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  1. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Awesome! I should have an answer on Thursday when my 3rd pair of feeler gauges (legit metric this time) arrive :)
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    I broke 'em free!... Except one. I need to drill it out. Thankfully I have a spare set of the same model carbs I'm practicing on first :) Plus...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    I'm currently working on getting jis screwdrivers and an impact driver. I'm not very familiar with an impact driver so I'll need to research them...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Thanks again. I figured something was off :P After this I'm moving on to my old identical pair of mikuni's that came with my bike again. They're...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Wow, that makes perfect sense, I was definitely over thinking it! I'm gonna pick up a set of metric gauges (my third set of gauges) and I...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    That makes perfect sense haha. So again, if shims change size, but they stay the same number, aren't they useless? I'm curious about this, and...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    I see.. But if it's not the correct size, why do other people still want them? Yes, just 2 measurements. There is a portion of each gauge that's...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Okay, so 2 of my exhaust shims said 290 but when I measured them, they were 288. So from now on, these are 288's correct? Because in the manual it...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Thanks friend! I asked because autozone would measure them, but I don't wanna take 4 trips :/ I'll definitely look into that tool. Could be a good...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    So I'm following your instructions to check vales with an insulated wire (awesome btw, thanks), and I noticed my shim has no numbers, so I can...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Thank you Sir, I appreciate it.
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    So I messaged chacal about the seals and I didn't find anything about fuel rail seals. Is there another name for them? Thanks.
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Yea I had to step back from it for a while and I'm just now getting back into it. I'm looking for seals right now. I'll definitely have to recheck...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    For some reason it makes me feel a little better haha. I THOROUGHLY cleaned those bad boys haha. I mean I soaked them and then took a twist tie...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    I've taken apart the carbs multiple times (like 5 times) because everytime I thought maybe tey weren't clean enough, although I never disassembled...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Also I was just screwing around and somehow managed to get it to start the way it did before. So now I can get it to rev to 5000rpms and then it...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    I'll have to look for the transfer port, not sure what that is exactly. And everything else I did. I'll have to check the throttle shaft seals as...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Lol I just looked up randomly and found a used pair for $93.00. Just need the O-rings now :)
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Thanks for the response! I actually did take the carbs apart like 5 separate times haha, though I never dipped them in anything. I performed the...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Thanks for the response! I actually did take the carbs apart like 5 separate times haha, though I never dipped them in anything. I performed the...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    I suppose I should clarify. My bike has never been able to start under it's own power without starting fluid and the choke on. It would rev high...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. SuperSeca92
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    YICS eliminator help.

    Hello hello everyone. Quick question. I still was unable to get my bike to start without jumping up into the 5000's so I decided to install my...
    Thread by: SuperSeca92, Jul 1, 2014, 38 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    That's what I'm thinking too. Like a plastidip type paint. It would only be temporary, but that's fine. I think mine are leaking more around where...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    This is true. It just sucks since I'm working on my 3000gt as well and it's like a never ending money pit. Oh well, I wouldn't be doing it...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    Don't worry, I've already put in quite a few hours and can most certainly spin a wrench (though I am intermediate at best). I damn well intend to...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    I just ended up finding a leak or two in my intake boots. I went to the market page and it said $250 for 4? Not including gaskets and o-rings?...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    Also I was curious if anyone could tell me what size the jets are on a stock 83 xj900 Seca with Mikuni carbs? I wanted to get the next size up but...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    I'm definitely checking the valves tomorrow and I couldn't find what I thought looked like seals. I ended up and cleaned the enrichment...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    I haven't checked the valves although I do have the feeler gauge for it. I have checked the boots and I know one of them completely broke and I...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    I see what you're talking about. I ended up lookng over the battery screws and noticed they weren't too tight; they weren't loose by any means,...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    I originally had it set to prime, but it never helped, I recently switched it from prime to RES (low fuel) after I started to get it to run and it...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xjymWd ... e=youtu.be Here's my Seca running for a little bit. I ended up blasting it with ether and it...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    I thought about that too, but I've checked the levels and they're all good. And it's not every time it starts up. Just today it didn't start when...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    Ya think? It's only a few months old and it's always charged. Is there a test for it? Thanks for your response, I appreciate it.
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    I found out today that when I let it sit for a couple hours and try to start it, it abruptly acts like it's trying to start for a second. Then it...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    Anyone? I'm going to attempt to check the carbs again soon and see if that's the issue (again).
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    So I guess to add to my question, I ended up spraying some ether directly into the cylinders (for all 4) They all sparked so I'm currently ruling...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    No, they're not wet at all. I've tried started fluid, but even that does nothing. I always have my battery on the charger whenever I try and...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    Well I replaced the coil and sheared back the coil wires a little bit and completely cleaned those emulsion tubes spotless, still nothing. The...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    Thanks I'll try that!
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    Alright cool thanks. I swapped the coil and now get a consistent spark all around! Unfortunately, still nothing. I took the carbs off again and...
    Post by: SuperSeca92, Apr 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. SuperSeca92
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    Inconsistent spark cause no start?

    High everyone. I'm still trying to get my XJ900 Seca to run and I've made a discovery today. My spark is very inconsistent. Also keep in mind...
    Thread by: SuperSeca92, Apr 14, 2014, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. SuperSeca92
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    83 XJ900 Seca Intake boot gaskets.

    Hey everyone! First post here and I'd like to say thank God I found this place for all bike Yamaha needs lol. But anyway down to business. I got...
    Thread by: SuperSeca92, Mar 29, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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