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  1. Groundswell17
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    *Video Added* "Speedo"-howl still present with cluster off??

    Re: *Video Added* "Speedo"-howl still present with cluster o this is what my bike sounds like, never thought anything was wrong :P curious to see...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Sep 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Colortune

    personally, for me, it wasn't worth it, i had a closer tune without it, used that, and screwed it all up and had to start over. just my 2cents
    Post by: Groundswell17, Sep 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gumption; this forum's declaration?

    i bought that book over 5 years ago, lost it, and got my first bike over last winter. I remembered a lot of stuff in that book while i was going...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Sep 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hot n cold?

    you pop the plugs out, ground them and see if their firing yet? can't imagine this being to hard of a prob to diagnose. considering it's both...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Sep 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Groundswell17
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    Parting out 1981 XJ750 Seca

    my word, why are you parting this thing out?
    Post by: Groundswell17, Aug 23, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Dean's XJ650 Cafe Project

    what a bummer, well when it's all over, and you start a new bike, you won't have no one naggin you about workin on it
    Post by: Groundswell17, Aug 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Groundswell17
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    KROIL...... A CHEAPER AND MORE READILY AVAILABLE ALTERNATIVE

    i think this is great :) i'm def gonna give it a shot some time, yeah it will eat paint obviously, acetone. thanks!
    Post by: Groundswell17, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Groundswell17
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    little help on figuring RPMs?

    lol, i've been runnin this thing like a freakin turtle then, I usually shifted outa 4th at 60, and cruised in the 50-60 range in 5th. I never got...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    little help on figuring RPMs?

    thanks guys, i live pretty much in no where, actually in pa now, commuting over the dixon line to work and what not. this winter i'ma try and...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    little help on figuring RPMs?

    alright, i stripped my bike over the winter, and i still haven't put on a tach, no turn signals or horn either but thats another story :lol:...
    Thread by: Groundswell17, Aug 19, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Groundswell17
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    XJ750 Engine removal and split - Pictures.

    Pr0n!
    Post by: Groundswell17, Jul 29, 2012 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  12. Groundswell17
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    Glad to be here, from another noob.

    nice clean bike man, if you really have trouble finding a manual, i can help ya out, not sure if it's legal though, send me a PM if you need one....
    Post by: Groundswell17, Jul 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1985 XJ700x new Battery, runs bad. HELP!

    did you remove anything to get to the battery? other than flip the seat up (if you have a seat that does that) if you did anything goofy like...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Jul 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    paint exhaust

    i just bought a mac exhaust 700 miles ago, already starting to surface rust, all over, super disappointed in it. looks like i'll be doin this too
    Post by: Groundswell17, Jun 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    quick ? about brake hub compatability

    figured i'de get that post up, and explain why, basically i lost the stay arm bolt off the hub, it broke? came loose? aliens zapped it up to their...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Jun 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    quick ? about brake hub compatability

    i need a new brake hub, really just a new spline, but a hub is cheap and just the spline is hard to find. i have an 81 xj750, would a hub from...
    Thread by: Groundswell17, Jun 18, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Groundswell17
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    want sotck gauges out

    depends what you're going for man. it's not hard, but you might want to just re-wire it if you cut down on lots of accessories. i have the same...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Need Caliper Rebuild Help!

    that or what i did was use one of the caliper mounting bolts to plug the brake line hole on the caliper, it's the same threading on my bike. then...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Got the seca stripped down.

    hmm.. air box??
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Pod fix?

    i'm gonna follow this, and maybe ask that you explain a little more detail in what you're doing? i bought a bike with pods, i've got it tuned...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Undoing Sun damage to paint

    used to do auto body repair, this is absolutely correct, don't underestimate the importance of prep
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    sticky clutch

    i'm not sure about miles, speedo said 16k when i got it, but it was all messed up, no speedo cable :P mlew, i have noo idea, lol. i'm in the...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rubber wedges between cooling fins??

