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  1. KiwiXJ750D
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    Thanks - and Mechanics

    Here you can work on a car or bike for $$$ BUT you can only call yourself a mechanic if you have passed Trade Certification and completed your...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 19, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Cylinder not firing, please help

    Be very very careful touching the header pipes they are hot enough to cause a serious burn. If you are away from "home" spit on the header if...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Problem with starting

    Battery would be the first thing to check. Carefully jump start the bike cold from a car battery. If the bike then starts you have found the...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Seca 750 -- erratic idle

    Can't just "mess with" carbs. Need to be "white room" clean and set up right. The some screw in the centre is idle Speed, adjust only when...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cylinder not firing, please help

    Very similar to what I had: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=56254.html#56254 Bad coil/plug
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sputtering certain throttle spots.

    Yes it can be hard to understand these things. Most of us who tinker have been doing so for years (decades in some cases). We try to help but...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Float Level Check Warm or Cold?

    The float level is given with a (quite large) + or - as close enough is close enough, though all 4 levels should match each other as best as you...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Next thing to improve MPG?

    At the bottom of this page: Jetting help there is a correction table for the effects of alitude and changes that may need to be made, the...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    weird problem starting

    See if you can ballance the choke/throttle when she fires to keep the motor running. Try setting the fuel to prime and leaving it there. Then...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Have you got hard starting problems.

    The "choke" is the enrichment circuit. The XJ does not choke like a car with a plate covering the inlet, it has a circuit that lets more fuel in...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do motorcyclist in the UK wave at eachother?

    We drive on the correct side of the road too ;) , left hand raised to right sholder or infront of chest, plam forward (so as to not show a "I am...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 16, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. KiwiXJ750D
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    Battery dies when riding ...

    Be careful using the charger! You can damage/destroy your battery. Inportant: Unplug the battery from the wiring loom. There are motorcycle...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. KiwiXJ750D
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    "Speed Wobble"

    What it means is relax your arms, slow down, lean forward (so as to lower the hight of your body and thus the centre of gravity) and hope. If...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. KiwiXJ750D
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    XJ650 carb tuning with the dreaded "pods"

    The needles are not adjustable, people have put washers under then to raise the needle though. Good you avoided a fire! I don't know if you...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Are the sleeves on a MC jacket supposed to be so long?

    That could be the problem! ;) :D
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Rick you could upload the photos to a server like PhotoBucket http://photobucket.com/ then link them to here or use the Attach Image to load...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sputtering certain throttle spots.

    I've had a bad coil, the thing is it did NOT come right after the 5K rpm and the problem was always there (dry or wet). A bad plug (had one of...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    EMERGENCY! HOW FAR DO I HAVE TO TEAR INTO THE ENGINE???

    Rick is right there the bolts have a positioning shoulder. Only use the correct parts. Shame you were not closer as I have spares. So...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What does bench syncing mean?

    Also covers setting the mixtures to match each other (best seems just about 3 turns out from bottom) and setting the floats to spec.
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Have you got hard starting problems.

    Rick, Yeah 8 out of 10 times the carbs need a tweak/clean/air leak fixed, eh? ;) The other 2 times seems electrical and a new set of...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    EMERGENCY! HOW FAR DO I HAVE TO TEAR INTO THE ENGINE???

    You might be able to get it out with a magnetic pick up tool from the top. The fact that it is rattling means it is hitting something so...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sputtering certain throttle spots.

    Have a look at your spark plugs to give an idea where the problem might lie. If the bike did not come right after that rrev range I would say...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Have you got hard starting problems.

    If your carbs are sync'ed and floats & mixture set right and are clean, your battery is in good condition and charging circuits OK, your coils are...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Racing Idle once warm.

    Set your idle when the bike is at normal operating temperature then sync the carbs.
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    MUST Have Tools For An XJ-Bike Toolbox -- The List

    Torque wrench, inch pound scale. Number 2 and 3 Philips screwdriver. Manometer.
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting Maxim, solenoid clicking, no turn

    Check to see if it will start by shorting out the 2 terminals on the solenoid, just to make sure it is not the solenoid internal connections. If...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. KiwiXJ750D
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    TOO MUCH OIL

    This bit!
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why.

    Agreed. Re-check everything from the start, hopefully it is a simple fix :)
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ750 brake question

    :wink: No cotters on my Seca, pins have a thread at "outside" end and a allen head to undo.
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj550 not starting

    OK, a sync and tune would be in oder then. You can build a manometer with some tube and oil for under $5 see Suggested FAQ for details. A...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. KiwiXJ750D
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    Can I start in gear?

    Always look down and check your sidestand is up before moving!
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj550 not starting

    So it sounds like your starter is OK, did you replace the fuse box or just the fuses? Does the bike run OK if it does not stall? Sidestand...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ750 brake question

    Hi and welcome to XJBikes. I did mine not long ago. Push the pins back in. The pins are exposed on the inside where they go through the pads....
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. KiwiXJ750D
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    What kind of gasoline do you use?

    What Rick said was a quote from the Wiki artical I posted a link to above. Read the whole artical and also follow the links from it for more...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What kind of gasoline do you use?

    No gas here has lead and the additives are lead free as well, they contain mainly kerosene. The additives are to prevent damage to the head where...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Original bits no longer needed - head R&R

    Both my engines had the stud sleeves, both almost disintergrated. Did not replace them either. My cams had the drive gear for a tach, but...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Brew Seca.

    You could just buy a Seca 900 they are quick, would you really need the turbo on a 900? Seems like a lot of work and money with the chance of...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    How fast have you gone on your XJ?

    Digital speedo here checked at +1 Km/hr at 100 Km/hr.
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How much is this worth?

    But the season is just starting! Not that it ever ends here ;)
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Oct 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Maxim - Seca differences

    It's not only the handle barrs that make the difference. The riding position and feel of the bikes are different. I did not like the riding...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Sep 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Eying a new bike!

    Have a look here: XS11.com Oh and I would buy it too :)
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Sep 27, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    nearly assimilated into the collective

    Good to hear jeepsteve92xj, especially that there are a few well ridden classics still out there. Scooters are bloody dangerous....
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Sep 25, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    nearly assimilated into the collective

    Variety is good! They sound cool when you are following close behind! I'd like a Indian to ;) Indian V twin 1907, HDs V twin 1909. It's...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Sep 25, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    nearly assimilated into the collective

    From the sounds of it you see alot of HDs in the US because you can't (easily) buy anything else! Interesting read here: Rocket III v Yamaha...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Sep 25, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    nearly assimilated into the collective

    Yes three! :P Still see a few of them round too! Jump back 30 years and it was mainly Aussie S6 and V8 Fords and Holdens, lots of English 4...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Sep 25, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    nearly assimilated into the collective

    How frustrating, guess we are lucky here with the vast amount of choise we have. HDs are in the minority. We even import large amounts of second...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Sep 24, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. KiwiXJ750D
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    Oil Leak Please Help

    Great tip, these old mechanics are worth knowing!
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Sep 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    nearly assimilated into the collective

    That's a machine I would not mind owning myself, oh well one day when I'm old(er) and grey(er) ;) .
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Sep 24, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    nearly assimilated into the collective

    OK, hope all goes well for you with work. True, older Triumph and Norton models here are a vey good investment and very sort after but as you...
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Sep 24, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    xj550 82' Maxim 4 cylinder, only 2 running

    I'd put a new set of sparkplugs in too.
    Post by: KiwiXJ750D, Sep 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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