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  1. bigjimcfh
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    Thanks for the confirmation, RickCoMatic... So... I paid $140 for this machine last Sunday.. After a new battery and a few other items (ignition...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. bigjimcfh
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    Thank you everyone for your help!
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. bigjimcfh
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    *Sigh*.... I have some awesome news! (sarcasm) So, maybe to confirm what RickCoMatic stated, here are some findings. I changed the oil...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. bigjimcfh
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    I Will have to check clearances then. I can try the oil in the cylinder. Is this whats termed "fogging"? As for the oil spurting out of...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. bigjimcfh
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    OK... tonight I had an hour to spare to take a look at my bike. I discovered a couple items that have me worried. Being that I had...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. bigjimcfh
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    Good call, BigFitz. Ill focus on valves to make the determination with a compression test. Any ill effects by testing compression with carbs...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. bigjimcfh
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    Thanks for the responses... There was pretty much no oil in the machine when I got it. Ultimately my concern was engine issues. I have no...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. bigjimcfh
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    Oil in intake? What is likely cause?

    Hi, I am working on this '81 XJ650 i picked up last weekend trying to make sense of the "mods" that were done and how the bike should be...
    Thread by: bigjimcfh, May 8, 2013, 21 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. bigjimcfh
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    Rolled the dice on XJ650.. Rough shape

    Never mind! New battery hooked up, checked wiring closer and now she cranks!!! So.. No turn over. Slides in carbs were stuck. I broke me loose...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 8, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. bigjimcfh
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    Rolled the dice on XJ650.. Rough shape

    this is someone elses bike vid, but mine seems to do exactly the same from the sounds.. ideas? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOXtT8KQfBA
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. bigjimcfh
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    Rolled the dice on XJ650.. Rough shape

    Thanks!!! Any way to confirm my starter spins the right direction? Thanks again
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. bigjimcfh
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    Rolled the dice on XJ650.. Rough shape

    Thanks CDS1984: i believe it might be low on oil. I tipped the machine so it stood vertical (no stock dual kickstands) and i couldnt see...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. bigjimcfh
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    Rolled the dice on XJ650.. Rough shape

    Sorry guys. After reading my original post, I realized it was long winded. In a nutshell the starter spins freely not cranking. It is in...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, May 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. bigjimcfh
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    Rolled the dice on XJ650.. Rough shape

    Hi guys. Heres some back story.. last summer i picked up a used XJ550. After hours spent adjusting valves, rebuilding carbs, detailing,...
    Thread by: bigjimcfh, May 6, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. bigjimcfh
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    Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you run?

    Quite the attraction.. Awesome you got your bike rollin, Dragsta. Given the additional input, i would like to eliminate any assumption of...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. bigjimcfh
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    Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you run?

    Right on! Awesome you got it working. I haven't tried pulling away in any gears other than first and second. I'll have to try 6th. There are...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Oct 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. bigjimcfh
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    Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you run?

    Re: Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you r That is really nice. If i could, I would. Let me know how raising the floats...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Oct 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. bigjimcfh
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    Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you run?

    Re: Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you r That is damn nice! Believe me, if I could, I would! Im pretty sure I couldn't make...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. bigjimcfh
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    Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you run?

    I hear ya on both points - i bought my bike for $50, but put in over $500 in parts and tools. These are like toys. I'm 6'4" 250lbs and its an...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. bigjimcfh
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    Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you run?

    right on.. so ya went with 122.5? i just bought 125 to replace my 117.5 and replacing my 37.5 pilot jets with 40 - let me know your results
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. bigjimcfh
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    Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you run?

    Thanks for checking. Weird they dont have sizes stamped. To get new jets, I just made an order with a user on this site that runs XJ4ever.com....
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. bigjimcfh
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    Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you run?

    Re: Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you r Sounds good man, thanks!
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. bigjimcfh
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    Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you run?

    150 main jets??? Man, I'm thinkin of going to 125. 150 seems pretty big. Wonder if your bike runs alright with them?
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Sep 29, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. bigjimcfh
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    Who has xj550 w/mikuni carbs and pods?What jets do you run?

    I have an xj550. I recently did all the dirty work of rebuilding carbs, adjusting valves clearances, syncing carbs and color tuning and it runs...
    Thread by: bigjimcfh, Sep 29, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. bigjimcfh
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    shifting while stopped

    Thanks everyone. Valuable information supplied here. I was dreading the response of "you need yourself a total clutch rebuild". Ill see if I...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Sep 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. bigjimcfh
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    shifting while stopped

    So, it seems that i have encountered a [possible] issue. I have found that if i am gear, say 3rd, then come to a stop, i am unable to downshift...
    Thread by: bigjimcfh, Sep 1, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. bigjimcfh
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    Choke cable question

    Thanks! I just found the price on Chacal's list. seems reasonable.
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Sep 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. bigjimcfh
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    Choke cable question

    So, i got my valves up to spec. In preparation, i removed the horn, some of the harness items in the frame under the fuel tank and pulled the...
    Thread by: bigjimcfh, Aug 29, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. bigjimcfh
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    Measured my valves - Does my shim sizing look correct?

