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  1. big_rob420
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    For Sale 2 85 xj700s

    I started working 12 hours a day. Didnt have any time to keep working on it.
    Post by: big_rob420, Feb 2, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale 2 85 xj700s

    I have 2 xj700s both have low compression across all 4 cylinders probably just needs a head gasket but i no longer have time to work on them....
    Thread by: big_rob420, Jan 30, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    2 85 xj700s

    Location is Cameron, NC
    Post by: big_rob420, Aug 29, 2019 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    2 85 xj700s

    I have 2 1985 Yamaha xj700 I no longer have the time to fix them up. Both have low compression on all 4 cylinders probably just needs new piston...
    Thread by: big_rob420, Aug 29, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    2 1985 xj700's

    as long as you can come pick it up. I am open to offers.
    Post by: big_rob420, Apr 12, 2019 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    2 1985 xj700's

    I have 2 85 xj700's. 1 title and bought the other as a parts bike. Both engines turn over but both have low compression, could be gaskets i'm not...
    Thread by: big_rob420, Feb 26, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale 2 85 yamaha xj700s

    Yes
    Post by: big_rob420, Aug 10, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. big_rob420
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    For Sale 2 85 yamaha xj700s

    Hello everyone, my name is Robert . I have 2 Yamaha xj700s for sale. i bought one to fix up and found the other one for parts. I no longer have...
    Thread by: big_rob420, May 31, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Yamaha xj700 1985

    For sale 1985 Yamaha xj700 parts or repair. as far as i know it needs new piston rings but i can't afford to fix it. I also have another head for...
    Thread by: big_rob420, Jul 28, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    fuel injection conversion?

    wow alright great response to this. The idea of going fuel injected came from me thinking a lot about the carbs, as i still have to take apart the...
    Post by: big_rob420, Jan 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    fuel injection conversion?

    hey guys, I have been thinking about converting my xj700 to efi to get rid of those pain in the @$$ carbs. I have searched all over the forum...
    Thread by: big_rob420, Jan 11, 2015, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    low compression

    the clearances where checked and fixed correctly october of last year i just copied and pasted that from an old post i had on here. but all the...
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    PostPosted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: valve clearance Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post alright update. thanks to fitz...
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    alright i'll check the clearances tomorrow when the rain clears up.
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    you need a nice expensive tool to perform that test and an air compressor. i don't have the money for any either.
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    i kicked it in the ass and told it to work... didn't listen as usual
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    well guys it wasn't the other gauge, bought another gauge and got the same results all around 60psi. any idea what could cause such a low...
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    i had it running for a few months then it started over reving at about 5 to 6k i had to play around with the idle knob a little. but the valves...
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 18, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    yeah, this bike has been nothings but a 2 year long headache. hell of a learning experience tho. I really don't have the money to pay somebody to...
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 18, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    alright guys did a check with the old gauge didn't have time to run to the store and pick up a new gauge but i added a little oil to each cylinder...
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    alright thanks guys and thank you quebecois5 for the pic. the CD Manual does not show any pictures on how to perform tests it just shows the...
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    alright good advice thanks guys. i will pick up a new gauge and do a wet check with both gauges. There are a little over 15k miles on the bike....
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    everyone keeps saying a running bike, if you read carefully the bike will not run anymore it will not even try to start that is why i thought it...
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    checked and fixed the valves before i cleaned the carbs. all the clearances check out. the bike wont start at all. did not know the throttle had...
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    first reading. borrowed gauge compression was the same on all 4 between 58 and 60 is where it would stop it never got over 60. he takes pretty...
    Post by: big_rob420, Jul 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    low compression

    Alright guys i've been working on this bike for 2 years i've done everything under the sun i can think of to do to it but i just still can't get...
    Thread by: big_rob420, Jul 14, 2014, 44 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    float bowl drain plug screw

    yea i tried the website but nothing was there just links to threads. i sent who ever posted the catalog a private message asking about the plug.
    Post by: big_rob420, May 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    float bowl drain plug screw

    Hey guys i finally got my drain screw out with an easy out now the next hassle has been finding a replacement. I call the dealership they are...
    Thread by: big_rob420, May 20, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    my only real concern with dropping it outside is my drive way is all dirt and gravel after i take it off one nice gust of wind comes along and...
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    yea thats what i was afraid of. i need to find somebody that will let me use their garage i can't do this on the ground. well probably possible...
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    yes except the carbs giving me hell it was running. alright now what do you mean " drop the sump"? yea the front and back guides are just 2...
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    yea sorry guys i thought the damper chains were the guides. the guide between the two cams is still there didn't really think of that as anything...
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    metal as in just looking at the walls of engine. no sign of the guide. I can see the damper chain 1 but no sign of the damper chain 2. could...
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. big_rob420
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    valves

    alright. there is only about a milimeter of freeplay on the cam chain. are you supposed to be able to see the front chain guide (intake side) from...
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    sorry about the delay with this. it has been raining with 20mph winds down here for the past week.
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    alright its a good day today so i'm going to go see what i can do. I NEVER turned the cams i turned the crank. and i checked the clearance on all...
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    i've been meaning to look down and see if i can see the guides but its cold and windy as hell out here so i haven't had a chance to get out there yet.
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    more than likely i did go backward a little on the crank no i never turned the cams but by a little i mean no more half a turn of the crank. but...
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    i think what i'm hearing when i turn the engine over is the chain. but when i turn it over by hand there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with...
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    alright thanks. one thing i did notice i was wondering about, on the cam and the sprocket the intake and exhaust are 90 degrees off if one is...
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    well i just checked the valve clearance. it all checks out none are out of spec and seem to be the same as when i replaced them.
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    no i never pulled the cams
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    no i didn't use the tool i took the easy way out and just got some chord off of a test light that didn't work and blocked the piston from the...
    Post by: big_rob420, Nov 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valves

    alright guys i messed up once again. after i got done with my valve clearance job i made the rookie mistake and did not check the timing mark, i...
    Thread by: big_rob420, Nov 4, 2013, 41 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valve clearance

    seems that way. i wont get a chance to work on it again until the weekend. so i'll have to haggle with some shop and see if they will give me a...
    Post by: big_rob420, Oct 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. big_rob420
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    valve clearance

    intake #1 .08mm
    Post by: big_rob420, Oct 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. big_rob420
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    valve clearance

    alright update. thanks to fitz i have a better understanding than what the book told me. so i have some numbers. on the ex side 1-4. 20mm,10mm...
    Post by: big_rob420, Oct 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valve clearance

    alright thanks bigfitz that was two great posts. now do ya'll know where i can get cheap shims? i dont want to have to buy a 50 - 200 dollar set...
    Post by: big_rob420, Oct 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valve clearance

    i can't even get a .04mm in any of them.
    Post by: big_rob420, Oct 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valve clearance

    alright guys i have been working on this bike for a year and now the last thing in line i wanted to do to this bike before i got it on the road...
    Thread by: big_rob420, Oct 1, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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