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Recent Content by tylernt

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    Twinstar conversion from 6v to 12v

    Actually... some alternators put out upwards up 30V at speed. Your 6v alternator may not be able to keep up with everything at idle, but at...
    Post by: tylernt, Feb 19, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    82 XS400 electrical issue

    The actual RPM is somewhat closer to 3,000 -- if there's a wall or something in front of you, you can see when it happens because the headlight...
    Post by: tylernt, Oct 18, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    82 XS400 electrical issue

    If the fusebox has already been replaced, then see if it has spark the next time it dies. Could be a failing semiconductor or bad solder joint in...
    Post by: tylernt, Sep 25, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    82 XS400 electrical issue

    If it still has the original fusebox, throw it in the trash. The connections get old and crusty and intermittently stop working. Besides, a modern...
    Post by: tylernt, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Pods. Tuning Option For Those Who Are Still Too Rich!

    So if manifold vacuum isn't lifting the slides enough, can't we put weaker piston springs in?
    Post by: tylernt, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pods. Tuning Option For Those Who Are Still Too Rich!

    I was debating pods on my XS400 because the stock air filters are hideously expensive... and soon, I imagine, impossible to find. The question...
    Post by: tylernt, Sep 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need a hybrid brake line...

    http://www.classictube.com/ has a make-your-own where you buy a hose and then a fitting (different kinds, if you want) for each end and assemble...
    Post by: tylernt, Aug 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    speedo and tach removal question

    The speedo runs the turn signal auto-cancel. If you don't have/want the auto-cancel, deleting the speedo won't hurt.
    Post by: tylernt, Aug 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Birthday present

    I want to know why the petcock is on the right side. You'd have to take your hand off the throttle to change to reserve.
    Post by: tylernt, Jul 24, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Is there a plug for weak spark?

    Make sure you don't have "resistor" plugs (they often have an 'R' in the code). Aside from that, you can set the gap at the smaller end of the spec.
    Post by: tylernt, Jul 20, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    You may get varying opinions, but I would only replace the bad one. There is no reason to replace them as a set, that I am aware of. Since you'll...
    Post by: tylernt, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    Intake valves are usually larger than exhaust, so, probably not.
    Post by: tylernt, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    Oops I missed this. The XS400 has a self-exciting alternator -- you must rev above 3,000RPM before it starts producing power. If you just start...
    Post by: tylernt, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    Yep adjusting the idle mixture kicked my butt too, it was a really frustrating fight for several weeks. I finally ended up buying a Colortune and...
    Post by: tylernt, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    This is a debate I've had with myself for some time now. I've got an eye on a Ninja 500, but the $1,600 price tag for a USED one means I can spend...
    Post by: tylernt, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles