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  1. discostu_001
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    Valve clearance waaay out of spec :(

    Thanks mate, I'm in Melbourne so that will be a fair effort. It's okay for the moment but appreciate the offer.
    Post by: discostu_001, Sep 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. discostu_001
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    Valve clearance waaay out of spec :(

    so after closer inspection when I had stopped cursing the bike, I figured it was just a bracket to bolt the cam cover on. I spoke with a few...
    Post by: discostu_001, Sep 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. discostu_001
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    Valve clearance waaay out of spec :(

    This is the part that is broken, I'll head to the wrecker tomorrow to see if i can find a replacement.. I measured all the shims today as well...
    Post by: discostu_001, Sep 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. discostu_001
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    Valve clearance waaay out of spec :(

    so the broken bolt is on one of the inner rocker clamps; No idea if thats an expensive fix or a get out of jail free card... Pic shows front left...
    Post by: discostu_001, Sep 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. discostu_001
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    Valve clearance waaay out of spec :(

    So today I thought I would do my first compression & valve clearance check on my 86 xj900n - i've had it for 3 years but never done the clearance...
    Thread by: discostu_001, Sep 10, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. discostu_001
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    XJ900 running lumpy off idle - no. 3 cylinder

    Hi mate, have the same issue here. Which STP additive did you use?
    Post by: discostu_001, Apr 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. discostu_001
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    Paint scheme ideas for my XJ900??

    Mm don't know about that cammo, hah thanks guys. It will be my first painting attempt so, i may need to keep it relatively simple
    Post by: discostu_001, Apr 2, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Paint scheme ideas for my XJ900??

    Looking for some suggestions of which direction I should go when I bite the bullet and repaint my XJ. I'll be painting the tank, side-covers,...
    Thread by: discostu_001, Mar 20, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. discostu_001
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    CDI Compatibility - 86 XJ900

    Thanks for the reply, turns out it was a faulty plug! replaced and back to normal.
    Post by: discostu_001, Jun 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    CDI Compatibility - 86 XJ900

    14 months later, same problem :( FML and the repaired TCI unit is out of warranty Cylinders 2 & 4 not firing... Started after riding home in...
    Post by: discostu_001, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. discostu_001
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    CDI Compatibility - 86 XJ900

    Ah they could sound better; pretty quiet to be honest. However they do look great.
    Post by: discostu_001, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. discostu_001
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    CDI Compatibility - 86 XJ900

    They're a pair off a Triumph Thruxton. Thank you ebay.
    Post by: discostu_001, Mar 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    CDI Compatibility - 86 XJ900

    I thought about buying one of the Hyperpack units from NZ but wasn't sure about it... http://bit.ly/106xD06 I couldn't find a second hand one...
    Post by: discostu_001, Mar 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. discostu_001
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    CDI Compatibility - 86 XJ900

    So I sent off my TCI unit to an auto elect (Jack @ City Auto Electrics in Coburg, VIC) who diagnosed that one side wasn't firing. Not sure if...
    Post by: discostu_001, Mar 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    CDI Compatibility - 86 XJ900

    Yep I have an 86 xj 900, I've sent off my tci unit to get repaired. Hope to get it back this week! I was searching for alternatives as the tci...
    Post by: discostu_001, Mar 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. discostu_001
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    CDI Compatibility - 86 XJ900

    Thanks; and yep after some more research I now know the difference between tci & cdi. I'll have to source another xj900 tci unit from a similar...
    Post by: discostu_001, Mar 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 TCI

    Hi mate, did you end up having success with this?
    Post by: discostu_001, Mar 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. discostu_001
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    CDI Compatibility - 86 XJ900

    Anyone know if the CDI unit of an xj750 is compatible with the xj900?? The model number i have is CDI (TID 14-37 58L-10) Cheers, Stu
    Thread by: discostu_001, Mar 12, 2013, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Thruxton mufflers on an XJ900?

    Just wondering if anyone has put some triumph thruxton mufflers on an xj900? I'm after that clean muffler look, but the ebay jobs look pretty...
    Thread by: discostu_001, Oct 29, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ 900 Forks Sticking

    Back on this, took my top springs out over the weekend & drained the oil. The forks still seem to drop an inch when I sit on the bike, and the...
    Post by: discostu_001, Jul 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 900 Forks Sticking

    I may drain the oil and refill over the weekend. Haven't done it before, any tips?
    Post by: discostu_001, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 900 Forks Sticking

    Thanks for the reply, it is hard to explain. The forks compress slightly when i'm sitting on it, fine - normal. The issue is after stopping,...
    Post by: discostu_001, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 900 Forks Sticking

    I've noticed my front forks sticking after braking or even when sitting on my bike. If I lift the bike up or take weight off it, the forks pop up...
    Thread by: discostu_001, Apr 4, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    handlebar controls - replacements for xj900

    Hi guys, does anyone know if these virago xv250 control switch's on ebay compatible with an 86 xj900? right start switch Left switch Mine...
    Thread by: discostu_001, Feb 23, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New xj900 project, gasket help

    Yep, it was recently on ebay. The paint job is a bit rough, but plan to remove the painted parts. Thanks re: the gasket link. I'll check it out
    Post by: discostu_001, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New xj900 project, gasket help

    Ahoy, just picked up an 86' XJ 900 on the weekend. Pretty clean with 34k on the clock (apparently) [img] Have a bit of an oil leak from the...
    Thread by: discostu_001, Feb 19, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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