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  1. backlash1818
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    any xj700 airhead owners in orlando area, or even close?

    Thank you so much! Been trying to get help with this for a week now lol. Basically, I need a picture of all the connections with the wire harness....
    Post by: backlash1818, Jul 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. backlash1818
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    any xj700 airhead owners in orlando area, or even close?

    I need someone with a running xj700 that wouldn't mind me coming over and looking at your wire harness and taking pictures. The previous owner of...
    Thread by: backlash1818, Jul 4, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. backlash1818
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    just bought a new wiring harness..picture heavy!

    Picture heavy, what plug/wires does this go to? Thank you sir....The harness came with all the relays, including the flasher/ignition combo...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jul 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. backlash1818
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    coil 1 and 4 what wires on what posts?

    When sitting on the bike, what side of the stock coil is the orange wire on? Just got a new stock harness and am trying to tie it into the bike...
    Thread by: backlash1818, Jul 1, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. backlash1818
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    just bought a new wiring harness..picture heavy!

    I just ordered a new wiring harness, as trying to replace all the wire one at a time on my old (and completely jury rigged btw) ended with me...
    Thread by: backlash1818, Jun 23, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. backlash1818
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    tc issue

    I am working with a diagram, but my bike has been pretty stripped and the diagram is hard to use because half the crap on it is no longer there....
    Post by: backlash1818, Jun 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. backlash1818
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    tc issue

    I found that second site about 2 hours after my first post about this, and I found the diagram below. I'm gonna go ahead and assume that its...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jun 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. backlash1818
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    tc issue

    this is a picture of my tci
    Post by: backlash1818, Jun 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. backlash1818
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    tc issue

    could someone tell me what is supposed to go where? I'm riding a pretty stripped down xj700. I have headlights and tailights and my starter...
    Thread by: backlash1818, Jun 21, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. backlash1818
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    xj700 wiring issue

    ok so i just learned that the bike will actually run if you hook the coils up in reverse, so thats good news. I'd really like to know how the...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jun 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. backlash1818
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    xj700 wiring issue

    I just rebuilt a large portion of my wiring harness, and now I have no spark. I was wondering if someone could walk me through a minimum wiring...
    Thread by: backlash1818, Jun 21, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. backlash1818
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    Engine redlines immediately when started

    I decided to wait to make any changes to the clutch until I got some torque wrenches. I noticed the 5 screws in the clutch boss are only...
    Post by: backlash1818, Mar 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. backlash1818
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    Crazy high idle!

    The simplest fix would be to take your throttle cable completely off the carbs, then turn the bike on. If it screams, then your cable isn't stuck...
    Post by: backlash1818, Mar 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. backlash1818
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    Engine redlines immediately when started

    I am positive its coming from the clutch, only makes the sound when I pull the clutch lever. I didn't soak the parts in oil, but I did rub oil...
    Post by: backlash1818, Mar 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. backlash1818
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    Engine redlines immediately when started

    Ok, so that last plate made the difference, clutch actually works now. I do still hear a rubbing sound when I hold down the clutch lever while...
    Post by: backlash1818, Mar 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. backlash1818
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    Engine redlines immediately when started

    Right...well, I've been adjusting the cable. I've got the adjustment next to the lever out as far as it will go, and I've put 2 nuts, the round...
    Post by: backlash1818, Mar 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. backlash1818
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    Engine redlines immediately when started

    Yeah....turns out one of my carb boot rings had been put on upside down. I'd like to say that it wasn't my fault, but I don't trust anyone enough...
    Post by: backlash1818, Mar 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. backlash1818
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    Engine redlines immediately when started

    I just got my back back together from replacing my old starter clutch...It's amazing the darn thing worked at all when I compared it to my new...
    Thread by: backlash1818, Mar 22, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. backlash1818
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    Starter makes strange noise?

    Ok.....so I just ordered a brand spanking new starter clutch assembly from http://www.ronayers.com/ I use synthetic oil btw. And since I...
    Post by: backlash1818, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. backlash1818
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    Starter makes strange noise?

    When My bike has been running for a while and is fairly warm, I'll stop somewhere, do something and go to start the bike again. When I hit the...
    Thread by: backlash1818, Feb 8, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. backlash1818
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    exhaust mod = what size jets?

