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  1. pygmy_goat
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    What is the highest RPM's you've pushed your bike too?

    Probably 10k. What's the point of (knowingly) going higher? Seems to me the power gets pretty poor at that point. Or maybe someone out there...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Frustrating rain issue

    Fellas, Question about rain performance. It has been a long time since I rode in any real rain, although I have done it in the past with no...
    Thread by: pygmy_goat, Oct 18, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. pygmy_goat
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    60mph top speed?

    Second on the question of "do you know what 9500 rpm sounds like?" You ain't at redline until you think the bike is about to explode into tiny...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Throttle movement issues

    I let my dog take care of them. It's natural predation, so that shouldn't count against the endangered, right? ;) Nah, that's a pain cause she...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. pygmy_goat
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    Throttle movement issues

    Hey folks, Interesting problem today. I went out to start the bike after charging the battery, and after doing a ton of work on the front end....
    Thread by: pygmy_goat, Sep 23, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. pygmy_goat
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    Opinions needed.. should I or shouldn't I?

    I think you should make the change as drawn. I think the fairing/windshield combo is a bit too bulky and the cut-down look like you show helps...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. pygmy_goat
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    Cleaning Aluminum

    Not everyone agrees with this, but I think that brushed aluminum on these bikes looks great. Use a metal brush in a grinder or drill. Don't do...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. pygmy_goat
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    Fork scratches

    I'll tip my hat to Polock for the magnet comment. Indeed, the heavy junk at the bottom of the oil was ferrous, and I do think it was rust/metal...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. pygmy_goat
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    Fork scratches

    The stuff in the oil looks like aluminum dust to me. I polished the insides of the lower tubes with aluminum polish, but I seriously cleaned them...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. pygmy_goat
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    85 Maxim 700 - Idle RPM/electrical issue

    Just a thought for you to consider: I had a very similar issue that was very hard to debug, and it's possible you have the same thing. If you...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fork scratches

    Hi Everyone, I recently rebuilt my forks, with new bushings, new seals, etc. However, I noticed that there are some scratches now on the tubes,...
    Thread by: pygmy_goat, Sep 11, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. pygmy_goat
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    fuel xj700

    I would say it's a really good chance you both need to rebuild your petcocks. There's a chance you'll be leaking gas into the oil, as well. If...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Chain drive conversion

    I know I know, not trying to naysay or anything. I know a lot of people like it and more power to 'em, I'm just saying...is it *really* worth it?...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Oct 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. pygmy_goat
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    Chain drive conversion

    Lol. I don't see the point but I guess that's pretty cool. And before too many people get annoyed and point out why chains are great for...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Oct 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. pygmy_goat
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Great job yet again, Chacal, on having the right parts for these old beasts. Got my bearings and put 'em in, no problems.
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Oct 20, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    final drive questions?

    +1. I have been messing around with drive units. Final statement: leave drive unit alone, mess with something else.
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Oct 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ummmm, yeah...back brake

    Yeah for reals. PS give your bearings a look while you have it in that state. $10 says you have some rust inside one or more of them now that will...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    YICS what is it exactly? and what does it do

    It's just a "swirler." The reason these kind of things got phased out is that manufacturers got a better handle on how to create swirl in...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. pygmy_goat
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    stalls when braking hard

    It could be. That was the source of my battery issues. Actually, my alternator was fine, but there was a badly corroded connector that was sucking...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. pygmy_goat
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    stalls when braking hard

    Yes very well could be electrical. First thing to check on this front is your battery. Don't just check the voltage, do an actual load test. Some...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear axle bolt spacer assembly

    ARGH! Sure enough, I finally pinned down a photo of what the drive unit is supposed to look like and I am missing the fraggnabbed spacer that goes...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear axle bolt spacer assembly

    Excellent (well, not for you or me, but maybe we can figure this out together). Here's an update. I took everything apart. I mean, the entire...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear axle bolt spacer assembly

    Alright, Spoke to Chacal, and the bearings are fine. The letters at the end refer to what type of seals the bearings have, they're not size...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. pygmy_goat
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    Rear axle bolt spacer assembly

    Chacal, if you are out there in the ether---do you have any information on this? Will a new set of bearings fix my problem?
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear axle bolt spacer assembly

    Gents, Tried all suggestions. Couple o' things. First, the manual says "reverse to re-assemble" or whatever, and it definitely says to...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Sep 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear axle bolt spacer assembly

    Hello all, I'm wondering if someone can post a photo of their rear axle (both sides) from an xj700n. The reason is that although I appear to...
    Thread by: pygmy_goat, Sep 10, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. pygmy_goat
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    How can you tell if your front forks are leaking?

