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  1. machelis
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    Brake Fluid Curiosity

    Howdy, With the little experience I have with brakes, how long should it take to bleed new brake lines? I'd just like to know if I have air...
    Thread by: machelis, Apr 28, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Brake Line Issue

    I got some new stainless braided brake lines which fit and look awesome, except for where the lower hoses connect to the dual banjo bolt. It seems...
    Thread by: machelis, Mar 28, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Grease Gun Method Didn't Work!

    I had WD-40 sitting around the seals for a long time. Inside and outside the caliper. It's outand I know what works for me know. No need for messy...
    Post by: machelis, Mar 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Grease Gun Method Didn't Work!

    moellear, I made sure the bleeder was out a few turns. I made it a point to not forget!
    Post by: machelis, Mar 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Grease Gun Method Didn't Work!

    I did notice that the nozzle for my grease gun was too small. It was a cheapo and works on the quad. I tried re-attaching the calipers and...
    Post by: machelis, Mar 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Grease Gun Method Didn't Work!

    Howdy. After trying all ways of getting out that stubborn caliper piston, including the grease gun method, it was electrical tape on the air...
    Thread by: machelis, Mar 2, 2013, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I dug back into the Maxim for the first time since last fall. I took off the seized caliper and am currently trying to unstuck it. All the...
    Post by: machelis, Mar 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle Adjustment

    While tinkering with my carbs after putting them back in the bike, I seem to have lost my zero for idling. Which way closes and which way opens...
    Thread by: machelis, Oct 9, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    let's break every rule in the book

    The last time someone almost cut off my buddy with a scooter, he kicked her car door and gave her hell. Those things scare me ..
    Post by: machelis, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Valve shim clearance

    Awesome. Thanks fellas.
    Post by: machelis, Sep 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve shim clearance

    So should I re-check with a solely metric gauge before continuing? Or is it obvious that they need changing either way?
    Post by: machelis, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve shim clearance

    'Accept' means it goes through smoothly, but only because there's oil all over the cam lobe and shim. And my feeler gauge is both metric and...
    Post by: machelis, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve shim clearance

    Two of my exhaust valve shims accept my .152 gauge. Should I go one lower which I assume it will raise the clearance to .202? I've been told...
    Thread by: machelis, Sep 26, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I beat the rain!

    Now that's a cool picture with a sweet bike.
    Post by: machelis, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I beat the rain!

    Now that's a cool picture with a sweet bike.
    Post by: machelis, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb boot gaskets

    Got my answer. Thanks guys.
    Post by: machelis, Sep 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb boot gaskets

    I have to change one carb boot gasket, so I thought I'd change them all. Is it cheaper to buy the gaskets or cut them myself? I can get a roll of...
    Thread by: machelis, Sep 18, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seized rear axle

    It's all good dude. Excuse my attempt at describing stuff. This is my first go at anything on two wheels. I'm going to try your idea. Sounds like...
    Post by: machelis, Sep 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seized rear axle

    Polock has it right. I would try the "third gear method", but I'm also in the process of cleaning the carbs since the jets were sitting in gas for...
    Post by: machelis, Sep 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seized rear axle

    I guess it's the plate with the shoes. The plate and wheel seperate, but the plate itself is stuck to the axle. I haven't really tried taking the...
    Post by: machelis, Sep 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seized rear axle

    Howdy. After reading some posts here, I decided to dig into the drum brakes. To bad my drum is stuck to the axle and wont budge. Any tips on...
    Thread by: machelis, Sep 8, 2012, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Turning over without battery?

    Thanks guys. Already took both side covers off with an impact driver. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't just loosening something important in there.
    Post by: machelis, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Turning over without battery?

    Howdy. First post. Just got an 83 XJ750K and was wondering if there was a way of turning the motor without a battery. There isn't one on the...
    Thread by: machelis, Sep 5, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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