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  1. pillowmaster50
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    Are YICS and non-YICS bottom ends the same?

    Awesome, thanks guys!
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Jun 1, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. pillowmaster50
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    Are YICS and non-YICS bottom ends the same?

    Can I put a non-yics jugs and pistons and head on a yics bottom end? Also, can I do this without removing the engine from the frame?
    Thread by: pillowmaster50, May 31, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. pillowmaster50
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    I'll paypal $10 to anyone who can make a drawing of the valve bucket retaining tool. XJ650.

    Offer still valid
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Mar 31, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. pillowmaster50
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    I'll paypal $10 to anyone who can make a drawing of the valve bucket retaining tool. XJ650.

    because I'm isolating and I want one now
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Mar 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. pillowmaster50
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    I'll paypal $10 to anyone who can make a drawing of the valve bucket retaining tool. XJ650.

    I'm asking so I don't have to do it that way again haha.
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Mar 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. pillowmaster50
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    I'll paypal $10 to anyone who can make a drawing of the valve bucket retaining tool. XJ650.

    You gotta use calipers. Thanks!
    Thread by: pillowmaster50, Mar 28, 2020, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. pillowmaster50
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    Another "my bike doesn't start" thread.

    I pulled the carbs back off tonight to check my work, and I think I may have my answer. First picture is verifying the float height with the tube...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, May 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. pillowmaster50
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    Another "my bike doesn't start" thread.

    I agree that 4mm would be leaner, but I still expect it to run, at least with the choke on. I can't believe that all 4 pilot circuits would be...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, May 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. pillowmaster50
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    Another "my bike doesn't start" thread.

    My 81 xj650 ran ok last winter when I parked it (outside). This spring, I decided to clean the carbs again. I usually do them every spring, but I...
    Thread by: pillowmaster50, May 24, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. pillowmaster50
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    Replacing my fork seals tomorrow

    Not as hard as supporting 3 kids, I'd wager. ;) Seriously though, I rebuilt a set of 750 seca forks, and it was way easier than I thought it...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, May 15, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. pillowmaster50
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    Replacing my fork seals tomorrow

    Not as hard as raising 3 kids, I’d wager.
    Post by: pillowmaster50, May 15, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. pillowmaster50
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    Carb alignment question.

    Hi everyone (except fitz (where did you go?)). I'm putting these HSC32's back together for the umpteenth time, and I've just about gotten the...
    Thread by: pillowmaster50, May 14, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. pillowmaster50
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    Hey you old guys' kness hurt?

    I'm 5'11". maybe I just need to stop dragging my knees like Valentino Rossi ;)
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Mar 23, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. pillowmaster50
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    Hey you old guys' kness hurt?

    When I get off my XJ after I get to or from work, about 40-45 minutes, my knees are sore and stiff. I walk in the door shuffling like I'm 90 years...
    Thread by: pillowmaster50, Mar 22, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. pillowmaster50
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    For Sale 82 XJ650 maxim. frame and a few parts. no title.

    Last call. Wheels, shocks and final drive are spoken for. http://imgur.com/a/5ZiS6 Sorry I didn't get back to you zombiejoe, I have a yellowed...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Oct 9, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. pillowmaster50
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    For Sale 82 XJ650 maxim. frame and a few parts. no title.

    I forgot I still have the regulator/rectifier and TCI and everything under the left side cover. Also the VIN is the short style VIN. And this...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Sep 22, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. pillowmaster50
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    For Sale 82 XJ650 maxim. frame and a few parts. no title.

    Selling what's left of this bike: http://i.imgur.com/RoMX677.jpg PO said he acquired the bike from an in-law who died and the title wasn't found...
    Thread by: pillowmaster50, Sep 22, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. pillowmaster50
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    Please, I need help deciding what to do with my XJs

    You were right k-moe! I decided to just use the title-less bike as a parts bike, and while I was swapping the engines, I had some penetrating oil...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Aug 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. pillowmaster50
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    Battery

    Interstate has earned my loyalty. The only lead acid batteries I buy anymore are interstate. I've got a 69 ford with an interstate battery that is...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Aug 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. pillowmaster50
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    Why am I overheating so often?

    Check that the vent in the gas cap is letting air in.
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Aug 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. pillowmaster50
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    Starter Clutch Replacement

    I don't know if someone has mentioned it already, but I very highly strongly recommend that you replace the starter chain guide while you're in...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Aug 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. pillowmaster50
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    Please, I need help deciding what to do with my XJs

    I haven't actually measured the forks to see if they're parallel. In my mind just having the whole steering assembly loose was enough to get it...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Aug 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. pillowmaster50
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    Please, I need help deciding what to do with my XJs

    Yeah I've had the forks out of the clamps many times, unfortunately
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Aug 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. pillowmaster50
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    Please, I need help deciding what to do with my XJs

    Thanks for your advice, hog. I thought the cases had to be split to replace that right side cover, I guess I was thinking of the seal that goes...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Aug 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. pillowmaster50
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    Please, I need help deciding what to do with my XJs

    how do i respond to the right post? EDIT: haha I forgot how forums work. nevermind. anyway k-moe: I like the way you think. Unfortunately, I...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Aug 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. pillowmaster50
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    Please, I need help deciding what to do with my XJs

    I apologize in advance for the wall of text. For my high school graduation, my loving parents got me an 81 XJ650! So it's got a lot of...
    Thread by: pillowmaster50, Aug 6, 2016, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. pillowmaster50
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    Non-removable needle valve seats on GPZ1100.

