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  1. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    I will listen to fitz (http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=24581.html) and go by the metric measurements, thus I'll be changing all 8.
    Post by: prock, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    0.15mm is out of spec for exhaust, but 0.006in is not... 0.10mm is out of spec for intake, but 0.004in is not... thus my confusion.
    Post by: prock, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    "checking the valves will only take 1/2 hr" ... I assume that's the case if you've done it a couple times. I probably spent 4 hours on it by the...
    Post by: prock, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. prock
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    which cylinder is #1?

    what is the firing order? is a spark being wasted?
    Post by: prock, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. prock
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    Broken Cooling Fins

    I'm resurrecting an old thread, but I want to file down a couple broken fins on mine. Can someone please link to the type of file I should use to...
    Post by: prock, Apr 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. prock
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    Air compressor for small shed shop

    Ok feeling better about what to get now. Thanks to all for the input.
    Post by: prock, Apr 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. prock
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    Air compressor for small shed shop

    So I'm still confused. iwingameover says "Also an important note with air rachets, air hammers, etc they don't work at their peak without the...
    Post by: prock, Apr 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. prock
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    Air compressor for small shed shop

    That's a good way to look at it. If I go by your explanation, though, what's the point of ever having a big tank? If I'm always going to want the...
    Post by: prock, Apr 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. prock
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    Air compressor for small shed shop

    Thanks for all the suggestions but I'm still a bit confused. Let's say a compressor is rated to provide 5.0 SCFM. Is that 5.0 SCFM continuously...
    Post by: prock, Apr 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. prock
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    Air compressor for small shed shop

    If only there was a magical store full of low price tools in Canada, too.
    Post by: prock, Apr 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. prock
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    Air compressor for small shed shop

    Sounds like I'm looking for a 2hp 3.0gallon 5.0scfm non-oil-lubricated compressor. Thanks for the help!
    Post by: prock, Apr 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. prock
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    Air compressor for small shed shop

    Hi I'm in the market for an air compressor but have no idea about them. It will never be used in a professional capacity, and I'm low on storage...
    Thread by: prock, Apr 5, 2010, 30 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    Any suggestions/analysis on the compression test? I realized I didn't have the throttle open when I did the test so I guess I'll have to redo...
    Post by: prock, Mar 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    I did the compression test. The threads closest to the outside of #1 are stripped so the longer spark plug has something to grip but the...
    Post by: prock, Mar 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    Changed the oil but didn't have time to do the compression test before the sun went down. The bike started right up and ran much better. I'm...
    Post by: prock, Mar 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    Came home tonight and after a long warm day in the driveway it started up and I took it for a ride. It sure sounds sick, though. I've got to leave...
    Post by: prock, Mar 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    I took off #4 plug and saw a spark... then much to my surprise it started with the plug OFF. Yet, with the plug back on it still will not start.
    Post by: prock, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. prock
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    spark plug gap

    Hi, simple question. I'm checking my plug gaps for the first time, but it seems to fold over the electrode. What am I measuring? The smallest...
    Thread by: prock, Mar 16, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    Hello again. Will not start again. Here's the run down: Last week I changed battery and plugs and it started right up. This morning I gave...
    Post by: prock, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. prock
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    (front) brake shake

    Ok I'll be quiet now. I found that in the service manual too. I'll give step 1 and 2 a try before asking about step 8.
    Post by: prock, Mar 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. prock
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    (front) brake shake

    Alright I found the head bearings in chacal's catalog, and I found the "steering head adjustment" section in the service manual. I'll give that a...
    Post by: prock, Mar 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. prock
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    (front) brake shake

    It's time to revisit this and get it worked out. It first popped up after I rebuilt both front calipers. What are "head bearings"? And what...
    Post by: prock, Mar 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. prock
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    bad fuel mileage no power

    How does one spray fluid into just one cylinder? I asked how to use starter fluid a few days ago and was told to spray it into the air intake...
    Post by: prock, Mar 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. prock
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    Air valve thingy

    Before this thread gets hijacked by all the people that actually know something about motorcycles... what do they do? like, explain it to your 6...
    Post by: prock, Mar 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. prock
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    Air valve thingy

