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  1. jmilliken
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    bent steering head

    Be on the lookout all over the US. Members on here constantly travel, meet up with other members, deliver parts, etc. I have seen people...
    Post by: jmilliken, Dec 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. jmilliken
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    bent steering head

    Just get another frame. There may very well be additional issues as you get it repaired
    Post by: jmilliken, Dec 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. jmilliken
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    Need help with my stripper

    Be careful. If you pay them too much, they might follow you home....
    Post by: jmilliken, Dec 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. jmilliken
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    1979 XS11SF project

    ***adds R1 gas cap mod to list of things to do***
    Post by: jmilliken, Sep 13, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  5. jmilliken
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    Broken bolt, broken bolt, broken bolt...

    PO could have used threadlocker on everything? Penetrating oil is a must
    Post by: jmilliken, Sep 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jmilliken
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    Today's hypothetical - Turbo'ing a non-Turbo ?

    Only one way to find out!
    Post by: jmilliken, Sep 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jmilliken
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    1979 XS11SF project

    Thanks dude! I opened up the carbs and found that one float pillar is broken and held on with what looks like jb weld or something similar....
    Post by: jmilliken, Jul 22, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  8. jmilliken
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    1979 XS11SF project

    Ok, so I figured out I'm going to do an old school vintage cafe style build. This is #4 I'm working on, and I'm quite sick of doing everything...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jul 13, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  9. jmilliken
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    1979 XS11SF project

    So, I'm going to introduce myself. I'm an IT professional who likes restoring and building motorcycles, records, beer, blogging, gardening, and...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jul 13, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  10. jmilliken
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    If you had the money to buy brand new, what would you buy?

    Truth, I'd have like 15 awesome bikes instead of 1 expensive bike
    Post by: jmilliken, Jul 13, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  11. jmilliken
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    Tuning issue and fuel issue

    @Polock how does one mate the needle and seat? Should I take them on a date first, or just get down to business?
    Post by: jmilliken, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. jmilliken
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    Tuning issue and fuel issue

    Needles and seats are brand new
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. jmilliken
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    Tuning issue and fuel issue

    Yea, it's just a little bit, but I want to FIX this issue. Fuel levels are about -4 mm, which is 3 under spec. I did mic the washers under the...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. jmilliken
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    Royal Star

    Are you serious? That's crazy! This is EXACTLY why I like old stuff.
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 30, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  15. jmilliken
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    Tuning issue and fuel issue

    The petcock is fine.
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. jmilliken
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    Tuning issue and fuel issue

    I don't know what's up. All the fuel levels are under spec. It was running nice last night (and tuned too) then this morning the fuel filter was...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. jmilliken
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    Royal Star

    You have to remove the cams, the shims are under the bucket...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  18. jmilliken
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    Carb Trouble

    Duct tape and JB Weld
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. jmilliken
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    Tuning issue and fuel issue

    Yea, so what's the proper washer?
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. jmilliken
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    Tuning issue and fuel issue

    @chacal out of curiosity, the set I got from you looks like aluminum washers... Are you saying the washers that come with the set don't work?
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. jmilliken
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    Royal Star

    Look at the maxim x shim adjustments...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  22. jmilliken
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    CRASH! Rear eneded while stopped!

    That sucks dude. Do you have any pictures and or details of this bike? Even though it's gone, it sounds like an amazing build, and i would love to...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. jmilliken
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    1979 XS11SF project

    That one is nice. Needs a king seat to complete that retro look though
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 27, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  24. jmilliken
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    1979 XS11SF project

    so, you're saying I need a second one?
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 27, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  25. jmilliken
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    1979 XS11SF project

    Seriously... [IMG] Or [IMG]
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  26. jmilliken
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    Yamaha Bolt

    I'm about the same same size as kmoe. I felt like it needed forward controls. I haven't ridden one. They look quite nice though.
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  27. jmilliken
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    Used / Spare XJ650 Motor Worth Getting for $300?

    So, the question we all want to know is... "Did you buy it?"
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. jmilliken
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    1979 XS11SF project

    So, a friend of mine decided to part ways with his xs11 That has been sitting for 10ish years. I picked it up. This has been my dream bike for a...
    Thread by: jmilliken, Jun 26, 2016, 19 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  29. jmilliken
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    If you had the money to buy brand new, what would you buy?

    Victory gunner or triumph thruxton. Though the Gold Wing f6b has my attention. Except, I did buy a 1979 xs11 special today... Edit: forgot...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  30. jmilliken
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    CRASH! Rear eneded while stopped!

    How you doing?
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. jmilliken
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    Used / Spare XJ650 Motor Worth Getting for $300?

    Buy it!
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. jmilliken
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    CRASH! Rear eneded while stopped!

    Don't sign anything. Consult an attorney. Period.
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. jmilliken
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    Taking muffler off

    I run with gutted pipes. Hasn't hurt anything, except maybe some eardrums
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. jmilliken
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    CRASH! Rear eneded while stopped!

    +1 on filing suit. I'm still dealing with "mild neck and back injuries" from a car accident in 2004. I have my bike insured as restored/modified...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. jmilliken
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    Central New York Carb Clinic 2016

    Sorry I couldn't make it this year Dave.
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 11, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. jmilliken
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    Stinkin pod filters xj750 maxim

    Dude. You need to go to church (of clean). Break that rack down 100% and go the whole nine yards. I know you are in the information overload hour....
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. jmilliken
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    Stinkin pod filters xj750 maxim

    This!!!
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. jmilliken
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    1980 Honda CM 200T electrical issue?

    Will do guys. Thx
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  39. jmilliken
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    https://www.ngksparkplugs.com/about-ngk/faqs/spark-plug-faqs/how-do-i-read-a-spark-plug Ps. Do the plug chop on some open road with little...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. jmilliken
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    1980 Honda CM 200T electrical issue?

    Ok, the motor was painted and the frame powder coated. So you are saying the multiple ground points are encountering resistance somewhere? The...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  41. jmilliken
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    1980 Honda CM 200T electrical issue?

    I'm looking at this bike for a friend, and it's got what I think is a grounding issue. It won't start with the kickstarter, and the electric start...
    Thread by: jmilliken, Jun 9, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  42. jmilliken
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    may catch some flack for this...

    This is interesting. Pics please
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  43. jmilliken
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    750 Virago issues

    Well, if you don't want it.... Talk to me....
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  44. jmilliken
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    Carb reinstall on XJ700

    Water based or silicone sex lube helps.
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  45. jmilliken
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    Straight rubber boots? What did you use? Get the right spark plugs. Get a couple seats and do a plug chop. Post the results 2 things I haven't...
    Post by: jmilliken, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. jmilliken
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    Melted wire... Should I worry?

    That requires an upgraded model
    Post by: jmilliken, May 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. jmilliken
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    Carb Trouble

    Check your valve clearances and compression test too.
    Post by: jmilliken, May 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. jmilliken
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    Maxim x valve HELP please

    Hit up @hogfiddles
    Post by: jmilliken, May 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. jmilliken
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    Melted wire... Should I worry?

    You have resistance somewhere
    Post by: jmilliken, May 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. jmilliken
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    Tuning issue and fuel issue

    I have copper washers on my float seats. I did check my fuel filter last night (full), then this morning it was empty....
    Post by: jmilliken, May 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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