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  1. Timbox
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    Honda VXR1800 Fuel Tank

    Wow great story. I am really glad you got out from under it when you did. It does have some interesting flaws for sure, just a fun bike when...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 30, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Honda VXR1800 Fuel Tank

    I just saw this and hope I can help. I see the rust issues so I hope you are taking care of that. Believe it not, if the fuel filter is working...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 30, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Weak Enrichment Circuit After Oil+Filter Change

    Make sure that this is very clean and that you do wear eye protecting using the compressed air and carb cleaner. I know our carb bowls are a...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 30, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A sad day for motorcycling

    Time does march one. Nice of you to recognize and write some nice words about him. Here is a link to is book....
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 28, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another CL optimist

    XJ700 for $1k...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 21, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Timbox
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    another CL optimist

    Very clean Seca 750 $2500.00...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 20, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1982 XJ1100, finally found one

    Fuse box is not too bad. I will have to find a way to move mine down a little for the cover to fit. I was going to place it on top of the...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 20, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ1100, finally found one

    @Brhatweed , I am sure you can source an engine off of ebay.
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 19, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Timbox
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    Unfiltered air into the engine

    Here is a tread I hope you can see. If you can't get them new you might be able to make them like new again?...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 17, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ1100, finally found one

    Crayon tricked worked. Just had to really heat up the nut area to make the wax boil into the threads. Not surprised that the front brake line...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 16, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ1100, finally found one

    @Rooster53, I do not have them wrenches. Always room for more tools, that does look like it might work much better. Lots more surface area to grab.
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ1100, finally found one

    Took time for the rear brakes. The MC is find and once I cracked the banjo bolts on either side, I could tell the MC was trying to push. I...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 14, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ1100, finally found one

    Yes the XS and XJ had two petcocks to feed either side of the carb rack. Those models didn't have a fule rail that would let fuel flow from 1 to...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 12, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ1100, finally found one

    Gas tank prep, removed nasty gas, threw some chains inside and then shake and flush for longer then I want to. But got the water coming out...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 11, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ1100, finally found one

    Start work on the tank and then look over the bike. I am sure the brakes need TLC. Besides that look like a very good project bike that might...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 11, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ1100, finally found one

    Yes, after looking for a long time I finally got my hands on one. It even has a title, and for me that is almost shocking. Really nice guy from...
    Thread by: Timbox, Nov 10, 2024, 50 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    99 Suzuki vs800gl intruder

    Happy wife happy life. Get it fixed and you will be good to go. I know it is a bugger to get it right, but once you do I hope that it will stay...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 6, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    1981 Kaw GPZ 550

    @Huntchuks , I would love to do that, but these are secure and part of the whole unit. Looks like Kaw changed from yr to yr and model with this...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 6, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    99 Suzuki vs800gl intruder

    I know, they are great bikes when they run right, but whoever did the engineering on them bikes didn't work on bikes that is for sure. The 200...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 5, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    1981 Kaw GPZ 550

    Having a hell of a time trying to find the right oil cooler for this bike. The one that came off the bike is red and has protruding. I have a...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 5, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    99 Suzuki vs800gl intruder

    @Zippie, how is it coming along, I see the quote but nothing from you...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 5, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    How to remove intake rubbers

    Does that go all the way through? If I were cheap and I am....lol, I would use a soldering iron and see if I could coaxs them back down and seal...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    99 Suzuki vs800gl intruder

    How is this project coming along. Y0u have a project on your hands. The bikes, the 800 and the 1400 are wonderful bikes when they run right....
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 5, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    High beam indicator stuck on, headlight flickers

    Guess the switch might be the issue. I know that many of my re-fresh jobs I have had the solder connector from the right and left side bar...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How to remove intake rubbers

    Lose of penetrating oil on them allen heads. Use a sharp flat strong blade to get between the two surfaces and slowly work around. If you want...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch cover oil leak - Any tips?

    Zoom out a little bit and see what is going on above it. That is not coming from the air box of leaking down from a breather tube area? You are...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 1, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 xj 700 fuel line routing

    https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1985/maxim-xj700n/fuel-tank
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 1, 2024 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Videos
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    another CL optimist

    If anyone lives around the "Babbit MN" area, there are two XJ1100 for sale on FB. Way to look of drive for me, but no reason one of the forum...
    Post by: Timbox, Nov 1, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1981 xj650

    Sure pics would be good. I live in WI, so not to sure how far from you I am? Pics and price make the drive better. ;)
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 30, 2024 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    another CL optimist

    Yes it is sold as of this morning, 30 Oct 2024. Hope it went to a good home.
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 30, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another CL optimist

    Someone in the twin cities area pls go get this bike!...
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 28, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. Timbox
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    XJ650J No Spark

    All the plugs went bad at once? I would make sure the batter us fully charged (you know this). When you say "replaced headlamp" with a OEM or...
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 27, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Thinking about buying my first XJ! (83 Seca 750)

    Oh, you are going to do a frame refresh on the bike? Taking the motor out and all that good stuff. Well, good luck and keep us up to date will pics.
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 27, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Timbox
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    Seized vaccuum piston

    I like to use a "Q" tip and B12 chem tool with the carb on the back side. The vacuum piston can be stuck in two places. The needle can be stuck...
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hello again, long time no see

    Welcome back, yes, I too had some issues with that and had to install the app on my smartphone. There is a good size thread about other people...
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 26, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ 750 82 Weak , no power

    There are little tip cleaners that you can pick up for your carbs. I have found that even with sonic cleaning, it will never get the jets as...
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Thinking about buying my first XJ! (83 Seca 750)

    Our project bikes do get a little costly, the first one you do for sure will make you wonder why you even started it. The outcome and the path...
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello I'm The New Owner of Some XJs.

    Sorry to hear about your loss, it really is hard losing one or both of your parents. The locks on these bikes are very easy to pick. For $20.00...
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 24, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. Timbox
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    Thinking about buying my first XJ! (83 Seca 750)

    You really got a nice bike. Hope it bring you many yrs and miles of happy safe riding.
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 22, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My Yamaha 1982 xj550j keeps flooding everytime it idles.

    Just finished reading the thread. I would guess no matter the oil contamination, the piston was already done or close to dead. When starting new...
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 21, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas overflowing from carbs

    So no more fuel is coming out of the carbs after the second polishing of the float jets? I mentioned the "O" rings because if you did a full tear...
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 21, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Thinking about buying my first XJ! (83 Seca 750)

    Very nice looking bike. Need more pics of all sides when you get the chance. Sounds like a wire came loose or a ground, maybe even a flow...
    Post by: Timbox, Oct 21, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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