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  1. BmwE30
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    WTB: XJ750 inner fork tubes.

    Just wanted to throw out a huge thank you to 68vistacruiser for being a great seller. Reasonably priced offers, fast and timely shipping, and...
    Post by: BmwE30, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. BmwE30
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    WTB: XJ750 inner fork tubes.

    Looking for a good set of used inner fork tubes for an XJ750 front end. I swapped over on my 650, and replaced the seals, bushings, and dust...
    Thread by: BmwE30, Aug 26, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. BmwE30
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    Oil in swingarm/final drive help!

    The Input flange on the driveshaft is easy. Put the final drive and wheel back on. put a 12mm closed end wrench on the nut and Put another open...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. BmwE30
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    Please tell me this is normal... (Shaft Play)

    Not sure if that's sarcasm, but it only took 40 minutes to get the swingarm apart. As I stated, I planned to replace the u-joint since it seemed...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. BmwE30
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    Please tell me this is normal... (Shaft Play)

    Also the tires have 3 consecutive seasons as I ride year round. It's not one of those "dead spot" vibrations. It's a harmonic vibration but more...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. BmwE30
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    Please tell me this is normal... (Shaft Play)

    Been getting a nasty vibration(from the rear) in 4 & 5th gear around 45-50mph. I figured it would be the U-joint so I jumped right in. For the...
    Thread by: BmwE30, May 19, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. BmwE30
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    WTB: Working 4H7-10 TID14-02 Ignitor

    1980 XJ650. I'm having a spark issue in cylinder 2&3 after accidentally swapping connectors between the relay and ignitor. If anyone has one...
    Thread by: BmwE30, Aug 27, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. BmwE30
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    Coil questions and TCI.

    Bump. I think I may be running into the same issue as the guy above me. 1 and 4 are firing and 2&3 will not after doing the same thing on my xj650
    Post by: BmwE30, Aug 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. BmwE30
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    My bike's engine won't rev up

    Timing? Did you change the main and pilot jets out after going from 4-1 to a 4-2 exhaust?
    Post by: BmwE30, Aug 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. BmwE30
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    Importance of cross-pipe on Exhaust...XJ650 Need Advice

    Yea, that's why I think I'm either going to have to incorporate a cross-pipe or revisit the angle of the collector. When I originally thought...
    Post by: BmwE30, Aug 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. BmwE30
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    Importance of cross-pipe on Exhaust...XJ650 Need Advice

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    Post by: BmwE30, Aug 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. BmwE30
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    Importance of cross-pipe on Exhaust...XJ650 Need Advice

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    Post by: BmwE30, Aug 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. BmwE30
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    Importance of cross-pipe on Exhaust...XJ650 Need Advice

    How important is it to incorporate a cross-pipe from cyl 1 to cyl 4 on a 4-2 exhaust setup? I just finished making a custom 4-2 tubular exhaust...
    Thread by: BmwE30, Aug 23, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. BmwE30
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    Is It Just Me? (Warning: A Rant About New Bikes)

    I would say the triumph bonneville/t100 is an excellent exception to your categories Rick-o-matic. Although I do agree with you, there are still a...
    Post by: BmwE30, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. BmwE30
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    XJ of the Month?

    Perhaps another rule being the bike must be in operable condition? kind of a joke if you can't even ride the bike that is being voted upon...lol....
    Post by: BmwE30, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. BmwE30
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    Starting issue.... Weak spark

    No exhaust leak, new mufflers and the pipes are air tight 4-2. Just did a compression test Cyl. 1:120 Cyl 2: 105 Cyl 3: 50 Cyl 4: 62. I believe...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. BmwE30
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    Starting issue.... Weak spark

    Ok here's a video. I let it warm up for about 10 minutes and then took it for a test ride. This is after returning and it still acts exactly the...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. BmwE30
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    Starting issue.... Weak spark

    Ok so I put starter fluid in and she fired right up. Idle raised super high(like 2 1/2-3k) and I shut it off. So now it would seem its a fuel issue...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. BmwE30
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    Sweet Baby Jesus!

