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  1. snowwy66
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    can somebody post a pic of rear drum brake?

    basically just adjust the arm so that your brakes are tighter. just make sure your brake light is on when your brakes are hitting. sometimes...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. snowwy66
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    spark plug burnout

    the bike is a 4stroke. the plugs are losing spark. they aren't sooty. there is no cloud of smoke. they just flat out lose spark....
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 21, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. snowwy66
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    spark plug burnout

    i know this is the wrong forum and all. but thought i would ask the yamahamer gurus. i've got a 70's yamaha enduro 500cc. the ignition has...
    Thread by: snowwy66, Apr 20, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. snowwy66
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    Riding from San Diego to El Paso...any advise?

    the carbs didn't give anyone troubles back in the 80's. they won't give you troubles now. as long as everything works and is maintained.
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. snowwy66
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    Idle Frustrations

    r u snapping the throttle after each carb adjustment. cuz if you just adjust and leave it alone. the sync isn't getting done properly. i...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. snowwy66
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    Riding from San Diego to El Paso...any advise?

    there's a guy living in south carolina that claims no helmet law. but this map and a directory listing say otherwise. LOL.
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. snowwy66
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    Riding from San Diego to El Paso...any advise?

    we're taking a weeklong trip through yosemite this year. thanks for the headsup on the helmet law. utah don't require but nevada does and now...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. snowwy66
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    low power problem

    my problem turned out to be the ignitor box. lack of power and somewhat misfiring condition untill it 4000 rpm. then she ran like a champ....
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. snowwy66
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    I hear The solenoid click but then the starter

    bad brushes are what cause starter motors to spin slower and require more amps to make em crank. but yeah, 255 amps. somethig is shorting out...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. snowwy66
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    Riding from San Diego to El Paso...any advise?

    i use the passengers pegs to kick my feet on. gives you a different position to ride with. and sometimes i'll even kick my feet up on teh turn...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. snowwy66
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    I hear The solenoid click but then the starter

    it's highly unlikely the armature needs to be rewound unless the insulation is falling apart. like everyone is saying. it probably needs to be...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. snowwy66
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    maxim 750 rear whel alignment HELP

    a run spot. that tire is 13 years old. it's probably just some weathered rubber wearing down. put the bike in neutral and on the center...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. snowwy66
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    I hear The solenoid click but then the starter

    the starter should be right there on the motor behind the jugs. very easy to get too. did you try jumping it first to see if the battery is...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. snowwy66
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    Doesnt Start anymore

    1/2 is wet. means no spark. 3/4 is dry. may not be enough fuel or they are firing. but it's tough to get a motor to fire up on 2 cylinders....
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. snowwy66
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    Float Levels

    have the bike on center stand. have someone sit on passenger seat. that will push the back tire down and make the carbs as close to level as...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. snowwy66
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    Turn signal cancel does not work.

    i have to live without. mine didn't come equip with self center switch or self cancelling. but it does still make the clicks so i know when i've...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. snowwy66
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    trouble starting in warm weather

    if it's like the 650. the headlights don't come on till the motor runs.
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. snowwy66
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    Which way are the air jets sopposed to go in the carbs?

    do you have jet numbers chacal??? so he can make sure he's got the right stuff in the right holes or if he needs to order the right stuff.
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. snowwy66
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    Which way are the air jets sopposed to go in the carbs?

    the larger jet goes in the middle. it's the main jet. it's also the jet that your throttle needle slides up and down in. it's used for wider open...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. snowwy66
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    Which way are the air jets sopposed to go in the carbs?

    what are teh chances that someone took the jets out and put them in different places??? the jets go back in the same place you took them out....
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. snowwy66
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    Adjusting hand brake

    flush teh fluid and go from there. since you've got the top off. make sure you have 2 holes down in the bottom that are visible to the naked...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. snowwy66
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    Brake Master Cylinder: Rebuild or replace?

    you might try google. but you might also run into problems of things not being right. and that could be some considerable down time trying to get...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. snowwy66
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    110/90 vs 100/90 Front Tire on 82 XJ750 Maxim?

    the circumference of the tire might be 9 mm taller. but from the center point of the tire. half would be on top and half on bottom. so your only...
    Post by: snowwy66, Apr 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. snowwy66
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    Float levels and other carb stuff

    i don't think there's such a thing as a 30 year motorcycle mechanic. aroound here. the dealer won't fix bikes older then 10 years. around...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. snowwy66
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    Float levels and other carb stuff

    i've never replaced foam floats. nothing there to go bad. brass floats on the other hand. i've seen go bad. and i just replaced my own. in...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. snowwy66
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    starts on ether, but not fuel (low vacuum???)

