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Quick update and question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by wolfie, Mar 4, 2008.

  1. wolfie

    wolfie New Member

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    Hi all.
    Quick update on te XJ900. Loom is in and all connected. I have had the engine turning over and there are sparks at all the plugs (not sure whether they are good enough yet). I am thinking of taking the carbs off next and giving them a good clean.
    Does anyone know where I can pick up a cheap cover for the seat? In the UK preferably.
     
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    I've learned on many of my maxims, that if the bike runs, put some sea foam in the carbs and go, unless there is an issue. I had one maxim xj750 that ran like a champ then I messed with the carbs and no matter how many times I took them off and cleaned them (even at the shop I worked at) I could never get her to idle right again. I wouldn't mess with it if it isn't broken. OR you could do as some do...

    'if it ain't broke, fix it till it is'
     
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    The bike isn't running at the moment. The PO gave me the bike after it was parked up under a tarpaulin in his garden for 2 1/2 Years. The last time it ran he tells me it backfired, stalled and wouldn't start. It has not run since. The wiring was in a mess (hence the new loom) It is going to be a process of elimination to find the original problem. Another possible problem is, it has a XJ900 Frame (31A) but I think a 750cc Engine (29R).
     
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