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  1. Aurel
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    That's true, I'm learning so much everyday! I have the plan to really work on this bike, properly paint it, and do some upgrades when I can afford...
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Aurel
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Just noticed the sprockets are completely in wrong order... from left to right sitting on bike Intake : I4 -> E4 Exhaust I2 (looks like it's been...
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Aurel
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Or could anyone confirmz it's my first time doing anything like this, even tho I read and watched probably every video about taking the heads off...
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Aurel
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Ok great insight! Thank you, good to know there is no damage. I have the haynes manual and been watching a few videos about taking the heads off...
    Post by: Aurel, May 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Aurel
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Also does anyone know if it's possible to remove the head and piston housing without getting the whole engine out of the bike?
    Post by: Aurel, May 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Aurel
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    Xj 750RH Compression, valve clearance, timing.

    Hello guys, after screwing up big time installing new boots(thanks to @Roast644 for sending some to me ) and forgetting a piece of towel into my...
    Thread by: Aurel, May 6, 2024, 49 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Aurel
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    1100 Project

    Very nice job! Did you get the engine back on the bike yet?
    Post by: Aurel, May 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Aurel
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    1982 XJ750 Seca - won't start- defies laws of universe

    Damn I wish I knew what happened at the end, it seems just like my issue..
    Post by: Aurel, May 4, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

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    Post by: Aurel, Apr 27, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    [ATTACH] Thanks, yeah I'm struggling with the boots... I see PO had some attempted work on the oem boots. There's some kind of grey silicone by...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    These ebay boots are garbage, as soon I as (and I was extremely gentle and slow) tried to remove the caps off the vacum port, all the ports came...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    No I touched them after I finished putting the carb back togather, making sure they all open the same amount at the same time. I haven't touch...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    I bench synced them and didn't touch the throttle screws since, I only touched the knob so I adjust all of them together. The tank is a simple...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    Ok, so. #3 boot still has a leak but much smaller than before. All cylinders get hot, I can't tell if they're all equal, don't have a thermometer,...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    Thanks for your answer. I will make the tests and let you know, shaft seals tested, no leak there. Only leak is on boot #3, I changed the gasket...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    Ok there's no way this is carb related anymore, I mean I literally changed the jets to #43 and #122 I was able to drive the bike 3 days ago with...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    I am using a portable gas tank, the carbs are full, I think this tank is continuously sending gas to the carb, as soon as floaters allows it. Flow...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    Sprayed carb cleaner into the pilots, all clear carb cleaner getting to the butterfly area with ease. Decided to keep the y403s needles and all...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    I used brand new jets, I really went ballistic on cleaning, but I will check. Would spraying carb cleaner in the pilot jet hole work too? If...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    Update, after having the proper wet level set, brand new spark plugs, boots and air filter attached, I started the bike. Seemed just a little bit...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Aurel
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    Refresh your old rubber safely (boots or other)

    Yes, there is a few. I added my personal touch of adding small rocks, or I guess marbles can be used too. 4oz bottle at 3:1 ratio isn't enough to...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  23. Aurel
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    1982 xj750r Seca clutch cable route

    Thank you so much!
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 24, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Aurel
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    1982 xj750r Seca clutch cable route

    Hi, I suspect PO had the clutch cable the wrong route, it's out of the left handle cover and it's moving the carbs when engaging the lever. I...
    Thread by: Aurel, Apr 24, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Aurel
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    Refresh your old rubber safely (boots or other)

    I've just fully cleaned and rebuilt a carb that was not good, and since I had to take them in and out a lot(learning, bought the bike not running)...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 24, 2024 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  26. Aurel
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    Refresh your old rubber safely (boots or other)

    You will need some wintergreen oil, and rubbing alcohol. I used a 3 to 1 ratio of alcohol to pure wintergreen oil. 4oz bottle for about $9 on...
    Thread by: Aurel, Apr 24, 2024, 5 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  27. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    Alright the wet level is correctly done now, having the carbs leveled properly was crucial, without it my wet level was correct at 20mm dry, when...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 24, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    I haven't properly checked the diameter, I took 2 of each needles togather and set them up straight vertically on the table, pointy tip toward the...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    Thank you, ive already got this page in my bookmarks! At reassembly after full cleaning, I installed those brand new y403s needles, and removed...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    Thanks for your answer, I really tried my best cleaning it. Well if I end up buying a new set of carbs, it would mainly be to get my hands on OEM...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    Thanks for your answer. Carbs have been cleaned many times this past year, but 5 days ago I took it extremely seriously. Every single jet, even...
    Post by: Aurel, Apr 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Aurel
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    82 seca xj750, big rant, looking for help

    Ok so first of all I'd like to thank everyone that have been active on this forum because Ive been using it for a while, and even tho I don't...
    Thread by: Aurel, Apr 23, 2024, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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