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  1. oak450
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    She's gotta go.

    I'm trying to find a home for my 82 XJ650J. Last I checked, she ran very well, but I disassembled her to try and get some stuck bolts out of the...
    Thread by: oak450, May 10, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. oak450
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    creeping idle after riding

    And, does anyone see a problem with using the bike while this is going on? I could see a greater chance of over heating in traffic, but I can't...
    Post by: oak450, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. oak450
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    creeping idle after riding

    Hmmm. Our destinies intertwine. Cleaned my carbs pretty thoroughly, all cylinder bores pass the clunk test. Still idling too high. What are...
    Post by: oak450, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. oak450
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    creeping idle after riding

    I'm having the same problem, but it's gotten worse in the last week. Rode to work, and at stoplights the rpms idled at 3000. I'd already taken...
    Post by: oak450, Jun 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. oak450
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    Idle and synch

    Got new carb boots last year, don't think that's the problem. I'm using chacal's tool, never failed me before. Think I'll try taking off...
    Post by: oak450, May 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. oak450
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    Idle and synch

    Haven't checked for an air leak. How do you do that? Also interesting that one cylinder is sucking way less air, according to the manometer....
    Post by: oak450, May 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. oak450
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    Idle and synch

    I can't get my idle under 2000 if my carbs are synched. The idle screw is all the way out and won't go any lower. Any suggestions?
    Thread by: oak450, May 20, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. oak450
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    clutch

    My particular problem was just that the oil had squeezed out, like polock said. I took apart the clutch, pulled off the plates and laid a film of...
    Post by: oak450, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. oak450
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    clutch

    Clutch problem, I think: Bike dies whenever I try to put it in gear. Checked the kickstand button, it's not stuck. Turned off bike and put it...
    Thread by: oak450, Apr 4, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. oak450
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    Mufflers

    Where'd you get em?
    Post by: oak450, Mar 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. oak450
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    colortune

    Very cool, worked like a charm. But the extension rod barely fits between the plug and the coil. Had to bend it, think I bent the plug in the...
    Thread by: oak450, Feb 6, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. oak450
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    sealing sleeves on exhaust pipes

    Now I'm scared. But that's part of bike maintenance.
    Post by: oak450, Feb 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. oak450
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    sealing sleeves on exhaust pipes

    I'm putting new headers on, but keeping the old mufflers. Does anyone know what the "sealing sleeve" (haynes) between the header and muffler is...
    Thread by: oak450, Feb 5, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. oak450
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    Exhaust systems

    Jet hot looks a good option, if fleabay doesn't provide. Do the header pipes tend to rust out like mufflers do? As in, are they as disposable?...
    Post by: oak450, Jan 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. oak450
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    Exhaust systems

    The header pipes on my bike seem to be solid, but the every inch of the chrome is completely rusted off, no shine left. Thinking about replacing...
    Thread by: oak450, Jan 8, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. oak450
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    All the way...

    Don't know much about that kind of stuff Sushi but yeah, I guess I did. Buffalo, you just somehow described the experience I had better than I...
    Post by: oak450, Dec 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. oak450
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    All the way...

    Trip took about three weeks, but I went slow, stayed at friends and family here and there. Whenever I hit bad weather I got a hotel or rode hard...
    Post by: oak450, Dec 24, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. oak450
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    All the way...

    So many things happened, it's kind of hard to pick. I went solo, so it was lonely, but the need for some solitude was part of the reason I took...
    Post by: oak450, Dec 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. oak450
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    All the way...

    I just rode across the country! Virginia to California, via interstate 10 and numerous state roads. Beautiful. Last year this time the bike...
    Thread by: oak450, Dec 21, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. oak450
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    4500 and 5500 rpms

    The bike runs rough at these rpms. Feels maybe a little fuel starved, not sure. Combine this with low (I think) mpgs, wonder if my fuel mixture is...
    Thread by: oak450, Dec 21, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. oak450
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    mileage

    What sort of mileage do you folks get? My xj650 has been holding steady at 40mpg for a few thousand miles. Seems a little low.
    Thread by: oak450, Dec 21, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. oak450
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    carb problem

    Like wizard says, could be a lot of things. The carbs are the most sensitive part of these bikes. And the float valves are especially sensitive....
    Post by: oak450, Nov 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. oak450
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    more frozen bolts

    I tried to change the fork oil. In order to do so, I had to loose the handle bar assembly, to get it out of the way. While trying to do that I...
    Thread by: oak450, Nov 18, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. oak450
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    exhaust pipes

    MiCarl, you have made my day. Thank you.
    Post by: oak450, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. oak450
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    exhaust pipes

    My exhaust pipes are leaking something that looks like water. They rusted through, I gather. Does anyone know a good supplier of exhaust...
    Thread by: oak450, Nov 16, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. oak450
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    Luggage

    Hey coachholland, where are you looking for leather saddlebags? I'm looking for the same right now, got a big trip ahead.
    Post by: oak450, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. oak450
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    float valves?

