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  1. KumanK
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    clutch question...

    Thank you for your support... When the bike is running on the center stand and I put it in gear it dies very quickly and the rear tires hops, but...
    Post by: KumanK, Feb 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    clutch question...

    So i havent had much time to work on my beloved XJ lately due to training for my deployment to Afghanistan coming up next month but I am buckling...
    Thread by: KumanK, Feb 24, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    Well thank you for the motivation... I am leaving to Afghanistan in the first week of march so hopefully I get it going before then so I dont have...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    Well after putting the bike on the centyer stand and watching the rear tire, it does in fact jump when putting it into gear before dying, also...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    I took no offense from the previous post IWIN, in fact I could use the humor or else I would be punching and breaking everything in sight. The...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    HAHA thanks thats a great start... So i started tracing some wires... and while the bike was off I rocked the turn signal switch from side to...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    No jump at all it just dies... But the I try to start it in gear with the clutch fully engaged it does pull forward a little. As for that shop...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    This problem didnt always occur this way, It started after taking it to a shop to re do the whole wiring harness, SIMPLIFIED which has turned out...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    I feel their pain. Im not one to give up but damn this thing is giving me a run (or lack there of) for my money. I did try to bump start it into...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    So I did the clear tube method and they are all spot on. The bike is running on all four again. But still when I put it in gear it dies...? What...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. KumanK
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    Spark Plugs- 1985 XJ 700 Maxim

    Correct me if im wrong, but arent you not supposed to run resistor plugs on these bikes unless the coils have some kind of resistor? Which would...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    Unfortunately I didnt know about wet setting or dry setting this is my first rebuild. So I just slammed them back in. I did the clear tube method...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    Yes I am running a brand new inline filter. and I made sure that there was no debris in between the fuel rails with high pressure air. I will...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    I did repalce the float needles and seats
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    I did not break the rack apart, and I reused the screens they didn't come with the rebuild kit...but they did not seem clogged at all? Are they...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    SO after pulling the float bowls off again there were 2 that were completely dry... It just so happens that they were my 2 cold cylinders. You can...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    So I just looked at the bike. The left coil is in fact going to 1 & 4, and the right 2 & 3. SO thats a good thing. I tested all the plug wires...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    Sounds good guys thanks again I have a three day weekend so hopefully I'll have enough time to settle this issue.
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    Voltage reg and tci are new, just replaced them.
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    So I had a chance to mess with the bike a little bit today... After feeling the pipes cylinder 3 and 4 were NOT hot. Cylinder 1 and 2 WERE hot....
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    Yes I do need to pound on those kids doors and have a little "talk". As for the clutch matter, I asked a buddy who isnt farmiliar with this bike...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    Yes, before it ran fine through all gears... I did a compression test and im running 150 on 1,2,3, and 145 on 4. Havent had a chance to feel the...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    Kinda does all of the above it just dies but bogs out a slight bit. It used to be fine for about 2 miles, wouldnt have the problem at all until I...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    So I got her running today she idles beautifully, and I swear my heart sunk a little when she actually turned over. Yet there is still my initial...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    Very true ill check it out.
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    I did not adjust my float levels they were fine before I pulled it apart... The petcock was set on prime, havent checked the plugs. I hope it was...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. KumanK
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    Starting after carb rebuild and valve adjustment...?

    So I just rebuilt, cleaned, and jetted my carbies. In the process I re shimmed my valves. So I mounted the carbs on the bike and tried to start...
    Thread by: KumanK, Dec 11, 2011, 61 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. KumanK
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    Running on one cylinder... Honest opinions

    Would you really recommend drilling into the carb bodies? If so what supplies would you recommend?
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. KumanK
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    Digital speedometer...?

    I thought thats what they went for... I guess I will keep searching, Im all about saving a buck or two. Thanks for the input guys.
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. KumanK
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    Digital speedometer...?

    Guess the link didnt post up for some reason, my apologies... Here it is, http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIGITAL-SPEEDOM ... 35b560d827
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. KumanK
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    Digital speedometer...?

    Anyone know if I could this could be wired up to my XJ? If so what kind of modifications would it require?
    Thread by: KumanK, Dec 5, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. KumanK
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    Running on one cylinder... Honest opinions

    So I decided to pull the carbs off my bike to check them out so how nasty they were. I knew that they were causing a rich fuel condition because...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. KumanK
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    Running on one cylinder... Honest opinions

    Thanks alot Rick this will help out alot!
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. KumanK
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    Please take a look at my valve clearance numbers...

    nice I just have to get my order into Chacal, thanks for all the help everyone. @ Fitz, I have a new valve cover gasket coming but did not order...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. KumanK
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    Running on one cylinder... Honest opinions

    Thanks for the info Fitz, I will most likely use the oily rag and the two baby bottle method because I most likely have all the materials laying...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. KumanK
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    82 maxim chopped,lowered and much much more..

    If you could put a number on the exhaust what did the materials cost...? that is if you dont mind me asking.
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. KumanK
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    Please take a look at my valve clearance numbers...

    from what I have read...they fit but they don't "really" fit. From my experience you don't cut corners with engine internals. Not saying you did,...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. KumanK
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    Please take a look at my valve clearance numbers...

    nice that wont break the bank
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. KumanK
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    PVC Intake

    Well I am doing the exact same setup as Orange-and-Black with UNI pk-22 filters, so I will let you guys know how it goes. Wish me luck everyone.
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. KumanK
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    Running on one cylinder... Honest opinions

    well that sounds like its gonna be interesting, looks like I have some more reading to do.
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. KumanK
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    Please take a look at my valve clearance numbers...

    Thank you very much... I really appreciate it. I just have to put an order in to chacal now. Anyoneknow what he charges for each shim?
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. KumanK
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    Please take a look at my valve clearance numbers...

    Intake 1- .005/.127 Y290 2- .005/.127 Y280 3- .005/.127 Y290 4- .004/.102 Y290 Exhaust 1- .004/.102 Y295 2- .005/.127 Y295 3- .005/.127...
    Thread by: KumanK, Dec 2, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. KumanK
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    Running on one cylinder... Honest opinions

    This all using the clear tube method right?
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. KumanK
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    Completely new to bikes, quick question?

    Cant help identify it but welcome to the forum, these guys are quite knowledgeable and im sure someone will know what your working with good luck...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. KumanK
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    Anyone from SoCal? (Specifically, near Murrieta)

    Your the only other XJ'er I have seen in Oceanside... once I get this thing back on the road we should meet up and go for a ride. + 1 on the...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: Western US and Canada
  46. KumanK
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    Mad_bohemian's VooDoo '82 xj750 Project-FINALLY COMPLETE!

    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE! WOW I am in awe this thing is beautiful... for lack of better words!
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. KumanK
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    Mad_bohemian's VooDoo '82 xj750 Project-FINALLY COMPLETE!

    Re: UDPATED:07/30/2011:'82 xj750 Project is ...FINALLY COMPLETE! WOW I am in awe this thing is beautiful... for lack of better words!
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. KumanK
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    82 maxim chopped,lowered and much much more..

    Good looking Skoot... I love the tank and exhaust!!!
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. KumanK
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    How the f##k do you remove the airbox?

    Just to hit on the original thought on K&N filters... DONT DO IT!!! Im a newb and I have learned in the month of owning an XJ that the airbox is...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. KumanK
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    Running on one cylinder... Honest opinions

    Ok so I just ordered my new jets from Chacal. #126 main and #42 Pilot. almost done with the rebuild. This may be a stupid question but again go...
    Post by: KumanK, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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