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  1. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Here is the current state of my xj650j! I can't wait to get her up and running again.
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Another Before cleaning shot!
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Butterfly seals were indeed in sorry shape! I think I was just not confident in my mechanical ability to break the rack to get to them. However...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Palmer650
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    Using the Zip Tie Tool w Pics

    Mhhpartner, I hope your kidding. Definitely not a good place for magnetism! I probably should have mentioned that. Quote by BigFitz: *Non...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Palmer650
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    Using the Zip Tie Tool w Pics

    Did you get the shim out with your hemostats purchased from the local hardware store $4.99- (compliments BigFitz) ... Then way to go! Record the...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Palmer650
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    Using the Zip Tie Tool w Pics

    You have to apply some downward pressure to the rim of the bucket with your large screwdriver in order to pry out the shim...That is where I amost...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Palmer650
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    Using the Zip Tie Tool w Pics

    Now that the Zip Tie is held in by the valve, get to work on prying those shims out. Advance the cam to this position and grab your screwdrivers.
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Palmer650
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    Using the Zip Tie Tool w Pics

    Once in, rotate the motor forward advancing the cam lobe off the shim. The valve is now resting on your Zip Tie Tool. Check to see if it's...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Palmer650
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    Using the Zip Tie Tool w Pics

    Place your Zip Tie Tool in at this angle.
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Palmer650
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    Using the Zip Tie Tool w Pics

    ...you can clearly see the Valve in the spark plug hole!
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Palmer650
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    Using the Zip Tie Tool w Pics

    Rotate the cam forward. Once the cam lobe is depressing the shim to it's maximum amount....
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Palmer650
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    Using the Zip Tie Tool w Pics

    Hey Guys, WesleyJN and I just pulled the shims out of my XJ650 to check for their pad #'s. BigFitz's Airhead Valve Adjustment write-up was a...
    Thread by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Palmer650
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    Inline filter that fits

    I rode over to a cycle shop in town and picked up a small clear plastic fuel filter too. It was the only kind they sold and it was too small to...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Palmer650
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    Stuck Valve Cover Bolts!

    After a good nights soak in PB penetrating oil, I was able to crack all 6 valve-cover bolts loose! Of course with the aid of a two-foot pipe,...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Palmer650
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    Stuck Valve Cover Bolts!

    Should I destroy the old rubber washers on the inner-most bolts so I can get some penetrating oil on em? I don't want to take any chances with...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Palmer650
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    Stuck Valve Cover Bolts!

    It's funny you say that Polock because last night I went to Sears to get one and they had no idea what I was talking about! Apparently they don't...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Palmer650
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    Stuck Valve Cover Bolts!

    These are all great ideas! I can't believe there isn't a thread devoted to stuck valve cover bolts yet. I bet there will be lot's more now that...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Palmer650
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    Stuck Valve Cover Bolts!

    I'm on my way to the auto parts store now for penetrating oil!
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Palmer650
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    Stuck Valve Cover Bolts!

    What do you think guys? These things haven't been out since a Japanese supervisor said, "Ok...let's get these valve cover bolts in and the bike...
    Thread by: Palmer650, Mar 16, 2009, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Palmer650
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    Who knows what this is?

    Thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback. I'm going to give the carbs a dip and we'll see if the rest of that sealant falls out of the well. I'll...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Palmer650
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    Who knows what this is?

    Hey Hound, No fuel is coming out of the hole. It looks like there is another seal inside the one that fell out. Could someone post a pic...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Palmer650
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    Air intake boots

    Blow dryers are wonderful tools. My wife graciously lent me her blow dryer for an airbox reforming session. It worked marveously! Take off the...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Palmer650
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    Who knows what this is?

    Yes you are correct, it is the leftmost carb. The hole you see actually occurred after a session with the propane torch to free a stuck float...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Palmer650
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    Who knows what this is?

    Ok, someone please tell me what this is, it's function, and if it's ok that it has a hole eaten through it. If it's not ok that it has a hole...
    Thread by: Palmer650, Mar 11, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Palmer650
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    How hot does a carburetor get?

    Nice pic Wesley, my buddy from down the street! TimeToRide...Shaving the holes in the airbox sounds do-able, but how would you ensure a nice...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Oh there is definitely fuel flowing into the carbs and I've added an inline fuel filter to catch any debris from my tank cleaning process. The...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Once I got them completely dismantled I found the real culprit. GUNKED UP EMULSION TUBES! I didn't think to clean them out like a rifled gun...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Ok... I pulled carbs off (as advised) and here is what I found after removing the bowls.
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Thanks Hound. I had the petcock apart and it was pristine. Inline filter was pumping gas through no problem. Thinking out loud here: I'm...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Hey Guys, I just installed a fresh battery which was fully charged. After 10 minutes of kicking over and spraying carb cleaner into it, the...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Wizard- I thought about the throttle and choke cables being switched but they were fitted back correctly. Joe- I know the throttle seals should...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Hey Guys, I just installed a fresh battery which was fully charged. After 10 minutes of kicking over and spraying carb cleaner into it, the...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Palmer650
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    How hot does a carburetor get?

    Here's an underneath shot. I still can't believe these worked!
    Post by: Palmer650, Dec 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Palmer650
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    How hot does a carburetor get?

    I can't believe they work so well! I actually almost didn't do it, thinking it wouldn't work in a million years.
    Post by: Palmer650, Dec 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Palmer650
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    How hot does a carburetor get?

    To go into the airbox, the boots (Home Depot or Lowes ones) need to be shaved down to the diameter of where the hose clamps rest. Shaving...
    Post by: Palmer650, Dec 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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