    Thanks guys! i've PM'd hogfiddles and we'll see about some swappin. I figured the unmarked shims might have never been replaced and the...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. bigjimcfh
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    Measured my valves - Does my shim sizing look correct?

    I have finally measured my valves.. none appear in spec. No wonder i was dreading this task. I used the retainer tool from Chacal, hemostats and...
    Thread by: bigjimcfh, Aug 14, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. bigjimcfh
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    Yea! Finally got to ride my bike 1st time. Heres my findings

    yes.... very shotty welds.
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. bigjimcfh
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    Yea! Finally got to ride my bike 1st time. Heres my findings

    Re: Yea! Finally got to ride my bike 1st time. Heres my find I appreciate the suggestion, Rocs - I got the bike without any air filtration.. no...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. bigjimcfh
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    Yea! Finally got to ride my bike 1st time. Heres my findings

    This might be a little long winded.. Apologies in advance. :D So after some work and carb rebuilds (note the plural in rebuilds), I finally...
    Thread by: bigjimcfh, Aug 13, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. bigjimcfh
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    Shoutouts

    I have had my share of posts of nothing but questions. This time I just wanted to post stating how much I appreciate all of the help everyone...
    Thread by: bigjimcfh, Aug 8, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. bigjimcfh
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    Vid of my bike running after carb rebuild. Ideas?

    good find!! i just saw your post just now and sent the seller a text and he just sold it.. ah well.. thanks man
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. bigjimcfh
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    Free Maxim project

    ooh. i want!.. too bad im no where near NY.
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. bigjimcfh
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    Vid of my bike running after carb rebuild. Ideas?

    I still need to check my valves....BUT I found I can cold start now - it will idle 1100-1200 RPM.. havent ridden yet since i need a seat, (any...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. bigjimcfh
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    Vid of my bike running after carb rebuild. Ideas?

    Not 100% dedicated. When i got the bike, it didnt have any filtration media(airbox. pods.. nothing.) My frame was modified by PO. Would a stock...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. bigjimcfh
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    Vid of my bike running after carb rebuild. Ideas?

    Nice MercuryMan! I actually read through your thread the other day on changing the shims as i have been researching more on the topic before i...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. bigjimcfh
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    Vid of my bike running after carb rebuild. Ideas?

    Yeah!!!!! After breaking the rack, dipping each carb in carb dip for some time and replacing throttle shaft seals (thanks Chacal) the thing...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. bigjimcfh
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    Won't fire after carb rebuild

    Im in a similar boat as you. When i got my XJ550 a month or so ago, the carbs had fuel sitting in it for months. It was stinky. I charged the...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. bigjimcfh
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    Vid of my bike running after carb rebuild. Ideas?

    I have ordered the throttle v-seals from chacal. I figure if im now going to break the rack to replace the throttle seals, I might buy some...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. bigjimcfh
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    Vid of my bike running after carb rebuild. Ideas?

    Aargggg. Lol. Mikuni Can't make it too easy. Thanks man
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. bigjimcfh
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    Vid of my bike running after carb rebuild. Ideas?

    Nope. I made sure the knurled idle screw isnt too far in. It's not even making contact with the throttle piece. The bike never revved that high...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Aug 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. bigjimcfh
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    Vid of my bike running after carb rebuild. Ideas?

    Im pretty quiet in the vid. but the bike is louuuud and crappy running... As you can see, its cold and i started without enrichment on. it...
    Thread by: bigjimcfh, Aug 1, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. bigjimcfh
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    Neutral light not coming on = no start... ?

    You're talking about the kickstand switch or neutral switch? After i cleaned out the inside of the front pulley cover, the neutral switch seems...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. bigjimcfh
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    Wet setting carbs. Anyone have specs they can share?

    Thanks Biggs, Yup, that's pure 87 octane in there in an aux fuel tank hanging from above.. Thanks Skyhawk. I had read a few places that NGK was...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. bigjimcfh
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    Wet setting carbs. Anyone have specs they can share?

    Im done for the night working on the the bike. it refuses to start.. I pulled the carbs and checked the fuel height. I know compared to the...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. bigjimcfh
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    Wet setting carbs. Anyone have specs they can share?

    That would be cool if it was.. :)
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. bigjimcfh
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    Wet setting carbs. Anyone have specs they can share?

    On the subject of plugs.... I didnt really know the condition of mine. Here they are... they are not WET.. looks like carbon as if the bike...
    Post by: bigjimcfh, Jul 30, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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