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  1. pederacer
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    Big thanks to all, my carbs go clunk!

    Rick, don't worry, one of the things I have added to my toolbox is the mixture screw-driver that Chacal carries. Now I just need to do another...
    Post by: pederacer, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. pederacer
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    Big thanks to all, my carbs go clunk!

    I know it has been a while since I have last posted, but I just wanted to thank all of you for all the great information that is available through...
    Thread by: pederacer, Mar 31, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. pederacer
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    Fork Rebuild

    Well, I finally got around to tearing my front end apart to replace my head bearings and put new seals in my forks. I started with the nightmare...
    Thread by: pederacer, May 12, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. pederacer
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    Blinker won't blink w/not running [resolved]

    Re: More Turn Signal Problems Bandit, I too recently had signal problems. I also noticed that if I tapped the flasher unit it would occasionally...
    Post by: pederacer, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. pederacer
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    Fussy Floats

    Thanks for the help guys, I guess I'm just a little frustrated because this is the only real thing holding me back from riding! Rick, I'll...
    Post by: pederacer, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. pederacer
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    Fussy Floats

    That's the thing, I bought the carb lower end rebuild from Chacal, part number HCP2776. I know it's not the OEM version, but is it as bad as the...
    Post by: pederacer, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. pederacer
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    Fussy Floats

    These floats are beginning to become a pain in my back side :evil: I polished the valve seats, float pins, float pin guides, and the tangs on...
    Post by: pederacer, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. pederacer
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    Fussy Floats

    I didn't have a chance to try any of the tips today, but I think I'll go and get some 2000 grit paper tomorrow and attack these floats a bit more....
    Post by: pederacer, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. pederacer
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    Ignorance is bliss!

    Looks like we must have had similar POs! My bike also had inline fuses spliced in, and poorly soldered. I replaced the whole thing today with a...
    Post by: pederacer, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. pederacer
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    Fussy Floats

    Thanks for all the advice guys, looks like the trick may be the polishing like Rick suggests. This afternoon, I pulled the carbs and checked...
    Post by: pederacer, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. pederacer
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    Fussy Floats

    Longshoreman, I've had a fuel filter inline since the carb cleaning, so I doubt its dirt contamination. Half, the bike has been indoors at the...
    Post by: pederacer, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. pederacer
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    Fussy Floats

    Sorry for another long post, but I'm out of ideas, and I could use a little more guidance! My bike is now finally running, I've torn...
    Thread by: pederacer, Mar 16, 2009, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. pederacer
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    She's alive, but with more problems!

    Today was a pretty good day! You were correct Wiz, floats seemed to be doing their job this time, and only overflowing once. I checked all the...
    Post by: pederacer, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. pederacer
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    Intake manifold bolt removal

    Seamastertime, I feel for you :( I recently had the same problem, although only 3 of mine snapped off. It's something that can ruin your whole...
    Post by: pederacer, Mar 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. pederacer
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    She's alive, but with more problems!

    Thanks Wiz, I'll have a look at the bulbs in the morning. I also noticed while searching the site, a few posts recommended that the engine should...
    Post by: pederacer, Mar 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. pederacer
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    She's alive, but with more problems!

    Well, after the last fiasco of the snapped intake manifold bolts, my brother and I finally managed to get eveything all put together today. We...
    Thread by: pederacer, Mar 7, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. pederacer
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    Fun with intake manifolds

    Well, just thought I'd post up a little update. Turns out, I'm going to need a new head, I started drilling, broke off my easy out, got out the...
    Post by: pederacer, Feb 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. pederacer
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    Fun with intake manifolds

    Well, the closest Ace is a 45 minute drive, I'll try the local auto places and tractor supply after work tomorrow, probably also look at a bigger...
    Post by: pederacer, Feb 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. pederacer
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    Fun with intake manifolds

    Fitz, where can you buy Kroil? I saw it on Amazon, but am hoping for something local. Also, what do you recommend for heat, I used a little...
    Post by: pederacer, Feb 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. pederacer
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    Fun with intake manifolds

    Well, today was supposed to be the day, everything would go back together, and the tuning could begin :D I began the day by deciding to...
    Thread by: pederacer, Feb 17, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. pederacer
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    Cleaning carbs the old fashioned way.

    Len, you sure do make it hard for a fella to hold on to his paycheck :wink: I sure do think this bike is becoming an addiction, and I...
    Post by: pederacer, Feb 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. pederacer
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    Cleaning carbs the old fashioned way.

    Thanks for all the kind comments guys! iandmac, the chrome hats were a little too far gone for the steel wool to polish out the rust, so I...
    Post by: pederacer, Feb 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. pederacer
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    Cleaning carbs the old fashioned way.

    Well, I just thought I'd post a little update. After some time, I have finally finished cleaning my carbs. I took everyone's advice, and took my...
    Thread by: pederacer, Feb 2, 2009, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. pederacer
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    Valve Clearance

    Thanks for the quick responses guys! Since bigfitz has been generous enough to let me borrow a shim, I think I'll hold off until I am sure what...
    Post by: pederacer, Jan 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. pederacer
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    Valve Clearance

    Well, I finally got around to pulling the valve cover, and checked my valves. I had hoped that since the bike seemed to have regular maintenance...
    Thread by: pederacer, Jan 26, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. pederacer
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    Fun with Carbs!

    OK, So I guess what you guys are getting at is, clean everything as good as I can, and then clean some more :wink: Luckily all the big stuff...
    Post by: pederacer, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. pederacer
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    Fun with Carbs!

    Thanks for the advice guys, I guess I will start replacing the older parts, there is a growing list of parts I will eventually need! Chacal,...
    Post by: pederacer, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. pederacer
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    Fun with Carbs!

    Well, I thought I'd put up another update of my bike's status. Currently we are sitting with a pile of parts, and I am in need of more parts from...
    Thread by: pederacer, Dec 27, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. pederacer
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    Exhaust Gasket

    Thanks for the tips guys, I will definitely have another check at the exhaust ports tomorrow. If they are in there, should I replace them when I...
    Post by: pederacer, Dec 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. pederacer
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    Exhaust Gasket

    So, I've been using my Haynes manual to assist in the disassembly process of my bike, and I have come across something I hope you guys can clear...
    Thread by: pederacer, Dec 21, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. pederacer
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    Little update on my XJ650

    Danno, I will definitely be contacting you :D My intentions for the bike are to get it running like a top and then going over the cosmetics...
    Post by: pederacer, Dec 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. pederacer
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    Little update on my XJ650

    First, I would like to thank Chacal for the awesome service, I placed my order Friday evening after work, and I came home today to find a box at...
    Thread by: pederacer, Dec 15, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. pederacer
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    New XJ owner with a few ?s

    Update time! I pulled out the trusty multimeter and discovered that I either have a bad secondary coil or a bad wire on one coil. Depending...
    Post by: pederacer, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. pederacer
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    New XJ owner with a few ?s

    I would just like to introduce myself as a new fellow XJ owner, and a new motorcycle owner as well. I've been browsing the forums for a few days...
    Thread by: pederacer, Dec 9, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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