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  1. carbonxe
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    Vacuum Syncing

    I have removed mine and made gaskets with RTV and it changed nothing at all. I didn't see any cracking or warping on mine, but then again, I...
    Post by: carbonxe, Jun 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. carbonxe
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    Occasional delay from starter

    I've always ignored this because it never really effected my bike, but sometimes when I hit the start button, nothing happens. Sometimes I have to...
    Thread by: carbonxe, Jun 11, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. carbonxe
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    Vacuum Syncing

    I realized after I posted it that there were 4 pages after that post, so I figured someone already answered it. :lol: I'm just glad I'm not...
    Post by: carbonxe, Jun 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First bike, 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Old thread, but haven't posted in a while and I figured I'd throw an update in here. My bike survived my first year of riding, the winter, and so...
    Post by: carbonxe, Jun 11, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. carbonxe
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    Vacuum Syncing

    You have a nasty vacuum leak somewhere. My bike does this exact same thing and I couldn't figure out how to fix it for the life of me without...
    Post by: carbonxe, Jun 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Soft brakes

    It's a brand spanking new master cylinder and the lines are were replaced since I bought the bike (Dec 2010). The reason I'm suspecting the seals...
    Post by: carbonxe, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Soft brakes

    I just replaced my master cylinder on my XJ and I still have a soft brake lever. I replaced it because the old one had leaky cap, piston seal was...
    Thread by: carbonxe, Aug 2, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. carbonxe
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    Key popped out of ignition

    Just went out to the garage, grabbed my pick and flashlight...and it looks like the key is still in there. :oops:
    Post by: carbonxe, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. carbonxe
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    Key popped out of ignition

    I thought that was a possibility. I also had no idea the key could come out. :oops: I went back and retraced my route, hoping that maybe I...
    Post by: carbonxe, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. carbonxe
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    Key popped out of ignition

    I had the strangest thing happen to me tonight. I got home after leaving the restaurant, parked my bike, hit the kill switch, took my helmet...
    Thread by: carbonxe, Jun 16, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. carbonxe
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Re-installed my tank, with its new paint job. [img]
    Post by: carbonxe, May 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. carbonxe
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Rotated my handlebars down some. All wires and cables still have plenty of slack and nothing hits the gas tank at full turn. [img] Also...
    Post by: carbonxe, May 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. carbonxe
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    Bad flasher relay

    Thanks, that could easily explain it. I guess I'll just leave it alone while I convert the signals to LED. Thanks
    Post by: carbonxe, May 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. carbonxe
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    Bad flasher relay

    My flasher relay went bad and was popping my signal fuse. I replaced the relay with a generic 3 pin flasher relay from an automotive store, and...
    Thread by: carbonxe, May 1, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. carbonxe
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    What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to????

    [img] Triumph Thruxton. Already planning on picking one up later this year or next year. :)
    Post by: carbonxe, Apr 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. carbonxe
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    XJ Riders Map

    Parsippany, NJ 07054
    Post by: carbonxe, Apr 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. carbonxe
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    Idle Frustrations

    Check again for vacuum leaks. Take a can of carb cleaner and just start spraying around while the bike is running. If the RPM rises after you...
    Post by: carbonxe, Apr 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. carbonxe
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    Finally got to ride my XJ

    The Honda has been sitting since '94 and is in pretty rough condition. It doesn't run, but the kick start moves freely, so I know the motor at...
    Post by: carbonxe, Apr 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Finally got to ride my XJ

    After 4 long months, I got my XJ road worthy and got to take it out on the street! I spent about 40 mins today, just cruising around, getting a...
    Thread by: carbonxe, Apr 14, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Rode it for the very first time! It was a whopping 1/4 mile since the front brakes were barely working (needs MC rebuild), but it was a very...
    Post by: carbonxe, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idling problem

    The problem did happen when I rode it about 2 weeks ago (just up and down my driveway), but that was when it was really bad. It didn't do it while...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. carbonxe
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    Idling problem

    No clue what solved the problem, but the RPM hang is gone. I just went out, fired it up, let it warm up and gave it a little rev, no hang...gave...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. carbonxe
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    Idling problem

    Then I guess mine are Hitachi's, unless the words are worn off, lol.
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. carbonxe
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    Idling problem

    I already checked the outside seals and they're fine, but no clue about the inner ones. At this point, it only takes 5 mins to get the carbs off...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idling problem

    I did that once before with an exhaust manifold bolt, so I knew the consequences. I only used a standard Allen key, so there was little to no...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idling problem

