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  1. cmdaniels
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    XJ 650 1981 Clutch Replacement Questions

    Hi Guys! Thanks Fitz. I finished it up yesterday.Pretty easy, and everything works great!Thanks!!!
    Post by: cmdaniels, Jun 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. cmdaniels
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    XJ 650 1981 Clutch Replacement Questions

    Hi Guys, My clutch is going fast and I need some help. I've searched the site and can't really find anything. Has anyone seen a complete...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Jun 11, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. cmdaniels
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    Need help with Carb adjustment? Post here.

    Wait, Fitz... you live in Michigan, where abouts? I'm going up there for a week in June to ride haha!!!
    Post by: cmdaniels, Apr 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. cmdaniels
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    Need help with Carb adjustment? Post here.

    Seriously... BigFitz, you have helped me on almost ever post!!! haha!!!
    Post by: cmdaniels, Apr 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. cmdaniels
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    Need help with Carb adjustment? Post here.

    Will do Man.
    Post by: cmdaniels, Apr 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. cmdaniels
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    Need help with Carb adjustment? Post here.

    Hi guys, so the last few months I have been all through my carbs trying to get them to work... My bike sat for 10 years without moving... no...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Apr 28, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. cmdaniels
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    Throwing in the Towel, GD CARBS!!!! Lynchburg VA [FIXED]

    Thanks Guys!!! NachtFrost... I live right near that Sheetz... hit me up if you ride through the area again, I need some riding partners!!!...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Apr 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. cmdaniels
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    Throwing in the Towel, GD CARBS!!!! Lynchburg VA [FIXED]

    Seriously guys... I know don't know much about mechanics... and I managed to pull the carbs, clean, and get it running... Seriously... If I...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Apr 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. cmdaniels
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    Throwing in the Towel, GD CARBS!!!! Lynchburg VA [FIXED]

    Guys!!!! I actually got it working... it ended up being a stuck throttle.... I can't believe it worked!!!!!! Wow, I feel like an idiot... there...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Apr 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. cmdaniels
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    Throwing in the Towel, GD CARBS!!!! Lynchburg VA [FIXED]

    Re: Throwing in the Towel, GD CARBS!!!! Lynchburg VA Hi Guys, thanks for the input. Floats are not upside down. The throttle is detached....
    Post by: cmdaniels, Apr 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. cmdaniels
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    Throwing in the Towel, GD CARBS!!!! Lynchburg VA [FIXED]

    Ok Guys, This is the last straw. I have done everything I have read, put hundreds of hours into these carbs.... I just can't get them right......
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Apr 23, 2011, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. cmdaniels
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    Clear Tube Method, Wet Test Measurements... please Help

    Hi Guys, I have my Carbs off and just measured the Float levels at 17.5 MM. I can't find a straight answer or picture(picture preferred) of...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Apr 23, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. cmdaniels
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    Weird problem with Gas Intake

    Ok, I did do the clear tube method. Hook the tube to the bowl drain plugs and watch the height of the gas... We got everything adjusted properly....
    Post by: cmdaniels, Apr 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. cmdaniels
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    Weird problem with Gas Intake

    Sorry Fitz.... It won't fire unless I blow into the Fuel Line... Like the Gas isn't shooting into the Cylinders... not sure what is up. I...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Apr 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. cmdaniels
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    Weird problem with Gas Intake

    Hi Guys, I had my bike running excellent last year, but after a couple of months of sitting, it won't start. Symptoms, When I hold the...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Apr 23, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. cmdaniels
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    xj maxim Basic Seat Modification

    Hey Guys, I recently got a maxim running again. I have put flat bars on it, put a couple new (beautiful) gauges on it. Im looking at installing...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Oct 8, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. cmdaniels
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    Greetings!

    I had the same problem, rig up a fuel test system to make sure your bike is actually getting any gas... mine kept stalling.... all it was is that...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Oct 8, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. cmdaniels
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    Hoses coming out of carb outlet hose

    Heard of that. The only hose shouldf be going from Carb 3- to your petcock to create the vaccuum. The other boots should all have caps on them....
    Post by: cmdaniels, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  19. cmdaniels
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    help please...

    I had a similar problem... give this a shot: Put your tank on PRI while you increase your speed. If it runs fine, then your issue is in your...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. cmdaniels
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    Electrical Issue Scenario... this ever happen to anyone?

    Update: So I identified the problem. The P.O. bypassed the fusebox for the ignition fuse and put it in it's own fuse pod. He had the Amp's wrong...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Oct 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. cmdaniels
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    Electrical Issue Scenario... this ever happen to anyone?

    Ass.Fault... I have the ignition pulled out right now and apart. There is a brass colored plate that slides over 2 connectors to complete the...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. cmdaniels
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    Electrical Issue Scenario... this ever happen to anyone?

    Awesome guys, I ordered a new box... I will let you know whats up!
    Post by: cmdaniels, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. cmdaniels
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    Electrical Issue Scenario... this ever happen to anyone?

    None of my fuses lok burnt.... I cannot figure it out!!! It ran fine, then the power was all gone!!
    Post by: cmdaniels, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. cmdaniels
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    Electrical Issue Scenario... this ever happen to anyone?

