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  1. Gearhead61
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    East Texas machine shop recommendation?

    I've got low compression in two cylinders on my xj650. Gonna open it up and have a look inside. I figure I'll probably get the head checked,...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Sep 16, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My compression test results... What now?

    Valves are in spec. Engine is cold. Other plugs were in while running the test. Cylinder 1 - 100 psi 2 - 105 psi 3 - 130 psi 4 - 135 psi...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Sep 8, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Checked valves... Blued spot on #1 intake cam?

    Like it says... the tip of the cam lobe looks like it has been blued by heat slightly compared to the other cam lobes. The clearance on it was...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Jun 13, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve cover bolt hole stripped

    Well I went to adjust the valves for the first time since I've owned the bike yesterday. Turns out one of the outer bolt holes is partially...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Jun 6, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    750 Seca forks onto 650 Maxim... Can it be done?

    ... Without too much trouble? I'm looking to get dual front brakes and replace my rusted up inner fork tubes also. If I can get the triple tree...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Mar 22, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Cooling issues with painted engine?

    Does painting an air cooled engine (with engine paint of course) cause any issues with heat transfer and cooling of the engine while it's operating?
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Mar 19, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Wanted: Brake and Fork parts

    I've got an 82 XJ650. The inner fork tubes have rusted some and the chrome is pretty well pitted. Looking for some tubes that don't have any...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Mar 13, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. Gearhead61
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    Removable/add-on passenger seat?

    Does something like this exist? Eventually I think I'd like to bob my XJ650, but I'd like to be able to bring a passenger still if necessary....
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Feb 25, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Prepping the engine for paint... suggestions?

    I'm thinking about painting some or all of my engine, but currently it's got some pretty good oxidation and stuff on it. Does anyone have a...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Feb 24, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seat won't stay on?

    I can't seem to get the seat on my XJ 650 to stay on. It's the stock seat as far as I know. It hooks in under the gas tank and has two hook...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Feb 16, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best place to purchase brake parts

    I'm looking to get the brake system on my bike upgraded before I get it on the road. Right now the front capliper is off and missing brake pads,...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Feb 15, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Can carb bowls come off while the carbs are on the bike?

    Well I made a newbie mistake putting my carbs back together and put them together so that the drain screws all point to the inside instead of the...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Feb 8, 2011, 34 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is there a trick to getting the carbs back on the bike?

    I've got an 82 XJ 650 and I'm trying to get the carbs installed back on the bike. I got the carbs into the engine-side rubber hoses without too...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Feb 5, 2011, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    n00b alert!

    Hey everyone! My name is Kyle and I just picked up my first bike. It's an '82 Maxim 650 that I picked up from a member here. The carbs need...
    Thread by: Gearhead61, Feb 3, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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