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Recent Content by Jammin650

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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    I've been considering getting something else for now and putting this one on the back burner...
    Post by: Jammin650, Mar 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    I won't be back to the bike till a few weeks from now, as I'm back at college, but I'll post pics then. Thanks again! Have fun with the new toy!
    Post by: Jammin650, Mar 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    Thanks bloke! Checking the clearances will be the first thing I'll do. Keep your fingers crossed. Got a good remedy against carbon deposits?
    Post by: Jammin650, Mar 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    Okay, that makes me feel a bit better. I do recall there being a faint knock in the engine, but could that have been due to old oil? I'll...
    Post by: Jammin650, Mar 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    Thanks! When I bought the bike in the fall, it was running. Then I changed the oil this past week and I couldn't get it to start. I'm also looking...
    Post by: Jammin650, Mar 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    I did a compression test before I started tearing into it, so that's where the oil came from. The test wasn't good since the reading was better...
    Post by: Jammin650, Mar 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    It's cracked allt he way through... I already have the replacement head, along with a full gasket set. When I get some more time I'll pull the...
    Post by: Jammin650, Mar 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    more pics
    Post by: Jammin650, Mar 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    So I took the head off yesterday and took some pics. I didn't have time to degrease it all that well, but most of the oil is gone. One of the...
    Post by: Jammin650, Mar 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    Haven't been able to find this. Can you point me to this write up? Thanks!
    Post by: Jammin650, Mar 1, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    Thanks everyone! Rick I'll let you know about the 900. For now I'll look for something closer to original. I'll be posting as soon as a have a...
    Post by: Jammin650, Mar 1, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    I'm pulling the head off tomorrow, but I'm already looking for some engines online. Are there other engines that will fit? Like an 85' xj700, or...
    Post by: Jammin650, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    So I've finally tested the compression. Cold dry compression was as follows for each cylinder. 1-100psi, 2-91psi, 3-75psi, 4-75psi Now I just...
    Post by: Jammin650, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    Thanks for all the advice! I'm currently ordering parts and looking for resources to tear it down soon. I've considered ordering a compression...
    Post by: Jammin650, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge