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  1. bleedblue4life
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    Random shutoff?

    There should be an actual plunger type switch at the kickstand correct? There is no such switch or any wires down there other than the oil sensor...
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Jun 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. bleedblue4life
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    Random shutoff?

    After doing all the necessary maintenance on my XJ I've been trying to pile some miles on it after I healed up from a surgery. Put a few hundred...
    Thread by: bleedblue4life, Jun 17, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. bleedblue4life
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    What helmet do you wear?

    Don't wear one....but if in a state that requires it I have a DOT 1/2 helmet.
    Post by: bleedblue4life, May 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. bleedblue4life
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    Is it just me or does it seem harleys break down ALOT?

    Never had any breakdowns on the 3 I had....I put over 20k in 3 years on my dresser and most of them were hard miles. :D
    Post by: bleedblue4life, May 6, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. bleedblue4life
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    "TurboMax" the build.

    Sportster seat fits pretty good on there...any major mods to make it work? Any plans on getting the front to lay nice on the tank?
    Post by: bleedblue4life, May 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. bleedblue4life
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    My XJ is ready to go!

    Finished up all the work on my XJ today and gave it it's name....Herb....after its PO my wifes grandfather. Full carb rebuild, valves done, carbs...
    Thread by: bleedblue4life, May 1, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. bleedblue4life
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    Repack

    Repack the bearings with grease. They were packed with grease new....now you need to repack them. Kinda like packing a grocery bag....you may...
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Apr 23, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. bleedblue4life
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Put my rebuilt carbs on, changed starter button and fired it up. Down a cylinder, checked though wiring and found that the plug sparks but up...
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Apr 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. bleedblue4life
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    Changing the carb intake boots on 82 Maxim 650

    Does anyone apply anything to the gasket or intake boot (ex. indian head gasket shellac) before install? Getting ready to reinstall my old intake...
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Apr 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. bleedblue4life
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    Did some work on the bike today...valve shim question

    I may also buy new intakes, the old ones are cracked on the outside but show no cracks on the inside. I already removed them (soaked the bolts...
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Mar 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. bleedblue4life
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    Did some work on the bike today...valve shim question

    By bottom end kit I meant buying new float valves, probably the shaft seals/washers ect ...I think everything else is probably ok (don't know till...
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Mar 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. bleedblue4life
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    Did some work on the bike today...valve shim question

    Well I got all my shims swapped around and did a compression check. #1,#2, and #3 were 145 and #4 was 150. Pulled the carbs to start going...
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Mar 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. bleedblue4life
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    Did some work on the bike today...valve shim question

    Yeah I just don't know how long I will hang onto it, depends on how reliable I can keep it for daily use. I guess if I had to do it once a year...
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Mar 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. bleedblue4life
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    Did some work on the bike today...valve shim question

    I figured it was something to do with damaging the cam lobes. Might be tricky swapping them around in the right spots without going back over a...
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Mar 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. bleedblue4life
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    Did some work on the bike today...valve shim question

    Hmm....that could get tricky. May be stupid to ask buy why do you need a shim in to turn the motor? I figure I only need to get a 230, 245, and...
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Mar 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. bleedblue4life
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    Did some work on the bike today...valve shim question

    Thanks MiCarl. Hoggfiddles, you have a PM.
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Mar 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. bleedblue4life
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    Did some work on the bike today...valve shim question

    Got out to the garage today to start working on the bike and get it ready for this summer. Repaired the #1 spark plug hole with a insert and went...
    Thread by: bleedblue4life, Mar 2, 2013, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. bleedblue4life
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    83 xj750mk questions

    I'd love to have that touring kit but I doubt it would bolt up to my 650. Plus trying to ship it would be quite a hassle.
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Mar 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. bleedblue4life
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    83 xj750mk questions

    I like that touring setup!
    Post by: bleedblue4life, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. bleedblue4life
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    New to forum....my XJ story.

    My first one was a 82 XJ650 YICS motor that I didn't do anything to but ride. I bought it after selling my 01 EG Classic (started a family) for...
    Thread by: bleedblue4life, Feb 17, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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