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  1. morg65
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    Took my shifter casing off and now no spark at all 4 plugs.82 XJ650

    Hi gang, Long time no hear. Nearly 2 years ago my XJ jammed in 1st gear and I had to get a recovery truck home. So long story short,yesterday I...
    Thread by: morg65, Jun 20, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. morg65
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    XJ550 Exhaust on an XJ650.?

    Hi all, Still trying in vain to get my hands on an original collector box for my 82 XJ650 YICS model. Just came across an immaculate collector...
    Thread by: morg65, Aug 21, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. morg65
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    Original exhaust XJ650 compared to XJ750

    Thanks a million guys.. I'll hold off for the moment..With a bit of luck a good collector for the 650 will turn up. Happy Friday to all. Morg.
    Post by: morg65, Jun 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. morg65
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    Original exhaust XJ650 compared to XJ750

    Hi gang, I am trying in vain to get my hands on an original exhaust system for my XJ650 YICS. I have managed to get to brand new original pipes...
    Thread by: morg65, Jun 25, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. morg65
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    Hi all. Still stuck in 1st. How much oil will I lose.?

    Hi lads and thanks for the advice. Just wondering how the clutch would cause my XJ to be stuck in 1st. The cable seems fine and the clutch...
    Post by: morg65, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. morg65
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    Hi all. Still stuck in 1st. How much oil will I lose.?

    Hi all, Just wondering. I will be removing the gear linkage cover to get at the shift springs. I am hoping one of the springs is broken. Just...
    Thread by: morg65, Jun 11, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. morg65
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    Stuck in 1st gear XJ650 with 20000 miles....

    Thanks MiCarl. I Hope so... Shes my number mode of transport even in winter. Cant have her off the road for too long. My first hope is when I...
    Post by: morg65, Dec 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. morg65
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    Stuck in 1st gear XJ650 with 20000 miles....

    Gang, So far any time I have had an issue with my 82 XJ650 you guys have always been bang on with your advice. So last evening she decided not...
    Thread by: morg65, Dec 3, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. morg65
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    fluttering noise xj650

    Thanks, Its cold and dark and I just went out with my led flashlight and a set of size 10 spanners. Discovered most of the exhaust studs had...
    Post by: morg65, Oct 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. morg65
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    fluttering noise xj650

    Hi all, Long time... XJ has been running so well thanks to all of ye. But over the past few days I notice a sort of fluttering noise as I am...
    Thread by: morg65, Oct 29, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Thanks Bushy.. there's a pint of the black stuff with you name on it if yer ever over. That goes for all of ye that chipped in. Morg.
    Post by: morg65, Aug 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Thanks all. Gonna change the filter and position it closer to the tap.Where she is now is below the number 1 carb. It is possible that if I place...
    Post by: morg65, Aug 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Thanks k-moe, You could be onto something now. I changed the filter a few months back. This is around the same time the problems started. Its...
    Post by: morg65, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Thanks lads, It does it on prime as well. So I don't think its the vacuum.. Earlier today I removed the fuel pipe from the tap and on prime the...
    Post by: morg65, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Thanks lacucaracha That's the problem..This also happens when on prime. I dont think its the fuel tap... Its a new genuine Yamaha out of the...
    Post by: morg65, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Thanks Bushy Are you saying that the vac line will prevent fuel flow even on prime.?
    Post by: morg65, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Gang, Tearing me hair out now.. Still no luck..She can go a day or two no problem and then dies at the side of the road. I have no idea whats...
    Post by: morg65, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Not my cup of tea first thing either first thing. Gonna see how she goes now.. Letting her run low so I can see if reserve works. I would assume...
    Post by: morg65, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Tank has been flushed out a number of times. Filter is new as is the fuel line. I'm convinced now that air wasnt getting thru the fuel cap. Hope...
    Post by: morg65, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Thanks Bushy, This is the thing.. I dismantled the cap yesterday and blasted it through with high pressure carb cleaner. Looks like some crap...
    Post by: morg65, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Petcock is new out of the box and the tower is well tight. I checked it before I fitted the tap. Am I right in saying that when the fuel is...
    Post by: morg65, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Hey hogfiddles, Doesnt cause much issue if the tank is near full. It usually happens when I am lowish. I am trying to see if reserve is working...
    Post by: morg65, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Thanks BruceB I checked the vacuum line..Anyways..my understanding is that the vacuum has nothing to do with the prime position on the petcock....
    Post by: morg65, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. morg65
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    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Hi gang, Finally arrived. Genuine Yamaha Petcock. Though I had the problem licked.. No issues for two days until I thought I was going onto...
    Thread by: morg65, Aug 6, 2013, 30 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. morg65
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    My XJ650 struggles to reach 90mph..

    Thanks TimetoRide. Will give it a go.. Just wondering also.. One of my plugs is a lovely tan brown but the other three are more of a chocolate...
    Post by: morg65, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. morg65
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    My XJ650 struggles to reach 90mph..

    Hi gang, Not that I am a boy racer but I find when on the M50 motorway that I can cruise away at 75mph but she seems to struggle to go past 90....
    Thread by: morg65, Jul 22, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. morg65
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    Yamaha petcocks..Will XJ900 fit an XJ650.?

