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  1. Alain
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    1981 xj650: oil filter seals from fram bad?

    Is it just me or are the provided o-ring seals provided by FRAM (ch6003) bad? I'm talking about the larger o-ring seal that comes folded in the...
    Thread by: Alain, Jul 27, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Alain
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    1981 XJ650: Steerer bearings (Loose or cartridge)?

    SO, my motorcycle steering is 'binding'. it's still ridable but it won't be safety certified. Question is, is the model have loose or cartridge...
    Thread by: Alain, Jul 21, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Alain
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    BAttery overheating? Change regulator? Had to top up battery after 1 month

    If my water levels are always low on my battery (in the summer and about 3/4 full), does that imply that it's overheating and i have to change my...
    Thread by: Alain, Mar 1, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Alain
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    Tensioning cam chain

    I have a 81 xj650. it's making some kind of 'noise' sounding like the cam chain tension has to be checked. I have a Haynes manual and it says to...
    Thread by: Alain, Sep 10, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Alain
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    Voltage regular - OEM vs aftermarket

    My motorcycle shop recommended I might try to change my regulator/rectifier unit to fix the 'lazy' charging. they checked the brushes on the...
    Thread by: Alain, Jun 7, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Alain
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    Signals not flashing; horn not working when stopped

    My turn signals don't flash and my horns don't work when I'm stopped at the lights. I'm trying to do my motorcycle exam and last time, he did not...
    Thread by: Alain, Jun 1, 2016, 64 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Alain
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    k&N pods - 'air' exchaust

    My 1981 XJ650 came with K&N pods. I've been questioning whether or not the air exhaust is being 'dumped' to the correct place. I think normally...
    Thread by: Alain, May 19, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Alain
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    Exhaust pipes to engine discolored - "leaking"

    See the picture here for my exhaust pipes coming out of the engine. Does this imply that one of my exhaust pipes is not 'sealed' properly - like I...
    Thread by: Alain, May 17, 2016, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Alain
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    Throttle side mirror - stripped threads on lever body

    I have a 1981 XJ 650 Maxim. Threads are stripped on lever body (on throttle side) so my mirror can't screw in. I've determined that it's m10 x...
    Thread by: Alain, May 12, 2016, 28 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Alain
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    Alternator or battery: Voltage output different at 2500 RPM

    I have an XJ650 and noticed some funny issues with my charging system. Last night, I noticed that the charge level of the battery affects charge...
    Thread by: Alain, May 10, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Alain
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    Charging issue: Motorcycle just dies

    If my RPM @ 2,500 is 13.3 volts, can it just be as simple as changing the brushes on the alternator? I know it should be 14.4 volts...
    Thread by: Alain, May 9, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Alain
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    Swapping out signal bulb with LED version

    So my signal bulb is not working. They are: 12V27W 1156. When I was googling it, I noticed there were LED versions:...
    Thread by: Alain, Oct 14, 2015, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Alain
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    Stripped spark plug threads on engines (Knurled vs regular helicoils)

    OK, I've browsed the forums regarding thread repair; time-certs vs helicoils. But now, I'm wondering the difference between knurled heli-coils vs...
    Thread by: Alain, Jun 8, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Alain
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    Steering lock - works but key cannot turn to stay locked

    My keys cannot turn past the the steering lock.. I can see the plunger moving and the steering locks - but the key cannot turn to the lock...
    Thread by: Alain, Sep 15, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Alain
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    Vacuum hose to 'best' inlet stub on carburator

    I recently replaced the outer LEFTMOST rubber JOINT on my carburator because it got cracked. I'm changing the vacuum hose now and was...
    Thread by: Alain, Aug 13, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Alain
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    1981 XJ650: K&N Filter upgrade; 'vent' tube goes where?

    I bought my XJ650 with K&N filter upgrades. Just wondering if i can just leave the 'vent' tube hanging there or if i should reposition it. i...
    Thread by: Alain, Aug 7, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Alain
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    BAttery: How can i tell if it's "Soft"?

    I'm wondering, aside from voltage, how else can i tell if my battery is "soft"? Should i measure AMP or do i not get that on DC? I know when...
    Thread by: Alain, Aug 7, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Alain
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    1981 XJ650: Signal flash when bike not moving

    My motorcycle signal is solid when in neutral but blinks when moving. Is this normal? Also, is there something I can change to make it blink...
    Thread by: Alain, Aug 5, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Alain
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    Idle at ~1300 to 1500rpm; stalls at 1050(ish) [1981 XJ650]

    My motorcycle used to idle just fine.. then one fall, it started to stall when idling around ~1000rpm. To keep thing simple, I turned up idle...
    Thread by: Alain, Aug 5, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Alain
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    1981 XJ 650 - rear signal light mount (Replace or fix)

    I broke my rear signal light when I dropped my bike on my car(!!!). Anyway, I broke the mount and managed to glue it back together with EPOXY....
    Thread by: Alain, Mar 13, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Alain
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    Winterized bike? Fill with motor oil

    Ok, i've winterized my bike (put in wonder oil in pistons, put in fuel stabilizer) and had all the oil removed to replace springs on my gear...
    Thread by: Alain, Dec 17, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Alain
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    XJ650 1981: Shifter drum star segment default position

    The pawls came out when i took out the shifter drum star segment. My question is, if you look at the drum start segment, where the pawl arm...
    Thread by: Alain, Dec 7, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Alain
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    1981 XJ650: Issues shifting down one gear

    I've done some searching in the forums can't seem to find similar issue. I can upshift but when downshift, it can only shift down ONE and the...
    Thread by: Alain, Nov 19, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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