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  1. Sweeney_todd
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    Do '85 xj700 and '81 xj650 have the same exhaust?

    what about 81 xj650 and 81 xj550?
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Aug 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Do '85 xj700 and '81 xj650 have the same exhaust?

    I want to change the exhaust pipes. the original ones are quite damaged. This is what I found out on ebay:...
    Thread by: Sweeney_todd, Aug 20, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Sweeney_todd
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    Will these fit?

    I had almost the same pegs on my bike (xj650), they fitted fine.
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Sweeney_todd
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    New Bike, New Rider, Need Help Please!

    Why couldn't you get it to start? Dead battery? Did it crank?
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Jun 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Sweeney_todd
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    New Bike, New Rider, Need Help Please!

    I would get a voltmeter/multimeter, manual and check voltages, fuses. I got one from pepboys for 4 or 5$, cheap and useful.
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Jun 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Sweeney_todd
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    Problem after problem VIDEO

    Another problem appeared this morning. RPM dropped even lower, when i open the throttle the bike dies and then it's really hard to start it
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Jun 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Sweeney_todd
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    Problem after problem VIDEO

    When I got the bike it was ok. didn't have any of that issues. The bike was purchased 8 months ago. I haven't been using it too much. I went...
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Jun 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Sweeney_todd
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    Problem after problem VIDEO

    everyday I notice another problem with my bike. Can you guys tell me how to fix these problems: 1. clutch. when I turn 1st gear the bike jumps a...
    Thread by: Sweeney_todd, Jun 4, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Sweeney_todd
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    New Bike, New Rider, Need Help Please!

    when you use a car to jump start a motorcycle don't keep your car running because it might damage bike's electric circuit. the other thing is...
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Sweeney_todd
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    short VIN number change

    thanks, that cheered me up. I'll get back to you guys after i speak to the insurance company. btw I've read older posts concerning titles, and...
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    short VIN number change

    thanks for the quick respond, I'll call the insurance company tomorrow, but in case something happens, do you think i'm still covered by the...
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    short VIN number change

    here is the thing: on the right side of the frame I have the short number, on the left long one (white sticker). the title has the short one...
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Sweeney_todd
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    short VIN number change

    so, my title has the short VIN number. I wonder if it's possible to change it for the long one
    Thread by: Sweeney_todd, Jun 2, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Need help, one pipe smoking after the shimming

    thank you all for the responses and suggestions. Looks like the problem has been solved and this is what was done: The other day I took the...
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, May 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need help, one pipe smoking after the shimming

    Is it possible that cam chain isn't adjusted? could it have something to do with the cam chain? when I take the valve cover how much oil should...
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, May 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Sweeney_todd
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    Need help, one pipe smoking after the shimming

    Thanks for your respond it is air cooled. Have watched the video? I realize what each color means. for me it looks white. Don't you think so?...
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, May 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need help, one pipe smoking after the shimming

    here is the picture and link to video, so you can decide if it's white, gray or blue [img] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZxHfKKxHcE
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, May 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Sweeney_todd
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    Need help, one pipe smoking after the shimming

    i forgot to add: when the bike is really wormed up, smoking is almost gone. also, when I got the spark plugs out they were very dark. BTW, what...
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, May 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Sweeney_todd
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    Need help, one pipe smoking after the shimming

    no, it's not. I used only a little bit.
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Sweeney_todd
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    Need help, one pipe smoking after the shimming

    Hello everyone Here is the problem: one day i decided to check the shims in my motorcycle ('81 xj650). All of them were fine so i did not change...
    Thread by: Sweeney_todd, May 19, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Sweeney_todd
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    Is it normal?

    it doesn't matter if the engine is cold or warm, the noise is the same all the time
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Sweeney_todd
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    Valve Clearance Sequence

    you'll see it's not as difficult as it looks like. once you start doing it everything will become clearer. use the link from Bushy
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is it normal?

    Hey guys. When I turn the engine on, i can hear some rattling or knocking coming out from the cylinder. I don't know if that's how it should...
    Thread by: Sweeney_todd, Apr 7, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Sweeney_todd
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    european handlebar, what mirrors would you recommend?

    Any other ideas?
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Mar 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Sweeney_todd
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    european handlebar, what mirrors would you recommend?

    web site links are welcome. thanks
    Thread by: Sweeney_todd, Mar 24, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Sweeney_todd
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    Looking for a new helmet?

    that's a lot of money. I was looking for a helmet for less then 100$. Few days ago I bought masei 803 flip-up helmet on ebay. didnt get it yet. I...
    Post by: Sweeney_todd, Mar 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What to do with a "new" used bike, what oils, filters, else

    Hi everybody Right before this winter I bought 1981 yamaha xj650. because was cold I didn't get to ride it a lot, just on the street by my...
    Thread by: Sweeney_todd, Feb 19, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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