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  1. autosdafe
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Ordered my parts and got them sooooo quick!!!!! Thanks again Len for an ultra smooth transaction!!!!
    Post by: autosdafe, Apr 13, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  2. autosdafe
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    clutch/transmission help pls!!

    Personally I'd drain it and open up that clutch. Pull the plates and inspect. Replace if necessary. Better to do it now than in the side of the...
    Post by: autosdafe, Aug 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. autosdafe
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    clutch/transmission help pls!!

    Maybe I'm not understanding correctly. The rear wheel spins with clutch pulled in. I bet you could put your foot on it and easily stop it. I...
    Post by: autosdafe, Aug 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. autosdafe
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    running awful!!!

    You want blue with a bit orange as these bikes like to run a touch rich. Have you done a plug drop?
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. autosdafe
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    Painting the engine of a 85 XJ700

    Do it right the first time so you don't have to do it again.
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. autosdafe
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    running awful!!!

    OK you mentioned 4 picks up at 4000. That sounds like its at The point when you bypass the mixture part. Honestly I think you need to adjust that...
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. autosdafe
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    running awful!!!

    First thing that comes to mind is the fuel to air mixture. I'm still a rookie with this so go easy if I'm wrong but my thought process is if your...
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. autosdafe
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    Spin on Oil Filter "how to"

    This makes me wish I had the extra cash to buy the kit.
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. autosdafe
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    Spin on Oil Filter "how to"

    This makes me wish I had the extra cash to buy the kit.
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. autosdafe
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Thanks again Len!!! We had that missing item and you quickly sent out a replacement....
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. autosdafe
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    Low charge after storage

    Its so frustrating. Batteries aren't cheap. I shouldn't have to buy a new one every year.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. autosdafe
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    Low charge after storage

    What numbers are acceptable at each stage
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. autosdafe
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    Low charge after storage

    How do I test under load
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. autosdafe
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    xj700 Ghetto Bob

    Nice bike. You're a braver man than I going with pods. I've seen enough people having trouble on here to scare me away.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Low charge after storage

    OK so after this long cold winter I go out to check the bike and start getting ready for spring. I go to start it and I get one or two attempts at...
    Thread by: autosdafe, Mar 11, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. autosdafe
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    Status of Rickomatic

    Lol that would be something if chacal had those in stock plus you would have them in just a couple days lol
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 17, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Status of Rickomatic

    Sounds like your going to attack this like its a motorcycle. And you'll probably succeed justas well. Good luck and get well soon. Oh and your...
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 17, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. autosdafe
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    Status of Rickomatic

    get well rick we miss you.
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 10, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. autosdafe
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    CARB BUTTERFLYS slightly OPEN OR just CLOSED on reinstall

    2 1/2 turns out how about that. Learned something new thanx fitz
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. autosdafe
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    CARB BUTTERFLYS slightly OPEN OR just CLOSED on reinstall

    1.5 turns out on mix screws for starters. Color tune will help later to get them right.
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. autosdafe
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    CARB BUTTERFLYS slightly OPEN OR just CLOSED on reinstall

    The manual will show where to set float heights. This high idle is an easy fix. Turn the idle screw down till it gets the desired idle. Bench sync...
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. autosdafe
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    carburetor synch

    Is the bike warmed up? You have to warm them up for it to hold a low idle. Also remember to adjust idle speed during sync . I found airline...
    Post by: autosdafe, Jun 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. autosdafe
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Yeah rebuild those carbs , get your valves in spec, vac sync and Color tune. That'll probably be what she needs. Also pull off that. Rear wheel...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    I'm waiting going on 3 weeks for a part.from the dealer. I could have gotten it 2 and half weeks ago if I ordered it from len. Never again will I...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 18, 2012 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    probably stupid brake question

    Sounds like after rebuilding calipers and master cylinder all problems will be gone. The locking sounds like the master cylinder isn't sucking...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim X - Engine oil leaks - Whats typical.

    Lol I have no idea what I'm looking at. I'm sure someone else does.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Xjproblem sounds like a solenoid issue. Had the same problem rebuilt the solenoid and it was fixed. But like big Fitz said this should all be new...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fully Insure Your Bike.....

    If I had a sweet custom ride I would definitely insure it for what I put in it too. Mine is all stock and barely worth more than blue.book.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Ok, I may be sad. Something is wrong with my new baby......

    Yuck mine never looked that bad thank god
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    petcock

    Pet cock. Lol. My pet rooster. Sorry just had to.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ok, I may be sad. Something is wrong with my new baby......

    Search for the church of clean in the forum. Good guide for carb cleaning. Sounds like that's what she needs. Followed with valve clearance, carb...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. autosdafe
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    Amsoil (?)

    Automotive oil contains additives that our wet clutches.just plain don't like. Lots of slippage. Stick with motorcycle oil. Every brand is a...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. autosdafe
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    Fully Insure Your Bike.....

    $99 a year from geico. I couldn't imagine paying $1400. That's more than my bikeis worth.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. autosdafe
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    My new baby!!!!!!

    These xjs are super fast. Looks like you got yourself a real gem. Like everyone else says check the rear brake shoes, check the valve shims for...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. autosdafe
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    81 yamaha xj550 maxim spring cleaning

    Well the bike is finished and running great. Ill have to post some pictures of it here soon. Had to rent a vacuum pump to do the front brakes....
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. autosdafe
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Just make sure to buys quality extractor kit. They are worth the money.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. autosdafe
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Ouch that's a bad day. Good luck.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 yamaha xj550 maxim spring cleaning

    Yeah the shims are in spec. Hopefully when I rebuild the master cylinder it will be all that was wrong with it.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. autosdafe
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    started her up and let her run all the cobwebs off the engine. music to my ears.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. autosdafe
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    81 yamaha xj550 maxim spring cleaning

    Oh the tach cable always comes loose on the engine. I thought put some loctite on the threads.would.stop that
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. autosdafe
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    81 yamaha xj550 maxim spring cleaning

    I am waiting for my new lines to arrive. I disassembled the master cylinder and cleaned it. I am waiting for the rebuild kit but I was trying to...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. autosdafe
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    brake lite works with front brake only?

    What kind of bike
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. autosdafe
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Started her up. Put a ton of new parts. Waiting on some more. Need to find out why master cylinder wont pump.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. autosdafe
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    81 yamaha xj550 maxim spring cleaning

    Okay so today started reassembling the bike. New chain new sprockets new brake shoes and pads stuff like that. Discovered my master cylinder wont...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tools required for Carburetor cleaning and rebuilding

    Patience the tool you need the most. Make sure after your done and before you vac sync you check those valve clearances. Everyone here says kroil...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Got my parts today . They shipped 2 days ago. I got these parts faster than the parts I ordered at the dealership. And I bordered them days before...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  47. autosdafe
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    Seca/Cafe

    Looking good.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. autosdafe
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    Oil light and YICS Tube and exhaust questions XJ550 Maxim

    Try len he might have the collector box.
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Very slow return to idle after carb overhaul - XJ650RJ

    Dunces is supposed to be synced. Damn auto spell
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Very slow return to idle after carb overhaul - XJ650RJ

    When you dunces the bike was the choke closed and the engine warmed up all the way. Could be notthing more than the idle needing to be turned back...
    Post by: autosdafe, Mar 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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