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  1. BruceB
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    Terminology

    bump
    Post by: BruceB, May 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. BruceB
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    Carb adjustment headaches. Please Help!

    Sarah, I would suggest strongly in breaking the rack and replacing the fuel rail seals and the throttle shaft seals when you rebuild and clean the...
    Post by: BruceB, May 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. BruceB
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    Carb adjustment headaches. Please Help!

    In the simplest terms.. You need to rebuild the 32 year old carbs completely and with extreme detail. Make sure your valves clearances are in...
    Post by: BruceB, May 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. BruceB
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    Carburetor very high idle no matter what... Where to begin?

    I can tell you that the carbs on these bikes, as Fitz puts it, "reward the owner with precision." I have rebuilt two different sets of carbs and...
    Post by: BruceB, May 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. BruceB
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    Previous Owners and The Truth

    I am going to share a true and tried method of knowing when a previous owner is telling you the truth or not. This is not based on tarot cards,...
    Thread by: BruceB, May 14, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. BruceB
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    Idling problems after rebuild

    Re: High idle after rebuild - best to colortune or sync first? Crazy as this might sound, you may have to remove the carbs, loosen the butterfly...
    Post by: BruceB, May 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. BruceB
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    She's so close! Can't wait for the POR15 to dry.

    Nice...Enjoy!!!
    Post by: BruceB, May 3, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. BruceB
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    Carb problems again ......, and again ........, and

    "It's now reassembled. Prior to putting it back on the rack I will try to wet set the float properly. Then install back on rack ..... only to wet...
    Post by: BruceB, May 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. BruceB
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    Carb problems again ......, and again ........, and

    Come on Len, some bailing wire, duct tape, a tube or two of rtv sealant, chunks of bicycle tire tubes and electrical tape...ought to be able to...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. BruceB
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    Carb problems again ......, and again ........, and

    This is a inexpensive tool to have when cleaning the carb passages.. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-Elec ... /100341101 It worked for me...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. BruceB
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    Xj650 Maxim 81 - removing rear wheel..

    Just a note, I believe the recommended grease for the spline and axle is Moly Grease, or what is called Molybdenum Grease. Hope this helps.
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. BruceB
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    82 xj 750 will not start

    do you need the screws, or just the o-rings,washers,and springs? Make sure you order what you need...not what you think you need...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. BruceB
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    Are There Any Tricks To Seat The Diaphragms?

    I used Rubber Cement. Applied it to the carb body and after it gets tacky I install the diaphragm and stays in position. I applied it very...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. BruceB
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    So what did I learn?

    What a year. Long story short, we took my 21 year old stepson off a dangerous bike and gave him an old Jeep Cherokee to get around in. So now I...
    Thread by: BruceB, Apr 23, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. BruceB
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    looking to buy some carburators... 650 XJ 1982

    sent pm
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 22, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. BruceB
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Choke Cable

    upper right hand corner of this page is a link to xj4ever.com It is our local parts guy, reliable and good. He has all the parts for the xj's....
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. BruceB
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    finished my MSF class

    Shooting good at a range is entirely different than being in a hot LZ with the enemy shooting back. The MSF is great, teaches important basics,...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 19, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Choke Cable

    From the left side of the handlebar, the cable is fastened to the handlebar by 2 zip ties, it then feeds just under the speedometer and down the...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 18, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    super high idle

    From what I understand each coil fires of 2 cylinders at a time. If only one doesn't seem to be firing correctly by exhaust pipe temp, it could...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. BruceB
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    super high idle

    I think a good vacuum sync with YICS blocked off and a colortune adjustment of the a/f mixture will end you carb misery. Make sure you have taken...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. BruceB
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    super high idle

    As it is running out of gas there is more air...more air..higher rpms...opening the enrichment circuit adds more gas, less air, idle comes down....
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. BruceB
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    super high idle

    I don't want to sound like a broken record, but since your rpms came down 3000 rpms after readjusting the butterflies, you are on the problem. It...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. BruceB
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    super high idle

    If your bench sync was done correctly, your bike would not idle @ 7000 rpms. If you have backed off the idle adjustment screw and it has no...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. BruceB
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    Props to chacal

    +1... Len was instrumental on my decision to restore the XJ650 I have. Just having a reliable vendor and honest person to deal with is really...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 9, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    super high idle

    A couple of reasons for high idle after rebuilding carbs... 1) Air leaking into carbs. Possible from butterfly shaft seals if you didn't use...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. BruceB
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    Do you wave?

    nope..stopped after a Harley rider flipped me off. He did however survive the accident. (only kidding, but it is the thought that counts...lol)
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    HS32 Carb diaphragm replacement

    I would think, though I am no expert, but what you seek grasshopper is balance. With that said, I personally would replace them on all 4 carbs so...
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. BruceB
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    hi guys i need help

    I don't think the sportster fuel switch is vacuum operated. Did you close off the vacuum nipple on the #3 carb?
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. BruceB
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    HELP PLEASE HELP

    sent email
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. BruceB
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    HELP PLEASE HELP

    look to the left margin of the screen and look for your avatar and name, click "inbox"
    Post by: BruceB, Apr 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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