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  1. helmet
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    What do you think my bike would bring?

    needs pics to better evaluate.
    Post by: helmet, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What's on your XJ's "Winter list"

    to buy one to rebuild :D
    Post by: helmet, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. helmet
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    I think I found my next bike

    I dont know if I would turn my nose up to an X
    Post by: helmet, Oct 15, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    "Man Journey" Cleveland, OH to San Francisco, CA

    mestnii- my last ride- 440 miles- before I had to sell, was absolutely the most awesome and miserable ride I could ever imagine. my butt begged...
    Post by: helmet, Oct 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to site

    welcome aboard! looks like you've been riding a long time!
    Post by: helmet, Oct 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    "Man Journey" Cleveland, OH to San Francisco, CA

    patience... pffffft.... I have 4 kids and at work it feels like I work with a daycare full of kids :D I have plenty of patience. :) However,...
    Post by: helmet, Oct 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Average age of the xj'r

    34 going on 15
    Post by: helmet, Oct 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    "Man Journey" Cleveland, OH to San Francisco, CA

    best update yet!! so, the rest comes tonight?
    Post by: helmet, Oct 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My hand was forced, and I had to sell my XJ

    your bike is pink... :P it's okay though, I have some leads on bikes and I refuse to let this setback keep me from getting more... notice, I said...
    Post by: helmet, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    "Man Journey" Cleveland, OH to San Francisco, CA

    dont encourage him with this talk of "jobs" we need ride updates! :lol:
    Post by: helmet, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    "Man Journey" Cleveland, OH to San Francisco, CA

    send him some potatoes!
    Post by: helmet, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    "Man Journey" Cleveland, OH to San Francisco, CA

    mestnii, the interview can wait... seriously :lol:
    Post by: helmet, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My hand was forced, and I had to sell my XJ

    nuwin, I would love to have that bike. I know where I can get a motor for it! I emailed just in case I can work something out.
    Post by: helmet, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Not the problem... I need some advice!

    Carl, mine acted acted the same as hers, but it wound up being my plugs. I had to have a nearly full battery to get mine fired up. Anything...
    Post by: helmet, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. helmet
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    Real noob question: Name that part

    no yics in 81?
    Post by: helmet, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    front tire size

    because of the fender being molded to fit so close to the tire, wider would probably not be possible.
    Post by: helmet, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Not the problem... I need some advice!

    also, you have to take other things into consideration when thinking about how it starts: How long since the last oil change? How old are the...
    Post by: helmet, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    bike not running right

    if you are still rich on 1, you arent adjusted properly. I would do a plug chop at 4k rpm and see what they look like then. if it still a little...
    Post by: helmet, Oct 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    after bike warms up, idles high

    also, the idle screw between carbs 2 and 3 on the airbox side and turn it out after the bike is completely warmed up
    Post by: helmet, Oct 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I remove back wheel?

    glad to help! dont overdo it on tread for a few miles till that slickness wears off.
    Post by: helmet, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hi from Canada (East Coast) First Bike! 81 XJ650!

    you may want to consider the XJ CD... it is the most comprehensive manual for these bikes ever assembled.
    Post by: helmet, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Mid michiganders!!! BUy this bike!! dont listen to SWMBO!!

    wow. just wow. very nice for the price!
    Post by: helmet, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How do I remove back wheel?

    the stand is perfect for it it's a tight fit pulling the tire as you will find, but not too bad overall. I actually had mine in gear that way...
    Post by: helmet, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    "Man Journey" Cleveland, OH to San Francisco, CA

    mestnii, you have a lot of followers of this thread, and it's for a good reason! all of the highs and lows of the trip put us in the rider's seat...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I remove back wheel?

    :lol: :lol: :lol: this is going on my sig...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    "Man Journey" Cleveland, OH to San Francisco, CA

    man, I love these updates!!!
    Post by: helmet, Sep 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical power loss

    first the chirp sounds like a bad gasket on your intake boot. is it lean on any of the cylinders? try a propane torch around the boot and see it...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I remove back wheel?

    I am pretty sure that is shaft drive, so.... disconnect the rear brake from the drum by loosening the 10mm bolt... flat screwdriver to open it...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speedo Drive XJ700

    they are the same same tire height on both models
    Post by: helmet, Sep 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hesitates to accelerate

    typically, 15 or 20 minutes of good riding since it takes about that long to get the bike fully warmed up
    Post by: helmet, Sep 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Great Site :)

    welcome aboard!
    Post by: helmet, Sep 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    85 xj900 parts for sale

    where are you located and do you have pics of the bike?
    Post by: helmet, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    How do my plugs look

    good you found the problem, although it's not an easy fix. while you have the carbs apart, might as well go through them and spend a few extra...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hey everbody

    hey art! you've come to the right place! post your questions in the Chat section, and I or someone will answer them
    Post by: helmet, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hard to idle at 1050rpms

    Polock is right on this... just to add a bit typically, these rubber intakes crack over time. best bet is to get some clear or black RTV and...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XS 1100 FOR MY XJ750?

    1100's are hard to find in decent shape and are very good bikes. I personally favor the XJ, but an XS1100 is a very good bike. I would prob trade.
    Post by: helmet, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Thanks for this site!

    NP Ron if it werent for this site, I never would have gotten my bike where it was when I sold it. I can work on any car put in front of me, but...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My hand was forced, and I had to sell my XJ

    Thanks Mom! My mom taught me that you help others in need and your reward will come later. It's easy to replace friends, but you can replace...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My hand was forced, and I had to sell my XJ

    Thanks Jon, I have some leads that I hope will pan out later this year.
    Post by: helmet, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hard to idle at 1050rpms

    on the engine side of your carbs, where the intake boots meet your carbs, you will see a small straight-headed screw. sometimes they are...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hard to idle at 1050rpms

    Daz, first, you need to reset your idle screws to 2.5 turns out and see how it idles then. these little screws make a huge difference. if it...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hi from Mom

    welcome aboard!
    Post by: helmet, Sep 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Lets try this noise thing again.

    when was the last time you checked the oil while on the centerstand?
    Post by: helmet, Sep 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Whistling??

    that sweet sound is normal for these bikes. it's an awesome sound different oils change the volume of it, too
    Post by: helmet, Sep 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My hand was forced, and I had to sell my XJ

    they are in trouble, but it's something they can get out of if they make some simple changes
    Post by: helmet, Sep 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My hand was forced, and I had to sell my XJ

    schmuck- my wife actually said that having him go with me without telling him why was brilliant and cold at the same time. its always easy to...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    is there a group for X S's?

    there are some people here that are great XS resources, so you could hit them up. however, this site may help... they are more about the triples,...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hard to idle at 1050rpms

    when adjusting anything on these bikes, it must be at normal operating temp. drive it home from work and try to adjust it 1050 then. If the...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Main Fuel Jets and Pilot Fuel Jets

    chacal is the man here for that... better prices than anywhere I have found.. you can PM him for it
    Post by: helmet, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hesitates to accelerate

    typically, when the bike hesitates, it usually means that you are lean off-idle and the carbs are catching up. this is usually caused by sticking...
    Post by: helmet, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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