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Turning over without battery?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by machelis, Sep 5, 2012.

  1. machelis

    machelis New Member

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    Howdy. First post.

    Just got an 83 XJ750K and was wondering if there was a way of turning the motor without a battery. There isn't one on the machine and I just want to make sure it isn't siezed.

    Thanks for your help.
     
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    Sitting on the bike, the left hand side YICS cover... Remove it and the plugs. I cant remember the size of that bolt that's in there, but but that's the crank. Turn that bolt carefully COUNTERCLOCKWISE (not clockwise).

    With the plugs out you should be able to easily turn it over, while in neutral of course.
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    19mm. (Square, but 19mm.) And be careful not to bash the wrench into the ignition pickups.
     
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    You might wanna get yourself an impact driver...those screws are usually cheezed in there real nice.

    Harbor Freight has them for $7 right now. Obviously not the best you can buy, but they do the job.

    You'll find plenty of use for it on an old bike...and saves you from a lotta buggered and broken screws/bolts...

    You whack it with a hammer and it twists the bit, if you've never used one...

    http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-scr ... 37530.html

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    Oh and load the pressure by hand in the unscrew direction on the screw with the tip of the driver before striking otherwise it loses its effectiveness
     
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    And make sure it's going the right direction before you hit it...the cheap ones usually don't mark which way does what...you gotta mess with it and see.

    I've got a Snap-On PIT 160 1/2" impact driver that is badass...I'd be lost without it. And it's marked which way goes which...LOL...
     
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    Thanks guys. Already took both side covers off with an impact driver. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't just loosening something important in there.
     
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    If you can borrow a lawn tractor battery, you can power-up the bike for further testing.
     

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