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  1. Vedalkin
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    Clacking noise! Oh no!

    Sorry, no news yet. I am still working on my wife's 75 CB360 rebuild, so my time and money is kinda tied up in that at the moment. Once her bike...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Apr 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Vedalkin
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    Clacking noise! Oh no!

    Thanks for the info waldo. I just got off the phone with the resident motorcycle mechanic in this area and he said bring it by this weekend,...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Vedalkin
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    Clacking noise! Oh no!

    Ughhh. So much for the "bullet proof" engine... Well it will be sitting for a while then if an engine teardown is eminent. With only 1 day off...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Vedalkin
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    Clacking noise! Oh no!

    I'm not %100 positive, but I don't think it's the exhaust. 36k miles I also thought it may be the cam chain. This model has an auto...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Vedalkin
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    Clacking noise! Oh no!

    Tried pulling each plug wire one by one. As the idle dropped the ticking did go away, but bliping the throttle and the clacking was still there....
    Post by: Vedalkin, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Vedalkin
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    Clacking noise! Oh no!

    Thnx pbthoe, I'll try that. It's definitely not the exhaust manifold.
    Post by: Vedalkin, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Vedalkin
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    Clacking noise! Oh no!

    On my way home from work last night I noticed a faint clacking noise developing. By the time I got home it was more noticeable. This morning I go...
    Thread by: Vedalkin, Mar 13, 2011, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Vedalkin
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    Seller's famous last words...

    When I bought my Maxim, the PO said... "It's getting harder to find cheap old bikes anymore these days" "I even have an extra set of carbs!" "They...
    Thread by: Vedalkin, Dec 7, 2010, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Vedalkin
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    Help me figure out my crappy fuel economy!

    Have you checked to see if maybe your front brake is dragging? Did you check the rear brake for delamination? Choke definitely not stuck on?...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Nov 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Vedalkin
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    Pod instead of breather hose on 1980 650 Maxim

    I have seen something similar to this on a bike I was robbing for parts at an auto salvage yard once. They had the crankcase breather vented with...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Vedalkin
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    Stuttering.. Thought it was the clutch, now I'm not sure.

    I just wanted to give a big "THANK YOU!" to chacal on his advice about the gas cap venting. Just wanted to give thanks, where thanks is due. Not...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Vedalkin
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    Gloves

    I've used "Mechanix Wear" gloves for years, and love em. (Part# MMP-55-010) The last 3 digits refer to the size. 009 are medium, 010 are large,...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Vedalkin
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    downloadible repair manual

    +1 Couldn't have said it better myself...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Vedalkin
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    Stuttering.. Thought it was the clutch, now I'm not sure.

    She's all good now. Thnx for the advice chacal. 86f tomorrow, can't wait to go for a nice long ride :)
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Vedalkin
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    Stuttering.. Thought it was the clutch, now I'm not sure.

    Well, after work tonight I decided to grab the gas cap on my home. Astonishingly, it wasn't as hard as I had ascertained. I didn't even need to...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Vedalkin
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    Stuttering.. Thought it was the clutch, now I'm not sure.

    The rubber sealing gasket appears to be stout, and pliable. Although, the splines seem a bit sketchy. They don't retract as smoothly as one would...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Vedalkin
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    Stuttering.. Thought it was the clutch, now I'm not sure.

    Oh... My...God... As I was driving over to the shop in my Jeep I repeated several times; "I'll be damned if thats what it is"... Low and...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Vedalkin
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    Stuttering.. Thought it was the clutch, now I'm not sure.

    The anticipation is killing me. *puts on a coat and heads over to the shop* I'll let you know in a few minutes if it's a gas cap venting...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Vedalkin
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    Stuttering.. Thought it was the clutch, now I'm not sure.

    I'll give that a try tomorrow chacal. Thanks. I'll let you know of my findings. *edit* Is it possible there is enough venting to allow her to...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Vedalkin
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    Video of engine reving with tach

    I could make ya one if ya wish. Any specific RPM your interested in capturing? Do you want it a slow climb from idle up to, say, 8k? Or stopping...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Vedalkin
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    Stuttering.. Thought it was the clutch, now I'm not sure.

    Well, I'll start of with how it began... A few weeks ago the bike was acting like it was running out of gas, and/or starving for fuel. After...
    Thread by: Vedalkin, Oct 7, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Vedalkin
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    Hoses coming out of carb outlet hose

    Not to mention if your floats aren't correctly set, you could flood your crankcase(oil) with Gas if left on Pri overnight. A lesson I apparently...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Oct 6, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  23. Vedalkin
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    Replacement Tires? What would you buy?

    Shinko 712's.. Best bang for your buck IMO. Nice and pliable, with good grip and average tread wear. Not to mention you can get a set of front &...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Sep 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Vedalkin
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    What keeps you riding your XJ?

