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  1. mook1al
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    extremely high idle issues

    My high revving issues turned out to be the intake carb boots on #1 and #4. Leak testing with combustibles didn't show much for me either, because...
    Post by: mook1al, Jun 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle problem, 4000Rpm!

    One other thing. When fully warm, and you try to adjust the idle down, if you back the idle screw off and t doesn't come down, obviously there are...
    Post by: mook1al, May 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. mook1al
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    Finding neutral on my 82 XJ650..

    Sounds to me that you haven't quitegot the adjustment fine tuned yet. By chance, what is she idleing at when warmed up?
    Post by: mook1al, Feb 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. mook1al
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    2013 CB 1100

    I have never been a big fan of Honda bikes,but if Yamaha follows suit and brings an XJ style inline 4 back to the states, then I would definetely...
    Post by: mook1al, Feb 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    :lol: ok, then why on earth just plug one hole to create another. All this seems to accomplish is moving where the carbs draws in the atmospheric...
    Post by: mook1al, Jan 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    Ok, I am just curious about something in this theory. I noticed while cleaning the carbs, that when air from a blowgun is passed over the kidney...
    Post by: mook1al, Jan 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1980 XJ Cafe Project (With Completed Pictures)

    Re: 1980 XJ Cafe Project Very nice results. It has a clean looking finish.
    Post by: mook1al, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. mook1al
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    a little Hi from philippines

    +1 on what Bigfitz says here. About a year and a half ago, i was having to work six 12's at work, and just had no time to work on the bike. I...
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. mook1al
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    How...

    It is certainly not safe or practical in my opinion. Fun I guess is in the eye of the owner. But like you say, if he has to brake or maneuver...
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ750 D - EFI

    I agree. But I have been browsing around all morning, and there just doesn't seem to be a whole lot of data out there on this model. I have found...
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. mook1al
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    How...

    Riding in a straight line, looks like he has that ok. It will be intersting when he has to turn though...
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. mook1al
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    XJ650 Hitachi Carb Pics - VERY PIC HEAVY

    Eco, did you break the rack and dis-assemble them before soaking.
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. mook1al
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    hi all, new xj700x owner

    Very clean looking ride. I have always liked the gauge units on those.
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. mook1al
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    Want to try lower bars on my Midnight

    Most of what I see mentioned on here are clubmans. I am not a big fan of flat bars, so my opinion is not very objective. I prefer the original...
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. mook1al
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    Carbon Fiber over gas tank - good, bad, or ugly?

    I was going to suggest the hydro forming as Greg mentioned as well. Looks like a really cool alternative. For those that like the graphics...
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. mook1al
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    New Member, Old Bike... novella

    Welcome! Nice work, and keep posting updates.
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. mook1al
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    Need: XJ750 Ignition and Keys

    Hit Chacal up, he can help you out. http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewforum/f=23.html
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ750 D - EFI

    After only 2 posts on topic, this has become a 2 page discussion thread on fuel economy and the different ways to express it. I for one would like...
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Number 4 is alive (ADDED RACK)

    Re: Number 4 is alive I thought there were 3 holes in the plot fuel/air chamber...are one of the holes off set from the cross section?
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I loved this forum so much, I got an XJ700 so I could join!!

    Interesting muffler. Looks like a standard glass pack. I have never saw one chromed, and I have put a LOT of glass packs (Cheery Bombs) on muscle...
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 10, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I loved this forum so much, I got an XJ700 so I could join!!

    Ejpt. Welcome, and nice find. This looks like a good start from a po on a bobber build. I too agree that you need to get the front brakes on and...
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1981 XJ650 Alaskan Bobber Project

    Rogue, just curious...What do you need a solo shock for? Unless you are going to change it, you have hard tailed your frame, and the shock will be...
    Post by: mook1al, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Remove black coating on levers

    Dan....I dare you to take a ziplock bag full of thinner and lay it on the tank of your bike overnight. Better yet, place a Dixie cup on it and...
    Post by: mook1al, Nov 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    FINALLY "Rubber" Bowl Gaskets available for XJ Hitachi Carbs

    I am curious to see the long term affects of fuel on them, and the repeated removal for carb cleaning. I suspect they will soften and begin to...
    Post by: mook1al, Nov 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Frustrated - head gasket leak early after top end rebuild

    How many miles were on the engine before the re-ring? Did you measure the cylinders before re-ringing? You have to take several measurements,...
    Post by: mook1al, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fixed my broken clutch cable for $1.97

    It's not real tuff to do, just a matter of timing. The challenge is starting from a dead stop. It one of those "have to" situations, and when you...
    Post by: mook1al, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    OIL FOULING PLUGS

    Are you sure it is oil fouled, and not just running really rich? An engine running way rich, will build black carbon quickly before fouling and...
    Post by: mook1al, Nov 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bike will not start... stater solenoid clicking only heard.

