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The Enfield Harley

...This is a video I get a kick out of, some here might too. I'm always amazed when people actually do their own serious engineering and...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 30, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Might be sold...

...a guy is on the way over to look at the 750, and if he's got the right amount of bills in his hands, it may go home with him. I got the rug...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 28, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Another jeffco cheapass "use at your own peril" fix

I was surprised to find out that the air assist on the 750's fork actually would hold air for any significant period of time....but it would still...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 23, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Tank pinhole repair

For a temporary fix I scuffed the bejeezus out of the area with 60 grit and smacked it with a layer of JB Weld, let it cure up 24 hours.......

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 14, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Cable lube?

When I used to have bikes with drive chains, I'd take them off when I did an oil change on the car, and drop them into the hot oil and let 'em...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 7, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Revs when bars are turned

I had almost forgotten...my 650 did it too....this one same same...when you turn the bars to the lock (right) the rpms rise a bit. I looked for...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 7, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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36 psi really?

The manual I'm looking at says that's the max on the fork air assist. Serious? Most I've dealt with maxed out at 8-12 psi... I just wanna be...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 7, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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One more photo or explanation please

About to go re-thread these two wiring bundles to the headlight bucket. Need to know how they pass through and route after the "hoop" that hangs...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 6, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Forum feedback?

Let me start by saying, this is a wonderful site, great resource, good people. There are a few things I'd do differently, if I was the one...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 6, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Production numbers?

They musta made an awful lotta '82 XJ750s...seems to be the most common one here. To have such abundance of a 30+ year old Japanese bike seems...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 6, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Catalog?

When I click on the XJ4Ever banner at the top to view a catalog, it just takes me to a forum with a few interesting topics...but very few parts......

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 5, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Heretic

I thought about doing the proper float set with the tube...but these bowl screws are beyond seized...I don't have margin for error if anything...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 3, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Know what works real nice for messing with these carbs?

http://www.indigo.com/tools/dental-picks-probes.html Dental tools. Forgot I have a set of them. Great for chasing out small holes and passages,...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 3, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Caliper piston removal

I see a lot of questions about it, and different methods for doing it... I always just took the caliper off the supports, removed the pads and...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 2, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Bad petcock temporary solution

Mine is hosed, flows full in any setting regardless of vacuum. Needs rebuilt, obviously, but I am really short on money and need to proceed...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Aug 31, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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What kinda tires we like here?

Yes, if I had the money, I'd be riding on Metzlers or Michelins...but I don't. Last bike tires I bought were a pair of D404 Dunlops for the...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Aug 27, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Answer me a general multi-carb question

I think a lotta my problems thinking through issues on bikes is that while I have extensive single carb experience and can rebuild with the best...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Aug 24, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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This damn machine is harshing my calm...

Pulled the carbs for the (3rd? 4th? I forget now, it's all a blur) time....trying to cure the difficult cold start it developed after I left town...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Aug 23, 2012, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Idle circuit, I guess?

When I took the carbs off the second time and made a fairly serious effort to get them clean so it would run well rather than just running (which...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Aug 22, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Someone with an '82 750 Max do me a favor?

I got no reference here...this thing had a damn Vetter fairing on it before and they really kluged things up to do it...now I'm slowly getting it...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Aug 18, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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A silly thing, but it works....

If you look at my old XJ650 in the profile pics, you'll notice my plug wire caps are yellow. Why? Because I just liked it. :lol: I took...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Aug 18, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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OK, here's the basic direction

Been playing with the stock photo of my bike, trying to get the look I like. This is pretty much it. Haven't looked at the actual machine...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Aug 15, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Hit a landmine...ugh

Decided to take my own advice and re-gasket the intake boots while I've got the carbs off...and yes, they were in sad shape, some cracked, woulda...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Jul 21, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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CHT?

When I had my 650, I was kicking around the idea of putting a cylinder head temperature gauge on it. Now I think I wanna do it on the 750. You...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Jul 18, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Need a carb wizard

OK, thanks to some GREAT help from members here, this POS XJ750 that I bought in a weak moment decided to pop off and run tonight! Sounds...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Jul 17, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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I must be nuts

Against my better judgement I bought a non-running '82 XJ750. Here's what we got. Guy I bought it from has never had it running. Guy he got it...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Jul 14, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Shock therapy

You guys must have cursed me. I've never had any issues with carbs aside from my intake gaskets sucking air that one time... But a couple of...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Oct 23, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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I know, it's a Yamaha site

But I ran across this, and it is possibly the most beautiful custom build I've ever seen. Yes, that's a three cylinder, 2 stroke Suzuki "Water...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Oct 5, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Oil filter bolt

Hopefully you guys will tell me of some more reasonable way to fix this. That head is all chewed up...been hammering a 6 sided 7/16" socket...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Oct 2, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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It's easier to ask than search...petcock leak?

My '83 XJ650's petcock leaks slightly on the reserve position when not running. I would imagine there's a rebuild going to be in my future?...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Oct 2, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Site problem (my computer probably)

Sorry to put this here, but since it's only this site, maybe it's happened before and someone knows the fix. Since yesterday, every time I try...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Oct 2, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ650, one thing I always wondered about

Mine runs very well, always has. I've always been impressed with the rush of acceleration that comes on from around 7000 rpm to redline. It's...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 30, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Quick overview needed

I put new front pads on my '83 XJ650 last year, found the pin/sleeve seized together and separated them, coated everything with Sly-Glyde and put...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 12, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Maxim 650 clutch disc spec

'83 XJ650, got the clutch apart...anyone know offhand what the spec is or any general rule of thumb for eyeballing the friction discs for wear?...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Oct 10, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ650 engine guards WANTED

These things are harder to find than weapons grade plutonium :cry: Anyone got them or know where to? Thanks. Exhausted every motorcycle...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Sep 2, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Camchain '83 XJ650

Hey this '83 looks a little wierd to me...I'm used to camchain adjusters with a lockbolt that goes in from the side and holds the pin in place...

Thread by: jeffcoslacker, Jul 22, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat

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