    Oooooooooo, i always wondered, lol
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    sticky clutch

    i'm on penzoil 20-50 for motorcycles, non synthetic. there is no special way to put in the friction and plain plates on my bike, just pile them...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    wiring from scratch

    i did one using this, and what i just did, wired the starter and all that first, then ignition, then lights and all that jazz. I just went at it,...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engines out... Now what.

    when i was in the position, i was thinking of rebuilding the starter clutch, you know, breaking the case apart, replacing everything inside that...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    sticky clutch

    yes to the dot on the cast to dot on the hub, throw is what i meant by play. the lever has the same amount of movement (play) as the stock....
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj650 maxim engine gasket set for less than $115?

    [img] [img] [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj650 maxim engine gasket set for less than $115?

    ah hell you're down in virginia, the place is call baltimore cycle salvage. give them a call if you're willing to drive, not open on friday, sat,...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj650 maxim engine gasket set for less than $115?

    i got my engine gaskets off ebay, whole engine, valve cover, head gaskets, exhaust gaskets, clutch, alternator, crankcase ect covers, i mean...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    sticky clutch

    Hey guys, it wasn't long ago a rebuilt my clutch. Since then i've noticed my clutch is actually sticking, hard to shift, and only disengages when...
    Thread by: Groundswell17, May 17, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Groundswell17
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    no spark minimum wiring

    yeah i've done the minimum wiring on my bike, and it all works, the only things i can think you could have gotten mixed up on is where those...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    yeah i went through all my diaphragms rick, re-seated them all, much better now. put washers on my exhaust stud nuts too, i know thats terribly...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Groundswell17
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    color tune, i are dissapoint

    right on, i'll give this a shot. done a sync now, backed my pilots out almost another half turn. i'll go ahead and sync again. but i think i'm...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    alright, got a little time on it, not much, but some. had a stethoscope. All the noise is coming from the valve shim area. Rick has me wanting to...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    color tune, i are dissapoint

    I made a quick reference of this in another post, but want to get some opinions here. I tried out my color tune that just came in the mail last...
    Thread by: Groundswell17, May 4, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    yeah i've ordered stuff from him, it just seems like a lot of money for some nuts and bolts. i'll probably try washers/spacers before i spend all...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    thanks rick, when i get a day to sit down with this thing, i'll do that stuff. just haven't had much time to devote to it. There is a faint rail...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    valves are all in spec, at least were a month ago, with plenty of room to shrink up. i really just don't know what i'm hearing anymore. lemme...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    i'll double check the diaphragms. yes i measured the gap after new shims, and yes i used the screwdriver to the ear trick
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    i'm just confused now, ha. I did as suggested. not difference in sound. basically... there is a sound from the left side of the engine, around 1 &...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    2 and 3 dont fire at the same time i thought though. Couldnt this damage the engine? I thought no cyclinder fired the same time as another. Am i...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    I didn't see any parts that needed replacement in the carbs, so it's all what was in there already. someone has replaced the float seats and...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    well, a little late on the manometer. ha. i was thinking about making one, and just thought for a second, knowing my luck i'de suck some water...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    alrright, finally got around to yanking these things apart, and cleaning them all up. Once i finally cracked them open, they're not as terrible as...
    Post by: Groundswell17, May 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    rgr that manbot, I'm seein the value in the YICS Tool. I'll stick to my plan to get one. and hey hey fellow marylander
    Post by: Groundswell17, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Still not running right.....Valves?

    valve shims were one of the first things i did, just from what i read it's just another thing that you don't have to rule out if you get it done...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    thanks guys, PO said he cleaned the jets, i don't know if he cleaned everything though, and i really don't trust his abilities due to many other...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brakes dragging

    i can second this advice pbergin. When i bought my bike my front brakes were dragging. For piece of mind i rebuilt everything, master cylinder,...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    hitachi carbs

    thanks guys, thats what i was looking for, glad you understood what i was saying. I figured thats what they are, since i see DO NOT ADJUST most...
    Post by: Groundswell17, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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