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Bike dies after 2 mins

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Ribo, Mar 15, 2025.

  1. Ribo

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    Hey guys,

    Would appreciated some pointers on where to troubleshoot this issue.

    Recently rebuilt the carbs and bike was running well. Need to re-shim my values as got some ticking but besides that it was running great. Took it for a several long rides with no issue, running better than it ever has. Was going to start the re-shim process but I had an issue with the front brake so I got it on the lift in the garage and rebuilt the front caliper.

    Now here comes the rub, front brake is now great (thanks Len) but soon as I took it for a ride after about 1-2 mins it just died, like it was flooded. Won't start after that until I leave it for about 10 mins, then same issue, runs for 1-2 mins and dies. I did an oil change and still have the same issue.

    Cheers
    Rich
    xj650, 1981
     
    Ribo, Mar 15, 2025
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    Looks like somehow this thread got posted twice. I can see how to delete it, if someone else can please do.
     
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