    So my boss recently gave me his 95 GPZ1100. Long story short, I somehow need to recommission the existing valve seats. I've tried plastic polish...
    Thread by: pillowmaster50, Jun 26, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  28. pillowmaster50
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    Quick fork rebuild question

    I would bet any mechanically able person with a good set of tools could do the job in under 8 hours their first time. Especially the 650's forks...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. pillowmaster50
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    New project. restore 82xj650. Need advice where to start.

    If the engine turns over freely with the wrench, short across the terminals on the solenoid with a good battery installed (or jumper cables on, in...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. pillowmaster50
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    New project. restore 82xj650. Need advice where to start.

    Take the left side cover off the engine and turn that timing disk with a wrench to verify the engine is not seized.
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. pillowmaster50
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    81 xj650 runs 2-8 seconds

    If it runs on starting fluid but not otherwise, that means there is a fuel delivery problem or a vacuum leak. See if the bike runs with the...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Jun 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. pillowmaster50
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    Carburetor Issues on my 1982 xj650

    Yup. If bike runs fine on prime but not on on or reserve, there's a problem with the petcock! You should check that the petcock isn't working...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Jun 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. pillowmaster50
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    procedure for zero valve clearance

    Compression check will be low if the valves aren't closing all the way :) if you're willing to teach yourself more about working on motorcycles,...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Jun 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. pillowmaster50
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    procedure for zero valve clearance

    If I were you, I'd order a shim that's about 5 or 6 sizes thinner, then swap it out on the ones that are 0 clearance. Make sure you have a good...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Jun 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. pillowmaster50
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    Carburetor Issues on my 1982 xj650

    Check that the floats are not installed upside down. Check that the petcock works correctly. Check that the two jets under the diaphragms aren't...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Jun 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. pillowmaster50
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    Off idle hesitation is killing me

    Thanks for the suggestions guys. The problem is that the bike runs rich right off idle. Going back to a 40 pilot would make it worse. (Remember...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Oct 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. pillowmaster50
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    Off idle hesitation is killing me

    So this problem didn't exist when I acquired the bike in 2007. It has slowly been getting worse and worse... My nice paved road is closed now so I...
    Thread by: pillowmaster50, Oct 1, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. pillowmaster50
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    Flooding in Colorado has altered my commute

    Haha I was too excited to ride it and forgot I took it off
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Sep 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. pillowmaster50
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    Flooding in Colorado has altered my commute

    So I put some knobbies on my XJ! http://imgur.com/a/sV8AL
    Thread by: pillowmaster50, Sep 29, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. pillowmaster50
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    Odd Noise Over 15mph

    Yeah sometimes it stops if you give them a whack
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Sep 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. pillowmaster50
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    Vacuum leak with no vacuum leak.

    Long shot but maybe the air jets under the diaphragms are installed incorrectly? I know at least one of the service manuals has them wrong in the...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Sep 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. pillowmaster50
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    Is this normal?

    * Is the rim true & straight? It's the straightest rim I've ever seen! Front has maybe a 50thou wobble. * Are the tires professionally replaced?...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. pillowmaster50
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    master Cylinder rebuild

    Did you bleed the brakes? I.e. get ALL of the air out of the system?
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. pillowmaster50
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    Chacal's Operations

    At 2 in the morning on a saturday (seriously).
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. pillowmaster50
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    Is this normal?

    Haha sorry I got a used rear drive off of ebay. Tires were new last summer. I've put like 4 or 5 rear (brand new) tires on this bike since I've...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. pillowmaster50
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    Is this normal?

    What tires do you have? Currently I've got metzeler marathons. It's got less than 3000 miles and needs replacement. Front is wearing to a point....
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. pillowmaster50
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    Is this normal?

    Hey, I think excessive backlash is causing my rear tire to wear out too quick. Here's a video I made:...
    Thread by: pillowmaster50, Sep 1, 2013, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. pillowmaster50
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    Carbs, still kickin my butt! Ideas?

    Your float heights are set right? Does it get better or worse as it warms up?
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. pillowmaster50
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    Puzzling engine failure. '71 AT1

    I used the carb from the 125, bumped up the main from 130 to 230 then I think it has a 270 in there now. went from a 30 pilot to a 35. I replaced...
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Aug 31, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  50. pillowmaster50
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    Puzzling engine failure. '71 AT1

    It's auto-lube. I put a pump for a 175 on it too. 1st 2nd and 3rd seemed normal after it cooled down. The clutch worked normally too.
    Post by: pillowmaster50, Aug 29, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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