    I don't see how this is a chopper. Still has a soft tail and forks look to have original rake. Looks like a bobber to me.
    Post by: BmwE30, May 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. BmwE30
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    Starting issue.... Weak spark

    Plugs are about half a season old and I cleaned off what little carbon buildup they had after checking for spark. And thank you. :)
    Post by: BmwE30, May 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. BmwE30
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    Starting issue.... Weak spark

    Thanks krs14. I'll try that when I get off work. Also, can we elaborate a little on the importance of the kill switch? I have it routed...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. BmwE30
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    Starting issue.... Weak spark

    I assume the starter is fine since the motor turns over when I jump the solenoid. Is this not so?? I'll get a sound clip later today but it sounds...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. BmwE30
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    Starting issue.... Weak spark

    I just finished building the bike and I am getting a weak spark. Has a new gel battery, custom 4-2 exhaust, carbs cleaned and rebuilt, stock air...
    Thread by: BmwE30, May 21, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Still needs wet sanding but paint is almost done. I'm diggin it but I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. [img] [img]
    Post by: BmwE30, May 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Clutch lever and nissin brake will be here tomorrow. I guess there was a f*** up in the powder coating process so it took a couple extra days to...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    New grips and throttle perch arrived. Nissin brake, external reservoir, cb750 clutch lever and perch should be here thursday or Friday. Clutch...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 7, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Took the whole weekend but one side is completely done. Muffler needs a coupling and I need more wrap for the other side... [img] [img]
    Post by: BmwE30, May 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Went helmet shopping yesterday evening. I settled with an icon alliance. Wanted the AGV dual sport AX-8 but it was just out of my price range(by...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Oh, haha. Sorry, it's just like that bc I needed extra room for mockup on the exhaust. It'll go back to the bottom when I'm done.
    Post by: BmwE30, May 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Never wanted the GP shift pattern. That's why I went through the trouble of making a shift linkage to utilize the stock shift pattern.
    Post by: BmwE30, May 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    One cylinder done [img]
    Post by: BmwE30, May 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. BmwE30
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    Xj550 brat

    Love the tank, and the skateboard seat! It'd look pretty sweet with some woodcraft or tommaselli clip ons. Kind of hard to tell since I'm viewing...
    Post by: BmwE30, May 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    These new pipes makes the old "new" pipes looks so outdated. Can't wait to mount them!!!! Btw the old pipes are for sale. Used for one season....
    Post by: BmwE30, May 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    I did shorten it. As far as missed shifts, The stock lever runs out of travel before the Busa does. The angle looks more dramatic in the picture...
    Post by: BmwE30, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Revisited the wiring harness. I wanted to relocate the ignitor and rectifier underneath the seat. Mission was a success. [img] [img] Also,...
    Post by: BmwE30, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. BmwE30
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    Tach not resonding properly

    The needle itself shouldnt be sticking on anything. Open the gauge up, remove the gauge face, and check the Coil spring attached to the spindle...
    Post by: BmwE30, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. BmwE30
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    You can now ride HELMET FREE in Michigan!!

    Attentive or not, you cannot control all situations and neither can your bike.... Country, suburbs, or city. Good luck.
    Post by: BmwE30, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. BmwE30
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    Xj Rear Shocks

    I have 340mm(13.6") shocks on my '81 650 with spring rates to match. They're excellent. I can say, on my bike, I would not suggest 10" rears...
    Post by: BmwE30, Apr 11, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Thank you! I actually did contemplate running it that way during mockup, but I didn't feel the work was worth it. The entire backbone would have...
    Post by: BmwE30, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Progress has been made. I've ordered some mild steel piping to redo my exhaust collector from scratch. The biggest thing is I bought a refurbished...
    Post by: BmwE30, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    The motor is last on my list. When I got it, the bike ran but poorly due to exhaust leaks, power drain, cracked intake manifolds, worn out carbs,...
    Post by: BmwE30, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Thanks guys, much appreciated. Buying a new lincoln welder today!
    Post by: BmwE30, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Relocated shocks... [img] [img] Under-Tail section... [img] [img] [img] [img] Version 1.0 done. [img] [img] Version 2.0 begins.......
    Post by: BmwE30, Apr 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. BmwE30
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    Greetings from Indy!

    Hello gents. Thought I had a username on here, but I guess not. Name is Brandon. "Restoring my my 1981 XJ650 from a shotty bobber to a cafe. It's...
    Thread by: BmwE30, Apr 5, 2012, 29 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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