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  1. popester
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    timing chain fun

    Just to clear up this posting I will submit what I did to fix the problem. Replaced the timing chain. Had to replace a valve because the chain...
    Post by: popester, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. popester
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    timing chain fun

    Okay, better late than never. I replaced the timing chain. And because I did not do it sooner I had to replace a bent valve as well. Thank god...
    Post by: popester, May 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. popester
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    Maxim 400 with dead cylinder

    I am going through a somewhat similar problem. I have rebuilt my Xj650 and had it running great for about 2 months. Left it outside for a few...
    Post by: popester, May 12, 2014 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. popester
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    timing chain fun

    Hi Rick, the original km on the bike is unknown and I have tried resetting the tensioner many times and there was a little slack between the...
    Post by: popester, Mar 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. popester
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    timing chain fun

    I think that is my best bet is to buy a new chain and pray that the cogs not toast and on top of that my valves aren't bent. Wizard thanks for...
    Post by: popester, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. popester
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    timing chain fun

    The chain is fairly tight and the automatic tensioner is all the way out to gain as much tensioning as possible. I am just hoping that the cog...
    Post by: popester, Mar 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. popester
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    timing chain fun

    So should I just get a new chain? The guides are correctly in place, the rear guide was never removed. When the bike is seized it goes clockwise...
    Post by: popester, Mar 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. popester
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    timing chain fun

    Okay not done. I had to do another valve adjustment as the engine was a bit noisy and getting too hot. The shims were just within range on the...
    Post by: popester, Mar 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. popester
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    timing chain fun

    Thank you for all the feedback, this forum is awesome. I have managed to get everything working, timing and valve shim adjustment. As stated in...
    Post by: popester, Jan 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. popester
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    timing chain fun

    The automatic tensioner is fine. But thanks for the suggestions.
    Post by: popester, Jan 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. popester
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    timing chain fun

    Usually that is the case, not mine. when I move it clockwise the chain slips off the lower sprocket and throws the timing out. With or without...
    Post by: popester, Jan 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. popester
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    timing chain fun

    I checked that the chain guide was in the right place and yes it is. I also talked to a Yamaha dealer/mechanic and he said that giving the age and...
    Post by: popester, Jan 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. popester
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    timing chain fun

    Wow that is great that you have those pictures, I have the bike on the frame so a little hard to get a torch in there but I will try. I'll have...
    Post by: popester, Jan 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. popester
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    timing chain fun

    hi wizard, I'm in Canada so my response time might be off as its about 1am here and I should be going to bed. Anywho, yes both guides are in...
    Post by: popester, Jan 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    timing chain fun

    Hello. I'll try to be short, I think I know what to do but just want to bounce this off some people before I throw more money down. Head...
    Thread by: popester, Jan 27, 2014, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pick up coils, TCI and ignition coil trouble

    Just want to resolve this thread for others out there. It ended up being both coils that were bad and needed to be replaced. Thanks for all the...
    Post by: popester, Aug 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New rider, hot bike + high idle

    There are many things that could be the cause. But from my experience (which is limited) try this. Your Choke or fuel enrichment cable is...
    Post by: popester, Aug 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pick up coils, TCI and ignition coil trouble

    Thanks for the quick reply, I'm liking this forum already. Thank god it's not the TCI as new they are $550 and used they are $150, so thanks...
    Post by: popester, Aug 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pick up coils, TCI and ignition coil trouble

    I have an Xj650 maxim 1981. I am having some trouble with my ignition system. I bought it a couple of months ago and I thought that it was just...
    Thread by: popester, Aug 2, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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