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  1. osprey1000
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    getting new MAC 4-1 exahust

    Mine came from a previous owner with a 4-1 system on it. After doing the carbs this winter I can say it still has the original jets in it. I have...
    Post by: osprey1000, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. osprey1000
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    XS bobber & SR caff on pipeburn...

    Fitz I agree, I think that it comes down to these builds are more about the look than the functionallity. Or that there is a belief out there that...
    Post by: osprey1000, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Spring start

    When I disassembled the carbs the screws were all 1 1/2 turns out. I set them to 2 1/2 and thinking that was the problem I turned them back in....
    Post by: osprey1000, Mar 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. osprey1000
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    valve clearences

    +1 on what fitz said. I took that advice when I got my feeler set and got the K-D 2274. Made measuring the shims a breeze and when I figured out...
    Post by: osprey1000, Mar 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. osprey1000
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    Spring start

    When you cleaned the carbs did you break the rack? After I put all my carbs back together I did not know where to set my Idle screw. That plus the...
    Post by: osprey1000, Mar 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Any one using the new gel batteries out there .

    There are two different types of AGM battery on the market, Regular and Spiral core. Optima is a spiral core and hence has the tubular case....
    Post by: osprey1000, Mar 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    Those protective spots on the 650 maxim are on the master cylinder to joint line where it contacts a positioning ring behind the headlight bucket....
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  8. osprey1000
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    I just spread it as wide as I could and at the top where you see the beveled cut one of the cracks goes all the way through to the mesh middle layer.
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    There is some minor cracking along the whole area that I cut open in that picture. Nothing deep though. Just the surface is cracking, probably...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    So here is round two of looking down the rabbit hole. These lines literally JUST came off the bike. Just mounted the SS lines and walked inside to...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  11. osprey1000
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    Seca Blast video.

    Something easy to try, maybe wrap it with fiberglass tape and epoxy. Might be just enough to stiffen it against the wind and suspension.
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. osprey1000
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    Why you need to rebuild your caliper and M/C w/pics

    So if you haven't gone down this worm hole. Here is some motivation as to why you should. Granted this Master Cylinder and Caliper were not the...
    Thread by: osprey1000, Feb 17, 2013, 22 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    Time, I have some pictures that I took of the Caliper and the MC as I took them apart this winter. If you want I can post them up. Don't want to...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    Fitz, another phenomenal write up. Good job getting the cracks on the inside on film. Can tell that is not the easiest thing to do. That first...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  15. osprey1000
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    1982 XJ750

    As most on here will tell you, check the brakes. Bleeding the system is usually not enough. On the brake lines themselves will be a Date stamp of...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. osprey1000
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    A new project, the abandoned xj650RJ

    Eco, +1 on what Dave said. Also on the note of Metal tip or rubber. Working in the Marine industry we see what Ethanol does to rubber. Over time...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. osprey1000
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    fuel cap xj750 maxim alternatives

    Robbie, have you checked with Len @ xj4ever? As I recall I think that he sells the flip up caps. I could be wrong though...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. osprey1000
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    Listen to Fitz and Ecologito

    I will agree, not to blow too much smoke at him, Fitz has probably saved my butt this season. I was definately the Nieve one that thought that...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The Wild and Woolly Adventures of a Bike Repair Noob

    From one newbie to another I can say that it seems to be soooo daunting at first, but once you say to yourself that your gonna do it and dig in...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. osprey1000
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    tune up brands.

    Would definately recommend going with the aftermarket filters. 1 because you'll save a few bucks, and 2 the yamaha filter does not come with the...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. osprey1000
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    New to the community...

    I second that, nice find, especially for the money. Interestingly enough it looks like a previous owner swaped the headlight for the Box style...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. osprey1000
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    Do I need to replace this rotor?

    If the pads are relatively new, as they may be, then you may be able to reuse them. On most of the XJ's (not the 900 like yours) there was a drum...
    Post by: osprey1000, Feb 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A new project, the abandoned xj650RJ

    Sorry Fitz, that was meant to be sarcastic... Reading it now... definately didn't come off that way. I think it was about a week or so ago that it...
    Post by: osprey1000, Jan 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    A new project, the abandoned xj650RJ

    70's Heck we would die up here right now with those temps. Can't go from -5 to 70 overnight! Yikes! But yeah on the same note, the snow and nice...
    Post by: osprey1000, Jan 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Anti-dive benefits

    Looking at the front tire it visually does not look too bad, the Sawdust/dirt on it makes it a bit challengeing to see the tread. Something to...
    Post by: osprey1000, Jan 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I want one of these!

