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  1. Max B
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    New(ish) to carb tuning. Need advice/guidance.

    Okay, let me get the lore out of the way. I've done carb balancing/mixture adjustments in the past but never rejetting, so I'm a little confused...
    Thread by: Max B, Nov 26, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. tomas7470
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    XJ600 (51J) not idle/start | video

    Hi guys I started fixing an old 1984 XJ600 (51J), have completely clean and re-built the carburetor however whatever I tried it just won't idle....
    Thread by: tomas7470, Oct 11, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. j_ham
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    XJ550 Carb Slide Diaphragms

    Howdy everyone, I broke into the slide/diaphragm section of my carbs at the recommendation of a friend, and the diaphragms do need replacing....
    Thread by: j_ham, May 22, 2022, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. sebastiano0o0o0o0o
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    Looking for 81 xj550 carb

    got my hands on an 81 xj550 maxim without a carb, im located in Central Florida but i can pay for shipping.
    Thread by: sebastiano0o0o0o0o, Apr 26, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. LPKirby
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    Tapping Carb Threads?

    I'm in the process of rebuilding and cleaning the carbs and want to clean up the threads. I can't seem to find thread chasers in sizes under M6....
    Thread by: LPKirby, Jan 7, 2021, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Pieterjan
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    84 XJ750 41Y jet sizes

    Hello all, I recently purchased a 1984 XJ750 41Y (identified with the help of this forum, thanks!). Engine ID is: 41Y003003. My question is:...
    Thread by: Pieterjan, Oct 9, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Alex Siddall
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    Bike seems to flood itself out as it warms up

    So I recently started rebuilding my 82 xj650 maxim. I have receipt rebuilt the carburetors. It will flood itself out while sitting there not...
    Thread by: Alex Siddall, Sep 27, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  8. Xjriley
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    Where do I get new rubber seals for my carbs

    I have recently got an 82 xj550 maxim. I'm preparing to crack the carbs or "break the rack" and replace as much stuff with new stuff as possible....
    Thread by: Xjriley, Aug 15, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Maxwell Partridge
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    I don't understand carb syncing..

    All I have is a single vacuum gauge and I've been trying to get these carbs synced for about an hour now, I was following a guide on here that...
    Thread by: Maxwell Partridge, Apr 29, 2020, 28 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Edgar Olivo
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    Mechanic in Houston area

    I’m looking for someone who can adjust my carb floats. I’ve been getting gas in my oil. Also looking to get my engine fixed, I had someone...
    Thread by: Edgar Olivo, Apr 18, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. Conraderb
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    Popping on deceleration with pods = pilot jet +1 size?

    Hi friends, First, thanks for this incredible forum. It has been infinitely helpful! I have a question about whether or not I have a lean idle...
    Thread by: Conraderb, Mar 18, 2019, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Kelly550Maxim
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    Beginner's question about removing Carbs- XJ550 Maxim

    I just bought my first bike, a 1982 XJ550 Maxim, with some small issues including one carb that floods every time the bike is turned on. I've...
    Thread by: Kelly550Maxim, Jul 5, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. MechE
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    Carburetor Cover & Special Screw

    I was curious how important the "Cover" (#13) is that is screwed into the carb body over the main and pilot air jets. I have a rack of carbs and...
    Thread by: MechE, Apr 18, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Harrison Peterson
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    Xj550H Vacuum? Throttle? Gas?

    i have an 82 550, I received the bike in running condition although at the time when bike was warm the rpms would run from idle to around 5000...
    Thread by: Harrison Peterson, Nov 27, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Keats Ross
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    Very First Bike, 82 XJ SECA

    [ATTACH] Let me just say, honored to finally be a motorcycle owner and be apart of your forum! I just bought an 82 XJ7 Seca (That's what the...
    Thread by: Keats Ross, Jun 7, 2017, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. ScarySnowflakes
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    Straight pipes, no idle?

    I cleaned the carbs, set everything right and my bike ran great. I took the mufflers off(after the h pipe) and now it won't idle and barely wants...
    Thread by: ScarySnowflakes, May 22, 2017, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Chinn5
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    Racing idle carb fix.

    So I Have an xj650 Maxim with 4 to 1 exhaust and a cut airbox with a single pod filter. This is the process i used to fix my hitachi cards and...
    Thread by: Chinn5, Jul 26, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  18. Gabitronics
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    Introduction and Plea

    Good Afternoon, I recently purchased a 1982 XJ650. Condition: 1. Running, and idling 2. Carb intake boots had some dry rot 3. Petcock was set to...
    Thread by: Gabitronics, Jul 13, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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