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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    Thats a very clean XJ Kev! I'll be watching this project with interest! Nice one :)
    Post by: tiff, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    BMW k bike owners

    Looks complex, but once you get your head round it,and can use a multimeter, its straightforward. Great system.
    Post by: tiff, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    The shonker lives :)

    Sure is a small world! I'm 2 years older than you...maybe you missed the delights of the KHS junior building.... What year is your XJ? Spotted...
    Post by: tiff, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The shonker lives :)

    Howsitgaun! I'm in Glenrothes,but used to live in Kdy, went to Kirkcaldy High! Work out the other side of Dunfermline,and the old XJ is racking...
    Post by: tiff, Apr 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Finally finished, Markies XJ600.

    Nice one Mark, puts mine to shame! Mine was shiny like that for a day or 2,then the snow came...now its covered in grime and salt. No fun riding...
    Post by: tiff, Apr 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The best bit about my bike...no one can see!

    I wish I was!!
    Post by: tiff, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The best bit about my bike...no one can see!

    I'm a car and bike tester, emissions aren't checked on bikes (yet), although for cars its pretty strict! Have to be tested once a year at a cost...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    Currently drive a Mercedes 190 Diesel. Love American Iron though,especially Mopar. Had a 72 Challenger for a bit, as well as a Dodge D100 with a...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Howto...oil in front fork XJ700 Maxim and set steering head?

    Re: Howto...oil in front fork XJ700 Maxim and set steering h First thing I'd do is check the wheel alignment, get a straight edge -piece of wood...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Beautiful XJ600 on Ebay UK.

    Yeah,thats what I thought too.. I promised myself years ago not to buy any more projects,as they will end up costing more in the long run.. did I...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Beautiful XJ600 on Ebay UK.

    Original exhausts too!! 8O http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-YAMAHA-XJ600 ... 4a9fa0b291
    Thread by: tiff, Mar 21, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Clutch slip

    Here's a pic of a clutch change.. looks bad, but actually straightforward! [img]
    Post by: tiff, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch slip

    I've owned 2, a boxer R1100Rs and a "K" K100LT. I find maintinence and repairs on them really easy, much like a car. Did 2400 miles last year...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch slip

    Thanks Fitz, My experience is with cars, I suppose thats why I love BMW bikes :wink: I'll tear it down and have a look.
    Post by: tiff, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch slip

    Will do! I'll try and get some pics..unless the slip sorts itself before I dismantle it :wink:
    Post by: tiff, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch slip

    Thanks guys! I'll strip the clutch out today if I can and have a look. I've been a car mechanic for 20 years,and have seen the differences in oil...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch slip

    I've read a lot of conflicting advice about car oil vs bike oil, I've always used ordinary car oil in the past, even with my 135hp RF900 the...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch slip

    Bike has 32000 miles, and it was sitting for maybe 3 years I believe? I've always used 10w40 semi car oil in my bikes and have never had a proble....
    Post by: tiff, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch slip

    I'm getting clutch slip at high revs.. it doesn't feel like normal worn clutch clutch slip, as it grips fine in low gears and pulls away hard but...
    Thread by: tiff, Mar 20, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The shonker lives :)

    I think I've got it now, rev's beautifully. Question though.. does semi synthetic oil make the clutch slip on XJ's? It only happens at about 9000...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The shonker lives :)

    No, the engine actually runs sweet,no noise,and when it wants to,plenty of power.Its a fuel issue,as I've managed to move the flat spot,improve...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The shonker lives :)

    Lol, thats a real Metzeler!! Pirelli on the back too, didn't go for the MOT today,as its running a bit lumpy, and my clutch is slipping... :(
    Post by: tiff, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The shonker lives :)

    Thanks guys, just glad to be back on 2 wheels! A Forfar Bridie, and some Irn Bru it would be.. don't drink and ride!! [img]
    Post by: tiff, Mar 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The shonker lives :)

    Nairn! LOL. used to live up that way and know it well. :D
    Post by: tiff, Mar 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The shonker lives :)

    Back on 2 wheels as of today, after a marathon spanner wielding couple of weeks. Bought as a non runner,with knackered everything, it now rides...
    Thread by: tiff, Mar 19, 2010, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    So near but so far! XJ600

    Yeah, it did come from Ebay... Totally siezed rear suspension, non runner, rotten exhaust,bust fork seals,siezed brakes,stuck clutch,knackered...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ600 Tach/ clocks

    My tach doesn't work, have all the correct feeds to it,so the unit itself is bad. I reckon it was wiped out when the TCi blew! Anyone have a spare...
    Thread by: tiff, Mar 18, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    So near but so far! XJ600

    Thats far nicer than mine! Been working on my 92 for a few weeks now and hopefully will be MOT'd in the next few days.. My rear suspension was...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    UK based owners

    I've just bought a 1992 XJ600.Live in Fife,Scotland. Bought it as a fixer upper,but didn't realise how bad it was! no spark (new TCi) swingarm...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: Other
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    xj600 1990 service manual

    It is there, I downloaded it a while back.. there is also a parts manual and an owners manual in Russian!!...
    Post by: tiff, Mar 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj600 1990 service manual

    You can get it from here: http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp along with 100's of others!!
    Post by: tiff, Mar 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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