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  1. railtrolley
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    Project XJ900 on ebay Australia

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251300748823 ... 1438.l2649 Noticed this project on ebay. Located in NSW, Australia. Looks like a 1985 model,...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Jul 7, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    tachometer boneheaded moment

    Hello all, back on the air with a new pc for Christmas. Need some help with my tach. Thought I would repaint the gauge needles on the XJ900....
    Thread by: railtrolley, Dec 25, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Changing idiot lights for LED's

    On my gauge cluster: standard XJ900 seca type, the idiot lights: neutral, oil, high beam are barely visible in bright sunlight. I can hardly see...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Sep 14, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Repainting gauge faces and needles

    I was having a ride last Saturday night, and noticed that all the gauges on my XJ are bright yellow with the lights on, and a bit distracting....
    Thread by: railtrolley, Sep 6, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Did I take a spider for a ride?

    Went for a ride over the mountains on the XJ9 yesterday, Sunday. Great fun. Got back just before it started raining. Between switching the...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Mar 29, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Poor choice of parts have to do forks and front brakes again

    Hello all. Haven't been on for a while. Had and still having problems with my phone line and internet connection. I now have a wireless...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Mar 24, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just discovered I have the wrong spark plugs

    All this time I have had the bike, I have only just noticed now that it has NGK BP7ES spark plugs. Not only the wrong heat range, but not...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Feb 2, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Repair on worn indicator switch on LH switchblock.

    Been making sure all the lights work, as I'm ready to submit my bike for a roadworthy certificate. The indicators, turn signals, worked fine...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Jan 30, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First ride today. Another XJ gets back on the road.

    After about 490 hours of work over the last 16 months. My XJ900 is ready for the road. I got a temporary registration permit, so I can ride...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Jan 30, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Buying a new riding jacket

    Hello all, I have to get a new jacket for riding in Summer. Had a look around a bike shop, and there are a new type of textile jackets with...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Jan 15, 2010, 27 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Fuel behavior in in line filter

    My XJ900 is almost ready for the road. Just need to do a synch and colourtune. Synch and YICS tool on the way. And new tyres of course. Big...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Dec 30, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New throttle shaft seals - does this screw do anything?

    Hello all, Replacing the throttle shaft seals on the Mikuni BS36's. To be safe, I'm doing one carb at a time. Dismantled and checked all the...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Sep 19, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    exhaust collector, to paint or not?

    My old exhaust collector is damaged, crushed on #4 pipe and the chrome trim is broken. I scored a good second hand collector from a bike...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Sep 13, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    new mirrors

    I've fitted new standard pattern mirrors to my XJ900. The old ones had cracked glass, and the silver reflector was damaged. They wouldn't pass...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Sep 13, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wemoto UK bike shop. Excellent

    Decided to get a new pair of original pattern mirrors for the XJ - broken glass on the old ones. Found this British bike shop "wemoto.com", which...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Aug 28, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Some progress pictures

    What I have done so far. New rear shockers, and mirrors on the way, the glasses are cracked. Been trying to clean the engine, but I think it...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Aug 23, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Changed the valve shims today UPDATE Oops...Oh no.

    My package of shims arrived today (thanks again Chacal). Here's what I had before. #1 intake 0.08mm shim 270 exhaust 0.16mm 270 #2 intake...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Aug 19, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Post a picture of XJ900 standing handles?

    Hello all. The standing handles on my bike are missing. Chacal has them, so they will go on my next parts order. I would like something to hang...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Aug 15, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front caliper - those creeping pistons

    Gutted the front brakes today for full overhaul. Cleaned out master cylinder, including the tiny pressure relief hole. Alot of yellow gunk in...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Jul 26, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fork oil level question Progressive Springs

    Overhauled the forks today. New washers, bushes, oil seals, dust wipers, and Progressive springs. The 1988 forks are quite simple with no air...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Jul 18, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ4ever - excellent very prompt service.

    Put an order in with Chacal, and the carton arrived here, Melbourne, Australia, in only 9 days. Excellent, brand new parts, some in original...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Jul 15, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Fork bottom bolt to damper rod torque setting

    Dismantled both forks to replace leaking oil seals and dust wipers. For the damper rod holding tool, I welded a 22mm nut to a 2 ft long piece of...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Jun 14, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear caliper question

    Hello all, Looks like I have to overhaul the whole brake system on the XJ. The hoses are dated Nov 1987. Must be the originals, so the PO...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Dec 22, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    switch lubricant

    Hi All, Now that I have now got all the switches on the XJ900 cleaned and working properly, I'm looking for a protective grease to stop any...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Nov 8, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Intro new XJ900 owner

    Hello all, Saying hello and introducing myself to the forum. Bought a 1988 XJ900F. Found her at a bike wreckers. Complete, and too good to...
    Thread by: railtrolley, Oct 20, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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