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  1. non_quotidiun
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    My exhaust creation.

    Looks pretty nice mate.....probably sounds better IRL than the mobile phone recording :-)
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Dec 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Exhaust Stud broke off

    I'm no expert, but that would seem to be the gist of it. I guess where you have enough thread to give the tool some 'grip' it will want to follow...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. non_quotidiun
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    Exhaust Stud broke off

    Just a word to say thanks. Got hold of a M6 thread former, worked well, so now have a new stud all the way in....first time since I've had the old...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Aug 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. non_quotidiun
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    Exhaust Stud broke off

    Thanks mate. Polock has linked to what I'm after with the numbers (and keywords) I needed. I have 18 mm length of 4.5 mm min diam open hole...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. non_quotidiun
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    Exhaust Stud broke off

    What is the thread description for a tap if he did want it re tapped ? (I have a similar problem on No 1 of an 84 XJ900). I have the stud all out,...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. non_quotidiun
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    Exhaust Stud broke off

    What is the thread description for a tap if he did want it re tapped ? (I have a similar problem on No 1 of an 84 XJ900). I have the stud all out,...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. non_quotidiun
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    Listen to Fitz and Ecologito

    I've said it before: my now beautiful 84 XJ900 was about to go to the wreckers till I found this site. Didn't know enough to fix it, even with the...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Feb 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. non_quotidiun
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    Top end refresh

    Maybe running rich. Use the search function.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Nov 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. non_quotidiun
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    83 vs 84-86 model XJ900 parts compatibility

    Interesting question. I'm in the exact opposite boat as you: have '84 and '85 model XJ900 (s) and a spare '83 motor. I'm hoping the heads are...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jul 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. non_quotidiun
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    Any XJer's in the southwest?

    Hi guys, Northcliffe. South west Australia :-)
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 30, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. non_quotidiun
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    84 XJ900: should lap valves for 20psi compression difference

    I'll have to see if the valve guide clearance is excessive when I get the head off. I'm actually not expecting it to be too bad. If they are...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. non_quotidiun
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    84 XJ900: should lap valves for 20psi compression difference

    Yep the flexi hosed Dremel what a handy tool. Probably will tart up the outside of the head with that as well once the work is done. Sounds like...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. non_quotidiun
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    84 XJ900: should lap valves for 20psi compression difference

    "JEEZ !! How'd your leg survive THAT??" Nearly broken, was black and blue from ankle to thigh. It's an ill wind that blows no good though,...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. non_quotidiun
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    84 XJ900: should lap valves for 20psi compression difference

    Thanks for the replies all, in particular bigfitz52. The compression has been low on that cylinder I think since I got that motor into the bike,...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. non_quotidiun
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    84 XJ900: should lap valves for 20psi compression difference

    Hi all, I've been a regular lurker on this site and have learned lots thanks to all. I have been restoring an 84 XJ900 and when...
    Thread by: non_quotidiun, Jun 23, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. non_quotidiun
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    xj900 2002 model

    Mate, I think you'll find this forum deals more with the pre Diversion XJs like the 83-95 years. XJ900RK/RL, F and N models rather than S. Can I...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Mar 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. non_quotidiun
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    Oil sending unit

    No worries. Can't figure out how on one else thought of this.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Nov 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. non_quotidiun
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    What are the key measurements for an aftermarket gas tank?

    Sometimes bigfitz I wish I had a 550 just so I could pick your brains..... Please buy a 900.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Nov 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. non_quotidiun
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    YOSHIMURA 820CC PISTON KIT - YAMAHA XJ750

    darkfibre you're resourcefulness, knowledge and skills continues to amaze me.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. non_quotidiun
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    Big Hi from VietNam--- Yamaha 550 police

    Xin chao anh majmpd! During a year living in Ho Chi Minh city I only saw 3 bikes bigger than 250cc so you will definitely be standing out from...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Oct 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. non_quotidiun
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    Anyone considered a home built 4wheeled "Trike" build?

    Nah, to hard to lean into corners.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. non_quotidiun
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    Why I like the metric system :)

    Pressure / volume calculations are SO much easier when 1 litre of water weighs 1 kilogram and has a mass of 1000 cubic centimetres. Temperature...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. non_quotidiun
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    oil and water

    "Senzei, this is the mysterious voice in your' head. Buy an impact driver. Buy a manual. Read the manual. Ask questions on XJBikes forums. Buy...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. non_quotidiun
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    Where are those darn rose tinted glasses?

