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  1. satyr
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    Ebay slide diaphragms don't fit...

    Actually- the ebay diaphragms WOULD fit some other XJs. But all I ever really found were for the 34mm Mikuni carbs- which apparently were more...
    Post by: satyr, May 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ebay slide diaphragms don't fit...

    Yeah- Ive been trying to keep an eye on ebay for some where the seller says the diaphragms are OK- but most won't take the hats off. I guess they...
    Post by: satyr, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ebay slide diaphragms don't fit...

    Hey- just thought I'd post to save others the aggravation- the SD-3 slide diaphragms on ebay were measured by the sellers and they thought they...
    Thread by: satyr, May 26, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    South East Michigan Carb Clinic....2009

    Hey Aaron- Thanks for hosting the clinic, and thanks to Carl for the guidance and help. I've purchased most of the screws the PO had managed...
    Post by: satyr, Apr 6, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    South East Michigan Carb Clinic....2009

    on the way- trailer rental took an hour+.
    Post by: satyr, Apr 4, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Found a seca cheap.

    I was looking all over the place for a fixer for my first bike and never did find one like that. The only thing I'd be careful of is if he...
    Post by: satyr, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    South East Michigan Carb Clinic....2009

    Barring some sort of major problem I'll be there too- will need contact info and address to plug into gps tho. Experience level is "novice"...
    Post by: satyr, Mar 15, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    West Michigan/Northern Indiana Carb Clinic?

    Hey- just wanted to let you know there is likely to be a carb clinic in Ypsilanti, MI in April. Check the "Eastern US" section for the thread.
    Post by: satyr, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    South East Michigan Carb Clinic....2009

    Doh- sorry its 3.5 hours for me- and 4.5 to 5 hours from Chicago... Read the mapquest thing wrong.
    Post by: satyr, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    South East Michigan Carb Clinic....2009

    Hmm- gas pouring out of carbs? Sounds familiar. Also- for Chicago distance- I'm in Indiana now, and it shows 2.5 hours for me. So from the...
    Post by: satyr, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    South East Michigan Carb Clinic....2009

    Hey y'all, I'm over here in Indiana (3.5 hrs away from you) and need to get the carbs straightened out- she won't run without choke, and at that...
    Post by: satyr, Mar 9, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    I can see clearly now... the H4's in...

    Hmm- will see what I can do about a photo, although I think I let my online photo site membership lapse.... Oh and for those with square...
    Post by: satyr, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. satyr
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    I can see clearly now... the H4's in...

    Hey all- Just wanted to drop a quick post just to let people know this CAN be done. My stock headlight was... well, awful. So- after alot of...
    Thread by: satyr, Jul 8, 2008, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    headlight opinion

    I upgraded my headlight with an H4 mod- don't want to hijack this thread so I'll do another post about it. Personally- I like the look of the...
    Post by: satyr, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    And I saw animals walking two by two...

    Wild guess- maybe electrical and you're grounding out somewhere?
    Post by: satyr, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Please Recommend Chicago Shops

    Hey all- never did get it running right and now it won't start at all. In the last month we moved across the border into Indiana. So- there's...
    Post by: satyr, Apr 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    aftermarket coils

    I saw that JCW.com has nology coils for our bikes. I'm not familiar with the bike applications but alot of ricers in the sportcompact car scene...
    Post by: satyr, Jan 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Please Recommend Chicago Shops

    You guys are great! I'm on the northside (Andersonville area)- so Zion isn't too far away from me- I'd be willing to run up to Uhaul and trailer...
    Post by: satyr, Nov 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Help: seized & stripped mixture screw

    To find that replacement screw, you might try searching in this forum. I remember that there was a post that listed a hardware site that had...
    Post by: satyr, Nov 7, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock nightmare pics

    Hey Tichuang- My rebuild kit was $43 with shipping! So if your adapted $27 petcock works out- you HAVE to let us all know about it! It looks...
    Post by: satyr, Nov 7, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    It runs! But why is the starter kicking in?

    Oh- I hope it's not the starter clutch... That would be very very bad. Let's hope there's just enough power shorting in somehow to partially...
    Post by: satyr, Nov 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    It runs! But why is the starter kicking in?

    Hey everybody! After the petcock fiasco, I bought a trickle charger and charged the 550s battery, swapped in new plugs and HOLY CORNFLAKES! It...
    Thread by: satyr, Nov 3, 2006, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock nightmare pics

    OK here's one more that might show up a little better... [img] Hope that helps!
    Post by: satyr, Nov 3, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock nightmare pics

    Here is a pic of the underside of my 550's tank. As you can see. (barely) when the tank is inverted and placed on the bike, the vaccum and fuel...
    Post by: satyr, Nov 3, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock nightmare pics

    Hey beardking- I think you may have your answer right there. The vacuum "nipple" on your "petcock" (BWA-HAHAHAHA! I love this pseudo-sexual...
    Post by: satyr, Nov 3, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Place 2Buy Petcock Kit?

