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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Fongdingo, Jun 18, 2008.

  1. Fongdingo

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    My xj 650 started to back fire to day when i have it at idel. any suggestions of whats causing it? i do ride the bike every day.
     
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    ift popping it's probably running a bit lean.
     
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    that meens that i should turn the mix screw on the carbs a bit to the right?
     
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    depends what your plugs look like. but ya turn them up abit
     
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    plug on the 1&4 are black but not oily
     
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    OUT OR COUNTER CLOCKWIZE = RICHER
    IN OR CLOCKWIZE = LEANER.
     
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