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  1. turtlemann14
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    Bobber/Cafe Racer just finished

    i think she looks great to, but i think the engine stick out a little.
    Post by: turtlemann14, Jul 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. turtlemann14
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    Who hasn't put their bike to bed yet?

    ^ agreed once the roads are dry then i am back out
    Post by: turtlemann14, Dec 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. turtlemann14
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    How fast is your XJ

    i have had my 550 up to about 125mph was running off road fuel :) and had a slight tail wind leaded gas makes these bikes happy but run lean
    Post by: turtlemann14, Dec 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. turtlemann14
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    tire pressure?

    seems as if my rear tire is squaring off, can't say that i am riding straight a lot the tire has a max of 45 psi and i think i am now running...
    Thread by: turtlemann14, Dec 5, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. turtlemann14
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    Sticking Throttle Cable

    i have taken a bolt drilled a hole though it and put a set screw in it for the ends
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. turtlemann14
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    Carbs off - sprinkelers on

    drain the float bowels drain the water out of the engine before cranking (oil floats water sinks it will be on the bottom near the drain plug,...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. turtlemann14
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    Powder coating engine

    probably not stick to the wax in the polish if it has any just my thought though i really don't know
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. turtlemann14
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    XJ650 mini-muffler (pics)

    the more packing you have the quitter try smaller holes up towards the front?
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. turtlemann14
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    final drive temp

    probably has some to do with your brakes drum? maybe the heat is going though the rim and into the gears? heat is due to friction more...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. turtlemann14
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    oil

    blow by or way to much oil in the crank case
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. turtlemann14
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    How much choke needed for startups?

    depends if there is gas in my carbs if gas is in there she will start right up with no choke if not, full choke
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. turtlemann14
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    XV750 Off Roader - Pic Heavy

    i think he is going to need more suspension (but i could be wrong) vids are a must
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  13. turtlemann14
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    Cold running questions

    slides sticking?
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. turtlemann14
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    noise and vibrations

    flashlight and inspection mirror
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. turtlemann14
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    noise and vibrations

    noise = shaky mirrors or foot pegs? my rattle once i hit about 3k
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. turtlemann14
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    Oil fountain

    blow by rings... hole in piston(unlikely) just look at your oil level when on center stand if she ran when you shut her off then i would...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. turtlemann14
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    Electric/wiring- the dumbest question you will read tonight

    no load no draw (what he said basically)
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. turtlemann14
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    whats the highest mileage xj you seen ?

    my bike has over 80k probably close to 100k now (my gauge has been unhooked for a while)
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. turtlemann14
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    How many miles?

    for a while i was running about 150 miles a day and riding at least 5 days a week
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 3, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. turtlemann14
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    turbo blue and other fuels

    can anyone tell me if there would be any detrimental effects of running turbo blue though my bike? http://www.turboblue.com/product.asp what...
    Thread by: turtlemann14, Aug 2, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. turtlemann14
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    would like louder pipes, got another ?

    i like them to be quietish and very low pitched i took the first pipe extending into the muffler out (from eh engine side) and drilled four...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. turtlemann14
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    engine swap issue

    maybe the pickup censor for the cdi?
    Post by: turtlemann14, Aug 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. turtlemann14
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    brake conversion

    i am pretty sure you have to upload them to an image sharing website (or here?)
    Post by: turtlemann14, May 18, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. turtlemann14
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    Better braking

    .... my brake pad have brass chips in them. my machine shop instructor at school said that they are not good because they do not wear like other...
    Post by: turtlemann14, May 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. turtlemann14
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    Tries to start after button is released

    check the fuse block and all of the conector for corrosion! mine did the same thing the fuse on the red wire caused it
    Post by: turtlemann14, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. turtlemann14
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    led brake lights

    its overly possible (you just have to find one bright enough)
    Post by: turtlemann14, Apr 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. turtlemann14
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    headset adjustjment

    tell you the truth, my dealer and I both just use a screwdriver and tap it lightly to turn it
    Post by: turtlemann14, Apr 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Acetone Is Not Recommended. XJBike's Member Alert!

    you forgot that rubbing alcohol has water in it to... just run her on some shine
    Post by: turtlemann14, Apr 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. turtlemann14
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    headset adjustjment

    same...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Apr 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. turtlemann14
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    Turning brake rotors??

    cutting disks can be done at a machine shop... they just use carbide bits and go slow(cast iron = low rpm cuts) machine shops also have grinders...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. turtlemann14
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    turtle's bike

    so about the carbs that don't like to let the bike go under 2k rpm unless they are cold my bike starts really easy when cold out, probably more...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Apr 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. turtlemann14
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    Starts runs,but when stop no restart :(

    spark plugs? weak spark
    Post by: turtlemann14, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. turtlemann14
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    Starter Solenoid

    check the fuse on the red wire w/white stripe sounds like a connector from the starter button is dead
    Post by: turtlemann14, Mar 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. turtlemann14
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    turtle's bike

    ... your going to kill me previous owner messing with the wiring NEAR THE FUSES... yea, the fuse of the red wire under the seat was...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. turtlemann14
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    turtle's bike

    i have another electrical problem when starting my bike its cranks over quickly, but will not start until i let off the start button if i am...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. turtlemann14
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    turtle's bike

    glad you do have the doctrine :) i could hear that one cylinder was firing harder or less that the other three you know that dadadapa dadadapa...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. turtlemann14
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    turtle's bike

    no, i synced them on my bike while running (time consuming) felt like it gave it more power they are withing 1inch of vacuum to each other
    Post by: turtlemann14, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    turtle's bike

    well, i have a few things to ask about first off is electrical i have either a short or a bad relay and i can decide which it is. when i am...
    Thread by: turtlemann14, Mar 20, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. turtlemann14
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    xj 550 hard to start when hot

    mine acts like it is running very lean after a ride(it will crank over very fast and slowly pick up until it idles
    Post by: turtlemann14, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. turtlemann14
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    120 mile ride :) gave her a cleaning off its perfect 70*F
    Post by: turtlemann14, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. turtlemann14
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    secondary fuel tank?

    two lines? have one line for air and one line for fuel(the air line could be pretty small) you would probably have to tap and weld a pipe...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. turtlemann14
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    How fast have you gone on your XJ?

    mine stops at 80 for some reason how fast is a 82 550 geared? i had mine going over 80 and it was running something like 7k rpm more room to...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. turtlemann14
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    old stuff

    >.< you guys make me feel like i haven't been born yet 19 here(well pretty much) 5 cent cokes? (a symbol that the dollar is worth nothing...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. turtlemann14
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    Yz125 adjusting the powervalve.

    i believe it should be closed at idle or not running and when its full throttle its open since this is a xj sight you may want to try...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Feb 22, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    handlebars

    the weights at the end of the bars work to take out vibrations...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Feb 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. turtlemann14
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    short fingers

    smaller diameter bars/grips might help
    Post by: turtlemann14, Feb 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. turtlemann14
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    550 maxim wheel removal

    release pressure on the brake pads by squeezing them in remove safety pin, loosen nut, and pull the wheel off depending on the balance of...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Feb 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. turtlemann14
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    YICS Questioin

    could just look in the intake port?
    Post by: turtlemann14, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. turtlemann14
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    Why do I keep breaking it.....

    you can also take a triangular file and clean the thread up if external the sides of most threads are about 30*
    Post by: turtlemann14, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Compression

    once the head is off you have more room if you can get he timing chain off and the guides out you should be able to i would think measure...
    Post by: turtlemann14, Feb 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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