    I tried them, but kit was outta stock... Looked like good pricing on other stuff tho.
    Post by: satyr, Nov 2, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock nightmare pics

    OH! and if the screws that mount your petcock to your tank are as stripped-out as mine were, you might not be getting them tight enough to...
    Post by: satyr, Nov 2, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock nightmare pics

    Thanks for the encouragement Robert, we'll see how it goes. I ran the battery down getting her only to sputter last nite- now I'm battery charger...
    Post by: satyr, Nov 2, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock nightmare pics

    I can only hope at this point that NO carb or electrical work was attempted. But then again- it's not starting. Cry for me. Then pray for me......
    Post by: satyr, Nov 1, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock nightmare pics

    OK Last one- There was also a slight leak at the tank to petcock O-ring before I rebuilt the petcock. And when I was finally able to back out...
    Post by: satyr, Nov 1, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock nightmare pics

    But wait there's more! Ya know, I had a hard time figuring out why that petcock leaked all over everywhere. Take one look and see if you can...
    Post by: satyr, Nov 1, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock nightmare pics

    Hey everyone, Well after a whole day of BS- I got the petcock rebuilt. I ran into more than a few snags though, and since I had my camera handy...
    Thread by: satyr, Nov 1, 2006, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Place 2Buy Petcock Kit?

    Thanks for the encouragement Rick. I'm just really frustrated, I've had this bike in my garage for over 2 months now- my first bike, and I've...
    Post by: satyr, Oct 23, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. satyr
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    Best Place 2Buy Petcock Kit?

    Joy!- (read sarcasm) The rebuild kit is here, only 17 days after my order. Now that it's in the 30's- 40's outside. If you guys would post the...
    Post by: satyr, Oct 23, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for advice.

    Just my .02 but $150 is a very inexpensive starting point. If you have the time and the energy- it would be a good bike to learn on as long as...
    Post by: satyr, Oct 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Place 2Buy Petcock Kit?

    SO- Thought I'd follow up to let you guys know the state of my petcock kit purchase. I ordered one from Old Bike Barn on October 6th... And now...
    Post by: satyr, Oct 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help! Why does it keep shutting off?

    There might also be a short in the kickstand safety/kill switch...?
    Post by: satyr, Oct 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Place 2Buy Petcock Kit?

    I know mine's shot- drained tank of fuel into the crankcase- and what didn't go there was on my garage floor. When I followed the drip- it was...
    Post by: satyr, Oct 2, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Place 2Buy Petcock Kit?

    I agree, this is really frustrating. I'll go ahead and figure out what I'm going to do later today. I've had this bike nearly 3 months now and...
    Post by: satyr, Oct 2, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Place 2Buy Petcock Kit?

    ARG- after all this waiting- I just got an email from partsnmore that the rebuild kit is out of stock! I went to another site and placed the SAME...
    Post by: satyr, Oct 1, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Place 2Buy Petcock Kit?

    Hey Everybody, Taking a break and thought I'd give an update. I ordered a petcock kit from partsnmore.com that was linked from this site. The...
    Post by: satyr, Sep 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Place 2Buy Petcock Kit?

    Don't quote me on this, but I think that I saw a post in here that referred to some sort of a spring out of pen that someone used. You might try...
    Post by: satyr, Sep 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Place 2Buy Petcock Kit?

    OK then, ebay is out. Any other recommendations besides oldbikebarn?
    Post by: satyr, Sep 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best Place 2Buy Petcock Kit?

    Hey everyone- I've spent 2 hours searching the site for a good source for a petcock kit- so I'll be the first just to come right out and ask.......
    Thread by: satyr, Sep 13, 2006, 44 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Please Recommend Chicago Shops

    Or- if there's a carb clinic within a reasonable distance- I MIGHT be able to talk the wife into it....
    Post by: satyr, Aug 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    RickCoMatic's Massachusetts Carb Clinic - ONE for the books!

    Re: RickCoMatic's Massachusetts Carb Clinic - ONE for the bo Time to do some math then, and I'll keep watching this thread. -John
    Post by: satyr, Aug 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What sorta mirrors U got?

    I was looking at the $14 oversize jobbies at jcw.com myself! I was also able to locate some oems for $28 a pair- but I'm thinking I need all the...
    Post by: satyr, Aug 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    RickCoMatic's Massachusetts Carb Clinic - ONE for the books!

    Re: RickCoMatic's Massachusetts Carb Clinic - ONE for the bo 730 miles from me here in Chicago.... I'm thinking I could trailer it, but then...
    Post by: satyr, Aug 25, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    RickCoMatic's Massachusetts Carb Clinic - ONE for the books!

    Re: RickCoMatic's Massachusetts Carb Clinic - ONE for the bo 730 miles from me.... I'm thinking I could trailer it, but then there's the expense...
    Post by: satyr, Aug 25, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    And She RUNS!!!!

    $68? How'd I miss that kinda deal? Congrats!
    Post by: satyr, Aug 24, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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