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  1. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    I took the carbs out once again to clean them and blow air through them. I removed the mixture screws and noticed the #4 carb was missing the...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jul 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    Did a compression check today. #1=160 #2=130 #3=155 #4=155 Compression was checked with all spark plugs out and throttle full open
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    I wasn't planning on giving up. Just didn't want to lose anymore riding time lol. I have not checked the compression yet. I'll see if I can...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    I must have been typing while your message came in, MN. Didn't mean to ignore your suggestion in that last post. I cleaned as much as I could with...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    Today I fiddled with the wire once more. I made sure the caps were on tight and started the bike up. As I held the spark plug wire I was touching...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. drtysnchz
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    Hard starting, and Wont Idle **SOLVED**

    Do you have a link to the instructions for wet setting the floats? I can't do the clear tube method since the drain screws on my carbs are stripped.
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    Well from the spark I saw earlier I'd say the coil works just fine. Maybe after I replace the caps the issue with it shocking me will be fixed....
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    I guess I'll have to replace the cap and move on to the carbs. Is there a way to safely check the voltage output of the wire? I just want to make...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    So I got home from work today and trimmed the wires back. Still having the same issue. I wanted to check the voltage coming out of the plug wires...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    Thank you, mlew. If trimming the wires back a bit to get a better connection doesn't fix the problem then replacing the wire as you suggested will...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    Thank you, Tim. That's definitely a good place to start. Sounds easy enough to do and if that takes care of the problem (even if it is just...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    I'm trying to take care of one thing at a time here. If there is no way to fix the cable then I'll replace the coil. Once I have good spark in all...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    What would the carbs have to do with the spark plug wire not being grounded? I know the problem is the cable. My question was is there a way to...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. drtysnchz
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    Spark plug wire zapped me

    So just as the title says, I'm having an issue with my #4 spark plug wire. It seems to only work when it wants to. The bike wont stay running...
    Thread by: drtysnchz, Jun 24, 2012, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    drty's bobber

    Thanks spegal. I'll be sure to get a hold of him for the button. The carpet in here should have been replaced before I moved in anyway so if it...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    drty's bobber

    Thanks for the tips guys. I ordered a new throttle sleeve from bikebandit. Not bad for 8 bucks. The MC shouldn't be an issue since the left side...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Oct 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    drty's bobber

    So I've had this bike for a month now and I've been holding off on posting until I had some decent progress completed. I live in an apartment so...
    Thread by: drtysnchz, Oct 23, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 750 maxim bobber project

    Great job on the bike so far. I was wondering if you welded the rear fender in place or bolted it on? I'd like to see some close up pics if...
    Post by: drtysnchz, Sep 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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