    You should definitely be able to see oil if they are leaking. It will often also be dirty, so you'd see black oil.
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Aftermarket speedos

    The stock one may very well be re-gut-able; I haven't cracked it open yet. The one that I have was actually from a junkyard. Worked fine for a...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket speedos

    Hi everyone, I was planning to get one of the Acewell speedos but it turns out that they're not sold by Electrosport anymore. They referred me...
    Thread by: pygmy_goat, Aug 17, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. pygmy_goat
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    Wheel/axle spacer tube... What's it for?

    Actually, I disagree with the comment on the Yamaha engineers. Although I agree that engineers tend not to think about questions like, "how easy...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    enrichment circuit -1

    Yeah seriously. You don't want to take your carbs off any more than you have to. I was able to use a hypodermic needle--that was the only thing...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. pygmy_goat
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    Gas cap rebuild

    Excellent job on the walkthrough. I wish I had seen that before I did mine; I was taking some pictures just in case...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another XJ owner from MI

    Welcome! I live in Ferndale, and I also have an 85 xj700. Sounds like we need to do a ride? Dunno if you've got everything figured out on your...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. pygmy_goat
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    Periodic shutdown is driving me nuts!!!

    I have had very similar issues due to poor battery performance. Your battery could have the right voltage but not be able to supply proper...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I hate: AutoZone, Advance, O'Reilly, CarQuest and RadioShack

    This is not really an original observation; it's more of a rant. Imagine this situation playing out, 4 times. AutoStoreZombie: "Can I help...
    Thread by: pygmy_goat, Aug 12, 2011, 28 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    85 xj700x idle stays high when warm

    Word. Start with what doc said--I left out the obvious. The idle adjust is near the bottom of the carb rack in the middle. See if that does it. If...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 xj700x idle stays high when warm

    That depends on what you consider easy. Prepare for some sarcasm. Would you call it easy to take your carbs off, take them completely apart...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    what would you do to this bike...

    Are you just going to matte black the frame and the wheels? I hope so. I understand not liking the paint you've got on there (I personally think...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb float level

    It turns out it's a very extremely theoretical discussion (as several suspected). I happened to be setting my float levels last night, and just to...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb float level

    Didn't see this till just now, but to answer the question, the height of the fuel tank does indeed set the fuel line pressure, assuming that the...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    tank sealing - drain from fill hole?

    I agree with Rob. If I remember right, the idea with the sealer is that it's pretty close to the right amount for the tank. I think I had a small...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    AGM Replacement for 12A-A

    I think all the AGM batteries are good quality--there doesn't seem to be a crappy option like there is for the conventional batteries. I had...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Throttle power dies after 5min of riding each morning

    I second the make sure you aren't living off the top of the battery comment. This phenomenon produces some very strange and seemingly inconsistent...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alternatives to hand polishing aluminum? (Moved from Swap)

    I have found that a wire wheel does a good job of stripping the old finish off. It's very messy so I did it outside. It can leave whorls though,...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Jul 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. pygmy_goat
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    I have an 18" rear wheel, what drum is it?

    Same question here. I have a 700N not an X, but there is very little (really, zero) clearance for a bigger tire in there, unless you went with a...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Jul 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Battery test results?

    I have had batteries test good but actually be bad, especially if they had a full charge. The battery testers (even the ones made for motorcycle...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock/fuel valve question

    It seems like it causes some swelling to me. If you have the correct o-rings though, I don't think it's enough to be a problem. I was able to get...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Jul 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Questions

    I've found that the most you can usually blow is about 1 PSI (I've tried). Seem like you probably can suck much less than that. But I was able to...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Forks are leaking

    There is actually a long-term danger too, one I am currently sorting out. Without the proper amount of oil in the fork (a situation which will...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mad_bohemian's VooDoo '82 xj750 Project-FINALLY COMPLETE!

    Re: UDPATED:07/18/2011:'82 xj750 Project is still going... :D I'm wondering what "way cheap" means for the ceramic coating. I love the megaphone...
    Post by: pygmy_goat, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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