    I answered my own question. The float on the leaking carb was set a hair too high. I wasn't aware that float levels could cause flooding, I just...
    Post by: oak450, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. oak450
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    magnetized shims

    Let it be known: I'm not gonna use the old magnetized shims, whether or not I could demagnetize them. I swear. I'm convinced. What's...
    Post by: oak450, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. oak450
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    magnetized shims

    Just kidding. I didn't cry in my shop. Really. Anyway, I put in an order for the new shims I needed from you Chac before I even bid on the ebay...
    Post by: oak450, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. oak450
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    float valves?

    Hmm. New needle ddn't solve the problem. I'm scratching my head now. When I tap the float valves up on the offending carb, the leaking stops, so...
    Post by: oak450, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. oak450
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    magnetized shims

    All right, all right. I'll scrap 'em. I never intended to use magnetized shims - that was the reason for starting this thread. Guess nobody knows...
    Post by: oak450, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. oak450
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    magnetized shims

    Which, now that I think about it, leads me to another question. I had planned on swapping a few of the shims I have in the bike around. Is this...
    Post by: oak450, Nov 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. oak450
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    magnetized shims

    Hmmm. What's the big deal with used shims? If they check out with the feeler gauge for the proper tolerances, seems like they'd do the job.
    Post by: oak450, Nov 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. oak450
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    magnetized shims

    Bought some valve shims off fleabay. A bargain indeed, but they are magnetized. Seems like a bad idea to use magnetized shims - does anyone know...
    Thread by: oak450, Nov 4, 2008, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. oak450
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    alternator brush screws

    Well, I broke out the impact wrench, but my bits were ill-fitted, and I didn't feel like much time with the dremel. I also was too lazy to wheel...
    Post by: oak450, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. oak450
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    alternator brush screws

    Got a workshop manual, haynes. Have been using it intensely for a few months. Also have impact tools. As for heating - could you explain the...
    Post by: oak450, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. oak450
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    Hey Chacal!

    Thanks Chacal. What would we do without ya?
    Post by: oak450, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. oak450
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    Hey Chacal!

    Hate to be so public, but I can't seem get ahold of ya. Please PM if you received my order.
    Thread by: oak450, Oct 28, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. oak450
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    alternator brush screws

    Took off the cap for the alternator to check the brushes for the first time. Seemed like the only way to check the brushes was to unscrew the two...
    Thread by: oak450, Oct 28, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. oak450
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    Checking valve clearences

    Can you get gasket sealers (to glue the new gasket to the cover) from advance auto, etc.?
    Post by: oak450, Oct 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. oak450
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    float valves?

    Well, I isolated the leaking to just one carb, and switched needles with another carb. The leaking followed the needle, so I assume that's the...
    Post by: oak450, Oct 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. oak450
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    float valves?

    I put the carbs back on the bench, and figured out which ones are flooding. But I can't figure out why. The float valve hinges are fine, I pulled...
    Post by: oak450, Oct 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. oak450
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    float valves?

    Couple days I fired up the bike. It'd been sitting for a few months while I was away on a job. I'd filled the tank and carbs with stabilized fuel....
    Thread by: oak450, Oct 26, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. oak450
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    some of the basics...

    Sweet. I've been shifting way too low, cruising too low. Thought it felt a little underpowered.
    Post by: oak450, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. oak450
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    some of the basics...

    I'm pretty new to riding a motorcycle, so some stupid questions: When do you shift? I'm used to cars where you shift at around three or four...
    Thread by: oak450, Oct 25, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. oak450
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    Checking valve clearences

    Just came back to the bike after six long months away. A little tinkering, runs great. About to check the valve clearences. I've never done...
    Thread by: oak450, Oct 25, 2008, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. oak450
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    Idle too rich?

    A good system, methinks. I will start today.
    Post by: oak450, Mar 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. oak450
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    Idle too rich?

    Okay, got new spark plugs, and the engine fired up great. It was hard to tell exactly using your throttle test, Rick, but there wasn't any...
    Post by: oak450, Mar 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. oak450
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    motocycle HELMET rental?

    Just gotta be DOT approved. Think I found a place in vegas that rents out helmets for ten bucks a day, 50$ deposit. Eagleriders, or something like...
    Post by: oak450, Mar 12, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. oak450
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    motocycle HELMET rental?

    Yeah, I know, generally not a good idea. But I don't feel like hauling my helmet across the country to take a two day parking lot course.
    Post by: oak450, Mar 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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