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  1. OzRoadbandit
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    Final Verdict on All Balls Bearings?

    I go to the local CBC bloke over here. I normally get NTN sealed bearings. I fit them then forget about it. Job done. Haven't had a failure yet....
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Dec 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb diaphragm problem

    nice work there Rick. Good to see I could probably salvage them. I might pass on the duct tape though sweet .... cant get any to match the color...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Dec 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. OzRoadbandit
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    Carb diaphragm problem

    Cheers Maverick .... just what the doctor ordered :D
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Dec 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. OzRoadbandit
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    Carb diaphragm problem

    Idle hands seem to create work.... uggghhhh. I looked at the carbs sitting in the corner and curiosity had the better of me, what sort of...
    Thread by: OzRoadbandit, Dec 13, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. OzRoadbandit
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    YICS Bike Owners, CHECK THIS OUT!!!

    Len noticed I was missing one from my XJ750 and suggested he include one in my last order. His product has reached Australia.... tis very nice
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    650 dead

    have you unplugged the ignition coils or taken the plug leads off at all ? Sounds like timing is out a long way like a plug lead in the wrong...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is it me or our xjs begining to spike in price

    they still sell for 1-2k over here as runners. Fairly clean at that price. I paid 1300 for mine but it is also a reasonably rare model. But as...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. OzRoadbandit
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    Front Caliper Bolt

    I'd probably try an ezy out on the bolt before mashing the remainder of the bolt. If the bolt is really screwed, drill it right out and use a...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. OzRoadbandit
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    air filters

    thanks guys, the question has now been put to the parts supplier. Stocky on the way....
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. OzRoadbandit
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    What speeds does your bike see?

    Back when I was a damn sight younger and living in the Northern Territory, Australia, I owned an 87 model XJ900. Back then we had no open road...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    air filters

    ok, so the stock filter is about 30 years old and has probably seen better days. I can get either a stock paper filter or a K+N washable filter....
    Thread by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 20, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. OzRoadbandit
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    super tight valves? am i retarded?

    I'd also be looking a #1 and seeing if it had a lean condition. #1 valves on my XJ were uber tight. That cylinder had been running quite lean...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. OzRoadbandit
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    can i fix this ??

    just as a matter of interest Random, have you fed the bike a diet of new spark plugs ? Old plugs will break down like a biatch under load, like...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. OzRoadbandit
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    Galfer Stainless Steel Brake Lines

    The DOT standard is an interesting one here in Aus. I went and spoke to my local bike mechanic and settled on Venhill brake lines as they met...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. OzRoadbandit
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    Galfer Stainless Steel Brake Lines

    I'll second that ! tis very pretty
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. OzRoadbandit
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    What do you use to clean the outside of your motor?

    I use degreaser and a pressure washer. Keeps them looking reasonable. I had the engine hydroblasted for my current XJ750, which is undergoing a...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. OzRoadbandit
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    Water in the Wheel Bearing?

    you could probably spend an hour or more pulling the bearings apart/cleaning and regreasing or lash out about 30 dollars (if that) and replace...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Helmet Cams

    ahh, whoops. utube has updated recently and lock all my vids. Have unlock that one now. I use the standard GOPRO adhesive mounts. 1 on my...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Helmet Cams

    I use a gopro ... the footage has been dumbed down for utube http://youtu.be/h_INA1VvVk0
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. OzRoadbandit
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    $500.00 to replace fork seals!?!?!?

    just looked up the parts on flea bay ..... about $45 for the fork seals and dust covers. I'll take a guess at $15 for oil and $60 for pads so $120...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. OzRoadbandit
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    Sad Sad day

    I'd be curious to know what caused the lockup ...... did it seize or drop a gear ? bugger that it happened though. :cry:
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. OzRoadbandit
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    Newbie from Perth Western Australia

    glad that helped Camma. Very nice finished product too. Enjoy the riding.
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. OzRoadbandit
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    My 1982 XJ650 Maxim Modification

    that sux balls big time. as long as everybody is ok that is some consolation. Nicely finished bike too without being over the top.... when the...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. OzRoadbandit
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    81 xj cluster fried or bad wires ?

