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  1. BlackSpanker
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    top end rebuild. what are all the gaskets that I need?

    I want to make sure when I take it apart I dont forget to buy a gasket. the only ones I can see are valve cover and base gasket. there are also o...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 25, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. BlackSpanker
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    bike will not idle when warmed up

    It idles high when first started, then after a ride for 5 minutes it wont idle at all. could it be a vacuum leak? 3 of the spark plugs indicate...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 18, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. BlackSpanker
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    does anyone know the carb pilot screw settings

    thanks I will do another compression test
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. BlackSpanker
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    does anyone know the carb pilot screw settings

    have not checked the valves yet.. but the compression test was good with all of the cylinders at 150 if I remember right. I will do another...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. BlackSpanker
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    does anyone know the carb pilot screw settings

    all the plugs look exactly like http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/tech_suppo ... aqread.asp the picture of Normal. except for the cylinder where the...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. BlackSpanker
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    does anyone know the carb pilot screw settings

    I am used to working on bikes that tell you how many turns it is in the manual. 3 of my plugs look fine but one of them is running rich. I just...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 17, 2011, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. BlackSpanker
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    how to build a rear rack on an 82' xj750 maxim?

    they dont make racks for the 82' maxim. Any howto threads?
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jul 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. BlackSpanker
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    making highway pegs mounted to the engine crash bars

    would you sell to me if so how much?
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jul 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. BlackSpanker
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    buying the correct custom brake lines

    how can I do this?
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jul 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. BlackSpanker
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    buying the correct custom brake lines

    I want stainless steel lines but I want to make sure I dont buy the wrong fittings. I found this link here http://www.xjcd.org/node/440 is...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 11, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. BlackSpanker
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    making highway pegs mounted to the engine crash bars

    is there a bracket I can buy somewhere that would allow me to mount pegs on it?
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 8, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. BlackSpanker
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    help me tune please

    I thought I was done. but after all new wheel bearings, head bearings, rebuilt forks, carb clean, sparkplugs, throttle and clutch cable, my bike...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 4, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. BlackSpanker
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    what holds my air filter snug to my airbox?

    I have a question about my airfilter. there is no way when I put the top of the box on that it is sealed. the PO probly rode thousands of miles...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. BlackSpanker
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    how much fork oil?

    there was a break in and the kid took a bunch of random parts from my restore job just to be a pain :x :x :x my manual is gone. anyone know how...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 1, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. BlackSpanker
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    how to build a rear rack on an 82' xj750 maxim?

    even if its for a different bike please share pics for inspiration thanks
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 16, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. BlackSpanker
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    just did a carb sync today! where do I adjust?

    a picture would be great if anyone had one. my carbs were 16.5, 18, 14, 14.5 I used a YCIS tool and a Morgan Carbtune I gave it gas until the...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 16, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. BlackSpanker
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    where to buy replacement key?

    I went to the local motorcycle shot and finding one is a big job. C43144 anyone know the cheapest place to get one? I have a key I just wanted a...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 5, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. BlackSpanker
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    Possible Disaster With Title. 143k? Title from last year?

    I go to college in NV and I would ride 500 miles a week offroad and then onece a month adventure to Death Valley, Mexico etc. :( :( :( the only...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jun 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. BlackSpanker
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    what holds my air filter snug to my airbox?

    there is but since the only pressure holding the filter in is old 82' bent plastic I am going to custimise a filter clamp I will get pics when done.
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. BlackSpanker
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    Possible Disaster With Title. 143k? Title from last year?

    I rode 20k in 2009 but I am what you call an obsessed motorcycle traveler :D
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. BlackSpanker
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    Possible Disaster With Title. 143k? Title from last year?

    really even with a bike thats been riding I still want to rebuild carbs. headbearings brakes etc. I rather have gotten one with 10k. why do you...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. BlackSpanker
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    what holds my air filter snug to my airbox?

    thanks that seems pretty dumb. I am going to buy some small hooks and a rubber band. i will screw the hooks into the airbox and streatch the band...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. BlackSpanker
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    what holds my air filter snug to my airbox?

    these little screws? they dont even touch the air filter. There is a little bit of dust in my air box before the carbs. The needle valves were...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 3, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. BlackSpanker
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    where to measure float height?

