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XJ DIY How-To Instructions

DIY technical writeup.

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  1. RickCoMatic
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    "Clean Your Own Carbs!" Old School Method by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Aug 28, 2006
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    joshua
    Sep 29, 2009
  2. RickCoMatic
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    Clean Your Own Carb's - The Whole 9 Yards - by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Jan 2, 2007 ... 2
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    RickCoMatic
    Jul 15, 2010
  3. RickCoMatic
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    Clutch Adjustment & Clutch Cable Replacement Procedure

    RickCoMatic, Nov 23, 2006 ... 2
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    bigfitz52
    Oct 27, 2011
  4. RickCoMatic
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    Old School Method of One Vacuum Gauge Carb Sync

    RickCoMatic, Sep 16, 2006
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    Steve R
    Aug 13, 2015
  5. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT Part 2: The Tool vs. ZipTie -w/pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 19, 2010
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    XJ550H
    Apr 27, 2016
  6. Doublebourbon
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    Dirt Cheap Manometer

    Doublebourbon, Aug 5, 2016
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    Doublebourbon
    Aug 24, 2016
  7. k-moe
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    How to Use a Multimeter and Read Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.

    k-moe, Jul 25, 2015
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    BABAKU
    Jul 15, 2017
  8. hogfiddles
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    Wheel Bearing Replacement

    hogfiddles, Aug 17, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 17, 2017
  9. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 6, 2009 ... 5 6 7
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    k-moe
    Aug 18, 2017
  10. hogfiddles
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    bigfitz's Seca 550 Instrument Cluster Teardown

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  11. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's 550r: 150mph speedo retrofit

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  12. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics - parts I & II

    hogfiddles, Aug 20, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  13. cds1984
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    XJ750 Engine removal and split - Pictures.

    cds1984, Jul 7, 2012
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    hogfiddles
    Dec 12, 2017
  14. RickCoMatic
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    Your Fuse Box -- A Ticking Bomb??? By: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Sep 23, 2006
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    RCHER
    Apr 26, 2018
  15. tabaka45
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    Replacing Alternator Seals in XJ700N with Pictures (applies to all XJ models)

    tabaka45, Jan 3, 2017
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    k-moe
    Jun 12, 2018
  16. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    XJ900RK Anti-Dive stripdown how-to with pics...

    750E-II_29Rbloke, Dec 5, 2013
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    Polock
    Nov 22, 2018
  17. 85MaximXX
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    maxim-x liquid cooled valve adjusment with pics.

    85MaximXX, Mar 22, 2009
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    Quixote
    Feb 3, 2019
  18. BigT
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    Dissolving broken bolt with alum

    BigT, Mar 1, 2017
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    k-moe
    Aug 23, 2019
  19. LarryMc
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    Clutch rattle fix (XJ550)

    LarryMc, Nov 21, 2017
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    LarryMc
    Aug 23, 2019
  20. osprey1000
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    Why you need to rebuild your caliper and M/C w/pics

    osprey1000, Feb 17, 2013
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    coltblade
    Feb 29, 2020
  21. tskaz
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    Replacing your starter motor brushes w/ pics

    tskaz, Mar 30, 2014
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    Andrew Nichols
    Apr 24, 2020
  22. Gamuru
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    How-To Links (now with links that work)

    Gamuru, Mar 21, 2008
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    Dre42
    Jul 7, 2020
  23. hogfiddles
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seat Cover Replacement

    hogfiddles, Apr 1, 2020
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    hogfiddles
    Jul 10, 2020
  24. Nuch
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    Another Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal Replacement!!!

    Nuch, Mar 26, 2018
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    bigfitz52
    Aug 26, 2020
  25. k-moe
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    Read This First

    k-moe, Mar 13, 2017
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    k-moe
    Sep 28, 2020
  26. bigfitz52
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    Rebuilding the Yamaha Vacuum Fuel Valve w/pics

    bigfitz52, May 9, 2010 ... 2
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    Lanpoop
    Jan 8, 2021
  27. Franz
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    Rotor Locking Tool Fitment

    Franz, Feb 7, 2021
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    lostboy
    Feb 12, 2021
  28. k-moe
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    Thread Placement: What Goes Where.

    k-moe, Aug 22, 2020
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    k-moe
    Mar 16, 2021
  29. k-moe
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    What WD-40 is Really for

    k-moe, Nov 21, 2020
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    cgutz
    Aug 11, 2021
  30. bigfitz52
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    Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal replacement w/pics

    bigfitz52, Jul 12, 2009
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    DaygloDavid
    Jun 17, 2022
  31. Nuch
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    1985(86) XJ700 Caliper Rebuild

    Nuch, Jan 30, 2018
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    Jeff Stablet
    Jun 25, 2022
  32. Gamuru
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    HOW TO: Test your starter circuit

    Gamuru, Jan 23, 2008
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    Brickiejase
    Dec 18, 2022
  33. Chorca
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    Doing the 750 Seca's Forks.. (Rebuild.. now a HOW TO!)

