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  1. do294706
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    Running on 3 cylinders....

    If you do a plug chop, meaning that you do a full throttle acceleration and hit the kill switch under full load, stop on the side of the road and...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. do294706
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    Maxim X POD install

    OK so i have finaly got the carbs off again to check the sizer of the jets. Here are the stock sizes, Main 105 Pilot Fuel 35 Pilot air 140...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. do294706
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    Running on 3 cylinders....

    I would recommend that you swap the spark plug out with another cylinder as well as swap the plug wire with number 2 and 3. it is possible that...
    Post by: do294706, Jan 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. do294706
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    Another bike thats wont start help!

    The starter circuit uses a low power circuit from the switch to move a soloid to make contact down a large wire to turn the starter. It will click...
    Post by: do294706, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. do294706
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    Maxim X POD install

    I like the idea of using shim stock to resize the vents at the bottom of the diaphram piston but that is something that will help with fine tuning...
    Post by: do294706, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. do294706
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    Maxim X POD install

    Ok after spending some time in the cold with my bike today i was able to get the carbs in tune as well as fgure out the running problem. It seems...
    Post by: do294706, Jan 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. do294706
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    Maxim X POD install

    I am planning on building a homemade manometer tonight so that i can atleast try to get the carbs closer in sync and see if that helps, I know...
    Post by: do294706, Jan 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. do294706
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    Maxim X POD install

    Well i guess i will be pulling the cams to check those valves, i would like to get a test drive in before i tear into the topend, if there are any...
    Post by: do294706, Jan 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. do294706
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    Maxim X POD install

    I have a 85 Maxim X that i recently purchased in non running condition. I have done the following to the bike. *Cleaned and bench and wet...
    Thread by: do294706, Jan 15, 2013, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. do294706
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    Jumped valve timing

    I am aware of the inerference engine, Is it possible to get the chain back onto the crank without splitting the case? I am lso aware of where the...
    Post by: do294706, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. do294706
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    Jumped valve timing

    Ok got her home today, had to push her up a huge hill... not fun, anyway i have pinpointed my problem. I have added a picture of the cracked...
    Post by: do294706, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. do294706
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    Jumped valve timing

    It is a manual tentioner
    Post by: do294706, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. do294706
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    Jumped valve timing

    Nice, my question is do you think that it is just a chain / tensioner that is creating this problem with the timing jumping off? The local yamaha...
    Post by: do294706, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Jumped valve timing

    I have an online copy, but it doesent show anything about replacing chain so i am begining to think it is not a complete copy. I will take...
    Post by: do294706, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. do294706
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    Jumped valve timing

    I had recently had a thread about not being able to get my bike to run, I Got my new valve shims in and when i was rotating the crank i noticed...
    Thread by: do294706, Mar 8, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. do294706
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    Getting closer to finding running issue

    I got the battery fully charged today and most of the drop went away, i am ordering a few shims to correct my clearence problems and have a...
    Post by: do294706, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    ok guys i have gottent he shims out and recorded the numbers off of them. I then got out my handy chart and calculated what shims i need....
    Post by: do294706, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. do294706
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    Getting closer to finding running issue

    Can you say voltage drop? After getting my coils load tested and swaping out with a known good tci i decided to check the voltage to my coils...
    Post by: do294706, Mar 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Getting closer to finding running issue

    Im not trying to be a dick, i really apreciate the help, but how would the problem that i am describing have anything to do with the valves, the...
    Post by: do294706, Mar 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    I had the cols tested today at the yamaha dealer they are good, I started a new thread to see if people have seen this problem before. Also i...
    Post by: do294706, Mar 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. do294706
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    Getting closer to finding running issue

    SO i went to the local yamaha dealer and had my could tested, they are fine, Ohmed out all of the stators winding and pickups, they are fine,...
    Thread by: do294706, Mar 2, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    Ok the carbs are clean, i bench synced them and used clear line to check the level of the floats everything there is good so i put them back on...
    Post by: do294706, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    Thanks for the advice guys, i am for sure not going to touch the cams, i also figured out why the wire method didnt work, i was using automotive...
    Post by: do294706, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    What do you guys think about lifting the cam because i do not have the tool and the ziptie method failed, I could mark the cam position on the...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    Ok so i tried the ziptie/ wire technique and failed, i could not achieve enough clearence to get the shim out, Where can i purchase the tool that...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    I found a compression gauge kit from harbor freight, i dont like them but i have a gift card so o well, it says it has a 10 mm x 1.0 12 mmx1.25...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike wont start

    Ok so here is where i am at, I am going to finish the carbs, i have already bench sunced the butterfly's, and i will set the float level tonight,...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cleaning enrichment feed tube on minkuti carbs

    OK thankyou, Im making these things as clean as they came from the factory so i don't have to pull them off again.
    Post by: do294706, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike wont start

    I am located in athens, southern ohio. The bike has 45000 miles on it but the engine has been rebuilt before, do not know when but i can...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike wont start

    Number one still has compression, i do not have a guage that fitts the 12 mm hole, but when i put my finger over the top it builds up enough...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cleaning enrichment feed tube on minkuti carbs

    Is there any good tricks for cleaning the feed tubes for the enrichment circuit on these carbs?
    Thread by: do294706, Feb 29, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    I just checked the valve clearences, here are the results I did this test with the bike cold. Intake 1 .006 (.152 mm) 2 .004 (.102 mm) 3 .007...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    Ok first off i know that i am getting excited to ride and want it running right now but i must slow down and do it all right the first time. So...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    ok after cleaning the carbs today i feel that everything inside is cleaned out, I put them back on the bike and tried to start it, it almost...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    Ok so i got a compression tester today but unfortinitly the spark plug holes are too small for the adapters it came with. I pulled the carbs off...
    Post by: do294706, Feb 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    ONe other thing is that i have the air filter off and the air box open, Will this create a problem
    Post by: do294706, Feb 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. do294706
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    Bike wont start

    Thanks for the replies, I am a ase certified auto technician, and have had experiance with bikes in the past so i am not completly clueless here....
    Post by: do294706, Feb 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike wont start

    I recently purchased a 82 xj 550, i am having issues getting it started. When i let it sit for a while it want to fire when i first vrank it but...
    Thread by: do294706, Feb 27, 2012, 44 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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