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  1. etg29
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    opinion-should it stay or should it go

    in january i (in the heat of the moment(pre baby crisis)) bought a 07 honda vtx 1300r. I pay about 180 a month for the loan. I have a 82 xj650rj...
    Thread by: etg29, Jun 15, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. etg29
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    sparking is the issue

    thanks guys for all the advice. I ordered new coils caps and plugs from chacal. I also got the bike some fresh gas. I did all this and within a...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. etg29
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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 Hey Len thanks for the great service. Parts arrived on time and it one of things i...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 16, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. etg29
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    sparking is the issue

    wait i forgot...my tax return is coming! screw it im just going to replace the coils packs since there already cracking and do all new plugs and...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. etg29
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    sparking is the issue

    to clarify above i had it running a few days ago...then all of a sudden wam!! started sounded like it ran on two cylinders then shutdown. since...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. etg29
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    sparking is the issue

    see it doesnt make since though, because it just died all of sudden so it seems like something failed electrically, in response to bigfitz. to add...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. etg29
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    sparking is the issue

    also can anyone tell me what the voltage being feed to the coil should be when key is on and ignition switch is on so i can check that proper...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. etg29
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    sparking is the issue

    ok so i got my 82 xj650 seca out for the year already and it started and purred like a kitten. The next day i went out to go for a ride and it was...
    Thread by: etg29, Mar 10, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. etg29
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    question about gear calculations

    ok this is what i have it seems about right (RPM's) / (primary,spur,middle,final gear ratios(6.997)) / (gear(X) ratio) * (diameter of wheel...
    Post by: etg29, May 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. etg29
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    question about gear calculations

    can anyone tell me how what the mathematical calculations are to convert engine rpms over to rear wheel rpms given a certain gear. i was...
    Thread by: etg29, May 3, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. etg29
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    1982 Seca 650- parting out or sell as is- pics added

    do you still have the right crankcase cover? i just reciently laid my bike down and mines scratched all to hell
    Post by: etg29, May 3, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. etg29
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    Ah, for that price, the wife should be included

    reread it again, timing adjusted wtf?????
    Post by: etg29, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. etg29
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    Spin on oil filters

    chacal sells the spin on oil filter adapter for are XJ's, first hand experience with one is that its pretty slick to install. Chacal has full...
    Post by: etg29, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. etg29
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    Ah, for that price, the wife should be included

    My friend just bought a 2001 gsx-750 f katana for three grand in mint condition with 7k miles on it, there is no way hes getting three grand for...
    Post by: etg29, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. etg29
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    Maxim vs Seca

    i love my seca especially with its not so stock handlebars hehe.. thanks PO. Plus the seca's have hotter cams...wahoo...at least the 650's do
    Post by: etg29, Apr 15, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. etg29
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    Could it be the oil?

    yeah dont mess with conventional oil. It doesnt have enough additives like zinc that are bikes need try this:...
    Post by: etg29, Apr 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. etg29
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    My bike wont idle....

    first off go through and clean the carbs through( it may seem like a pain, but its well worth it, trust me) heres some helpful links:...
    Post by: etg29, Apr 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. etg29
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    enrichment circuit

    read this, it will explain it and how to clean it http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=8918.html
    Post by: etg29, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. etg29
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    Exhaust, Seca to Maxim?

