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Recent Content by Uncle_Meat

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    How long do you leave your choke on?

    Yesterday, at 0C (32F), 4/4 to get her started, then down to 3/4 for 5 or 10 seconds until the revs rise sharply, then down to 2/3 or so for...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    new girl on a xj 700 help needed

    Try a better bike shop! In particular, find one that is used to old Brit iron, they're more likely to have the odds & sods in stock to make...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Mar 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yet another tire question - Tube or Tubeless?

    Heh. Trust me. Kings tyres have not improved! I had a set of them on my CX500 when I bought it. Luckily, a bit of an inexpected windfall...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Mar 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Low mileage Maxims?

    Heh. Lucas electrics. The bane of the British automotive industry in the 60s and 70s.
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Mar 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cold Weather Causing "Lazy" Instruments???

    My Xj does not do this, but my old CX500 used to. Have you ever a set of clocks completely apart? Highly simplified explanation next! You'll...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Mar 18, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Won't start in cold weather, enrichment or ICU?

    Check your choke cable adjustment! This caught me out when I bought my 550. The next day I spent about 10 minutes cranking the engine over...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Mar 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    So, how "should" a 550 sound, and where is it rough at?

    As for noise, they seem to be noisyish to an extent. My gearbox has got a few whines, mostly notice them at lower revs. As for revs, I find I...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Mar 12, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My first winter

    75% of the fun at 50% of the speed. I just wear enough layers underneath my leathers to make me look like Bib the Michelin Man. Ok,...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Mar 8, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    bike will run for an hour then just turn off

    At the beginning! Check your wiring. Are all your connectors clean and happy, in particular the ones around your battery and regulator? Check...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Battery making boiling/sizzling sounds...

    The clear tube is the breather tube for the battery. If you look on the side of the battery, parallel with where the filler caps are, you'll...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Mar 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Flasher relays don't flash

    Have you replaced your lights with the same wattage bulbs? If I recall correctly, the flasher relay needs to have the appropriate "load" upon it,...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Mar 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Looking for some grip, IRC WF-920 tire.... Any experiences?

    100/90-19s or 3.25 19s will do the trick. Both are close enough for government work. *note to self*. Just looking at a UK supplier for a...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Mar 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for some grip, IRC WF-920 tire.... Any experiences?

    Another vote for BT45s. I've used them for all my bikes where appropriate, and they stick like the proverbial to a blanket.
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Feb 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Couple of questions

    Ahh. Fair enough! I'll try to do less worrying and more enjoying. The hard part, for me at least, is getting used again to a high-revving...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Feb 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What else do you ride?

    See sig! The 550F is looking a bit sorry for itself, I've not used it for a while and it's awaiting some time and money to bring it back to...
    Post by: Uncle_Meat, Feb 24, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles