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  1. Deathalo
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    Weird Issue

    What? Throttle's not sticking, revs jumping up without my moving the throttle at all, then back down. I did clunk test last time I took off the...
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Deathalo
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    Weird Issue

    Really? never thought of that, anyway to test before I buy a new one (kinda expensive), or are you 100% positive :P
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Deathalo
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    Weird Issue

    Also, I figured out it doesn't just happen in 6th gear on the highway. Pitch changed and same symptoms happened on regular roads after about 5-10...
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Deathalo
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    Weird Issue

    Yeah, none of them are black, pretty much all have a little brown patch and kinda pale on the tip. I do have extra plugs, so maybe I'll switch...
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Deathalo
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    Weird Issue

    Did running vacuum sync few months ago as well as float level set, I think it'd be odd for them to go out sync this soon but I suppose it's...
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Deathalo
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    Weird Issue

    So, I have an interesting issue that just started happening. Keep in mind, carbs were cleaned pretty recently and no other major issues (also just...
    Thread by: Deathalo, Aug 3, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Deathalo
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    Wind blew my bike over...

    Thanks for the tips, I'll make sure to prop her up on the center stand for the winter, get some clear plastic wrapping and put the cover on her...
    Post by: Deathalo, Dec 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Deathalo
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    Wind blew my bike over...

    I somehow doubt that the centerstand would've been a safer option. Since it was leaning into the wind and still blew over how would putting it...
    Post by: Deathalo, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Deathalo
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    Wind blew my bike over...

    Garage is not an option,atleast not till i move years from now. It wasn't leaning one way or the other, it was just an act of mother nature...
    Post by: Deathalo, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Deathalo
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    Wind blew my bike over...

    Yeah, I was thinking that, I saw they run around $20-30, so I'll probably do that, how hard is it to remove the throttle and put it on a new set...
    Post by: Deathalo, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Deathalo
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    Wind blew my bike over...

    I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't watch it happen from my window, but last night we had some pretty violent gusts of wind with a rain storm,...
    Thread by: Deathalo, Dec 8, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Deathalo
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Just got my second order in from chacal and, once again, extremely satisfied with...
    Post by: Deathalo, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. Deathalo
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Just got my second order in from chacal and, once again, extremely satisfied with the speed and quality of service. Great selection, great prices,...
    Post by: Deathalo, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  14. Deathalo
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    Any Raleigh XJers willing to help?

    Hey guys, I have an xj 550 that needs to be synced and colortuned, mainly synced, badly. After cleaning out the carbs and bench syncing it does...
    Thread by: Deathalo, Sep 13, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Deathalo
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    Not idling properly.

    Well I ended up having to take them off and give em a good cleaning, which did the trick. Now I have another problem though, I think the Petcock...
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Deathalo
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    Not idling properly.

    Alright, I'll try that out and see how it goes, better than taking them off I suppose.
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Deathalo
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    Not idling properly.

    Hey everyone, my 550 maxim seems to be idling weird lately. I've had no problems with it running or idling for months until recently when I went...
    Thread by: Deathalo, Aug 3, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Deathalo
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    New brake pads still squealing

    I don't have the shims, I thought that the anti-vibration goop I put on would solve that issue. Should I get new OEM style pads that come with...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Deathalo
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    Which to buy OEM style or EBC Organic Front Pads? 82XJ750J

    Re: Which to buy OEM style or EBC Organic Front Pads? 82XJ75 I posted another topic about my pads squealing after I replaced them with EBC...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Deathalo
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    New brake pads still squealing

    So I got new front brake pads a few months ago for my 82' 550 and chamfered the edges down but they squealed during the last few yards to a...
    Thread by: Deathalo, Jun 23, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Deathalo
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    Laid Bike Down in Parking Lot :(

    Thanks Bigfitz, that's exactly what I need, mine doesnt even stay clipped in. I just make sure I ALWAYS hold the clutch in when starting now but...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jun 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Deathalo
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    Laid Bike Down in Parking Lot :(

    Funny thing about the cell phone, I was returning to the parking lot because I had forgotten my backpack from my friends apartment, she was nice...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jun 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Deathalo
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    Laid Bike Down in Parking Lot :(

    So as I was trying to turn around to park my bike I was on a slight hill and wearing shoes that have very little grip (not my normal riding...
    Thread by: Deathalo, Jun 17, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Deathalo
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    Tank - Need tips on stripping paint and/or finding painter

    Re: Tank - Need tips on stripping paint and/or finding paint I had a friend of mine who restores cars who helped me strip and repaint my paint....
    Post by: Deathalo, Oct 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Deathalo
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    Gap in Throttle

    Are you sure they stock that, the only throttle locks I see on their website are cramp buster styles.
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Deathalo
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    Gap in Throttle

    Here's a pic, albeit not great, of what I'm talking about. [img]
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Deathalo
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    Gap in Throttle

    I wish, I have to go down to Wilmington tomorrow and I'll be heading back Saturday afternoon... what time does it open/close? I might be able to...
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Deathalo
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    Gap in Throttle

    Hey everyone, on my 550 there is about a 1-2 mm gap between the throttle and the starter control. The washer is there and just has a lot of room...
    Thread by: Deathalo, Aug 19, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Deathalo
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    Please help! 550 problem!!!

    No I haven't used the clear tube method but the floats are all lined up and visibly look identical in height. I never had any problems float wise...
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Deathalo
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    Please help! 550 problem!!!

    Alright, I appreciate the info. I noticed you live in Apex, if for some reason I'm still having problems after I address the issues you listed...
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Deathalo
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    Please help! 550 problem!!!

    That sounds like a good plan, does that have anything to do with it loosing rpms during idling? It's never done that before and it started loosing...
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Deathalo
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    Please help! 550 problem!!!

    Well the choke is definitely not getting hung up on anything, it moves just as it should... and thanks for the advice mlew but non of that really...
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Deathalo
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    Please help! 550 problem!!!

    You think it's getting too much fuel? Why would that cause it to die when the throttle is pulled?
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Deathalo
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    Please help! 550 problem!!!

    Yeah petcock is set to on, but I believe the floats are holding the gas level correctly anyway, which is also why I doubt any gas is getting into...
    Post by: Deathalo, Aug 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Deathalo
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    Please help! 550 problem!!!

    Ok, so let me fill you in on the problem. My 82 xj ran fine a few days ago, after purchasing the bike less than 3 months ago I cleaned the...
    Thread by: Deathalo, Aug 13, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Deathalo
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    My XJ550 Maxim; reborn and looking better than ever!

    Thanks guys, I'm really proud of her.
    Post by: Deathalo, Jul 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Deathalo
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    My XJ550 Maxim; reborn and looking better than ever!

    Hey all, so after a lot of hard work I finally got my 82' XJ that I bought 2 months ago painted and shined up nicely. Here's the before and after...
    Thread by: Deathalo, Jul 22, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Deathalo
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    Replacing Fuse Box With New Glass One

    lol you are welcome :D
    Post by: Deathalo, Jul 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Deathalo
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    Replacing Fuse Box With New Glass One

    The newly soldered clips work wonderfully, only thing was, I needed a 10 amp fuse and couldn't find one ANYWHERE. Radioshack; nothing, advance...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jul 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Deathalo
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Soldered on brand new connections to my fuse box, works great now. Tomorrow, I begin painting the now yellow tank a beautiful red!
    Post by: Deathalo, Jul 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Deathalo
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    I just can't figure it out.

    I have almost the exact same issue, I know some of my spark plugs are very rich, particularly the 3rd, but I have to take the tank off because I...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jul 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Deathalo
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    Replacing Fuse Box With New Glass One

    I took your advice and bought the fuse holders from Radio Shack and pried off the metal parts, which fit nicely where the old ones did. Now to...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jul 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Deathalo
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    Replacing Fuse Box With New Glass One

    Hi all, I know XJ fuse boxes are a major headache, and a lot of you have opted to switch them out for newer plastic fuses. I need to swap mine out...
    Thread by: Deathalo, Jul 6, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Deathalo
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    Throttle Sticking

    Ok so problem solved, I removed that weird spring thing and whadayaknow, throttle doesn't stick anymore, thanks a lot PO!! Here's what it looked...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jun 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Deathalo
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    Throttle Sticking

    What exactly is the "clunk test". I did bench sync the carbs before putting them back on using the business card method as accurately as possible,...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jun 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Deathalo
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    Throttle Sticking

    I don't think the butterflys are catching, they moved and smoothly before I put the carbs back on. When you say throttle quadrant do you mean the...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jun 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Deathalo
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    Throttle Sticking

    Anyone have any ideas how to get the throttle to come back down? I can't really ride it when the RPMs stay at 4-5k after a rev. Is it possible...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jun 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Deathalo
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    Throttle Sticking

    Hi all, I just recently put the carbs back on my 550 maxim after a good cleaning and syncing. The bike starts up fine but the problem comes when I...
    Thread by: Deathalo, Jun 29, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Deathalo
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    SPEEDO GUAGE Light does not WORK on my MAXIM X ??????????

    Re: SPEEDO GUAGE Light does not WORK on my MAXIM X ????????? After looking through some other posts about changing the instrument panel lights, I...
    Post by: Deathalo, Jun 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Deathalo
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    XJ550 Carb Problem, Please help!

    Quick question, when reinstalling the carbs on the bike, should I Prime them before starting up the bike? If so, for how long do I leave it on Pri.
    Post by: Deathalo, Jun 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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