    Looks like a Can-Am roadster with a big fairing on it. Bet they are a blast to drive, but the thing looks a little goofy.
    Post by: osprey1000, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    A new project, the abandoned xj650RJ

    Yummy! I don't know what your talking about but those things look pretty clean to me (Sarcasim... obviously). You mentioned that the gaskets...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 31, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    +1 on what Fitz said. A good look at it was the pictures that ManBot put up on another thread showing how the boots mate to the opening in the...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    A new project, the abandoned xj650RJ

    Eco, Dave isn't kidding when he says that he has a "collection" of parts. I was at his workshop and was simply in awe of all the parts that he had...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 31, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Project xj400zs -SF *reviving-restoring-modifying*

    Good catch on that one Fitz. I just looked at the picture of the bike and it appears to be WATERCOOLED. So sirMikel disregard the first link that...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    One other thing that I forgot to mention, you said that you have cleaned the carbs several times. But something that gets overlooked is the...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    When the time comes to sync the carbs, the YICS port needs to be blocked off. The YICS port moves fuel between the cylinders and when you are...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. osprey1000
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    Project xj400zs -SF *reviving-restoring-modifying*

    First of all welcome, You had mentioned on the other topic that you were having trouble with the Valves. Here is a how-to on the valves. That...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Number 4 is alive (ADDED RACK)

    Can't really see from this angle but did you include the holders for the clutch cable and vacuum line? Beyond that absolutely amazing job!
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. osprey1000
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    How...

    Not sure if he could. Those crash bars look like they are blocking the front fender, though that could be an optical illusion. Other thing that I...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How...

    So I was stumbling across the internet looking for bike parts and I came across this picture. Someone wanna explain how you ride this? [img]...
    Thread by: osprey1000, Dec 24, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82 XJ650 Carb Question!

    Stock from the factory those are the correct jets yes.
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Number 4 is alive (ADDED RACK)

    Re: Number 4 is alive Fly that is some amazing work. All the work I have seen that you have done so far is just amazing. Keep it up, I can't wait...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 XJ700N Cylinder Gaskets, need some help PLEASE

    mastermin, First of all welcome to the forum. Lots of info on here. I just did a quick look through our local guy here in the forum's catalog...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. osprey1000
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    Little rubber blocks

    Fitz, back to the Original Post, it is an '85 700 max.
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The Wild and Woolly Adventures of a Bike Repair Noob

    Ejpt, I don't know if you read the second of Fitz's posts for the valve adjustment and it covered both methods. Here's the link....
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 10, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I now have irrefutable photographic PROOF!

    Fitz, Also, is that dual front disc's I am seeing on a 550? Was that a European only option? Might be worth noting if someone is looking to...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Help.

    I just wanted to throw up a quick thanks on the forum here to Dave F (Hogfiddles) for helping me out with my carb cleanup. Can't speak enough for...
    Thread by: osprey1000, Dec 7, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    never ever do this

    Well I guess he was just so eager to get sailing he didn't want to take the time to park the bike and walk to his boat. Decided to take a short cut.
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. osprey1000
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    Comments, Suggestions, Threats, ETC

    Rick, From an outside inspection everything looked fine. As soon as I took it apart though it was apparent that the main seal is shot. Main...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Comments, Suggestions, Threats, ETC

    So it is not that we need another reason to do so. But here is one more. These brakes felt fine and responded normally, but with this much sludge...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Comments, Suggestions, Threats, ETC

    That I definately understand fitz and don't expect this to be a permenant fix. I know that if I want it to be permenant spend the money and get it...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. osprey1000
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    Comments, Suggestions, Threats, ETC

    Thanks for the heads up. I was kinda shooting in the dark with the temperature tolorances. The headers are currently being sandblasted to get all...
    Post by: osprey1000, Dec 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Comments, Suggestions, Threats, ETC

    Great idea. Most of this polishing has been done with a dremel and a buffing wheel on it. I don't have a larger buffing wheel and my drill is a...
    Post by: osprey1000, Nov 29, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Comments, Suggestions, Threats, ETC

    So I thought I would post some progress of the restoration that I am currently undertaking this winter. Lack of funds has slowed the mechanical...
    Thread by: osprey1000, Nov 29, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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