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  1. lithdoc
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    Just got a 82 Seca... Few issues I need help with!

    Thanks! I'll read how to do it and try to look for it. Meanwhile, would an out-of-setting mixture screws cause anything like this?...
    Post by: lithdoc, Jul 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. lithdoc
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    Just got a 82 Seca... Few issues I need help with!

    Okay guys, I have some progress to report. First of all, I updated my signature with all my beloved Yamahas. Anyway, I took off the manifolds...
    Post by: lithdoc, Jul 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. lithdoc
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    Just got a 82 Seca... Few issues I need help with!

    Thanks for all your replies guys. I'll look into trying to seal off the maniforlds tomorrow. Also, I had no idea that carbtune could be used...
    Post by: lithdoc, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. lithdoc
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    Just got a 82 Seca... Few issues I need help with!

    Thanks for the reply! This is a 750 Seca. I thought this was the only way they came in! Anyway, the turn signal will go on, but won't flash....
    Post by: lithdoc, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. lithdoc
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    Just got a 82 Seca... Few issues I need help with!

    Thanks! Well, this was one of my thoughts initially as well... Would this explain why I was not able to sync them? Like I described previously, I...
    Post by: lithdoc, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. lithdoc
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    Just got a 82 Seca... Few issues I need help with!

    I have the spark there - I can see it well with the colortune. However, there is no flame from the fuel, and it appears only once in a while. It...
    Post by: lithdoc, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. lithdoc
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    Just got a 82 Seca... Few issues I need help with!

    Hey guys, A couple days ago I got a 82 Seca. The bike seems alright, although there are a couple issues which prevent me from enjoying it...
    Thread by: lithdoc, Jul 3, 2009, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. lithdoc
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    I'm new, and I was lucky enough to find

    Wow, sounds like a great find! I hope you'll have it up and running in no time!
    Post by: lithdoc, May 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. lithdoc
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    Mufflers needed

    I don't want to sound stupid, but what are headers? Also, how much would a mac system be (my entire bike cost some $600)?
    Post by: lithdoc, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. lithdoc
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    Best way to remove engine paint from XJ 750 motor/???

    I have a quite similar dilemma. The idiot seller who sold me the bike decided to paint the whole thing black, hoping to hide some of the rusty or...
    Post by: lithdoc, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. lithdoc
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    Mufflers needed

    Hello, I'm lookin for a set of decent mufflers for 82 Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim. One has a huge hole in it, which even if patched still does not...
    Thread by: lithdoc, Apr 28, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. lithdoc
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    Strange Idle problem

    Well, just by looking at your carbs in the pictures I can tell that you should swap carb float bowls 1 and 3 - the drain plug are in the wrong...
    Post by: lithdoc, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. lithdoc
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    Idling problems when engine is hot

    Okay guys, seems like the problem is finally solved. Believe it or not, these awkward symptoms were caused by the faulty petcock. I simply...
    Post by: lithdoc, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. lithdoc
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    Idling problems when engine is hot

    The problem with non-working cylinders is an interesting one. I don't even need to do that - I can simply touch the exhaust manifold and feel if...
    Post by: lithdoc, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. lithdoc
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    Idling problems when engine is hot

    Well, this adds some logistical complexity to my project then. First, I will have to order the tool, and only then I will be able to see what...
    Post by: lithdoc, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. lithdoc
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    Idling problems when engine is hot

    Well, that was my thoughts as well. Although in the XJ service manual they do write that valve clearances should be checked at 5k miles. If...
    Post by: lithdoc, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. lithdoc
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    Idling problems when engine is hot

    Ever since I got this bike I became a carb pro. If there was a competition where you had to take the carbs off, put them back on it the least...
    Post by: lithdoc, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. lithdoc
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    Idling problems when engine is hot

    Not a bad idea, I'll try to swap fuel tanks and see how it goes. However, the bike does start and run, but will not idle well - at first it...
    Post by: lithdoc, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. lithdoc
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    Idling problems when engine is hot

    I was hoping not to hear this answer, but I had a feeling I might have to dig in there. Just one minute ago I started to look here...
    Post by: lithdoc, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. lithdoc
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    Idling problems when engine is hot

    Well, despite lack of replies I have some progress to report. The problems seem to be not in the carbs. I took those carbs off, put them on my...
    Post by: lithdoc, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. lithdoc
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    Idling problems when engine is hot

    Hello everyone! So I'm on my 2nd maxim now - this time I got a neglected beauty for $300. Only 5k miles, but it had not been ridden for several...
    Thread by: lithdoc, Apr 24, 2009, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    EUREKA! Well, I found the short. Took only 20 hours of frustration, but oh well - one has to make sacrifices to enjoy their bike! Anyway, a...
    Post by: lithdoc, Oct 4, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Yes, thats what I mean ;) I don't know how other bikes are, but this one, the starter will go when the button is pressed irrespective of what...
    Post by: lithdoc, Oct 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Just to let you guys know. The previous owner had disabled the start button and relocated it to be on the battery cover. It is somehow bypassed,...
    Post by: lithdoc, Oct 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Okay, because of all your help I do have some progress report to make, although still no cure. If motorcycles were humans, I would call the...
    Post by: lithdoc, Oct 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Two questions: First of all, Hayne's manual. Which filename is the one for that manual in the link you sent? Because I downloaded the x650...
    Post by: lithdoc, Oct 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    I'm not too good with these things, so please explain some of the details to me. First of all, multimeter, has only two leads. So do I connect...
    Post by: lithdoc, Oct 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Okay guys, my bike is now officially not driveable. While I was able to make a few loops yesterday, today I was unable to even start it. First...
    Post by: lithdoc, Oct 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Indeed, the manner in which the fuses are going out seems to be strange to me too. The ignition fuse seems to be going out when the bike...
    Post by: lithdoc, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Thanks for all your help guys. Yesterday, I took out the starter, cleaned it all up (it was dirty indeed), put it all back together. Not a hard...
    Post by: lithdoc, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Big big thanks to you, bill. Time to start working on the bike!
    Post by: lithdoc, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Hey - you bet it will! Now, question. Do I have to take it all apart like in the picture. The "cleaning" that you're referring to - does that...
    Post by: lithdoc, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Thanks for your replies guys, you're the best. I can't wait to ride my bike! Anyway, I'll try to improvise and pull the starter. Yesterday I...
    Post by: lithdoc, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Thanks for the welcome and a quick reply. Indeed, I am using a 10A fuse for the bike, but it burns up just after a couple starts. Ironically,...
    Post by: lithdoc, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. lithdoc
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    XJ 650 ignition fuse keeps burning up

    Hello everyone, I just got a 1981 XJ650 bike. Nice bike, but my first ride today was filled with problems. It seems like the ignition fuse...
    Thread by: lithdoc, Sep 28, 2008, 32 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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