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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by tabaka45, Aug 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM.

  1. tabaka45

    tabaka45 Well-Known Member

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    1985 xj700n--I haven't ridden for a while, however I have started the bike every week or so for the past month or so. When I go to start it I set the petcock at prime for a minute or so, set the choke, crank it over a few times, close the choke and usually starts with a little more cranking. I then idle it at about 1500 for a couple of minutes. If I let it go to normal idle it will probably cut of after 20-30 seconds. Then it is almost impossible to get it to start again. If I go ahead and ride it a mile or so, it restarts instantly. Any idea what might be going on here?
     
    tabaka45, Aug 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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