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Recent Content by Brothastonebones

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    xj700n rear shimmy back and forth? shaft or rear brake??

    Grab your swing arms and try to jiggle them side to side they shouldn't move anywhere but vertically
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My old 650 Maxim

    Would like to see the pica but apparently the kindle is being contrary
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Testing brake power

    If the pads are new expect some spongyness till they are fully broke in. I do mean some you shouldn't be able to fully seat the Brake lever on the...
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    550 random knock

    Has the clutch been tinkered with lately?
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 24, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New project. restore 82xj650. Need advice where to start.

    Pull the seat off check the fuses and then clean the clips the fuses snap into. Also if your battery is a tad weak (under 12 vollts) you'll have...
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The maintenance parts recommendation thread.

    For anyone without the spin on filter: fram ch6003 4.99 special order from autozone comes with the O-rings btw
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj700n rear shimmy back and forth? shaft or rear brake??

    The shoes delaminate as in the brake media separates from the metal getting all jammed upxand locking your rear wheel up. Usually happens at the...
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stripped threads in valve cover

    Yeah what bigshank said be careful and go slow aluminum is very soft (one member on here said our engines are made of an alloy of aluminum and...
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear brake issue

    Ok do not hit them with paper. they and that are the shoes I am talking about are meant to have a small initial contact patch when applying the...
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    New project. restore 82xj650. Need advice where to start.

    mmo is a very light oil with solvents in it. it will clean better than regular oil. in this case just use it for a soak. Its also good for freeing...
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    silly question time

    When you clean that plug rub some dielectric graze into thefemale side when reconnecting ditto seal out moisture (it wont hurt the electrical...
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Still marble chatter???

    A good pencil erased has been used to effectively clean electrical contacts ( especially in computers or small electronics) for years yes it works...
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Throttle sticks

    Go piece by piece take the cable off the throttle grip on your handlebars. Does the grip stick when you roll it stop to stop? If not grab the...
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New project. restore 82xj650. Need advice where to start.

    Ive freed stuck engines before by filling the cylinders with marvel mystery oil and let them soak then try to turn them over with a bit of force...
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New project. restore 82xj650. Need advice where to start.

    Putting oil in the cylinders was a good idea. Taking the left side forward cover off wont hurt anything it'd a dry cover. Use the nut not the torx...
    Post by: Brothastonebones, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat