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  1. clhannah
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    more float valve problems -- RESOLVED

    This is a cheepie GY6 style 150CC carb -- a copy of a Keihin 24mm. New, the float needle had some crusty white corrosion which made it stick...
    Thread by: clhannah, Aug 5, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. clhannah
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    General carburator question

    Hey guys -- The sweetie's learner bike is a 150 scooter based on the GY6 with a Keihin style CV carb. pics here...
    Thread by: clhannah, Jun 27, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. clhannah
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    need help identifying sound above 60mph

    Greetings all! I am fairly new to riding, maybe a couple thousand miles, and I have rarely had this bike at freeway speeds, so this could be...
    Thread by: clhannah, May 17, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. clhannah
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    Drained the battery

    Hey y'all, just call me noob moron. I rode to a meeting at my boss's place, which is 1000 ft higher at least and cold as hell. Great ride, but I...
    Thread by: clhannah, Dec 7, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. clhannah
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    Won't start issue -- fuse box -- resolved -- thanks chacal!

    Greetings -- just a few notes if someone might search the forum in the future. When I got the '81 xj550 it started right up and ran fine. I...
    Thread by: clhannah, Dec 4, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. clhannah
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    She didn't smoke when I got her!

    Hey 'gain, I just finished the safety work on the jx550 -- rebuilt master cylinder, new rear brake pads, new clutch cable, unstuck throttle...
    Thread by: clhannah, Nov 9, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. clhannah
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    xj550 Master Cylinder rebuild -- not so good

    Hey y'all! I am giving up for the night, and looking for suggestions where to start tomorrow. Initial symptoms: Major geyser inside reservoir...
    Thread by: clhannah, Oct 31, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. clhannah
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    XJ550 vs XJ750 seat vibration

    Hey guys -- I have been riding my xj750 for a thousand miles or so and never feel vibration through the seat. Buzzes like hell around 4.5K rpm,...
    Thread by: clhannah, Oct 28, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. clhannah
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    parting out 1980 Yamaha xs1100

    Noticed this, not endorsing http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/892937286.html
    Thread by: clhannah, Oct 25, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. clhannah
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    clutch adjustment dialed in -- finally!

    After replacing my clutch cable, I have been compromising between a slight slippage at the top end, and having lots of trouble finding neutral and...
    Thread by: clhannah, Oct 20, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. clhannah
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    Gumout Carb Cleaner

    Not to start a flame war, but I am wondering if Gumout carb cleaner (spray) is not very good. I bought a second set of carbs to clean and rebuild...
    Thread by: clhannah, Oct 20, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. clhannah
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    XJ750R Handlebar adjustment

    Greetings all, I tried to adjust my handlebars today, and was unhappy with the result. Looking for some tips. I am 5'8" and with my butt all...
    Thread by: clhannah, Oct 11, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. clhannah
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    front tire size check please -- updated

    Hey y'all. Everyone around here seems to drive much slower when I'm on my bike, so I started to think my speedo is about 10-15% slow. Pulled the...
    Thread by: clhannah, Sep 24, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. clhannah
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    stalls when braking hard

    hey y'all -- '82 XJ750 23k miles. I have not owned the bike long, and have done nothing to the engine other than valve clearance adjustment....
    Thread by: clhannah, Sep 17, 2008, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. clhannah
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    withdrawn

    withdrawn Hey y'all. I would love a little XS400 project bike to wrench around on, since my sweetie is intimidated by my 750. I figure I could...
    Thread by: clhannah, Sep 7, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. clhannah
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    WTB 82 xj750 parts bike or engine w/ carbs

    Hey all -- I was reading a post about having a 'practice' carb to rebuild, and I think this would be a good idea. Also, I have about a half an...
    Thread by: clhannah, Sep 7, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. clhannah
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    Stripped Cam Shaft Cap

    I read the warning in the forums too late about checking my spanky new torque wrench to be sure it clicks before I used it. I guest they have to...
    Thread by: clhannah, Sep 7, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. clhannah
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    Buzz between 4K and 4500 -- much worse!

    Greetings! I have read 4-5 posts about buzzing, rattling, whatever, and mine buzzes between 4K and 4500. I think it is the baffles in both...
    Thread by: clhannah, Sep 2, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. clhannah
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    safety question -- unprotected left turn

    I just spent 15 minutes googling "unprotected left turn" and variations, and I was mildly surprised to find a bunch of "round-a-bout" political...
    Thread by: clhannah, Aug 22, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. clhannah
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    Rear brake clunk

    Greetings! A few posts back y'all correctly diagnosed my harrowing adventure as rear brake delamination. I replaced the brake shoes and now I...
    Thread by: clhannah, Aug 18, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. clhannah
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    Props to chacal -- thanks!

    Got my replacement clutch cable and upgrade fuse box today -- very fast shipping and supurb service from chacal....
    Thread by: clhannah, Aug 15, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. clhannah
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    Clutch adjustment issues -- funky clip at the cable end

    [img] I think this may be causing my adjustment issues. it is a cylindrical clip with a sort of spiral cut-out that slips over the cable end....
    Thread by: clhannah, Aug 9, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. clhannah
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    A Million Thanks

    New to riding, got my first bike -- XJ750. Have about two dozen hours on it, neighborhood streets, etc. Had a buddy take it out for a thorough...
    Thread by: clhannah, Jul 23, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. clhannah
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    coupla questions from a newbie

    Hey all! I have been lurking for a month since I got my xj, and this is an awesome forum -- y'all rock. Three questions for ya -- 1) I have...
    Thread by: clhannah, Jul 20, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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