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  1. moctod
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    1980 XJ650G Maxim #2 Cylinder Running Rich

    Yes, spring then washer, then o-ring on bottom. Wondered for a while if I had the sequence right but it didn't make sense any other way. Gonna...
    Post by: moctod, Mar 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. moctod
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    1980 XJ650G Maxim #2 Cylinder Running Rich

    Thanks XJ550! Mixture threads appear to be course, had them two turns out but changed due to rough idle and all cylinders seemed to be running...
    Post by: moctod, Mar 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. moctod
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    1980 XJ650G Maxim #2 Cylinder Running Rich

    Been off this bike for a while. Had some problems with it running rich on 3 cylinders so just got through removing and cleaning the carbs, wet set...
    Thread by: moctod, Feb 28, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. moctod
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    XJ650 Fouling Plugs

    1980 XJ650 fouling two plugs. Carbs have been rebuilt, synchronized and floats adjusted. I cleaned but did not replace the main fuel jets when...
    Thread by: moctod, Sep 19, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. moctod
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    1980 XJ650 Maxim Clutch Won't Release

    Good info on choosing oil for wet clutch. Learned that one the hard way several years back. All oil is not created equal. Not sure I have enough...
    Post by: moctod, Jul 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. moctod
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    1980 XJ650 Maxim Clutch Won't Release

    Thanks k-moe! Your suggestion worked. Knowledge is a wonderful thing.
    Post by: moctod, Jul 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. moctod
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    1980 XJ650 Maxim Clutch Won't Release

    Installed new clutch about 2 years ago. Worked good after installation. I been out of commission for a while and bike sat up in storage for about...
    Thread by: moctod, Jul 3, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. moctod
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    1980 XJ650 Ignitor

    Well not absolutely, positively, without a doubt sure but have done the following and can find no other problems: Problem/Condition: No spark on...
    Post by: moctod, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. moctod
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    1980 XJ650 Ignitor

    No fire in the hole and bike is collecting dust. Looking for a known good IC Ignitor type TID14-02 4H7-10 for a 1980 XJ650 or information on how...
    Thread by: moctod, Sep 1, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. moctod
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    Hard Starting - Looking for Ideas.

    Aw man! wish you hadn't told me about that small hole in the side of the siphon tubes. You're right, its there and three are clean. Now to drill...
    Post by: moctod, Nov 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. moctod
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    Hard Starting - Looking for Ideas.

    Didn't see a wear line on the brushes but the part that sticks outta the holder is 17mm. I'll check again. Battery is fairly new, several months...
    Post by: moctod, Nov 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. moctod
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    Hard Starting - Looking for Ideas.

    Thanks for advice. Cleaned copper rings on rotor, brushes looked good so left as is, cleaned connectors from alternator, rectifier, etc. Started...
    Post by: moctod, Nov 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. moctod
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    Hard Starting - Looking for Ideas.

    Thanks for advice. Cleaned copper rings on rotor, brushes looked good so left as is, cleaned connectors from alternator, rectifier, etc. Started...
    Post by: moctod, Nov 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. moctod
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    Hard Starting - Looking for Ideas.

    1980 - XJ650 Maxim. Work done to date: Rebuilt carburetors (including wet setting floats, new O-rings on transfer tubes, pilot jets two and...
    Thread by: moctod, Nov 6, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. moctod
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    XJ650 Carburetor Gas Leak

    Rebuilt carburetors on XJ650 and dry set floats. Installed on bike and turned on prime. After few minutes gas leaking from number 2 carb air box...
    Thread by: moctod, Oct 2, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. moctod
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    Synthetic Oil

    Read and believe, the XJ650 is allergic to synthetic oil in the crankcase. Like a DA I'm learning the hard way, maybe one day I'll take up...
    Thread by: moctod, Sep 15, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. moctod
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    siphon tubes and carburetor rebuilding

    Thanks Rick! Will check plugs tonight. Its more of the Rum-rum-rum, pop, rum-rum-rum-rum, pop. Please educate me, when you say "a marginally...
    Post by: moctod, Jun 26, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. moctod
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    siphon tubes and carburetor rebuilding

    Thanks Red! Removed subject bolt but rubber connectors still too short and stiff so took the easy way out, broke out the credit card and ordered...
    Post by: moctod, Jun 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. moctod
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    siphon tubes and carburetor rebuilding

    If it broke off it was a very clean break flush with the surface. Thats why I thought that it may have been soldered in and it was the solder I...
    Post by: moctod, Jun 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. moctod
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    siphon tubes and carburetor rebuilding

    Thanks Rick! I couldn't tell whether siphon tube was pressed in, swaged in or silver soldered. Thought about trying to drill out and make new one...
    Post by: moctod, Jun 24, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    siphon tubes and carburetor rebuilding

    Thanks Rick! I couldn't tell whether siphon tube was pressed in, swaged in or silver soldered. Thought about trying to drill out and make new one...
    Post by: moctod, Jun 24, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. moctod
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    siphon tubes and carburetor rebuilding

    Rebuilt the petcock and carburetors on my XJ650, put new o-rings on the transfer tubes between the carburetors, carburetor kits, new throttle...
    Thread by: moctod, Jun 24, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. moctod
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    XJ650 muffler

    Thinking about making a stainless steel patch. Hole is about 1" in diameter on bottom of muffler. Drill hole in center of 2" dia. stainless patch...
    Post by: moctod, May 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ650 muffler

    Thinking about making a stainless steel patch. Hole is about 1" in diameter on bottom of muffler. Drill hole in center of 2" dia. stainless patch...
    Post by: moctod, May 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ650 muffler

    1980 XJ650 has a hole rusted in the bottom of one muffler. I understand that this is a fairly common problem. Anyone know of a fairly inexpensive...
    Thread by: moctod, May 14, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. moctod
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    inlet stubs

    Thanks! Had considered filling cracks with black RTV then wrapping with 3M high voltage self fusing rubber splicing tape which has some UV...
    Post by: moctod, May 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. moctod
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    inlet stubs

    Carburetor inlet stubs rubber has dry rotted and cracked on 1980 xj650 I'm rebuilding. It doesn't appear that rubber is cracked all the way...
    Thread by: moctod, May 13, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. moctod
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    XJ-650 Hitachi Carb Fuel Transfer Pipe O-rings

    Hey RickCoMatic! Is that 1mm (one millimeter) c/s (cross section)? 1 cm may be a bit large.
    Post by: moctod, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. moctod
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    XJ-650 Hitachi Carb Fuel Transfer Pipe O-rings

    Thanks! Sounds like I need to get the synthetic oil off those puppies. I thought maybe the diameter of the O-rings was too big, maybe a 6mm x...
    Post by: moctod, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. moctod
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    XJ-650 Hitachi Carb Fuel Transfer Pipe O-rings

    I'm replacing the o-rings on the fuel transfer pipes between the carbs on my XJ-650. I've got some 5mmx2mm and 6mmx2mm viton o-rings that I'm...
    Thread by: moctod, Feb 2, 2013, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. moctod
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    Carburetor Drain Screws

    I need 4 carburetor bowl drain screws for an XJ650 Maxim if anyone knows where I can get them. The head of one was so chewed up I had to drill it...
    Post by: moctod, Nov 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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