    NOW THAT'S WHAT WE LIKE TO HEAR. good humored stories. and glad your ok.
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. snowwy66
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    quite possibly the raddest looking xj I've found...

    he's got one pipe per cylinder. shouldn't be THAT bad. try running 1 pipe per 4 cylinders. now that is LOUD.
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Stupid Tire Pressure Question

    under inflated tires blow out more then properly inflated tires when it's 100 degrees outside. you never see tire treads in the winter. but...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. snowwy66
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    Inconsistent throttling/idle

    i've nver drained my bowls in the winter. specifically for that reason. every other year though i'd take the carbs off and hose the insides...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. snowwy66
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    fuel, spark, but no fire??

    harborfreight has them for $7. my uncle and i both have 3 of them.
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. snowwy66
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    fuel, spark, but no fire??

    he went ripping around the block. sounds like timing is working. +1 on the battery and charging system. just becuase the bike cranks...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. snowwy66
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    Mileage. A poll.

    155 is pretty damn good compression. your engine is running like new. mine only had 140. most on this forum have 120.
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. snowwy66
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    Upcoming 12 hour ride....What should I worry about?

    thanks maxim. i haven't thought about the marine. i'm just looking for something that's going to work and not be expensive. i've tried two amp...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. snowwy66
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    Mileage. A poll.

    i'd be interested in knowing the compression readings to go with those milage numbers. what's the compression for some of you getting 55+...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. snowwy66
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    Upcoming 12 hour ride....What should I worry about?

    running it directly off the bat terminal gives you the possibility of electrical overload should you decided to stop for a quick car wash with...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. snowwy66
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    Upcoming 12 hour ride....What should I worry about?

    picture number 1 the harness directed underneath the gas tank. ground is terminaled to a ground bolt into the frame power is hooked up to...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. snowwy66
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    starts on ether, but not fuel (low vacuum???)

    typcially the smaller portion of the float should be on the bottom. looking at the bikebandit.com fischer. it has the float smaller portion...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. snowwy66
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    Upcoming 12 hour ride....What should I worry about?

    i bought a 12v electric tire pump from harbor freight. and a tire repair plug kit. but i also have 12v power supply wired up. it gives me 2...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. snowwy66
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    starts on ether, but not fuel (low vacuum???)

    mixture screws should be around 2 - 3 turns. what did you set the floats at??? all it takes is 2mm too high to keep them from opening up...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. snowwy66
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    Upcoming 12 hour ride....What should I worry about?

    amen on the comfort level. i can handle the handle bars. but the foot pegs need to be moved forward and the seat redesigned. and repadded too....
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. snowwy66
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    carb synchronization. after doing it all DAY LONG!

    i use the clear tube method. $3 to build. you don't need to measure 1" increments. what you need to do is simply balance the fluid level...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. snowwy66
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    Bike died after riding in heavy rain - won't start

    or water somewhere burned out a fuse. he said the bike won't turn on. or is he talking the bike won't start?
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. snowwy66
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    Upcoming 12 hour ride....What should I worry about?

    i hope your a young fella. cuz there's no way my ass or spine could take that kind of riding on them old bike setups. i can do it now becuase...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. snowwy66
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    Tires?

    hot temps on hot asphalt is the worse thing for tires. low on pressure makes the tires even hotter. i bet phoenix does a LOT of tire business...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. snowwy66
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    drippy (pet)cock....

    Re: drippy (pet)c**k.... mine was leaking from the outlet tube on the petcock. the tube wasn't secure into the molding. i used a jbweld coating...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. snowwy66
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    94 seca II 600, how to test fuel pump?

    you should hear the fuel pump click like crazy if there's no fuel. once fuel has filled up the carbs the click don't happen so much. i don't...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Inconsistant Idle/Bogs down

    mine was a combination of carbs AND igniter box. cleaned and set the carbs. that helped a little. the igniter took care of the rest of the...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750 petcock repair, Need help in finding parts!!!

    i was told parts are expensive becuase motorcycles is a seasonal thing. and companies need to stay afloat y ear round. that was the excuse i...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. snowwy66
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    Xj750 petcock repair, Need help in finding parts!!!

    chacal has a very huge store for parts. check with h im for gaskets.
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    petcock

    rebuild kits aren't that expensive. just redo. i think it's just a diaphragm. and a spring. and maybe a seal or two. i think they were $12...
    Post by: snowwy66, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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