    the few the proud....the 82 650 seca owners lol. I see maxims all the time but ive never seen a bike like mine where i live! Fix it up it looks...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    but doesnt europe get just as warm of weather as the us at certain times of the year so why do they have bigger jets, the only reasons i could...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    hmm interesting observation i was browsing through chacals parts and i discovered this: #110: all XJ650 North American models (except 1982-84...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    so your telling me the only way to get it not running rich on the midrange is to: 1. up main jet size 2. raise needles up so no matter what i...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    are the compression numbers listed above low????
    Post by: etg29, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    ok will do that , i will take it out a couple of degrees also since bigfitz asked what my compression number where ,here they are cyl 1 132psi...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    ok guys i have colortuned the bike and now i have some new pics from my plug chop but before i post these pics here is the info: temp...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    ok guys i have colortuned the bike and now i have some new pics from my plug chop but before i post these pics here is the info: temp...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    no hound i dont think my bars are stock but i love them to death though!!!
    Post by: etg29, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    not to hi-jack my own thread but here's some pics of my bike: [img] and my "you've got to have balls to have this License plate" License plate...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    yeah i will do that mn-maxim im in no hurry, i sort of enjoy tweaking it
    Post by: etg29, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    yeah i just think it carbon deposits its not slick or glossy its more flat black in color
    Post by: etg29, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    update guys i went through and colortuned my bike only a few minutes ago ( for the first "true" time) i discovered some things about colortuning:...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. etg29
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    Is my bike working too hard

    its completely fine to run these engines at that rpm its right in the 52-58% of the rpm range for these bikes. i wouldnt worry about i take my...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. etg29
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    what story do my spark plugs tell you???

    what do you think maybe too rich (these are the outer two plugs 1 and 4) [img]
    Thread by: etg29, Mar 23, 2009, 53 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. etg29
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    replaced my old throttle cable with a brand new motion pro cable soooo much better then rode her around town a little bit
    Post by: etg29, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. etg29
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    cdi box interchangebility

    it would not work do to timing diffrences between the engines
    Post by: etg29, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  36. etg29
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    Kids on bikes?

    as a 19 year old "kid" i completely agree with the notion of it depends on the kid. as a highschool student i saw the different types of teenage...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 15, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. etg29
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    carb advice

    sorry that was wrong i actually remove the second knock out on the new gaskets not the one for the brass tube the other one
    Post by: etg29, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. etg29
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    carb advice

    move it
    Post by: etg29, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. etg29
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    carb advice

    it was blocking a passage , see the the enrichment circuits in the bowls passed inspection with the carb cleaner test so i did a little further...
    Post by: etg29, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. etg29
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    carb advice

    the problem is fixed the culprit was.....drum roll please.... the bowl gaskets of all things!!!!
    Post by: etg29, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. etg29
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    cleaning carbs with metal brushes wires etc.

    ive been told that its not a good idea to use metal wire or brushes to clean carb passages because it will enlarge them no matter what you do...
    Thread by: etg29, Mar 8, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. etg29
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    carb advice

    interesting, the funny part is those bowls where ultrasonicly cleaned ,how in the world, carbs perplex me
    Post by: etg29, Mar 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. etg29
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    carb advice

    just got my carbs redone and runs so much better then before. but now that i have my carbs rebuilt i have to use starting fluid when the engine...
    Thread by: etg29, Mar 6, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. etg29
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    nagging question in the back of my mind

    ok this ones been on my mind for a little while: if your cams where shot and you bought a new set off fleahbay or craigslist how would you...
    Thread by: etg29, Mar 2, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. etg29
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    bought over 500$ of stuff for my XJ from chacal awesome communication and service. You cant go wrong when purchasing from him, if he was on ebay...
    Post by: etg29, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  46. etg29
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    please help me with my speech

    thanks guys for all the help the speech went good a i got an A :) heres a picture of my art work on the whiteboard(excuse my lack of drawing...
    Post by: etg29, Feb 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. etg29
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    please help me with my speech

    nope i havent got a dui yet so i dont have to worry about that
    Post by: etg29, Feb 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. etg29
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    please help me with my speech

    what are interlocks???
    Post by: etg29, Feb 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. etg29
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    please help me with my speech

    so from what i gather a tci in a nutshell is this: 1.a Transistorized Coil Ignition 2. does the following things: A. detects when the...
    Post by: etg29, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. etg29
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    please help me with my speech

    thanks for the info wizard. so the TCI is operated by magnetic pickups on the end of the crank right? (i know im pushing for alot of info, but i...
    Post by: etg29, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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