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  1. wrenchmonkey
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    low voltage at idle (1100 rpm)

    It's all good now. the whole system has been checked and it's been fixed. :)
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Jul 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. wrenchmonkey
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    low voltage at idle (1100 rpm)

    Sorry for the late update. I found the issue causing the low voltage problem. I had to shave of some of the new powdercoating between the frame...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Jun 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. wrenchmonkey
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    No Spark! (xj750rh)

    The problem ended up being the top pickup coil. It was an open circuit. I had a spare. All is good now :-)
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, May 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. wrenchmonkey
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    No Spark! (xj750rh)

    I have no spark from any leads. I have tried a spare ignition control box and checked out all relays. The only thing I can think of checking out...
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, May 23, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. wrenchmonkey
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    Gears Slipping (2nd 3rd and 4th).

    I opened up the side of the engine today. I found a broken spring. I think it's called the positioning spring. It's an easy fix and the local...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. wrenchmonkey
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    Gears Slipping (2nd 3rd and 4th).

    I changed the oil back to conventional. So far it's still jumping out of gear. I'm going to take the left cover off (shifter side) to see if...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. wrenchmonkey
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    Gears Slipping (2nd 3rd and 4th).

    That's a good idea for sure. I have a clean pan ready to go. I'll let you know how it goes after i have tested the other oil out for a couple days.
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. wrenchmonkey
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    Gears Slipping (2nd 3rd and 4th).

    This is true. I just changed it too. That's going to be some expensive lawn mower oil. haha! I will find out if the oil is the problem soon enough...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. wrenchmonkey
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    Gears Slipping (2nd 3rd and 4th).

    Oops sorry. I meant to say it has not complained at all.
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. wrenchmonkey
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    Gears Slipping (2nd 3rd and 4th).

    Ok I just got back from a nice long ride. Everything on the bike is great except the gears are popping out and giving me a false neutral. I have...
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 20, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. wrenchmonkey
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    low voltage at idle (1100 rpm)

    I charged the battery and had it tested the next day. The rated CCA is 190 (136 CCA tested at 12.53V) I need a new battery for sure. It's 3 years...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. wrenchmonkey
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    low voltage at idle (1100 rpm)

    I used distilled water. I don't know what the voltage drop is yet. I will have to check it out in a couple days.
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. wrenchmonkey
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    low voltage at idle (1100 rpm)

    the brushes are like new and I have cleaned up the copper contact rings. I may have to get a battery then. It is 3 years old and it needed a top...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. wrenchmonkey
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    low voltage at idle (1100 rpm)

    I have been having an issue with the charging system on my XJ750RH Seca. The voltage drops low enough to be using the battery when idling. I have...
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 11, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. wrenchmonkey
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    Pulling head off.

    OMG, I'm just not bright today. Don't ask. Well in that case, good news for me :) Thanks
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Dec 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. wrenchmonkey
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    Pulling head off.

    I didn't think so. Do you have any recommendations for a good chain breaker? I see a lot of units that are relatively cheap, but are they any good?
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Dec 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. wrenchmonkey
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    Pulling head off.

    To pull the head off the xj750 engine, do I need to break the chain?
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Dec 9, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. wrenchmonkey
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    Oil Pump Chain

    Thanks for the info. It should be just fine then.
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Dec 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. wrenchmonkey
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    Oil Pump Chain

    The oil pump chain on my 1981 XJ750RH (Seca) has some slack in it. How much slack is too much?
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Dec 4, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. wrenchmonkey
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    Looking for new rear shocks (XJ750RH)

    Thanks for all the good info guys.
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Nov 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. wrenchmonkey
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    Looking for new rear shocks (XJ750RH)

    The shocks are working "fine", but they are getting rusty. That is the main reason I'm thinking of replacing them before next riding season.
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Nov 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. wrenchmonkey
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    Looking for new rear shocks (XJ750RH)

    I'm thinking progressive would be the way to go too. I just don't know what model. I think the 412 would be a good choice.
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Nov 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. wrenchmonkey
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    Looking for new rear shocks (XJ750RH)

    I'm taking my bike apart this winter so I can paint the frame and swing arm. I'm also thinking about replacing the rear shocks with new units....
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Nov 3, 2015, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. wrenchmonkey
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    Problems with 1981 Seca xj750

    what heat range are the plugs and how are the leads?
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. wrenchmonkey
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    Help: cleaning fuel out of case

    It may not be optimal, but you can ride around with the choke on. On motorcycles the choke is not really a choke like in a car. It's a fuel...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. wrenchmonkey
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    Calliper Pin Stuck?

