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  1. jeffh2345
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    Constant carb problems. Going to give up soon

    Well, I rebuilt the carbs and had it running. Then got into an accident (truck, not bike), had shoulder surgery, etc. Fixed other things like...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Apr 14, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SOftening rubber boots?

    Ok, I've searched and searched, and apologize for not finding it...I KNOW I saw it somewhere. What do you do to the rubber intake boots from the...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Mar 19, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front fork...too (something)??

    How far should the front forks go down if your avg 200lb (ok, fine...maybe 210lb) man is sitting on the bike, and leans forward to intentionally...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Nov 10, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fair price for Maxim side covers?

    Is $50 a fair price for both? I've been scouring the web for the right side, but can't find just right side.
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Nov 10, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    ANOTHER brake question

    Well, I got everything put back together for the front brakes. Bled the system and have no air bubbles. Here's how I *understand* the brakes...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 30, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jeffh2345
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    JBWeld grab bar??

    Well, I'm at it again. While waiting for paint to dry on brake parts, I decide to power wash the bike. All goes well until I go to put the bike on...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 30, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How tough should the caliper piston be to put back??

    I got my caliper cleaned and repainted, got my new piston from Chacal, and lubed the inner seal with some brake fluid. I canNOT get that stupid...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 30, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. jeffh2345
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    XJ650 Gas Tank Emblems

    I just got brand new GOLD colored gas tank emblems that I'd like to trade for new or like new condition silver. Send pic of trade please. [img]
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 25, 2010, 17 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. jeffh2345
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    Polish n shine

    Ok...so I'm working on my bike and as I'm taking parts off, cleaning and rebuilding things like carbs and brakes and such. I am seeing that some...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 24, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. jeffh2345
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    Hopeless brake piston?

    So I get the brake caliper off. The piston will NOT budge. Looks like the PO tried to use vise grips or monkey wrench or something to twist and...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 18, 2010, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jeffh2345
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    Restore budget??

    Ok, so what (ball park) are people spending to restore bikes? I have a '80 XJ650 that was free, and am hoping to get her cleaned up, road...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 18, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. jeffh2345
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    She starts!!!!

    Well...now I have the motivation to do a complete restore on her. Cleaned carbs and gas tank, and she fired right up!!! Now on to the fine...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 13, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Fixing a carb part

    While cleaning my carbs, I popped off a float tower. Was a clean break right where the tower comes out of the body. Some Gorilla Glue super glue...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 13, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Good Reason for motor not to start

    So, I decide it's time to at least see if I can get her running in order to make up my mind if I want to restore her or not. I buy plugs, LOTS of...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 12, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No spark?

    Ok...so me being my newbie self...I'm dyin to see if there is even an attempt at starting my dad's old bike. I cleaned the fuel tank...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 7, 2010, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Free XJ650...what needs to be done for sure?

    Ok, so my dad gave me his 1980 Maxim XJ650. It's been sitting for 5 or 6 years. I turned off the gas and tried to start...the engine does in fact...
    Thread by: jeffh2345, Oct 5, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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