    I'd start by pulling all the connectors apart and giving them a good clean with your favourite contact cleaner. All the symptoms are there for a...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Renovation time for the XJ750RL

    the fork lowers are stock XJ750RL. No idea what else they may fit. I have a sneaking suspicion that they are the same as the later model XJ900 ......
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie from Perth Western Australia

    Camma... heres what I did to get that picture up.... click on the link you supplied. It takes you to your photobucket album. mouse over an...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. OzRoadbandit
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    Renovation time for the XJ750RL

    got a little more done tonight. forks rebuilt and reinstated.... damn easy when all the parts are to hand... thanks Chacal :-) [img]...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie from Perth Western Australia

    The Australian contingent grows ... welcome from the Outer eastern suburbs of Mudbourne...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Renovation time for the XJ750RL

    powdercoat or paint ? that caused many fights and much beer to be drunk... Here is my reasoning albeit potentially flawed. Powdercoating is...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Renovation time for the XJ750RL

    I'll dig the sheet out that came back with the pipes. It does go through cleaning, polishing etc etc as well as a general warning about getting...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. OzRoadbandit
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    Renovation time for the XJ750RL

    about the 250 mark Bushy....
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. OzRoadbandit
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    Think this has been in a crash?

    appears to have bent forks...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. OzRoadbandit
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    Frustration!

    I have seen many engines brought to life with that quality nulon product.... have also seen some really good backfires due to overuse of same...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. OzRoadbandit
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    Renovation time for the XJ750RL

    crikey... its been a while since I updated this thread. I've really only gotten back to the bike over the last week or so. Anyway this is whats...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. OzRoadbandit
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    Anybody recognize these turn signals?

    They suit the XJ900 series, XJ750RL and if you don't want them I'll quite happily take them off your hands cause I want some for my 750RL....
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. OzRoadbandit
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    After Market Parts Source

    I'll give Len (chacal) a plug too. Just received a shipment from him full of many bits. He is a patient man. :-)
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. OzRoadbandit
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    I've about had it

    MrPhys.... I would be going back and checking for a bolt/nut that is hidden in/under some dirt/grease/mud/oil/obscure place. The head sounds...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. OzRoadbandit
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    Renovation time for the XJ750RL

    all up about $200. That included the diff and few other small bits. I'll be getting the same fellow to hydroblast the carbs when I pull them apart.
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Renovation time for the XJ750RL

    All hell has broken loose over here with work so absolutely bugger all going on with the bike at the moment... kinda annoying. On the upside, I...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. OzRoadbandit
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    Caliper piston removal

    I tried that method with the rear brake on mine. Unfortunately the rear master cylinder had failed AND there was a lot of rusting on the pistons....
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Sep 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 RL what exactly is it ?

    Hey Johmarq.... 108...I have your bikes slightly younger brother ...109.... @ time to ride .... Australian XJ750RL's use an unpainted motor....
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Aug 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    please teach me about paint !!

    Just a note on my last post... I had my frame sandblasted so it needed to be etch primed as it was raw metal. Failure to prime within an hour or...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Aug 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tranny Question

    bent selector fork maybe ....
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Aug 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    please teach me about paint !!

    I used etchpro, an epoxy etch primer followed by 2 coats of Protec jet black acrylic enamel 363 with enamel hardener 369 added. This is thinned...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Aug 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. OzRoadbandit
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    Battery Options

    I second the Motobatt. I have had a superb run out of mine.
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Aug 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. OzRoadbandit
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    Finally Started ( LET THE FUN BEGIN )

    crikey, I'm wondering what mine will look like when I crack them open 8O a tip... once you've stripped the carbs, find a hydroblaster and get...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Aug 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Answer me a general multi-carb question

    A cross, silver bullet, clove of garlic and a wooden stake should see you right....
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Renovation time for the XJ750RL

    While waiting for bits to dry, like triple trees, I took a look at valve clearances. A couple were ok, most were close and 2 were out quite a bit....
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Aug 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Renovation time for the XJ750RL

    The frame made it home from the sandblasters ( garnet blasters actually) nicely primed in an expoy etch primer. The blaster did have an issue...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Aug 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    ethenol gas question

    From down here in Aus.... I've been running E10 ethanol file in my bikes for a few years now with no problems yet. My V-Strom has done 45000km...
    Post by: OzRoadbandit, Jul 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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