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  1. MrPhys
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    Bad compression... ok, worse compression

    I've tried to keep the work as simple as possible. I know I've said it over and over, but when I got the bike, it was with the understanding that...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. MrPhys
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    New guy to the forum

    Wow, those are pretty nice! Welcome to XJ's.
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. MrPhys
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    Forums for Kawasaki

    I used to belong to www.VN750.com forum, they may have some good ideas on where to find a specific model forum for your bike.
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. MrPhys
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    Bad compression... ok, worse compression

    how would one "free up" stuck rings?
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. MrPhys
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    Bad compression... ok, worse compression

    So... what you're saying is that if I'm lucky, all I will have to do is completely tear down my engine, hone and crosshatch, and install new...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. MrPhys
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    Still have lots of XJ550Maxim and XJ650Maxim parts available

    I dunno, what would you want for it?
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 21, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. MrPhys
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    Bad compression... ok, worse compression

    I picked up the bike from someone who said they had it running great, and it just needed cosmetics. After removing the carbs, getting the...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. MrPhys
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    Bad compression... ok, worse compression

    Compression tested before and got 60 60 120 120 so i took off the head, cleaned it, lapped the valves, replaced the head gasket and...
    Thread by: MrPhys, Sep 21, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. MrPhys
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    Still have lots of XJ550Maxim and XJ650Maxim parts available

    still have that engine?
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 21, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. MrPhys
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    Oil leaking from under Head cap nuts??

    In the gasket set I bought there were two "o-rings" that were longer, like i said about an inch long. They seemed to be the only ones that would...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. MrPhys
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    Oil leaking from under Head cap nuts??

    I know with the head off, but they seemed to be about 1 inch tall and about 1/4 to 1/3 of that was protruding from the top of the head. unless i...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. MrPhys
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    Oil leaking from under Head cap nuts??

    I'm past the copper washer part. Got that covered. How do I pull those "o-rings" from the two bolt holes in the cylinders?
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. MrPhys
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    Oil leaking from under Head cap nuts??

    Re: Oil leaking from under Head cap bolts?? awesome... Anyone have any advice on how to get thoe little suckrs out easily? Looked like they...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. MrPhys
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    Pod Air Filters

    The air is pretty calm behind the engine and carbs. Most carbs are designed to pull this outside air i keep talking about from that area OR the...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. MrPhys
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    Pod Air Filters

    I agree. I wanted their approval because of their deep knowledge of real world xj stuff.
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. MrPhys
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    Oil leaking from under Head cap nuts??

    Re: Oil leaking from under Head cap bolts?? actually... no it looks like the guy who said he got it running last time had replaced them much more...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. MrPhys
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    Oil leaking from under Head cap nuts??

    Re: Oil leaking from under Head cap bolts?? ok. thank you very much. I do remember the o-rings. didn't replace them as they looked to be in...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. MrPhys
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    Oil leaking from under Head cap nuts??

    Re: Now what did i do wrong? hmmm, they all seem to be the exact same size... anyone?
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. MrPhys
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    Oil leaking from under Head cap nuts??

    Re: Now what did i do wrong? Mlew has informed me that the parts diagram for this bike (I was looking in the service manual) has different part...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. MrPhys
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    Oil leaking from under Head cap nuts??

    OK. I just reassembled the head and everything is groovy... so i thought. Add new oil, crank her up and OMG SHE IDLES GREEEAT. wait... what's...
    Thread by: MrPhys, Sep 19, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. MrPhys
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    syncing

    sounds like you have an open intake valve sometime during the compression stroke...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    cool, that's the first thing i did after covering it. thanks
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    well... I don't think that'll be a problem anymore. Woke up early this morning to get a good head start on finishing that head and...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. MrPhys
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    Pod Air Filters

    I would like to add, in regards to the pod convo. Outside air changes with weather and such don't affect the carbs as much because, as i said,...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. MrPhys
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    Pumba the XJ750 project

    That is one very good looking ride!
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. MrPhys
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    Pod Air Filters

    wow. yeah get it running right, then play with it. Good luck with the podding.
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. MrPhys
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    Pod Air Filters

    I said I was awaiting approval from those members. Not that I had it. And yeah, the pressure is different in the top of the float bowl than it...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    Thanks! Oh, is there a good thread on how to get the timing right on this thing? I'll pour through the manual some tonight too. Re assembly...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. MrPhys
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    Pod Air Filters

    Now as for open headers, and 4-2 and 4-1 exhaust mods... I haven't looked into or thought hard about that yet. I have a feeling thought that it...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. MrPhys
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    Pod Air Filters

    ******************************************************** ********************DISCLAIMER!!!!!!!********************** **************THIS POST...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    Ok the head is off. I am, carefully, disassembling it. How do I clean the head itself. I have chem dip for the parts, but how do I take...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. MrPhys
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    You've been warned, be careful

    what happened here?
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    Jeffco's solution worked like a charm. kidding. Up till last night I'd even put a hammer handle in the intake/exhaust and tapped with the...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    Yeah, about that... Took the heat+rubber hammer route.... broke a fin.... :x :x :x Picking up a wooden/plastic wedge today to try to...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    this thing is STUCK on there. Still working at it.
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. MrPhys
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    rpms wont go down!

    No frigg'n joke
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    Got those underside nuts off already. Until today it was no book. Just the one i downloaded. this afternoon... ok... so 10 min ago reading...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    I am going to lap my valves, check for bent ones, clean everything, I have an OEM Gasket kit, and on the way is one head assembly (for spare...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    Ok. I have refurbished my valve cover to my liking. More importantly I have removed all the nuts and bolts, cam shafts, etc from the head. I...
    Post by: MrPhys, Sep 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    hmmm it idles better. It definately needs vac synced, and adjustment screw work. see you in a bit.
    Post by: MrPhys, Aug 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    I just get very animated. I go on rants, and honestly I don't like the feeling of helplessness that comes with being stuck. Thanks again to...
    Post by: MrPhys, Aug 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    This probably deserves its own thread. So I'll do that. MLew helped me out last night. Brought the carb rack over to his place and tore theem...
    Post by: MrPhys, Aug 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    Adrian, no offense taken man. I do have thicker skin than that. Quit your bitch'n and get to work. I think that about myself and others all...
    Post by: MrPhys, Aug 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    But a clear and honest thank you to BigFitz and RicOmatic (prayers are with you for your speedy recovery). the only advice I trust on this site...
    Post by: MrPhys, Aug 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    BigFitz has been monumental in my "rebuild"... if you'd call it that. And the contradictary advice is there. I promise. Mlew. I'd love to...
    Post by: MrPhys, Aug 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    As a matter of fact. I'm parting out this bike. I will take my sorry ass to a dealership, and just buy one that is running. I'm am sick of...
    Post by: MrPhys, Aug 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. MrPhys
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    I've about had it

    alright If there's anyone in Raleigh, who can ourtright show me, steps 1 - 100 of valve clearances, float levels, carb tuning etc etc. Come...
    Thread by: MrPhys, Aug 26, 2012, 56 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. MrPhys
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    LED turn signals question **AGAIN**

    read this http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=4489.html enjoy
    Post by: MrPhys, Aug 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. MrPhys
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    Ripping my GD hair out

    Well everyone has given me a LOT to think about and check. Unfortunately, without a garage, I am inhibited by weather. Also I keep having to...
    Post by: MrPhys, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. MrPhys
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    Ripping my GD hair out

    ok then look. Tomorrow I'm getting up extra early. I will try to sync with the yics tool. If that doesn't work, right away, I wll go back to...
    Post by: MrPhys, Aug 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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