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  1. singingotter
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    Should I buy Vane & Hines or Jardine exhaust?

    Just an update...the MAC exhaust 4 into 2 header where the muffler slips on are 2" OD. Dang those things are big. Basically if I can get a nice...
    Post by: singingotter, Aug 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. singingotter
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    converting lights to LED

    Great job! I like the idea about the illuminated needle (kinda like fiber optics). I did replace the cluster lights with LED's, and I agree with...
    Post by: singingotter, Aug 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. singingotter
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    Should I buy Vane & Hines or Jardine exhaust?

    Yes, they are a bit more level with the ground, but not by much. If you mean by straighter that they aren't megaphone shaped, then they are...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. singingotter
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    Paper plane

    Just for the record... 114.359m
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 18, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. singingotter
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    Should I buy Vane & Hines or Jardine exhaust?

    I know that this thread is over a year old, but thought I should comment since I have had a MAC exhaust for almost three years now. I bought the...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. singingotter
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Just received a new chrome fender to replace my painted one (the old one was painted when I received the bike). I've already replaced the rear....
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. singingotter
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    want bigger tank 4 a 83 xj650

    I have a 1981 XJ650J Maxim and I bought a 1982 XJ750 tank to replace mine. You gain a gallon on the top, and I think 1/4 gallon on the reserve. I...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. singingotter
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    82 XJ650J front brake upgrade

    I upgraded my 81 XJ650 with the front end off an 82 XJ750. I bought the pneumatic front forks and dual disc setup seperately. The last thing I...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. singingotter
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    XJ750 Police bike

    The pics aren't showing up for the police bikes. Are they in one of the photo albums? I was curious to see what one looked like. Any help?
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. singingotter
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    H4 conversion Lighting

    You can also use a standard off the shelf HD H4 conversion kit. Mine also came with the high temperature pigtail. It required no modification to...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. singingotter
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    1981 XJ650H Ignition Coils

    Sold!
    Post by: singingotter, Nov 4, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. singingotter
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    1981 XJ650H Ignition Coils

    I am very pleased with the mods, I've been running the jet kit, pods & exhaust for about 3 years now. I've been travelling for the past two years,...
    Post by: singingotter, Sep 16, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. singingotter
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    1981 XJ650H Ignition Coils

    Gentlemen, I have a used set of ignition coils for sale. I wanted to offer them here before they went on eBay. I'm willing to part them out...
    Thread by: singingotter, Sep 16, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. singingotter
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    WTB Horn button

    Dang-it Richard, and I just placed an order with them yesterday. Let me see if I can get them to add another one on. If I remember right, one of...
    Post by: singingotter, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. singingotter
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    Foreign material in my inline fuel filter - what is it?

    I think your petcock internals are crumbling. If you ever had this bike overseas where the gasoline can contain high percentages of aromatics...
    Post by: singingotter, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. singingotter
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    Foreign material in my inline fuel filter - what is it?

    The main component in gasoline that melts plastic is toluene. It is a main ingredient in plastic feedstocks, and also in model glue.
    Post by: singingotter, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. singingotter
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    Colortune problems / Mixture screw?

    That auction isn't over yet...
    Post by: singingotter, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. singingotter
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    Coils -- I need new coils -- NOW!

    I don't know what other coils will fit our bikes (I've heard there are some HD coils out there that will work) Most get too hot from the way our...
    Post by: singingotter, Aug 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. singingotter
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    Headlight Upgrade

    Went down to the local cycle shop and asked about an H4 replacement for my H6024. He had one in stock for $21.99. This is nice. It even came with...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 30, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. singingotter
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    160x80x16 rear on a XJ 650 maxim? yes its true....

    I think the brand of tire is what made it work. Some tires of the same size, do actually have a different width due to excess rubber over the...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 27, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. singingotter
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    after market coils, cables, caps, plugs

    Have you changed your jets/needles/air intake to pods (or K&N airbox filter) or free-flow exhaust yet? The real crippler on these bikes is the...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. singingotter
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    XJ550 starting solenoid just clicks

    I have taken my starter apart - a complete disassembly, and cleaned the commutator, measured the brushes, etc. It is very easy and would save you...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. singingotter
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    Electrical Problems

    Guys, check the ground strap between your negative battery terminal and the engine block. Exact same thing happened to me. I tore the starter...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. singingotter
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    XJ550 starting solenoid just clicks

    If shorting the two contacts on the starter relay doesn't work, check the negative (black) ground strap that goes from the negative battery...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. singingotter
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    after market coils, cables, caps, plugs

    I wouldn't expect any noticable performance increase. What I would expect to see is easier starting, idling and cleaner plugs. Ever since I...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. singingotter
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    Turn Signals Won't Stay On