    Schooter, getting a degree is just a "ticket to the action". That bit of paper you end up with is a door opener....and getting it is a test of...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. non_quotidiun
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    New to XJ Bikes, and want to say hi

    Welcome to the site...probably the most polite and informative forum on the web....the gurus on here (not me!), are like XJ Mensa club.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. non_quotidiun
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    Pumba the XJ750 project

    Hi darkfibre, Did you use KBR tank liner ? I just did my tank with it and it came out allright....I can see one small bubble in...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. non_quotidiun
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    Ramadhan....Slow release carbs?

    Maha22, reading over all 6 of your posts has me thinking that there is possibly something very loose and rattly in your top end...and probably not...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. non_quotidiun
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    paint ideas

    Use a very sharp blade to lightly cut the tape free from the paint to stop it peeling back whn you take the tape off. Shoot a test on a piece of...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. non_quotidiun
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    paint ideas

    Use a very sharp blade to lightly cut the tape free from the paint to stop it peeling back whn you take the tape off. Shoot a test on a piece of...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. non_quotidiun
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    Ramadhan....Slow release carbs?

    Mikuni 35mm ?
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. non_quotidiun
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    just picked up a virago xv700 and need manual!!

    Try mega.bikes@gmail.com
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Aug 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. non_quotidiun
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    Sizing up the XJ750 crank and big end for new bearings

    Hi Rockerto, I've only just stumbled on to this thread. So someone had previously bored out 750 barrels to take pistons from...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jul 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. non_quotidiun
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    Frame Welding: MIG or TIG Weld?

    I've seen this problem on a few XJ900s. I have heard of riders claiming that water gets into the frame and sits in that position when the bike is...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jul 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. non_quotidiun
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    Death of a 900... And it's replacement

    Good to know you didn't get hurt bad. Nice replacement bike, you'll find the fairing is a big improvement over the bikini job on your' old machine...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jul 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. non_quotidiun
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    I guess I start here.

    Wrong assumption.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jul 11, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. non_quotidiun
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    I guess I start here.

    Wooohoo, I'm second gear now. Nearly out of the carpark ! Yippeee!
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jul 7, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. non_quotidiun
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    I guess I start here.

    Not so many semi trailers up there I guess....
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jul 7, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. non_quotidiun
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    Peep this my XJ brothers, rear rim on the front.

    Must be so if he got a flat front tyre he could change it out using the back one....yep that'd be it..
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. non_quotidiun
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    Torque Conversion Ftlbs to Inch lbs ????????????????????

    I use a little program called "Convert", which takes all the hard work out of this type of problem. It's coming up with 840 inch pounds for 70 ft...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. non_quotidiun
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    MaximX Regultr/Rectifier get damn hot just like exhaust pipe

    Sounds like it's about to die. Replace it before it it kills your' battery.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Can't get above 1,000 rpm

    Do it 4 times to be sure, to be surer, to be even surer and to be as sure as you possibly can. Sorry guys, this server keeps "expiring" the...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. non_quotidiun
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    Can't get above 1,000 rpm

    Maybe check the inlets, (manifolds) to the head aren't really cracked and are well sealed also ? And valve clearances should be in spec before...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. non_quotidiun
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    Can't get above 1,000 rpm

    Maybe check the inlets, (manifolds) to the head aren't really cracked and are well sealed also ? And valve clearances should be in spec before...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. non_quotidiun
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    Can't get above 1,000 rpm

    Maybe check the inlets, (manifolds) to the head aren't really cracked and are well sealed also ? And valve clearances should be in spec before...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. non_quotidiun
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    Can't get above 1,000 rpm

    Maybe check the inlets, (manifolds) to the head aren't really cracked and are well sealed also ? And valve clearances should be in spec before...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. non_quotidiun
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    Whats the Torque Recommended for Axle nuts on Maxim X.....

    Mate my conversion of 70 ft lbs to Nm comes out at 94.9. I've also replied on your similar thread.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Torque Conversion Ftlbs to Inch lbs ????????????????????

    MiCarl is correct. Also 70 ftlbs is equal to 94.9 Nm. I dunno if I'd be real bothered with exact torque on axle nuts....as tight as you can go...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. non_quotidiun
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    I had to share this one

    Hi schooter. Definitely clutch was slipping.....but gears weren't skipping. A mate of mine had an XJ650 that used to skip out of 2nd, was a...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. non_quotidiun
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    I had to share this one

    I'm looking foward to reading "Clutch 101" bigfitz. My clutch was slipping in 2nd and higher gears, but none of the plains looked like that.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. non_quotidiun
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    Valve Shim Replacement; New or old?

    Doesn't heat destroy magnetism ? Is the heat of the motor not enough to kill the magnetism ? Just wondering.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, May 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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