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  1. Gitarded
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    When are 4 carbs worst than one

    I borrowed a compression tester and checked the compression on my XJ650. I disconnected the electronic module and checked all with the engine...
    Thread by: Gitarded, May 29, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Gitarded
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    In a clutch

    You guys are the best!
    Post by: Gitarded, May 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Gitarded
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    In a clutch

    You guys are the best!
    Post by: Gitarded, May 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Gitarded
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    In a clutch

    You guys are the best!
    Post by: Gitarded, May 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Gitarded
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    In a clutch

    Thanks BigFitz How can I tell if the clutch needs service. Will all the adjustment be out of the lever at that point? Is there any need to...
    Post by: Gitarded, May 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Gitarded
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    In a clutch

    Thanks BigFitz How can I tell if the clutch needs service. Will all the adjustment be out of the lever at that point? Is there any need to...
    Post by: Gitarded, May 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Gitarded
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    Synch stinks

    Here's another synch item Will the synch reading alway go back to the same area? Mine seem to bounce around...not the needle oscillating but...
    Thread by: Gitarded, May 28, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Gitarded
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    In a clutch

    Hi Guys Clutch question. My Maxim has about 18,000 on the clock. I lubed all the cables and adjusted the clutch at the lever. I have about...
    Thread by: Gitarded, May 28, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Gitarded
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    How can you tell if you have a burnt valve without comp test

    Re: How can you tell if you have a burnt valve without comp Thanks for the replies. Yes I did everything with the carbs by the book. Meaning I...
    Post by: Gitarded, May 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Gitarded
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    How can you tell if you have a burnt valve without comp test

    This Maxim I am working on sounds like it has a skip. When it spits it makes a wierd sound like photon shot from star wars. When I adjusted the...
    Thread by: Gitarded, May 15, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Gitarded
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    Seems I have a problem with idle.

    Well What happened?
    Post by: Gitarded, May 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Gitarded
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    I know this has come up before...smoking hot charging wires

    Re: I know this has come up before...smoking hot charging wi Guys, thanks for the replies. I checked the connector to the regulator, there was...
    Post by: Gitarded, May 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Gitarded
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    I know this has come up before...smoking hot charging wires

    Howdy guys, I remember reading about this somewhere here but I cannot find the article. I have a 80 Maxim. The charging wires are hotter than...
    Thread by: Gitarded, May 14, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Gitarded
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    Uncle

    I went a hunting on the site and I did not see a write up for non YICS 4 gauge synching procedure. Does anyone know if there is one? I have the...
    Post by: Gitarded, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Uncle

    Fitz I Forgot to mention that. I did check the floats wet with clear tube when I rebuilt the carbs. I got a set of vacuum gages so I guess...
    Post by: Gitarded, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Uncle

    :? Ok so I am working on the '80 XJ650 So far I have adjusted the valves, completely cleaned and rebuilt the carbs including shaft seals and...
    Thread by: Gitarded, Jul 20, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter starting to get to me.... have a couple questions

    Hi folks I tore my XJ650 starter apart. I put new brushes in and cleaned it all up. It ran fine on the bench when I used the battery from my...
    Thread by: Gitarded, Jul 6, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Gitarded
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    Website - slow page loads

    Anyone else getting "database error" when accessing site? Hi Guys I seem to be getting this "database error" message quite frequently lately....
    Post by: Gitarded, Jun 30, 2011 in forum: Suggestion Box
  19. Gitarded
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    Happy Birthday Rick

    Happy Birthday Rick! Thanks for all you do. BTW I ain't far behind you...
    Post by: Gitarded, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Gitarded
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    Any Electrical Engineers/Gurus?

    You are better off with a higher wattage resistor. Even if you are dissapating .250 watts or close to it. You would want a 1/2 watt or larger....
    Post by: Gitarded, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Gitarded
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    Carb boot bolt (say that 3 times fast)

    Hi Guys I have been pondering these carb boots. The '80 Maxim I am working on has some cracks in the boot bodies and around the vaccum ports....
    Thread by: Gitarded, Jun 22, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A couple carb rebuild questions

    Thanks guys. The hole is pretty much a pin hole. I'll give the liquid tape a try. iandmac, they are HSC32s. Thanks for the info Rick I...
    Post by: Gitarded, Jun 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A couple carb rebuild questions

    Hi guys I started cleaning my carbs tonite and I have a few questions. 1) I found one hole in a diaphram. Most have about 4 marks on them...
    Thread by: Gitarded, Jun 16, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Gitarded
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    Is there a spec on enrichement valve height?

    Hi Guys I've never seen a spec on how hight the enrichment valves need to be lifted to be effective. Is there such a thing? How does the...
    Thread by: Gitarded, Jun 16, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Gitarded
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    Do non YICS motors use the same valve adjustment procedure?

    Hi Guys I asked this question as a follow on in a thread regarding some carb questions. I figured it would be better to make it a separate...
    Thread by: Gitarded, Jun 14, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No..... not another carb question

    Thanks for all the info. My bike is a 1980 Maxim and does not have YICS system. Would the valve adjustment be the same on this vintage? Also...
    Post by: Gitarded, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No..... not another carb question

    And you get to where I am on the Hiway (LOL) route 81 to be precise! You guys probably still have the snowmobiles out haha. Rick you left...
    Post by: Gitarded, Jun 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No..... not another carb question

    Hahaha you guys are a riot. Yea I'm down here below the equator of NY basking in the tropical air!! Maverick you must be up by Massena...
    Post by: Gitarded, Jun 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No..... not another carb question

    Guys thanks for your replies. Rick, live in the southern tier of NY, near Binghamton which is about a hour below Syracuse. Near the PA...
    Post by: Gitarded, Jun 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No..... not another carb question

    Hey guys Sorry in advance if this brings back bad memories or you are tired if hearing it. I am trying to get my Maxim (on loan to my son)...
    Thread by: Gitarded, Jun 13, 2011, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Howdy folks

    Hi guys. I'm new here. I got the link from a nice fellow, Blake, who responded to my craigslist ad looking for some carb help on a 1980 Maxim...
    Thread by: Gitarded, Jun 12, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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