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  1. bobcharles
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    Of plug chops and running lean

    If anyone remembers the thread I made not too long ago, I had some interesting shenanigans going on with buzzing and general vibration. I did...
    Thread by: bobcharles, Jun 9, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. bobcharles
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    A week out in the rain has made my XJ run better?

    I remember there being a thread about rebuilding the CDI box, but I can't for the life of me find it. Spare boxes on e-bay seem to be about...
    Post by: bobcharles, May 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. bobcharles
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    A week out in the rain has made my XJ run better?

    Wouldn't surprise me. I'm really baffled. I even had a small fall (due to me not noticing sand at an intersection, stupid me) and it still ran...
    Post by: bobcharles, May 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. bobcharles
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    A week out in the rain has made my XJ run better?

    Hi guys, I posted last year about my XJ550. I've since cleaned the carbs and did some other work, and have otherwise been happy with it. My...
    Thread by: bobcharles, May 15, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. bobcharles
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    Oil Leak regarding output shaft seal

    I really need to get a factory manual, heh. I'm waiting until I get my bike into its winter home 'till I perform this operation. One thing...
    Post by: bobcharles, Nov 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. bobcharles
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    Oil Leak regarding output shaft seal

    Hey guys, have a question regarding the transmission output shaft. After seeing some spotting on the floor a few times, and finally a decent sized...
    Thread by: bobcharles, Nov 13, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. bobcharles
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    All of a sudden, bike won't start.

    were you testing it while it was charging?
    Post by: bobcharles, Nov 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. bobcharles
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    Best electrical layout?

    12V is low for no load, it really should be like 12.4~12.6V. Dropping to 8v when cranking also isn't very good, it really shouldn't get much...
    Post by: bobcharles, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. bobcharles
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    82 maxim won't run... help

    Sounds a lot like what was being discussed in this thread... http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=150.html Try some ether (starting fluid)...
    Post by: bobcharles, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. bobcharles
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    All of a sudden, bike won't start.

    Idling for a few minutes a day would likely do more harm than good in the long run. I've heard that at idle, the XJs (At least the 550s?) don't...
    Post by: bobcharles, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. bobcharles
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    XJ550 Carb Q's

    Pictures are about 1.5mb each. 2272x1704! http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8162/img0163cx.jpg...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. bobcharles
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    Best electrical layout?

    A DMM is just shorthand for digital multimeter. Off the top of my head, I know craftsman has a ton of them, ranging from $30 on up. I'd highly...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. bobcharles
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    Best electrical layout?

    When checking for a minor drain like that, you need to get a DMM, and set it to amps. You could use an analog ammeter here, but we're looking for...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. bobcharles
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    XJ550 Carb Q's

    Thinking about how folks like BDM told me to ride it before tinkering with the idle, I decided to go out for a ride. Neighbors be damned! I did my...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. bobcharles
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    Wisconsinites unite

    Kenosha here. Anyone want to help me get my carbs in order? haha. I would not mind going out on a long ride this spring; assuming I get...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. bobcharles
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    XJ550 Carb Q's

    I have a single automotive style vacuum gauge, I suppose I could do a simple check with golf tees for quick line swaps or something. Not sure what...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. bobcharles
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    XJ550 Carb Q's

    You're talking about the float needles, correct? Not the main jet needle and its seat? As much as I'd hate to take the carbs off yet again, I...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. bobcharles
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    XJ550 Carb Q's

    Got a bit more done tonight. When I adjusted the number 3 float I guess I messed something up and it started flooding out, too. After rectifying...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. bobcharles
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    XJ550 Carb Q's

    Well guys I made a dumb mistake, I forgot to check the float levels. One and four were fine, three was a bit low... but two... two was a big...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. bobcharles
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    XJ550 Carb Q's

    Alright - I'm very happy with myself; I managed to get everything apart, clean it, and back together and have it start with ease! It also finally...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. bobcharles
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    XJ550 Carb Q's

    Checked for slop, and things are pretty tight. I think my problem is that I'm thinking in quarter turns and such on the adjusters, rather than...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. bobcharles
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    XJ550 Carb Q's

    yeah, I'm trying to make things as painless for myself as can be. Kinda dumb considering I'm not gonna be riding much longer - but knowledge that...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. bobcharles
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    I thought I was an ok mechanic untill.....

    With waste spark coils - coils that connect to two plugs - both plugs will fire at the same time. One will be igniting on the compression stroke,...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. bobcharles
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    XJ550 Carb Q's

    I feel bad making a carb thread when I see a ton already posted, but I have some specific questions I couldn't find any concise answer. Carbs in...
    Thread by: bobcharles, Oct 29, 2009, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. bobcharles
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    Odd metallic noise from a Maxim 550

    Everything checked out fine. I took it on a decent ride yesterday, about an hour and 40 miles. Cruised around on county roads. I noticed that...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. bobcharles
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    Odd metallic noise from a Maxim 550

    I wish I had a stethoscope or something to help isolate the noise. I already checked the journals, but I didn't check the underside of the valve...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. bobcharles
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    Odd metallic noise from a Maxim 550

    Pulled the cover, nothing obviously wrong, spun the cams around and didn't see any scoring. Guides didn't look worn. I tried making a few...
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. bobcharles
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    Odd metallic noise from a Maxim 550

    15300 miles. I'll see if I can get a good audio clip from my digital camera tomorrow.
    Post by: bobcharles, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. bobcharles
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    Odd metallic noise from a Maxim 550

    Took off and lubed both the cables while I was at it, and went off to work. Still made the noise. I listened carefully, and the best I can...
    Post by: bobcharles, Sep 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. bobcharles
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    Odd metallic noise from a Maxim 550

    Interesting, never thought the gauges could make such a loud noise. My Tach has been slow to respond and acting rather fidgety lately, so perhaps...
    Post by: bobcharles, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. bobcharles
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    Odd metallic noise from a Maxim 550

    When I started up the bike to come home after work, I noticed that right around 4k rpm, it begins making a noise which I can best describe as two...
    Thread by: bobcharles, Sep 28, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. bobcharles
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    Few questions about an XJ550 Maxim

    I haven't touched the carbs :) I'm waiting until I can get all the tools, like the YICS tool and a proper manometer, before I even think of...
    Post by: bobcharles, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. bobcharles
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    Few questions about an XJ550 Maxim

    Installed new spark plugs yesterday and went for a short ride, about 15 miles. Pulled the plugs and I have the same red coloration on the...
    Post by: bobcharles, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. bobcharles
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    Few questions about an XJ550 Maxim

    Rechecked the valves, they're the same as my previous measurements. Today I went for a short ride, about 20 miles, after putting a cup of B12...
    Post by: bobcharles, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. bobcharles
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    Few questions about an XJ550 Maxim

    Finally got those valve clearances checked! All four of the screws on the ignition cover stripped... even an extractor didn't work. Managed to get...
    Post by: bobcharles, Sep 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. bobcharles
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    Few questions about an XJ550 Maxim

    The previous owner of the bike had it for a year, but didn't ride it a whole lot. Since the title was mileage exempt, I had no idea what the exact...
    Post by: bobcharles, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. bobcharles
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    Few questions about an XJ550 Maxim

    Hello, last week I picked myself up an 82 Maxim 550 that has 15k miles. Runs great, starts promptly, except for it doesn't want to idle without...
    Thread by: bobcharles, Sep 8, 2009, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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