter motor. Is this something that could be fixed? Or do I start...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Oct 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Megafurlong
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    83 XJ 750 Starting Issues

    In your position I would be reading the volts at the positive feed to the starter, when the button is pushed. Then working backwards if there was...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Oct 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Megafurlong
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    83 XJ 750 Starting Issues

    Hey everyone, I am having some issues with starting my bike. I can bump start it still, so tells me that this is probably an electrical issue....
    Thread by: Megafurlong, Oct 7, 2024, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Megafurlong
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    Unfamiliar Valve Shim

    Good point Chacal. As much as I trust my machining skills, I got a new 280 shim that fits. Got it together and synced and runs way better than...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Aug 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Megafurlong
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    Unfamiliar Valve Shim

    Simmy, you're a genius. I did exactly that. Got the shim out. Measured out to be 29.5mm in diameter. Took it back to the dealer and had a long...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Aug 24, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Megafurlong
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    Unfamiliar Valve Shim

    So bigger problem. I got some new shims from the dealer. Looks like one of the shims might be too big for the bucket. It looked like it fit well...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Aug 24, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Megafurlong
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    Unfamiliar Valve Shim

    Clearances and shim sizes are as follows: EX1: 0.13mm - y270 EX2: 0.13mm - 2.715 EX3: 0.15mm - y270 EX4: 0.06mm - 2.875 IN1: 0.13mm - y280 IN2:...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Aug 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Megafurlong
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    Unfamiliar Valve Shim

    I measured it and it came out to 2.715mm. Pulled another one out and it was labeled 2.875. Measured that one too and it was very close to what it...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Aug 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Megafurlong
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    Unfamiliar Valve Shim

    Hey everyone! I am working on checking the valve clearances on my 83' XJ750. So far, I have gotten through checking all clearances and now I am...
    Thread by: Megafurlong, Aug 23, 2024, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Megafurlong
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    '83 XJ750 Dies shortly after starting

    Not even an aux tank. I was putting the tank on and noticed that I had a hose clamp that fell apart when I unhooked the fuel line when I first...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Aug 2, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Megafurlong
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    '83 XJ750 Dies shortly after starting

    Ok quick update. I went through the carbs. Everything was relatively clean. Jets looked great. I replaced them a couple of weeks ago so I was glad...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Aug 1, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Megafurlong
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    '83 XJ750 Dies shortly after starting

    Hey everyone - I have a few issues that I am having a tough time wrapping my head around. Bought a 1983 XJ750 recently - rebuilt carbs and got it...
    Thread by: Megafurlong, Jul 31, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Megafurlong
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    XJ750 White Smoke from Engine

    Quick update: Tried all the tests listed above and everything looked good, albeit, to my untrained eye. I got an inline fuel filter like you...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Jul 22, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Megafurlong
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    XJ750 White Smoke from Engine

    Roast, you’re the man!! I will take the petcock out and give it a thorough cleaning and see if I can identify where that spring came from and...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Jul 22, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Megafurlong
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    XJ750 White Smoke from Engine

    While I inspecting the gas tank when I was working on the carbs, I saw the longer tube (yellow in color with a screen on it, not sure what it’s...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Jul 22, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Megafurlong
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    XJ750 White Smoke from Engine

    I should’ve mentioned that it wouldn’t start immediately after it died on me. But, after a few minutes of pushing it down the street, it fired...
    Post by: Megafurlong, Jul 22, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Megafurlong
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    XJ750 White Smoke from Engine

    Hey everyone, I purchased an ‘83 XJ750 last week that was not running. After replacing the battery, changing the oil, and rebuilding the carbs...
    Thread by: Megafurlong, Jul 22, 2024, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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