    Because it runs... Like a bat out of hell too, once you figure out that it's a high rpm bike, and simply by changing your shifting habits so you...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Sep 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Vedalkin
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    gas cap key problem

    I can attest that it's not as easy as one might think to get the cap off without the key. I drove all the way to Florida with my tank and side...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tan gooey residue inside carb bodies

    It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand what your trying to explain Yamaman. Basically your saying is, that even after a good cleaning,...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    downloadible repair manual

    In theory, by our minds making a mental copy of licensed material, and then in turn sharing that information verbatim, are we not "in essence"...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    exhaust sound.....

    Goosing her in fifth gear after coming out of a 45mph zone is when mine makes the the sound I like. Instead of downshifting into 4th in a 45mph...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Vedalkin
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    Gutting Stock XJ650 exhaust...

    Well, I didn't go nuts on it, but am pleased with the results I got. I took a 3 1/4" hole saw to the back of the pipe, then weaseled out the...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Vedalkin
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    Gutting Stock XJ650 exhaust...

    I doubt you would want mine. They had several small rust holes on the bottoms of them that I repaired with sheet metal.
    Post by: Vedalkin, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Vedalkin
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    Gutting Stock XJ650 exhaust...

    I don't need a dogs nose to smell your sarcasm... Sorry I asked. Thanks anyway.
    Post by: Vedalkin, Sep 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Vedalkin
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    Gutting Stock XJ650 exhaust...

    Tried searching, but couldn't find a "how to" on gutting stock XJ650 muffler pipes. I was thinking of using a 3" hole saw on a drill to make a...
    Thread by: Vedalkin, Sep 5, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Vedalkin
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    Fuel line empties when disconnect

    +10... Couldn't have said it better.
    Post by: Vedalkin, Aug 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Vedalkin
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    New Plugs, Can't get BP7ES??

    Just got a set from Autozone 2 weeks ago.. I was a little surprised they didn't stock them and had to order them from their warehouse in Ohio. Had...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Aug 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Vedalkin
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    1&1/2 turns out & still fouling

    Compression check? Stock Exhaust? Air filter type?
    Post by: Vedalkin, Aug 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Vedalkin
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    Slipstreamer S-06C Spitfire

    Anyone have one of these installed? How do you like it? How does it look? Any handling issues? Gas mileage change? Less hand numbness? Any issues...
    Thread by: Vedalkin, Aug 23, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Vedalkin
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    Cruise Controls....

    Between the cost of those grips, the epoxy, sharpie, ruler, your pretty much at the cost of a REAL throttle lock, not to mention it taking longer...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Aug 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Vedalkin
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    Cruise Controls....

    Another vote for Vista cruise. I got one for my bike, and feel it was one of the best things I ever put on her. You'd be surprised how much you...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Aug 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Vedalkin
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    Emergency! Mixture screw stripped.

    Dont feel bad... My uncle offered to change my oil for me while I was on vacation, visiting my parents.. I got back and he tells me he stripped my...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Aug 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Vedalkin
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    Anybody snapped their drive shaft lately?

    wow.. just wow...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Aug 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Vedalkin
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    Didn't anticipate this would happen

    Sand it back a bit and spray it with some primer.
    Post by: Vedalkin, Aug 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Vedalkin
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    deals on tires

    Shinko 712's 94 bux got me both front and back tires. Free shipping. http://motorcycle.motorcycle-superstore ... shinko+712
    Post by: Vedalkin, Jul 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Vedalkin
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    Idle Mixture screw - where art thou?

    I would start by turning them all in then back them out 2.5 turns each. Then start with the colortune. The trick about getting a proper colortune...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Jul 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Vedalkin
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    woohoo

    I'm simply not that analytical. I got mine with 28k miles on it, changed the oil and filter a couple times. Put tires on it. Bench...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Jun 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Vedalkin
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    20 min. warmup, normal???

    +1 I usually roll mine out of the garage, choke it, fire it up, then proceed to put on my helmet/gloves/shades/close the garage door, etc... In...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Jun 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Vedalkin
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    Wanted: Saddlebag suggestions (CHEAP) XJ750J Stock Seat

    This site has some pretty killer deals. http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Luggag ... Saddlebags
    Post by: Vedalkin, Jun 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Vedalkin
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    Cause for concern (yet another plug question)

    If ya want an easy bench sync walk through, this is the one I used, but instead of paperclips I used the "high E" string off my guitar. Small...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Jun 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Vedalkin
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    Small leak on valve cover gasket...

    Cool, thanks guys.
    Post by: Vedalkin, Jun 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Vedalkin
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    Small leak on valve cover gasket...

    Well, since discovering the leak, I always take a peek at my oil level window before I ride. Like I said, it's not leaking much at all, and from...
    Post by: Vedalkin, Jun 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Small leak on valve cover gasket...

    I have a small leak on the valve cover gasket on the left side near plug #1. I went ahead and ordered the gasket. It's not real bad. I cleaned the...
    Thread by: Vedalkin, Jun 18, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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