    I got them off, but only cyl #1 and 2, 3 and 4 didn't want to budge so I left them alone. The gasket was completely dried up and fell apart right...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. carbonxe
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    Idling problem

    Fired up the bike just now and the problem wasn't there. Revved it a bunch of times and nothing, so I let it warm up completely. Once warmed up,...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idling problem

    I pulled off the carbs and redid everything to them (clean, sync, floats, etc), put them back on the bike and the problem is still there. Out...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. carbonxe
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    Idling problem

    I've already done it twice. It's not that it's difficult, it's just a PITA to do lol. Actually, it's not getting them off the bike that's the...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idling problem

    Thanks, I'll have to try that out on Sunday. I really didn't want to have to pull the carbs off the bike again, but it looks like I'm going to...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. carbonxe
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    Idling problem

    The cable is fine, that's not getting stuck. I do all this with the gas tank off the bike, so I can actually see that the linkage is freely moving...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. carbonxe
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    Idling problem

    2 months later, and everything finished on the list, and the idle still hangs some times. When I ride the bike, everything is fine. When I come to...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTB: Infamous right side panel for '82 XJ750

    I'm looking for the rare and hard to find right side cover for my XJ750, preferably one that matches my current (black on outside, silver middle)....
    Thread by: carbonxe, Mar 15, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. carbonxe
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    Leaking Petcock

    Here is a cropped shot of the Petcock. I cleaned it and polished it after this, before installing it back on the gas tank. [img] I think at...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaking Petcock

    I removed my petcock from my '82 XJ750, cleaned it and installed new gaskets. Prime works just fine, fuel flows out of it. Res leaks On leaks...
    Thread by: carbonxe, Mar 13, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First bike, 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    I can't believe I'm actually getting close to having this bike 'road worthy' within my time frame. The list of 'things to do' is quickly...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. carbonxe
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    Clutch Adjustment & Clutch Cable Replacement Procedure

    That's the part I missed. I pulled the throw out lever off the splined shaft, turned it and put it back on and then pulled the lever. The first...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 11, 2011 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  38. carbonxe
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    Clutch Adjustment & Clutch Cable Replacement Procedure

    I just followed this step by step today and I'm not 100% sure if I did everything correctly. I replaced my cable with a brand new one, lubed it...
    Post by: carbonxe, Mar 11, 2011 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  39. carbonxe
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    First bike, 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Installed the new brake shoes today and decided to clean up the brake drum cover and rear wheel. I had some Sonax wheel cleaner left over from...
    Post by: carbonxe, Feb 25, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. carbonxe
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    Petcock rebuild help

    Anyone? I need to identify this petcock so I can make sure I order the proper parts for it.
    Post by: carbonxe, Feb 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. carbonxe
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    I just did it with the tool and didn't have a single issue with it slipping off. As I was doing it, I was wondering how it was possible for it to...
    Post by: carbonxe, Feb 18, 2011 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    First bike, 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Finished stripping the paint off my tank, sanded it down, prepped it, primed it and began painting it. My friend had to go to work, so we didn't...
    Post by: carbonxe, Feb 18, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. carbonxe
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    Petcock rebuild help

    I'm in the process of rebuilding my petcock, but I'm not 100% sure if I have the correct petcock on my bike and which parts I need. I got quotes...
    Thread by: carbonxe, Feb 17, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. carbonxe
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    First bike, 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Finally got to work on the bike outside today and got a good amount of work done. I pulled all of the valve shims out and figured out which new...
    Post by: carbonxe, Feb 17, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First bike, 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Been a while since I've worked on the bike, it's just been too cold to do anything and I haven't had the time. I finally got around to measuring...
    Post by: carbonxe, Feb 13, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. carbonxe
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    Riding boots....recommendations or those to avoid

    I bought a pair of these, but haven't had the chance to ride with them yet. They were relatively comfortable and they're waterproof. Joe Rocket...
    Post by: carbonxe, Feb 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. carbonxe
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    First bike, 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    They're not the stock bars. The owner before me changed the bars and added risers.
    Post by: carbonxe, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. carbonxe
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    How much snow did you guys get?

    A lot of ice. I was out from 4AM til 6PM plowing and shoveling this crap storm today.
    Post by: carbonxe, Feb 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First bike, 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Got my front fender in today. It's in better condition than I expected it to be in. [img]
    Post by: carbonxe, Feb 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. carbonxe
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    After listing your past bikes, tell how you got your 1st one

    Yeah I know. The 'to do' just never seems to go down though. Everytime I cross one thing off the list, 2 things get added on, haha. Once the...
    Post by: carbonxe, Jan 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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