    I rebuilt the calipers last summer, but I didn't realize the pin was stuck at the time. It seems to be better now. I made sure everything is...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Jun 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. wrenchmonkey
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    Calliper Pin Stuck?

    I was able to take the pin out. It looks like the rubber bushings were the culprit. The bushings were super dry and would not let the pin go....
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Jun 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. wrenchmonkey
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    Calliper Pin Stuck?

    There are two pins on the front brake callipers of my 81 seca 750. The pin holding the brake pads is good, but the pin holding the calliper is...
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Jun 14, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. wrenchmonkey
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    Shock Swap

    Oh man, I have seen a few out there. Hard to believe they have collector plates.
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Jun 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. wrenchmonkey
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    Shock Swap

    To my suprise, they work like new, but the chrome is rusting. I have collector plates, so I need to keep the bike looking respectable. The plate...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Jun 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. wrenchmonkey
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    For Sale XJ750RH Parts for Sale

    Same as mine but worse :P Thanks though.
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Jun 3, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. wrenchmonkey
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    For Sale XJ750RH Parts for Sale

    Darn.
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Jun 1, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. wrenchmonkey
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    For Sale XJ750RH Parts for Sale

    What condition are the fork tubes in and what would you sell them for?
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, May 31, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. wrenchmonkey
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    Shock Swap

    Sweet. I don't know if I will change it yet. Are the shocks for the Maxim any better ride quality wise?
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, May 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. wrenchmonkey
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    Shock Swap

    Does anybody know if the rear shocks from a maxim would fit my 1981 xj750rh Seca. Just wondering.
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, May 29, 2015, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. wrenchmonkey
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    compression and vacuum

    I may just keep riding it as is for now. Aside from being hard to start when cold (not an issue in the summer) outside, it runs great. I plan on...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, May 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. wrenchmonkey
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    compression and vacuum

    yep, it's all cylinders. give or take about 1 Hg difference. Ouzo is the best!
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, May 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. wrenchmonkey
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    compression and vacuum

    That's good to hear about the compression. The valve clearances are in spec. I just had them done yesterday. 2 valves were very tight and one was...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, May 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. wrenchmonkey
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    compression and vacuum

    I did a compression and vacuum test on my 81 seca 750 today. The compression was at 145 on all cylinders, give or take a few psi. I think this is...
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, May 2, 2015, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. wrenchmonkey
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    Odometer stopped!

    The odometer stopped on my xj750rh. I do have another unit from a parts bike that I can use. I'm just wondering if anybody else has had the same...
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 11, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. wrenchmonkey
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    Front forks. Hex bolt not coming out!

    Nice. Thanks for the info!
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Mar 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. wrenchmonkey
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    Front forks. Hex bolt not coming out!

    This is What I have found out. Thanks for all the info guys! I will try it again in the coming days :)
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Mar 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. wrenchmonkey
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    Front forks. Hex bolt not coming out!

    I have an 1981 Seca 750 (XJ750RH). I'm having a hard time taking the front forks apart. The hex bolt at the bottom will not come out. It just...
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Mar 20, 2015, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. wrenchmonkey
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    I have my UOA back, and the lead is high.

    More or less ya it's the same stuff. The first layer of the plain bearings are a lead/tin alloy. Sorry, I should have said used oil analysis along...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Oct 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. wrenchmonkey
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    I have my UOA back, and the lead is high.

    1981 XJ750RH. This is a UOA on the first regular oil change after the break-in oil change. I have 3700 kms on the oil (Rotella T 15W40) and the...
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Oct 8, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. wrenchmonkey
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    Windshield installation (Help!)

    That may be the thing to do. I'm going to leave it for another time though. The riding season is closing in up this way. Once the salt brine hits...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Oct 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. wrenchmonkey
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    Windshield installation (Help!)

    I attached the windshield to the handlebars to see how well it would work before I went any further. I got home and took it right off again. Way...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Oct 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. wrenchmonkey
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    Windshield installation (Help!)

    Ya. I should try the third option first. If I like the windshield I may have the rods cut and lengthened. I like the rubber bits. It goes with the...
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Oct 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. wrenchmonkey
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    Windshield installation (Help!)

    I bought a new windshield for my seca and the rods are too short to be used with the mirror adapter kit. I want to use the adapter kit so I don't...
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Oct 2, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. wrenchmonkey
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    Looking to Super-Size

    If you want a comfortable bike the 1100 is nice. It vibrates a bit around 70 mph and check the splines on the drive shaft and inside the rear hub....
    Post by: wrenchmonkey, Sep 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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