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  1. tabaka45
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    XJ650K idle circuit running rich

    On the Hitachi carbs on my XJ700 closing the pilot screws leans the carbs. My understanding is that on some carbs it's just the opposite. My...
    Post by: tabaka45, Oct 10, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Issue - '81 XJ650 Maxim

    I agree with the hard feel at the lever if stainless steel braided lines are used. I did and I prefer the softer feel of standard lines.
    Post by: tabaka45, Sep 30, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Issue - '81 XJ650 Maxim

    I agree with Witt. Reverse bleeding works great, but I also had to lightly depress the break lever a number of time to get the last few small...
    Post by: tabaka45, Sep 29, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    Thanks. I had thought it was only 5 ohms per coil.
    Post by: tabaka45, Sep 14, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    Ok, I'm going to ask a dumb question. Electricity isn't my long suit for sure. I understand that my XJ700N has two resistor caps--one for each...
    Post by: tabaka45, Sep 13, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Problem with Idle and flasher

    I think you may have an air leak which is causing a lean mixture which causes it to race. Adding choke richens the mixture and actually slows the...
    Post by: tabaka45, Sep 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. tabaka45
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    Where does this go?

    looks like the vacuum line that goes to your petcock. The vacuum from the engine opens the petcock and allows fuel to flow.
    Post by: tabaka45, Sep 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    Will these work or is there a different one needed to fit my xj 700n. These don't look as long as the ones I have. Hopefully, the wires are not...
    Post by: tabaka45, Sep 5, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. tabaka45
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    spark plugs

    OK, so what happens if I run resister plugs in my 85 XJ7ooN?
    Post by: tabaka45, Sep 4, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. tabaka45
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    xj700x No Start on fuel but starts on starter fluid

    It should have Hitachi carbs.
    Post by: tabaka45, Sep 4, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Issue - '81 XJ650 Maxim

    Replace the bad bleeder valve with a new one and then try to bleed it. You will only lose a little if you have the new valve before removing the...
    Post by: tabaka45, Sep 4, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Charging issues 81 xj550

    My brushes were not worn, but they were contaminated with oil from a leaking seal. Fixed the seal and replaced the brushes and that fixed my problem.
    Post by: tabaka45, Sep 3, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Issue - '81 XJ650 Maxim

    If you can't build pressure at the master cylinder it probably needs to be rebuilt. If it is leaking then it may be sucking air into the system...
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 31, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike won't start after carb cleaning

    By cleaning do you mean that you took the carbs apart and just blew out the jets, etc with carb cleaner? Or did you remove all the jets, top and...
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 30, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Secondary and Tertiary Fuel Filters

    I would clean the tank and if needed line it.
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 26, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim XJ700 import to UK

    XJforever--upper right-- can send parts. And you will get the correct part the first time.
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 24, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How much work needs to be done ?

    If the tops are not rusted through, you can paint them, or look for some new ones on Ebay. As far as the oxidation goes, it just depends on what...
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 24, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    acceleration flat spot

    I just Googled "carburetor adjustments for altitude" and found a lot of information that might interest you. Because the air is less dense, or...
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    acceleration flat spot

    I am surprised someone else hasn't chimed in about the jets needed at altitude. If "stock size jets" means those that came with it for sea level...
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Little explotions on 4th carb...

    Some folks have repaired them and maybe they will chime in. Other than that you can try Chacal or EBay.
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    acceleration flat spot

    I'm at sea level so I don't have any experience with high altitude adjustments. However, I think that I have read that high altitude requires...
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Little explotions on 4th carb...

    You need to remove the carbs and find out what's going on inside. It may be as simple as getting the float at the proper height and/or replacing...
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 22, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Loss of Power

    Sounds like you may need a clutch rebuild.
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 21, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Two concerns...

    I didn't even notice until you mentioned it. Guess he got it fixed back then. :)
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 21, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Two concerns...

    Get rid of the Uni Filter and put in the stock paper filter. When I bought my bike it had and Uni Filter and provided way too much air and made...
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    acceleration flat spot

    Are you running pods, or OEM air filter?
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fork Seals, 85 XJ700N, picture heavy

    I’m prett sure I have them. If you will pm me with your email i’ll try to send them. I don’t know how to put them back on this site.
    Post by: tabaka45, Aug 13, 2021 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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