    The very small circuit board inside the handswitch has three wires soldered into copper contacts. Several of us have had the corrosion eat the...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. singingotter
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    Tank Transformation

    Yes, I replaced mine this year. I even got one without the fuel level sensor, so I didn't have to worry about wiring something else up to the...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 7, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. singingotter
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    after market coils, cables, caps, plugs

    Well, I ordered the Sumax wires and the DynaTek DC1-1 Coils. today. Now I have to patiently wait through the weekend for the parts to arrive. I...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 7, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. singingotter
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    Nology Replacement for OEM Coils

    Well, to kind of bring an end to this thread, I called Nology and they haven't any coils that will work with our bikes since the coil never really...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. singingotter
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    after market coils, cables, caps, plugs

    I am leaning towards the Sumax 8mm Pro wires (DS-242358) since they have the 135 degree non-resistor caps already on them. They are $24.95/pr, so...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. singingotter
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    XJ Oil Coolers

    I did not secure the top of mine either. It is definitely secure. Although I did buy the top rubber grommet in case I was bored and needed an...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. singingotter
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    The XJ family grows.

    Pour a teaspoon of Seafoam into each cylinder - cylinders should be warm, not hot. Tip the bike side to side a little to make sure it spreads out....
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. singingotter
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    CRAZY exhaust mod

    I rememeber back in the mid 70's when a lot of the poorer bike owners were tricking out the Honda CB-750 SOC into choppers. Both pipes were on the...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 2, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. singingotter
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    Electrical problems-blinkers, horns, taillight

    It sounds to me that the wiring is shorting out up in the clutch handle area. Everything that has been borought up so far points to this. The...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 1, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. singingotter
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    How far do you commute?

    I ride 32 miles a day, and used to get three days on a full tank before switching to reserve (2-1/2 gallons), but my new tank gets me 135 miles...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 1, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. singingotter
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    XJ Oil Coolers

    I ended up having to make some short mounting brackets to accomodate the difference in the alignment. I used some leftover steel from my luggage...
    Post by: singingotter, Jul 1, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. singingotter
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    Nology Replacement for OEM Coils

    Couldn't find a Harley Davidson OEM coil with that part number, but the Nology coil part # is PFC-30D Nology ProFire Dual Tower 3.0 Ohms. I've...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 30, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. singingotter
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    after market coils, cables, caps, plugs

    What HooNz is talking about is RFI Radio Frequency Interference.
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. singingotter
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    Fuel cap leak - Normal?

    I've been looking for a gas cap seal, but I cannot find one available (sites say "Out of Stock" or "Discontinued"). Anyone have a connection to...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 27, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. singingotter
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    after market coils, cables, caps, plugs

    From some of the photos I have seen - yes, they are included. Some of the sparkplug wire companies even include a crimper for the coil-end...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 27, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. singingotter
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    fuel lose at high speeds

    The only thing you should have to check during your tear-down, is to remove the bowls and the float needles and seats. The screen I was talking...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 23, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. singingotter
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    after market coils, cables, caps, plugs

    jdrich48 is correct. I had seen this mentioned before in another thread, so I went home and measured the resistance on my caps. Sure enough, even...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. singingotter
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    Need plans for Manometer

    I have used 1/8 inch clear Tygon tubing (2-10ft sections) and tranny fluid. I looped two sections down a 6 inch by 4 ft board and attached them...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. singingotter
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    after market coils, cables, caps, plugs

    Oh, one more thing. For those of you who are using graphite core wire and non-resistor caps, cut all 4 wires to the same length so that all 4...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. singingotter
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    after market coils, cables, caps, plugs

    Um, I'm confused. I've understood that there is approximately 5-10K ohms resistance in our OEM ignition wire/cap/plug combination. The graphite...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. singingotter
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    How many miles on your bike?

    I guess it has been edited because I fall in the 25-50,000 mile category. I have 27,000+ on the original engine.
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. singingotter
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    fuel lose at high speeds

    If you do not already (and for some time) have an in-line fuel filter installed, then I suspect that the screens above the float bowl needles are...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. singingotter
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    Nology Replacement for OEM Coils

    Do you have pictures of what this looks like? Are you still using the original wires/resistor caps/plugs?
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 20, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. singingotter
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    dual disks up front?

    Check the c-clip that holds the piston in the reservoir. Mine went soft and it was because the c-clip rusted out and the piston was being pushed...
    Post by: singingotter, Jun 20, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. singingotter
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    Nology Replacement for OEM Coils

    OK, this may need to be merged, sorry about that SnoSherrif, but the search didn't come up with anything. Most who have replaced their coils...
    Thread by: singingotter, Jun 9, 2006, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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