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  1. jeffh2345
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    Stuck needle valve base

    Well crap...I'm not sure which numbers are which, but I think I bought a #4 to replace a #1.
    Post by: jeffh2345, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. jeffh2345
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    Constant carb problems. Going to give up soon

    Thanks guys...gonna take 'em apart ONE more time...had to get a new body per Rick's suggestion...thinking jbweld won't hold, and being in gas, I...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. jeffh2345
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    Stuck needle valve base

    Putting a "wet paint" sign on it would've had the same effect. Think I saw a single carb body for sale on eBay. With the other problems I've been...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. jeffh2345
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    Stuck needle valve base

    Rick, If one has busted the float pillar...and repaired it with JBWeld...think that'll hold, or is it time to give up on that particular carb?...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Apr 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. jeffh2345
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    Constant carb problems. Going to give up soon

    Well, I rebuilt the carbs and had it running. Then got into an accident (truck, not bike), had shoulder surgery, etc. Fixed other things like...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Apr 14, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jeffh2345
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    SOftening rubber boots?

    Ok, I've searched and searched, and apologize for not finding it...I KNOW I saw it somewhere. What do you do to the rubber intake boots from the...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Mar 19, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jeffh2345
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    Front fork...too (something)??

    39k miles. How cheap are we talking? I don't mind spending the time to do it, but getting close to the money limit I was hoping to spend on the bike.
    Post by: jeffh2345, Nov 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. jeffh2345
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    Fair price for Maxim side covers?

    Sent you a PM. Thanks!
    Post by: jeffh2345, Nov 10, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. jeffh2345
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    Front fork...too (something)??

    How far should the front forks go down if your avg 200lb (ok, fine...maybe 210lb) man is sitting on the bike, and leans forward to intentionally...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Nov 10, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jeffh2345
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    Fair price for Maxim side covers?

    Is $50 a fair price for both? I've been scouring the web for the right side, but can't find just right side.
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Nov 10, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. jeffh2345
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    XJ650 Gas Tank Emblems

    I'm thinkin I may strip off the gold color, or at least sand it some, and redo as well. Can't see every other emblem being silver, but the gas...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. jeffh2345
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    XJ650 Gas Tank Emblems

    Did you ever take that poke through the parts bin?
    Post by: jeffh2345, Nov 9, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. jeffh2345
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    82 650 Maxim

    What exhaust parts are you willing to part with??
    Post by: jeffh2345, Nov 5, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. jeffh2345
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    ANOTHER brake question

    *sigh* I like car brakes better. Is there any way to tell, or does it make a difference, if that air is in the line or the caliper? Or do I just...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    ANOTHER brake question

    I understand that part...maybe I'm just being impatient? I have pulled and released the handle a BUNCH of times. Does it just take a bunch more??
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    ANOTHER brake question

    Well, I got everything put back together for the front brakes. Bled the system and have no air bubbles. Here's how I *understand* the brakes...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 30, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. jeffh2345
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    JBWeld grab bar??

    Point taken. One more question. I've found the bolts in the parts diagram...but can't find the dimensions of it...it's the bolts at the back of...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jeffh2345
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    JBWeld grab bar??

    Well, I'm at it again. While waiting for paint to dry on brake parts, I decide to power wash the bike. All goes well until I go to put the bike on...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 30, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. jeffh2345
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    How tough should the caliper piston be to put back??

    It's in now...but I'm a little concerned that it seemed tougher than it should be
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. jeffh2345
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    How tough should the caliper piston be to put back??

    I got my caliper cleaned and repainted, got my new piston from Chacal, and lubed the inner seal with some brake fluid. I canNOT get that stupid...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 30, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. jeffh2345
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    Frost on my pumpkins

    Aw man...how dissapointing is it to see a post titled frosty pumpkins with pics? Guess my mind was in the gutter...was thinkin pumpkins,...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ650 Gas Tank Emblems

    Do they have the same curve? I can't find the part number for the Seca badges. Thought about maybe either just painting over them...or just not...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 25, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. jeffh2345
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    XJ650 Gas Tank Emblems

    Ohhhhhh....well, then I guess cancel the idea. So you're saying that the 80 XJ650 came from the factory with gold tank badges? Wonder why they did...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 25, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. jeffh2345
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    XJ650 Gas Tank Emblems

    I just got brand new GOLD colored gas tank emblems that I'd like to trade for new or like new condition silver. Send pic of trade please. [img]
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 25, 2010, 17 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. jeffh2345
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    Polish n shine

    Ok...so I'm working on my bike and as I'm taking parts off, cleaning and rebuilding things like carbs and brakes and such. I am seeing that some...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 24, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. jeffh2345
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    1982 XJ650J MAXIM MINT PARTS FOR SALE NEED GONE

    Sent PM for seat and carbs
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 24, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. jeffh2345
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    Hopeless brake piston?

    Thanks for the advice guys...thinkin I'm just going to order a new piston...I don't have a lathe or any way to turn it down accurately. I'll give...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. jeffh2345
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    Hopeless brake piston?

    Got it out, thanks Gari. My neighbors are vengeful like me :evil:
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. jeffh2345
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    Hopeless brake piston?

    Polock...that sounds like some needed entertainment, esp considering the crappy breaking of written agreements some people have on this board when...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. jeffh2345
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    Hopeless brake piston?

    So I get the brake caliper off. The piston will NOT budge. Looks like the PO tried to use vise grips or monkey wrench or something to twist and...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 18, 2010, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. jeffh2345
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    Restore budget??

    Ok, so what (ball park) are people spending to restore bikes? I have a '80 XJ650 that was free, and am hoping to get her cleaned up, road...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 18, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. jeffh2345
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    She starts!!!!

    Thanks! I got the carbs synched, floats adjusted, and idle adjusted last night...think I need a petcock rebuild though. She runs great in PRI, but...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. jeffh2345
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    Fixing a carb part

    You're right...the solder wouldn't stick no matter what I did. BUT, I did some reading on the Gorilla Glue Super Glue, and it is supposed to be...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. jeffh2345
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    She starts!!!!

    Well...now I have the motivation to do a complete restore on her. Cleaned carbs and gas tank, and she fired right up!!! Now on to the fine...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 13, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. jeffh2345
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    Fixing a carb part

    While cleaning my carbs, I popped off a float tower. Was a clean break right where the tower comes out of the body. Some Gorilla Glue super glue...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 13, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. jeffh2345
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    Good Reason for motor not to start

    So, I decide it's time to at least see if I can get her running in order to make up my mind if I want to restore her or not. I buy plugs, LOTS of...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 12, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. jeffh2345
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    No spark?

    Thanks, I'll try the safety relay. I don't have the manual yet (have ordered it)...so where might I be looking for that relay? I'm also going to...
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. jeffh2345
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    No spark?

    Thanks for the idea...have 12.72 at the battery. That should be good, shouldn't it?
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. jeffh2345
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    No spark?

    Ok...so me being my newbie self...I'm dyin to see if there is even an attempt at starting my dad's old bike. I cleaned the fuel tank...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 7, 2010, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. jeffh2345
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    Free XJ650...what needs to be done for sure?

    Thanks for the advice! Where can one pick up the factory manual? I'll probably do all the work myself. I ordered the Haynes last night.
    Post by: jeffh2345, Oct 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Free XJ650...what needs to be done for sure?

    Ok, so my dad gave me his 1980 Maxim XJ650. It's been sitting for 5 or 6 years. I turned off the gas and tried to start...the engine does in fact...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 5, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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