    What is this? Why is it on my bike? Should I expect it to work still and what should it do? Is it super terrible that one doesn't have a cover?...
    Thread by: prock, Mar 12, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    I left it out in the sun and topped up the battery and it started up. It was warming up quite a bit and probably went from 5 to 10 degrees outside.
    Post by: prock, Mar 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    So it started a couple days ago just fine after I put the new plugs and battery in, but this morning it refuses to start. It was never on for more...
    Post by: prock, Mar 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    Thanks! =)
    Post by: prock, Mar 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    I've actually got the bike running. Yay. I'm still trying to figure out the "starter fluid" tactic, though. If I shoot the starter fluid...
    Post by: prock, Mar 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. prock
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    Battery charger - "tender" vs "trickle" vs "2-amp"

    Woohoo! New battery and new plugs and she starts like never before! =)
    Post by: prock, Mar 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. prock
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    Battery charger - "tender" vs "trickle" vs "2-amp"

    Thanks. New battery is charging. I'll put the new plugs in and change the oil while I wait.
    Post by: prock, Mar 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. prock
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    Battery charger - "tender" vs "trickle" vs "2-amp"

    I only could find a 2-amp charger at Crappy Tire in the fall. I figured this is what I needed so a couple times over the Winter I plugged my...
    Thread by: prock, Mar 8, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    Thanks. The floats" are another thing every talks about. Is there a way to check them without taking the carb assembly off the frame? I'm...
    Post by: prock, Mar 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. prock
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    Basic ignition troubleshooting

    Wouldn't start in the fall just before I put it to bed, and will not start now. Engine turns over but doesn't fire. I'm reading and wanting to try...
    Thread by: prock, Mar 7, 2010, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. prock
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    How to know your limits

    That's a good idea. Thanks.
    Post by: prock, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. prock
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    How to know your limits

    Thanks for all the replies. I took the an M1 exit course from Sheraton and they taught all the basic counter steering and safety stuff. I can't...
    Post by: prock, Jan 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. prock
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    How to know your limits

    So some guy outside my office is using the break in the snowy weather to get some riding in. It got me in a contemplative mood. Your input is...
    Thread by: prock, Jan 14, 2010, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. prock
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    Winter storage

    Ok thanks for clearing that up, but what is a TCI and does it need to be unplugged as well? You don't mention it but bigfitz does.
    Post by: prock, Oct 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. prock
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    Winter storage

    Bigfitz: what is a TCI (related to ignition somehow?) and when you say "spin it over" do you mean manually turn it or press the ignition switch?
    Post by: prock, Oct 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. prock
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    Who hasn't put their bike to bed yet?

    Rode it last night home at night. Very cold but I'm holding out for a warm streak. I think I'll put her in the shed Nov1.
    Post by: prock, Oct 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. prock
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    (front) brake shake

    Another question: are my discs my rotors? I don't see "rotors" in my parts guide but pictures I've searched for show the rotors as the discs that...
    Post by: prock, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. prock
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    (front) brake shake

    Hmm will check that out but now I'm wondering... I had the front wheel off recently is it possible I need some sort of alignment/balancing done?
    Post by: prock, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. prock
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    (front) brake shake

    Yahoo. Brakes are working again. Tying down the lever for a night worked wonders, and then I also went and bought a vacuum bleeder and now they're...
    Thread by: prock, Jun 19, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. prock
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    Where to buy a mity-vac in Guelph Ontario area?

    <sarcasm>*slaps head* why didn't I think of that??</sarcasm> Tried PartSource and the distributor listed on the MityVac website and...
    Post by: prock, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. prock
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    Where to buy a mity-vac in Guelph Ontario area?

    Anyone in the area know where I can get one without waiting for Chacal to ship it?
    Thread by: prock, Jun 15, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. prock
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    gravity bleeding

    I have started bleeding them and air bubbles stopped coming out within 30 minutes. From what I've read this is indication that the air is out but...
    Thread by: prock, Jun 15, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. prock
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    bleeding brakes - hose in jar under fluid?

    Where'd you get your speed bleeders?
    Post by: prock, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. prock
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    bleeding brakes - hose in jar under fluid?

    I've read in a non-XJ book that when bleeding brakes the end of the hose in the catch jar must be underneath some fluid at all times. Is this...
    Thread by: prock, Jun 2, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. prock
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    Screw extracting shop?

    Guelph
    Post by: prock, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. prock
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    Screw extracting shop?

    "machine shop" is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks. I've been trying and will try a couple more tricks before taking it somewhere else......
    Post by: prock, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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