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  1. yepper
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    air jets

    Hi XJer's, Picked up a spare carb from an '82 750 Maxim. The jet sizes are almost all different (bigger number) to my (kinda lean) current set...
    Thread by: yepper, Sep 6, 2006, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. yepper
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    Replacing the butterfly shaft seals on an 83 Seca XJ550

    Replacing these seals was the first thing I had to do with my carbs - I am a novice so I hope I'm not offending anyone here with more...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 31, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. yepper
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    Just Registered, have a couple of questions

    Hi Lea, According to my Haynes, your 650RJ with Hitachi HSC 32 carb should be main jet 110 / needle jet 3.2mm / jet needle Y-10 / pilot jet 40...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. yepper
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    waiting time for the xjcd ?

    Hi guys, I was just wondering how long have people waited to receive the xjcd ? The suspense is almost killing me after only two weeks...
    Thread by: yepper, Aug 29, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. yepper
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    XV 535 manual ?

    Yeah I think you're dead right there. Although if I get it going I create value, and that's good too ! I've been real lucky, cos it's for...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 20, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  6. yepper
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    XV 535 manual ?

    Cool, thanks for that Robert. 'Good first project' to me means getting all the way inside there. I've never seen inside a motor before, and...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 20, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  7. yepper
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    back to basics

    hi todubbad, will check that out too - thanks for that.
    Post by: yepper, Aug 19, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. yepper
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    back to basics

    Hi jd, What I want to avoid if possible is a lot of jet experimenting/pulling of the carbs - what a PITA job ! Sorry for confusing the issue....
    Post by: yepper, Aug 19, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. yepper
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    XV 535 manual ?

    Hi Steve, I must say I'd never heard of it before today, but I did a Google, and there is indeed a v-twin XV125. I have one for nothing if I...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 19, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  10. yepper
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    back to basics

    I've tried a search to no avail, so I'll ask the question - has anyone posted a comprehensive step-by-step guide to first tuning ? Reason I ask...
    Thread by: yepper, Aug 19, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. yepper
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    XV 535 manual ?

    Is there a Clymer or Haynes for the 125 Virago ? I can't seem to find one on Amazon. Thanks Yep
    Thread by: yepper, Aug 19, 2006, 9 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  12. yepper
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    getting there with this carb/overrevving issue

    Thanks Blue, that's a definite on the model I think. Could be a 650 carb, but the jets don't tally with Haynes on this (I posted the #'s...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. yepper
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    getting there with this carb/overrevving issue

    Ade, It's worth running a search here on '5G8' - there was a guy who found a bike with the exact same engine markings - anyway, someone said it...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. yepper
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    getting there with this carb/overrevving issue

    Hi Ade Yeah the Jap market thing rings a bell. But do you have just the 5G8 stamped on the case ? Or a full serial number ? Would love...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. yepper
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    getting there with this carb/overrevving issue

    Thanks to LoDollarDave, I took a deeper look at my carbs. Well, I don't have a 650 carb on a 750 engine, but it's not so simple. My frame...
    Thread by: yepper, Aug 16, 2006, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. yepper
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    disappointing...

    Bean - thanks for your input. But just fitted brand new clutch cable, genuine Yamaha spare... for 33 Euro. That's about $40 US dollars. What...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. yepper
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    disappointing...

    Hi Lo :lol: You've given me a lot to go for there man, thanks. Tends to idle ok on start up. Comes back very slowly after a blip. After a...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. yepper
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    testing testing

    Ignore me :? Just seeing if I've correctly activated the signature option.
    Thread by: yepper, Aug 15, 2006, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. yepper
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    disappointing...

    I'm gonna get this picture/signature thing nailed down ! It's the Hitachi carb, Hired_G - '81 import - 750, with 650 Seca clocks, tank,...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. yepper
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    disappointing...

    Thanks to those who helped me with the brake thing - they're back together but I got them checked by a mech this morning before I went out, just...
    Thread by: yepper, Aug 15, 2006, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. yepper
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    caliper reassembly

    Thanks HooNz, that's excellent news ! Well, I first have to learn how to do the bike/signature thingy... and to say that the bike is...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. yepper
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    caliper reassembly

    Sorry, should have said at the outset - '81 650 Seca - the caliper is shown in the Haynes as UK650. I'm at work now so will try to describe...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. yepper
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    caliper reassembly

    Hi Steve, thanks for that. Still not sure though. The motion is more like perpendicular to the disc, not sliding, but with the bolt more as a...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 13, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. yepper
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    caliper reassembly

    Hi XJer's. Well, have had to order new brake pistons, seals and pads etc. Just for the practise though, I've been attempting reassembly of...
    Thread by: yepper, Aug 13, 2006, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. yepper
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    front wheel woes

    Sorry guys, scrap the question about renewing the caliper - was so fed-up fatigued yesterday :( just didn't see it in the manual. I think I have...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. yepper
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    front wheel woes

    Thanks as ever guys. Plenty to think about when I get home from work. I didn't know about those microfiche. Anyone got any thoughts on...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. yepper
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    front wheel woes

    Hi folks, Need help here, please. A 1981 750 Seca (650 cycle parts though) that I got for nothing, running but neglected. It was left outdoors...
    Thread by: yepper, Aug 10, 2006, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. yepper
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    Your Carbs NEED to go CLUNK!!!

    Now that's what I call a post. Someone asked whether you're in sales - forget that, you should be doing motivational speaking ! Right, where...
    Post by: yepper, Aug 3, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. yepper
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    to RTV or not to RTV...

    ok, good to know that. seals are snailing to me as we speak. thanks again guys.
    Post by: yepper, May 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. yepper
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    to RTV or not to RTV...

    ... that is the question. My Haynes manual (p.116) is very clearly against using instant gasket/RTV etc. 'on any part of the fuel system.'...
    Thread by: yepper, May 4, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. yepper
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    where to get throttle shaft seals ?

    Hi all, My first post though I've been enjoying the forum for quite a while now. Anyway, I'm having the high-revving-when-warm problem that...
    Thread by: yepper, May 3, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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