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  1. Pacocase
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    85 X won't run for more than a few miles

    Success, finally! Yesterday I rerouted the fuel line and changed from a 90 degree filter to a straight one, and it's now running like a champ! I...
    Post by: Pacocase, Oct 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Pacocase
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    85 X won't run for more than a few miles

    Ok, I'll try rerouting the whole line tomorrow and see what I get. Thanks!
    Post by: Pacocase, Sep 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Pacocase
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    85 X won't run for more than a few miles

    Oh, and Rick, I checked the filter. It's fine.
    Post by: Pacocase, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Pacocase
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    85 X won't run for more than a few miles

    Partial Success! Owed too much to the "It's too obvious, so that can't be it" department. The fuel line was about an inch and a half too long,...
    Post by: Pacocase, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 X won't run for more than a few miles

    It does turn over after it quits. I had just put a fresh gallon or so in the tank. I was already running on PRIME to eliminate the possibility of...
    Post by: Pacocase, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Pacocase
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    85 X won't run for more than a few miles

    I bought it with I think 8k on it. It had been meticulously cared for. I will check this weekend and let everyone know what I find.
    Post by: Pacocase, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Pacocase
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    85 X won't run for more than a few miles

    Just over 13k on the bike. I've never checked the valves. It started right up and ran like a champ on the way home. It started raining so I'll...
    Post by: Pacocase, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Pacocase
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    85 X won't run for more than a few miles

    Mlew, No, I hadn't checked since it was up to operating temp as it sat and idled before I left. I thought that was good enough. If I can get it...
    Post by: Pacocase, Aug 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Pacocase
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    85 X won't run for more than a few miles

    Hey Kenneth, Thanks. That's a good idea. I hadn't thought of that. I'll try it tomorrow and see if it's nice enough to get me home.
    Post by: Pacocase, Aug 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Pacocase
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    85 X won't run for more than a few miles

    This has me perplexed. I took it out a few weeks ago, and it sputtered and quit on me after about 3 miles. I assumed this was the dreaded coil...
    Thread by: Pacocase, Aug 14, 2011, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700X Spitting fuel directly into airbox

    Chris, It was a really nice day today and I spent it going out and getting parts and fresh oil. Tomorrow I'll tear everything down, drain the...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Pacocase
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    XJ700X Spitting fuel directly into airbox

    I haven't sniffed the crankcase hole yet, but I can clearly see when I crank the engine that fuel dumps directly into the airbox. I didn't get a...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700X Spitting fuel directly into airbox

    I was in a car accident last summer, and was unable to ride or do much of anything for about 6 months. The bike sat for all this time and over the...
    Thread by: Pacocase, Mar 8, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Pacocase
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    A cool blast from the past

    It was a good idea, but poorly executed (mostly because it was ahead of its time) It used a super-complicated carb to send the fuel around to the...
    Post by: Pacocase, Aug 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I guess I start here.

    Welcome to the site. My girlfriend is completely opposed to bikes for the same reason. She had a close friend die in a motorcycle accident. I...
    Post by: Pacocase, Jun 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    West Virginia Riders?

    I grew up in WV and originally started riding there. There are lots of nice roads and plenty of camping and hiking to do, but you have to be...
    Post by: Pacocase, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Close call - HHooLllyyy cow

    It looks pretty real. The bike tire is leaving a convincing looking trail of water/debris behind it. That is pretty amazing. Hollywood couldn't...
    Post by: Pacocase, May 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Pacocase
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    Baltimore Area carb clinic - interested?

    Well, the carbs on my X are perfect, but the ones on the Seca need cleaning and tuning, which I'd like to learn more about. I'm in.
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 30, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Headlight Modulator

    Well said! I have not installed a modulator on the headlight or the tail, but I do at least always pump the brake several times on and off before...
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Pacocase
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    Caption This Photograph !! No wagering!

    The only time a Harley ever gets leaned to the right.
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Pacocase
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    how do I screen capture?