    Guess we'll see when my float bowl kits get here. I'm absolutely positive either on of the floats themselves have a small pin hole or one of the...
    Post by: backlash1818, Feb 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. backlash1818
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    exhaust mod = what size jets?

    Figured i'd start a new thread here since my cylinder is indeed firing now... I have stock exhaust and (finally!) a stock air box. The PO...
    Thread by: backlash1818, Feb 4, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    I will be reading the manual before I do the fork seals. And of course i realize how many valves are in the bike, I find it somewhat insulting...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    So the airbox is ordered, still has the chrome on the outside edge and the rubber hose that goes to the engine next to your foot, boots, and an...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    Because I'm really broke....but I just sold that bike so no gas cap cutting, and I have a little cash so I can finally get some friggin parts! I...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    i was talking about the cap I took off my old bike, not the tank itself lol I would never dream of creating that much spark next to a tank full...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    to TimetoRide (Pete) I'm not sure if the hunting idle has been fixed. I'm going to have to put my yics tool in and find out. Prolly this weekend....
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    Yeah....total friggin sleeper man! I mean, it looks like a pretty cool bike (except for mine, right now it looks like a piece of crap) but wow...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    ok, so i pulled the carb and cleaned it and installed it, repeated that process like 4 times today with no luck. So I went searching through some...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    Ok, so i know I haven't replaced the shim in my 1st exhaust valve, but its not super tight so i figured I'd try out the colortune just for fun....
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    Got your package today skw, thank you very much! That colortune came right on time, I finally got around to cleaning my carbs today, and I'm going...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    Alright ladies and gentlemen, got my clogged passage problem fixed, i didn't clean all the carbs however, still have a lot of work to do for a...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    thats the harley guys harley in the background btw, for anyone who's curious... It's looking like this weekend I'll be cleaning my carbs. Gonna...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    Well, I'm swamped for the next day or so, one of my web client's is pushing for a completed site much sooner than expected, and I've got some...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    phone is dead, sry lol. Ok, so i won't do that.....that was a trick mentioned by the harley mechanic btw, not something i would of done on my own....
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    yeah, valencia west campus is pretty packed at the begging of the year too. Reminds me of my old overcrowded highschool.....thanks for the good...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    thanks again skw! once I clean the carbs, that color tune is going to be cool to use. I'm a tech guy, or in other words a geek, so i love neat...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    yup. The guy that runs this place has a very very old violin he's letting me re-store (seem to have a lot of fix-me-now projects this year) so i...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. backlash1818
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    Bike fires, has spark and decent compression but wont run

    Little trick I learned from an old bike mechanic, get some starter fluid and spray it where you think you may have a vacuum leak. If the engine...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    Yes he is, appreciate your time and knowledge man, not a lot of people are willing to help out for nothing more than a handshake and a thank...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    A wise observation bigfitz, and duly noted...guess I'll buy the stuff to fix my carbs when I get some cash. to skw: A clogged pilot is exactly...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    So TIMEtoRIDE (Pete for those of you that know him) came by today ans helped me run through some basic diagnostics. I'll post the valve clearance...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    hmm...sounds like I need some furthur tweaking then! One of our fellow forum members is coming over today, with tools, so I guess we'll see were...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    sorry I'm usually posting on the fly, I work a lot.....as far as i can tell the exhast is stock, except they cut the dampener out and cut the end...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    you know....I do have as a mod listing individually aspirated carbs....thought that was how to say it lol. Well, I found a air box in ebay with...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    So it seems that I'm going to be needing an air-filter box now....the chrome back to one of my air pod filters came off today....guess all the gas...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    Yeah, I'm usually pretty good at digging up the right part off e-bay, haven't bought a wrong part yet, and considering I already half-rebuilt a...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    well, thats a relief.....so on another note, does anyone know where I could find the right stator for my bike? I'm going to check and make sure...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    its definitely NOT liquid cooled, no worries there.... And I ordered a stator some time ago, and it got here, and its too damn big....go figure
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. backlash1818
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    Cylinder not firing?

    Can't wait to see the look on his face when i'm checking valve clearances and adjusting shims (if necessary) that'll be a kodac moment for sure!...
    Post by: backlash1818, Jan 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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