    Thanks hogfiddles, I just bought a genuine NOS Yamaha petcock for 23 sterling. The petcock repair kit cost me more and didnt seem to work even...
    Post by: morg65, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. morg65
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    Oil now only half way up on oil level window XJ650

    Hey bigfitz52, Thanks for this. I do a round trip of 50 miles 5 days a week. So close to 1000 miles. I dont really drive her hard. Usually...
    Post by: morg65, Jul 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. morg65
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    Oil now only half way up on oil level window XJ650

    Thanks guys, I put the recommended 2.95 litres in cos I also replaced the filter. No obvious leaks. Thanks. Morg
    Post by: morg65, Jul 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. morg65
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    Oil now only half way up on oil level window XJ650

    Gang, I'm sure there is a thread somewhere but I cant see to find it so my query is. I recently changed the oil on my XJ650, maybe a month ago....
    Thread by: morg65, Jul 20, 2013, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. morg65
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    Yamaha petcocks..Will XJ900 fit an XJ650.?

    Thanks a mill. Looks the same to me though but I cant be sure..We are suffering from a rare heatwwave over here at the moment..Hasnt rained in 6...
    Post by: morg65, Jul 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. morg65
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    Yamaha petcocks..Will XJ900 fit an XJ650.?

    Thank you very much hogfiddles. You just saved me a headache. Can you tell me if the petcock from an 82 XJ750 Seca will fit my 650.? The part...
    Post by: morg65, Jul 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. morg65
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    Yamaha petcocks..Will XJ900 fit an XJ650.?

    Hi all, I'm a just about to purchase a genuine Yamaha petcock which is listed for the XJ900.. The part number is: 1 - 31A-24500-02. It looks...
    Thread by: morg65, Jul 18, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. morg65
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    Keeps cutting out....Petcock or vacuum.? XJ650

    Thanks BigFitz. So this means if I open the gas tank I should see a stronger flow.? Where is the gas tank vent so I can check it out.? Could...
    Post by: morg65, Jul 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. morg65
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    Keeps cutting out....Petcock or vacuum.? XJ650

    Hi gang, Cant figure this one. Recently she felt like she was running out of fuel so I switched onto reserve but she still cut out. I have an...
    Thread by: morg65, Jul 16, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. morg65
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    Feels like running it's out of fuel XJ650

    Hi all, Me again. Just wondering.. Does wind affect fuel consumption.? I don't mean of the human kind lol..In fact human wind may actually...
    Thread by: morg65, Jun 19, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. morg65
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    Gear shifting...Clunky between 2nd and 3rd XJ650..

    Hi all, Someone put synthetic in her on a service which caused all sort of starter clutch problems. So I have changed the oil three times now...
    Post by: morg65, May 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. morg65
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    Gear shifting...Clunky between 2nd and 3rd XJ650..

    Hi all, Had problems recently with contaminated oil...and starter clutch issues. So changed to the correct oil and flushed a number of times....
    Thread by: morg65, May 22, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. morg65
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    Starter clutch issues. How many oil changes needed. XJ650.

    Hi all, Starter clutch has been improving well in the past few weeks. It was slipping so bad at one stage that the engine didn't crank long...
    Thread by: morg65, May 21, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. morg65
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    Magnetic tip on oil bung XJ 650

    Thanks as always guys. Time for a spin I think..Nice day and flu on the mend. Morg.
    Post by: morg65, May 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. morg65
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    Magnetic tip on oil bung XJ 650

    Hi gang, Just back from a flu virus.. What a killer. Two weeks flat on me back. Never under estimate the power of a flu virus. Anyways on the...
    Thread by: morg65, May 8, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. morg65
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    Starter Clutch still slipping..

    Thanks as always 29R Bloke. Just noticed on eBay.co a guy is selling an exhaust pipe for you bike which I believe is very rare. Here is the item...
    Post by: morg65, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. morg65
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    Starter Clutch still slipping..

    Thanks, Fionnuala is a 4KO XJ650 European model with YICS. I changed the filter too and took into account the little extra needed. But without a...
    Post by: morg65, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. morg65
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    Starter Clutch still slipping..

    Thanks BigFitz. Will take that onboard. Just surprised to go in reserve on the way home. But as I mentioned it was extremely windy today..She...
    Post by: morg65, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. morg65
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    Starter Clutch still slipping..

    Yea, Really dangerous. I met a piece of foam rubber this morning coming right at me. Flew over my head though. I changed the oil last weekend and...
    Post by: morg65, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. morg65
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    Starter Clutch still slipping..

    Thanks, Getting paranoid now lol. Maybe its just me but I can still get a smell of fuel from the oil filler..or is it just hot oil. Another...
    Post by: morg65, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. morg65
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    Starter Clutch still slipping..

    Thanks lads. Fionnuala ( my XJ...Don't ask lol ) would be lost without ye. So I'll drop the oil again this weekend. See how she gets on with the...
    Post by: morg65, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. morg65
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    Starter Clutch still slipping..

    Thanks lads. She didn't slip at all yesterday evening when I was heading home. slipped a tiny bit this morning but considering it pissed rain non...
    Post by: morg65, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. morg65
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    Using the choke..How long is ok.?

    Ta, Its a pain when she just catches and then the starter clutch slips. These old ladies seem quite easy to flood.. This morning she didn't...
    Post by: morg65, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. morg65
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    Starter Clutch still slipping..

    Thanks, And a bit of sunshine this morning... I wonder if the engine flush helped remove the old oil from the starter clutch. So you are saying...
    Post by: morg65, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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