    Everybody here is correct, but I'll sum it up a little. If you're in Win7 or Vista, the snipping tool is useful for selecting specific sections of...
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: Test Zone
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    easy handlebar question

    I've always used soapy water. Like what you spray on tires to find leaks. It dries with a little bit of extra tack and is slippery as can be when...
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Pacocase
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    Keys

    Yeah, someone must have changed your gas cap. Both of my bikes are keyed the same for all locks.
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Pacocase
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    Air compressor for small shed shop

    Sorry to hijack the thread with the chatter about my saw. :) To be honest, when I bought my compressor about 10 years ago, I went with the biggest...
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Pacocase
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    WANTED: Mirrors for my 1982 XS400 Maxim

    I have a set. One of them is dented. I don't remember which, but it doesn't look too bad. Send me a PM and we can talk.
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 7, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Air compressor for small shed shop

    Yup. A guy actually gave it to me because it was old and he couldn't figure out how it worked. I found that there was a cracked air hose from the...
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Air compressor for small shed shop

    Because most people are doing more than operating one tool, and you don't want your motor running all the time. They're not designed for...
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbieeeeeeee

    Welcome to the site. Post some pics of the bike! I'm sure I've never seen a pink one. The X is a great all around bike. I searched for a few years...
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    i tried to fix it and made it worse

    Did you take any jets out? Make sure you didn't switch your main jets for your idle jets when you put the carbs back together.
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Pacocase
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    video of my XJ700

    Yeah, nice wires! Looks like it's time to go to the gas station. :)
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Pacocase
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    Anyone know about the Honda V65 Sabre?

    I always thought they only did this for the American market. Are they known as something different throughout the rest of the world?
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 2, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Riddle me this: How can I be sure my liquid cooled bike....

    Yeah, whether sitting at idle or riding around between stoplights, the fan doesn't kick on until the needle hits the red. It's normal for these...
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    To windshield or not to windshield....

    Agreed. As you can see by the pics, I've got one on each bike. Sure, it detracts from the looks of the bike just slightly, but the benefits are...
    Post by: Pacocase, Apr 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Pacocase
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    auggy's xj750mk revival

    Hey good luck with the Midnight. Lots of polishing and tuning ahead, but the harder you work the better the payoff. What're you going to do with...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. Pacocase
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    Anyone know about the Honda V65 Sabre?

    I've heard that they're pretty rare. It's the sport version of the V65 Magna. Think like the difference between a Maxim and a Seca. Same V4...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  36. Pacocase
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    Motercycle cover+high wind=bad irony

    When it happened to me the first time, most agreed here that the side stand would be more stable since the lean provides a lower center of...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. Pacocase
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    Did I take a spider for a ride?

    Please see This thread for all interaction with spiders and XJ motorcycles, as has already been discussed on this forum. :) Seriously, he...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. Pacocase
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    Weird electrical problem

    Tach cables can rust in half internally and quit like that. Take the cable off and pull on either end. If it comes out, you know you need a new...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Pacocase
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    Motercycle cover+high wind=bad irony

    Sorry to hear about all that. I had the same thing happen before with my Seca. We had some really high winds here last night and I went out and...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    itsy bitsy spider

    I would think that inserting a piece of raw meat in there would attract maggots. Good luck!
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help with diagnosing flasher issue

    That was always an option, too. The extra bulbs will certainly provide the resistance. As long as you're being creative, why not hollow out the...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help with diagnosing flasher issue

    He could try that, but when I put LED's on my Seca, I tried like four different electronic flashers (yes, I was rewiring them) and couldn't get...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Pacocase
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    Help with diagnosing flasher issue

    The relay is probably fine. You need the equivalent resistance of 2 bulbs on each side for it to flash. So 1 bulb in back and LED up front will...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Pacocase
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    2 electric probs???

    Good update. Hopefully the cleaning helped the starter button. I didn't think to ask before if you had tried a new flasher. Glad to her you got it...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Pacocase
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    2 electric probs???

    Right. Sorry. Whatever will coat the surface to protect against corrosion but will still allow conductivity. :)
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Pacocase
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    Elelctrical "leak" while off and searching the forums.

    I've been having the same issue with my Seca since before putting it away for the winter. I used the multimeter to rule out wiring. The next...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 electric probs???

    Sounds like it is probably just dirty contacts. Take both the left and right side switches apart, clean contacts until they are shiny and...
    Post by: Pacocase, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Pacocase
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    MAXIM X!!! HOW RARE????

    It's funny... I know they are supposed to be rare, but I've seen more of them than anything except Maxim 650's. I've probably seen around 10 of...
    Post by: Pacocase, Dec 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Who still has their first bike? Ever think about selling it?

    I still have my first bike. It was an 82' Seca RJ. I bought it in I think 2005 to learn to ride on. I bought my Maxim X a few years later, but to...
    Post by: Pacocase, Dec 15, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Beer Thread!

    If price is a factor, Yeungling is the tastiest beer for the money. If I've got the money to spend, any Dogfish Head variety (but particularly...
    Post by: Pacocase, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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