    Ok, I pulled off the switch, I made a connection with a piece of metal to see if the switch was bad... any Ideas?
    Post by: cmdaniels, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. cmdaniels
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    Electrical Issue Scenario... this ever happen to anyone?

    There is no electricity getting anywhere in the whole bike... you think that this could be a problem with the Ignition switch? @ Rick Do you...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. cmdaniels
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    Electrical Issue Scenario... this ever happen to anyone?

    @Rick... thanks... All the electric was off. No headlight... nothing. @ Wizard I checked the fuses.... none of them are burned out. you...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Sep 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. cmdaniels
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    Electrical Issue Scenario... this ever happen to anyone?

    So, I got my bike running a few months ago. It was running amazing. I started to warm it up one night and I went inside to get changed. I came...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Sep 22, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. cmdaniels
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    Only runs on Prime

    Hey guys, I have done alot of work over the past 2 months... and now I have a question... My bike kept stalling when the Petcock was set to Run,...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Aug 26, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. cmdaniels
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    CArb adjustment, Which way?? Quick question for you carb pro

    Hey guys, I have everything ready to go... just one quick question. When adjusting my carbs, which way do I turn the screws to let more air/gas,...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Aug 25, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. cmdaniels
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    Almost ready, Light bulb question

    Thanks so much man!! Exactly what I was looking for!
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. cmdaniels
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    Vacuum petcock question

    Simple solution that worked for me... as long as your petcock is not leaking from the side seal, go to advanced auto, purchase a lawn mower fuel...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. cmdaniels
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    Almost ready, Light bulb question

    Hey guys, bike is already to go, but my Light only works on Highbeam. I'm guessing I just need to replace the Bulb. What Bulb should I put on a...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Aug 18, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. cmdaniels
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    Petcock Leaking Issue

    It's an XJ 650. It's not stopping flow. I got a fuel cut off switch that I placed after the Petcock, and it works fine for now. Thanks guys!
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. cmdaniels
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    Petcock Leaking Issue

    Hey guys, happy to say I got the bike running, but I have run into another minor problem. When I shut my bike off, the petcock drips. If I leave...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Aug 10, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. cmdaniels
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    Fixed it!!!! Running beautifully

    So, my bike would was hard as hell to start. I could tell that t was getting way too much gas. So I pulled the carbs off, cleaned them,...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Aug 7, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. cmdaniels
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    1980 xj 650 stock tire size

    Hey guys, I have read many contradicting posts. I'm about to order new tires and I want to make sure that I get the correct tire size. From what...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Aug 5, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. cmdaniels
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    Bench Syncing Carbs... please explain

    Yeah, I agree, thats whynI have pulled the carbs off of the bike for cleaning, the purpose of the post was a basic understand of all the process...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. cmdaniels
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    Bench Syncing Carbs... please explain

    I got a friend tonight who has bench synced carbs before. He is coming over to help me out. He's got like a 300 dollar carb sync tool in his...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. cmdaniels
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    Bench Syncing Carbs... please explain

    Yeah man, I would love some pictures or even a video or something of it. I'm sure alot of other people would use the technique if they saw it. I'm...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. cmdaniels
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    Bench Syncing Carbs... please explain

    I am from Lynchburg VA. Thanks iwingameover, I'll pick those parts up tonight. I guess I will have to pull the carbs since the bike won't start...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. cmdaniels
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    Bench Syncing Carbs... please explain

    How do you vaccuum sync carbs. is this where you get a tool.
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. cmdaniels
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    Bench Syncing Carbs... please explain

    Ok guys, I feel like an idiot asking these questions, but hopefully you people won't be quick to judge. This is my first bike. I bought it a few...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Aug 3, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. cmdaniels
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    Almost there, Need help Carb Syncing!!!

    Ok, what am I supposed to do with them, I can't really find anything specifically to get me started...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. cmdaniels
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    Almost there, Need help Carb Syncing!!!

    So, I have everything ready to go, carbs have been THOROUGHLY cleaned and reinstalled. Now comes the fun part. I have never synced the carbs...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Aug 3, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. cmdaniels
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    Stock Airbox Installation

    I ran into the same problem. I cut my airbox in 2 pieces.... cut the square box where the filter goes cleanly off. Then go to advanced auto...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. cmdaniels
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    The Ever Infamous XJ 650 Carbs

    When I bought the bike, the guys told me that he had just rebuilt the carbs... I believe that it is a sync job that needs to be done. Looking...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. cmdaniels
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    The Ever Infamous XJ 650 Carbs

    Anyone have a link to a good forum that describes how to use the clear tube method?
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. cmdaniels
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    The Ever Infamous XJ 650 Carbs

    Yeah, I checked the brakes. They were replaced fairly recently...
    Post by: cmdaniels, Aug 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. cmdaniels
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    The Ever Infamous XJ 650 Carbs

    So I bought a 1980 Maxim, when I purchased it, it started up fine, but when I drove it home I could tell it was bogging down until I hit a certain...
    Thread by: cmdaniels, Aug 3, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. cmdaniels
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    CrankCase Breather System

    Thank you so much PSteele! You Rock!!!
    Post by: cmdaniels, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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