    How did you get the bucket out? Did you take the cams out? There is a slot in the bucket that a small dental pick or mini flat blade screwdriver...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brace for Sandy

    I know there is a large concentration of our members in the Northeast and Sandy is on the way :!: My hopes and prayers go out to all in the path...
    Thread by: mook1al, Oct 29, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. mook1al
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    Looking for opinions, comments, death threats etc....

    Sound slike a lean condition to me. Have you checked your plugs or colortuned yet? Do a plug chop at 5k on new plugs and check color. I see you...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Disappointing end to a disappointing riding season....

    S#!t happens to the best of us at times JM. At least you do have a spare carb that you can go thru and rebuild. I'll tell you, that all though the...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Cold Start Problem + misfire around 2000rpm......

    Sounds like the proper plugs helped out your misfire issue. But you still have dirty carbs that need cleaned. Your enrichment circuit is plugged,...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. mook1al
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    intake manifolds!??

    The ones that don't go all the way through now eventually will. I found it a sound investment buying new ones from Chacal as I am rest assured in...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    "New" 1983 750Maxim

    Just the fact of having a 30 year old untouched anything is remarkable. Being that it is crated, it was likely packaged for vessel shipment and...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    cleaning scortched oil

    Easy-Off oven cleaner
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Removing my front forks/rebuilding them

    Yes, you need the hexagon on the top of the socket that measures 19mm. The square in the middle that the extension goes in is 3/8th and needs to...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Removing my front forks/rebuilding them

    Yes, you will need to get one that has the square 3/8th drive all the way thru like the one pictured above. I have several boxes of tools, and of...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ted's '82 XJ750 Maxim Bobber

    Re: Ted's '82 XJ750 Maxim - new clutch cable, shameless pics,etc Scallops?? yes they do look good...but I can't seem to get past the white...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Removing my front forks/rebuilding them

    Post by: mook1al, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Removing my front forks/rebuilding them

    Dangit!! Spent to much time typing that one up...sorry for the repeat Fitz :oops:
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Removing my front forks/rebuilding them

    Ok. I am not familiar with the 700, but I had a similar issue with my 750 when I rebuilt my forks. There is a 19mm recessed hex inside the fork...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cold Start Problem + misfire around 2000rpm......

    Get the BP7ES and gap them correctly. I have seen other members on here acquire bikes with the resistor plugs, and it never ran well till they put...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suddenly fouling plugs

    Make sure you have the correct plugs in also.
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting the "Barn Bike"

    Re: Starting (actually not starting) the "Barn Bike" Got a manual? If so, go to the electrical troubleshooting section and work your way through...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    where to find 1981 650 floats????

    I agree with everyone here. And I have bought a few thousand dollars of parts from Chacal, all were exactly what I ordered, and all functioned...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Xj750 maxim front fork leaks air

    LV is spot on here. The 82 XJ750 forks are different in the air assist. First things first, post up a pic of the top of your forks. You may have...
    Post by: mook1al, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil/Smoke/Engine noise/Serious help needed!

    Being tipped over, it likely filled the crankcase with gas. Open the oil filler and sniff. If it smells like gas, change the oil and filter...run...
    Post by: mook1al, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Question about about setting float heights

    When you wet set the floats, did you drain and recheck them several times before calling it good? Also, when checking on the bike, the bike needs...
    Post by: mook1al, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need some advice on a road trip

    I can tell you I don't mind a short trip on a bike at night, but it is not something I do to enjoy the ride. As mtm mentioned, there are just too...
    Post by: mook1al, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    There is another one of those pristine 80-81 650 grey Maxim's that I would kill for. Hate to see it chopped up :x , but the rear section looks...
    Post by: mook1al, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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