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  1. A_Dawg
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    Changed 5 valve shims and now I have a knock!

    Apparently I'm going crazy. Saturday morning I decided to figure out my knocking issue. Before taking the valve cover back off, I decided to...
    Post by: A_Dawg, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. A_Dawg
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    Changed 5 valve shims and now I have a knock!

    Re: Changed 5 valve shims and now a have a knock! Thanks for the quick replies guys. When I get home tonight I plan on pulling the valve cover...
    Post by: A_Dawg, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. A_Dawg
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    Changed 5 valve shims and now I have a knock!

    I have been slowly working to get my 81 xj550 back on the road, but I just hit another roadblock. Following the advice of this forum, I made a...
    Thread by: A_Dawg, Jul 14, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. A_Dawg
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    gas cap key problem

    I had the same problem as you do. I eventually ended up drilling out the tumbler. If you are careful not to do too much damage, you can get the...
    Post by: A_Dawg, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. A_Dawg
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    I drove my XJ yesterday for the 1st time in 12 YEARS!

    It's a fantastic feeling, yes. I have to admit though, that the hard work is yet to come. She's running yeah, but far from roadworthy. I'll be...
    Post by: A_Dawg, Aug 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. A_Dawg
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    I drove my XJ yesterday for the 1st time in 12 YEARS!

    What a great feeling to get that baby on the road! After so much procrastination, I have finally gotten around to working on my bike. This site...
    Thread by: A_Dawg, Aug 23, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. A_Dawg
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    Would this lock set fit on my '81 xj550?

    Thanks guys! I can't wait to get this project going. I'm gonna keep watching e-bay to see if a set comes up for a 550. I have seen them before...
    Post by: A_Dawg, Aug 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. A_Dawg
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    Would this lock set fit on my '81 xj550?

    Long story short, I lost the keys to my '81 Maxim 550, and I'm wondering if I can replace all of my keyed parts with this......
    Thread by: A_Dawg, Aug 18, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. A_Dawg
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    How do I contact Chacal for parts quotes?

    I would just send him a PM. If it's a quote that you are after he has lots of prices listed here: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2 ......
    Post by: A_Dawg, Oct 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. A_Dawg
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    I might buy this for my garage

    LOL. Meh I'm not that broke. It's just that I only get so much fun money and right now my bike needs ALOT of stuff. I'm glad somebody here got...
    Post by: A_Dawg, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. A_Dawg
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    One more satisfied customer here! I got my parts today (much sooner than expected) Thanks for your help, and keep up the good work, Chacal....
    Post by: A_Dawg, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  12. A_Dawg
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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 Chacal, Got my parts today (carb rebuild kits). You have one more satisfied...
    Post by: A_Dawg, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. A_Dawg
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    I might buy this for my garage

    Just found this on e-bay. might be kinda cool to hang over the workbench http://cgi.ebay.com/FRAMED-1-PAGE-1981- ... 286.c0.m14 On second...
    Thread by: A_Dawg, Sep 26, 2008, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. A_Dawg
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    anybody have a good source for carb kits?

    Woah. OK, so i just began tearing into my carbs (repair manual in hand) and it looks like i have my work cut out for me. After sitting for several...
    Post by: A_Dawg, Sep 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. A_Dawg
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    anybody have a good source for carb kits?

    I'm looking for carb rebuild kits for my '81 xj550 I found them at old bike barn for $19.95 a pop. Once you add shipping though I'm looking at...
    Thread by: A_Dawg, Sep 22, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. A_Dawg
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    Does this mean it's running too hot?

    LOL Yeah, I thought that was kinda funny too. Although I took it to mean that it is ready to hit the road. At least I hope that's what he meant....
    Post by: A_Dawg, Sep 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. A_Dawg
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    Does this mean it's running too hot?

    I found a pretty clean looking bike for sale and the guy says it's running great but i noticed in the picture that the exhaust pipes are kinda...
    Thread by: A_Dawg, Sep 11, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. A_Dawg
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    where to begin?

    Yeah, I have done some looking around and I found a radiator shop that will clean the inside of the tank for me. (as soon as I can get a key to...
    Post by: A_Dawg, Sep 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. A_Dawg
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    where to begin?

    Thanks for the replies. I will be sure to add those items to my list. I have one more item to add unfortunately, I'm not sure if it's scary or...
    Post by: A_Dawg, Sep 9, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. A_Dawg
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    where to begin?

    Great forum! I have been lurking for a week or so and have finally been convinced to dig out my dust covered xj from the back corner of my garage....
    Thread by: A_Dawg, Sep 9, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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