    Chorca, Jun 11, 2009 ... 2 3
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    Johnius
    Dec 27, 2022
  34. bigfitz52
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    bigfitz52, Feb 17, 2013 ... 2
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    DarinAdkins
    Jan 20, 2023
  35. SQLGuy
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    How to convert to LED's and still have everything work

    SQLGuy, Nov 7, 2008 ... 2 3
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    Tim morris
    Jul 28, 2023
  36. mark1911
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    Homemade fuel level adjustment YM-01312 tool and adapter for Mikuni carbs

    mark1911, Apr 15, 2021
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    chris123
    Aug 26, 2023
  37. CaptNemo
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    LCD Screen

    CaptNemo, Jan 2, 2009
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    11,376
    Rooster53
    Oct 18, 2023
  38. darkfibre
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    TCI rebuild thread.

    darkfibre, Jun 23, 2012
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    16,188
    Rooster53
    May 26, 2024
  39. hogfiddles
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    Rear shock stud end repair

    hogfiddles, Jun 9, 2015
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    8,496
    hogfiddles
    Jun 24, 2024
  40. bigfitz52
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    REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT: How-To w/Pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 28, 2011
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    chris123
    Aug 11, 2024
  41. k-moe
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    Bleeding the XJ750 Seca Front Brakes

    k-moe, Jun 30, 2019
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    5,058
    Dan Gardner
    Sep 2, 2024
  42. bigfitz52
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    CLUTCHES 101-Part 1: the 400/550/600s with pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 29, 2011 ... 2 3
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    CraigRegs
    Feb 24, 2025
  43. Dan Gardner
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    HOW TO: Repair plastic side covers

    Dan Gardner, Mar 27, 2022
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    CraigRegs
    Feb 24, 2025
  44. reedo

    charging system

    reedo, May 27, 2007
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    3,686
    Nick
    Jun 3, 2007
  45. slick142

    pilot screw set. 82 xj carb ? part #

    slick142, Jun 19, 2007
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    RickCoMatic
    Jun 19, 2007
  46. kalebart

    1980 xj 650 running trouble

    kalebart, Jul 24, 2007
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    RickCoMatic
    Jul 31, 2007
  47. PghXJ

    here's a suggestion for a FAQ/How To...

    PghXJ, Aug 26, 2007
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    PghXJ
    Aug 26, 2007
  48. Gamuru

    HOW TO: Test a relay

    Gamuru, Oct 14, 2007
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    10,338
    MiCarl
    Nov 1, 2007
  49. seagrave

    drive shaft removal?

    seagrave, Oct 25, 2007
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    Advan
    Feb 13, 2008
  50. dennis

    Idea for FAQ for us noobies!

    dennis, Mar 24, 2008
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    RickCoMatic
    Apr 19, 2008
  51. johno8

    Rewiring 1985 Maxim-X - Need help wiring to digital gauge

    johno8, Apr 20, 2008
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    ArizonaSteve
    Apr 22, 2008
  52. regulator

    cleaning solution for carbs

    regulator, Jul 30, 2007
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    waynehill2
    Apr 27, 2008
  53. maksrunner

    valve cover leaks and bouncing fork

    maksrunner, May 5, 2008
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    Nick
    May 6, 2008
  54. Redman276

    Optimal Vac Readings

    Redman276, Apr 26, 2008
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    Redman276
    May 9, 2008
  55. nailr

    Parts cross-reference

    nailr, May 19, 2008
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    chacal
    May 20, 2008
  56. XJMidnite750

    Mikuni carb diaphram parts/Questions

    XJMidnite750, May 9, 2008
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    craiso
    Jun 2, 2008
  57. nickr

    XJ1100 Removing Rear Tire?

    nickr, Jun 6, 2008
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    nickr
    Jun 6, 2008
  58. meyaht

    trans fluid?

    meyaht, Jun 26, 2008
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    meyaht
    Jun 26, 2008
  59. Polock

    handy gadget

    Polock, Jun 29, 2008
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    Polock
    Jul 2, 2008
  60. cturek

    Idle Adjustment Rod

    cturek, Jul 5, 2008
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    cturek
    Jul 5, 2008
  61. Khaz

    Improved Headlight Modulator

    Khaz, Jul 31, 2008
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    Khaz
    Jul 31, 2008
  62. MacMcMacmac

    Stuck Fasteners: The Hammer and Chisel method

    MacMcMacmac, Apr 6, 2007
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    jswag5
    Aug 21, 2008
  63. gcrick

    XJ650H - luggage rack install tips

    gcrick, May 11, 2008
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    ktcubed
    May 17, 2009
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