    I read old post on this for an hour and I didnt get a clear anwser. I am setting the float level. 17.5 mm. I know I am supposed to do the tube...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 3, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. BlackSpanker
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    Possible Disaster With Title. 143k? Title from last year?

    yea thats true. I should be happy with what I got. I got an 82' xj with next to no rust with a bunch of extras like leather saddlebags tankbags...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. BlackSpanker
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    Possible Disaster With Title. 143k? Title from last year?

    so I bought my 82xj750 last week. The owner was a nice guy (I think) I am usually a good judge of character. anyway he sent me the title and it is...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 3, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. BlackSpanker
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    carb questions. missing air jet??? help a noob please.

    thanks what is the stock setting for the screw?
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. BlackSpanker
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    headless screw for carb drain. effect on float level?

    yea thats what OEM costs and I would assume chacol would be similar price. as long as it wont messup float levels I cant see it leaking, I bought...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. BlackSpanker
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    stainless steel oil filter

    Imm taking a long trip on the bike where filters arent available. so a SS would be great to clean on the go. plus they filter and flow much...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. BlackSpanker
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    carb questions. missing air jet??? help a noob please.

    thanks. so does it matter if that screw is not there?
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. BlackSpanker
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    leaking gasket making me run lean?

    my finger is pointing to the gasket leaking. it is leaking ever so slightly. could this effect my engine? thanks...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 30, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. BlackSpanker
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    headless screw for carb drain. effect on float level?

    My drain screws were seised and I stripped a couple. any reason not to use this type of screw? I dont want to pay $25 per screw for oem?...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 30, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. BlackSpanker
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    carb questions. missing air jet??? help a noob please.

    not sure if you are sarcastic here. does it matter that the screw is not there? anyone have the location of the fuel mix screw?? thanks
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. BlackSpanker
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    what screwdriver to screw in jets?

    the hitachi jets are a wider diameter then I have ever seen I dont want to strip them with my standard flathead. anyone know the size? thanks
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 29, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. BlackSpanker
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    carb questions. missing air jet??? help a noob please.

    So I rebuilt my carbs. boiled them in lemon juice. removed the jets, replaced the mains and pilots. I cant help but notice that it looks like I am...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 27, 2010, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. BlackSpanker
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    stainless steel oil filter

    nobody makes a stainless steel oil filter?
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. BlackSpanker
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    1983 XJ750 rear end problem...

    x2
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. BlackSpanker
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    jet sizes from stock 82 xj750 carbs?

    the dealer can only order these jets for me if I have the part numbers. Where can I get them. the dealer's book doesnt have the jet part numbers...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. BlackSpanker
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    stainless steel brake lines?

    hoally cow thats beautiful, especially the pipe. is that a thermal coating?
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. BlackSpanker
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    stainless steel brake lines?

    hoally cow thats beautiful, especially the pipe. is that a thermal coating?
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. BlackSpanker
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    stainless steel oil filter

    for an 82' xj750 max anyone make one?
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 18, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. BlackSpanker
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    stainless steel brake lines?

    My rubber ones are dry rotted. if nobody makes SS ones, which rubber ones fit? Motorcycle superstore wasnt able to cross reference either.
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 18, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. BlackSpanker
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    jet sizes from stock 82 xj750 carbs?

    thanks this site is very helpful!
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. BlackSpanker
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    xj750 potential disaster with title and carbs. HELP

    lol thats a relief. I am going to boil them in lemon juice. Scratches on the inside of the jets do matter though?
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. BlackSpanker
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    jet sizes from stock 82 xj750 carbs?

    I dont know if the idiotic PO put diff jets in there, he scored them up badly with pipe cleaners. If someone could list the jet sizes that would...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 17, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. BlackSpanker
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    xj750 potential disaster with title and carbs. HELP

    so I bought my 82xj750 last week. The owner was a nice guy (I think) I am usually a good judge of character. anyway he sent me the title and it is...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 17, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. BlackSpanker
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    how to improve stock 82' 750 light?

    thanks whats the larges size stock headlight and bulb I can run without straining the charging system? i also wanted to hardwire a gps. What are...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. BlackSpanker
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    how to improve stock 82' 750 light?

    Just got my bike and the headlights are terrible. What is the largest H4 bulb I can run on this bike? is it likely the wiring is bad causing the...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 13, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. BlackSpanker
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    oil change and shaft change questions. I searched first

    thanks. you mean after the oil cycles in the diff it will no longer be up to the fill hole? Also I didnt change the filter and I put 2.5 quarts of...
    Post by: BlackSpanker, May 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. BlackSpanker
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    oil change and shaft change questions. I searched first

    as of today I am the proud owner of an 82 xj750. I was reading about the oil change and apparently there is second oil drain plug hidden near the...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 12, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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