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  1. rebel318
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    How to test a fuel light?

    Well before I "fixed" the unit i mesured the continuity which of course was 0 because it was broken. Now that its been repaired, checked out side...
    Post by: rebel318, Aug 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. rebel318
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    How to test a fuel light?

    I will. Thanks for the tip
    Post by: rebel318, Aug 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. rebel318
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    How to test a fuel light?

    With the tank drained after I repaired the wire on the sender, the low fuel light won't come on
    Post by: rebel318, Aug 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. rebel318
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    How to test a fuel light?

    So I crossed the wires going to the bulb and it lights. So I decided to pull the unit out of the tank. I found the wire on the unit broken...
    Post by: rebel318, Aug 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. rebel318
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    How to test a fuel light?

    Hi everyone, I sold my 81 xj650 and picked up a 85 maxim x, which I love. Anyway the low fuel light is not working. I have checked the bulb....
    Thread by: rebel318, Aug 7, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. rebel318
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    motor reinstalled now no fire?

    I mean there is no spark at the plugs at all
    Post by: rebel318, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. rebel318
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    motor reinstalled now no fire?

    where would it unplug from? the connector up by the fuses is still plugged in
    Post by: rebel318, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. rebel318
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    motor reinstalled now no fire?

    ok so when i crank the motor it turns over, also the oil light comes on and stays on untill im done cranking. I unplugged the black and white wire...
    Post by: rebel318, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. rebel318
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    motor reinstalled now no fire?

    well my battery is down on charge I know that for sure. Before i removed the motor it all work good. Ill give it a charge and see thanks
    Post by: rebel318, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. rebel318
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    motor reinstalled now no fire?

    so I reinstalled my motor, hooked up the wiring and now the motor has no fire. The starter cranks the motor, all my turn signal, horn and brake...
    Thread by: rebel318, Apr 14, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. rebel318
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    anyway to test a starter clutch?

    yea i starting to think it would be really alot easyer to drop in a used good compression motor with a known good starter clutch. Shame Kijiji...
    Post by: rebel318, Jan 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. rebel318
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    anyway to test a starter clutch?

    yep im sure. Ive ben burning Castrol 20w50 motorcycle all summer and fall. No synthetic or car oil for me. I think this motor had a hard pervious...
    Post by: rebel318, Jan 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. rebel318
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    anyway to test a starter clutch?

    hi guys I have a spare parts motor that came with my bike when i bought it. The po didnt know much about the motor the top end is off and all 4...
    Thread by: rebel318, Jan 8, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. rebel318
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    will diffrent oil weights effect compression numbers?

    well I guess I know what Ill be doing this winter when the weather turns. Thanks guys
    Post by: rebel318, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. rebel318
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    will diffrent oil weights effect compression numbers?

    Hi guys, if 10w40 motorcycle oil is used in replacement of 20w50 will it have very much effect on the results of a compression test? I wouldnt...
    Thread by: rebel318, Nov 11, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. rebel318
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    Home made baffle for mac 4 into 1?

    My exhaust is loud. tHE po had removed the baffle from the muffler and drilled holes in the end. It looks like a Mac 4 into 1 system to me. I...
    Thread by: rebel318, Oct 3, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. rebel318
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    81 xj650 ycis missing or acting like hitting a rmp limiter

    the thing is it only smokes when the bike starts acting up. at diffrent points in the rpm range other than that there is no smoke.if im easy on...
    Post by: rebel318, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. rebel318
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    81 xj650 ycis missing or acting like hitting a rmp limiter

    oh and the fuse box has been replaced with inline fuses
    Post by: rebel318, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. rebel318
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    81 xj650 ycis missing or acting like hitting a rmp limiter

    Ok. Check valve clearences, carbs go clunk, synced ( tho not a good one) and replaced the jets to stock jetting. Still at 7000-9000 there is...
    Post by: rebel318, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. rebel318
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    Oil suggestions for '82 Xj650 Maxim

    same out here on the Canadian East coast. Its "Castrol Grand Prix 4 Stroke" here. Been using it for many , many years and will keep using it :)
    Post by: rebel318, Sep 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. rebel318
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    Sputtering problem on XJ750 Seca

    i will be watching this thread. I have the same problem with my xj650
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. rebel318
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Got my parts yesterday. great parts, and very fast shipping. Great to deal with
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. rebel318
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    81 xj650 ycis missing or acting like hitting a rmp limiter

    well i think i will order some up monday. them and an sync and valve check are in order
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. rebel318
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    81 xj650 ycis missing or acting like hitting a rmp limiter

    And would it make a difference were i have a canadian bike?
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. rebel318
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    81 xj650 ycis missing or acting like hitting a rmp limiter

    I know that the mains are 118's. i cant read the pilots. does any one know what sizes they should be?
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. rebel318
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    81 xj650 ycis missing or acting like hitting a rmp limiter

    weird mines only 9 digit's long. 5N9 yep looks like its actually a 82 Thanks. BTW is there any common electrical problems that could cause my...
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. rebel318
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    81 xj650 ycis missing or acting like hitting a rmp limiter

    I can get pics if you would like
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. rebel318
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    81 xj650 ycis missing or acting like hitting a rmp limiter

    I kind of thought the valves would have been done not too long ago. not 100% sure but the old man who had it said he always had regular maintance...
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. rebel318
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    81 xj650 ycis missing or acting like hitting a rmp limiter

    No not yet. I was kind of betting it was the pods causing the problems.
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. rebel318
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    81 xj650 ycis missing or acting like hitting a rmp limiter

    Hi Ive got a 81 xj650 ycis with 63000km. I bought it and the last ower had pod filters on it. It seemed to miss at 3500-4000 rpm 5000-5500 rpm...
    Thread by: rebel318, Jul 13, 2012, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. rebel318
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    Nova Scotia XJ'ers

    Hi everyone Names Matt from Yarmouth. Just picked up my 1981 xj650 two weeks ago. been a blast so far
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 3, 2012 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  32. rebel318
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    what year air boxes fit a 1981 xj650??

    PM sent :)
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. rebel318
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    what year air boxes fit a 1981 xj650??

    thanks !
    Post by: rebel318, Jul 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. rebel318
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    what year air boxes fit a 1981 xj650??

    Hi everyone. Great forum you have here. 2 weeks ago i bought a 1981 xj 650 form a guy for $450. It needed nothing for inspection but ity would not...
    Thread by: rebel318, Jul 1, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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