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Recent Content by Longway

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    Happy New Year, Everyone

    Happy New Year everyone, lets hope its a good one
    Post by: Longway, Jan 1, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    It is currently quite warm weather for over here in West Yorkshire, UK. Yesterday it was around 23 / 24c or 75 f and I find the water cooled...
    Post by: Longway, Jul 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    I'm not sure what you guys think, but given the location so close to the engine where there seems to be a lot of heat generated I'm not surprised...
    Post by: Longway, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    Managed to spend a couple of hours on the Maxim today, as I said before once dry the bike started OK on all 4 but since buying the bike it always...
    Post by: Longway, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    No I haven't, how would I do that? I am on the look out for another coil and will just change it if I get one
    Post by: Longway, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    Started it up last night after 24hrs to dry out and started up ok on 4 but I've always found it a little hesitant to pick up from tickover, I'm...
    Post by: Longway, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    That's handy to know, thanks info
    Post by: Longway, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    Thanks for the replies Guys which probably confirms what I think, had a look on ebay for a coil, but as I'm in the UK your looking a $100 plus to...
    Post by: Longway, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    Hi All, Went out today on my XJ700 Maxim X and all was well for 109 miles until I hit an heavy rain storm, after a few miles in the heavy rain I...
    Thread by: Longway, Jul 5, 2015, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    SW519 switch arrived today and I set about fitting it when I got home from work, nice straight swap and wires fitted without any cutting, once...
    Post by: Longway, Apr 24, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    Thanks Tony, I've located a Wells SW519 switch from RockAutos.com which has now been ordered, also managed to source a spare thermostat housing...
    Post by: Longway, Apr 22, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    Fuse checked OK, 12v power between brown wire and earth checked OK and brown to blue wire runs the fan no problem. Its appears the Thermo switch...
    Post by: Longway, Apr 20, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    Thanks for info, I will try that and let you know the outcome
    Post by: Longway, Apr 19, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    I tried connecting fan direct to a battery today and the fan works OK, Not sure how to jumper the fan switch to see if that is OK, how do I do...
    Post by: Longway, Apr 17, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions