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  1. stankinjankins
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Today I put on new brakes adjusted carbs put on 2 new blinky's and took it for a spin with no exhaust and bad tires didnt get over 15 mph Rick I...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Mar 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    drum brake question

    So what your saying Blue is that I should'nt have a problem with the virago brakes. And Rick I have tried to shine the inside of the hub but I do...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Feb 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    drum brake question

    Sweet I really appreciate it guys I'll order the Virago shoes and be done with it. Well ill order from Partsnmore 18 dollars there and if you get...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Feb 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    drum brake question

    I know it's been a while since I have been on the site, but I have a dilemma. My back brake was sticking a lot and I got a hair up my rear and...
    Thread by: stankinjankins, Feb 23, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New reality show MURDER

    Your right ,but while I was at work today I got to thinking. When you see these kind of things on the T.V. It desensatizes you to the effects...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Aug 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New reality show MURDER

    Anybody see that new tv show on spike tv called MURDER. watched about thhree minutes of it and was totally horrified at what I seen I think a...
    Thread by: stankinjankins, Aug 1, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. stankinjankins
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    What Model Bike Do You Have or Will Have On-the-Road Soon?

    650 max here. hopefully on the road by late August.
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 20, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just some help with float hieght

    OK I tried more heat and guess what happened? Yup i broke the two half moon shapes into one have moon shape. Not gonna try heat no more. Just...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The Deathley Hallows

    I have no shame in saying that I love these books. I am sad that this will be the last in the series. Also if you like the fantasy type books...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just some help with float hieght

    ok i'll try heat again because the actual screw heads on the screws are not messed up thier just siezed in there pretty tough. thanks for the...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just some help with float hieght

    Mighty sweet MiCarl I'll dial in 9\16 and check as soon as i get the plugs. Thanks man.
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just some help with float hieght

    To tell you the truth Polock I don't think the drains have ever been taken out of this thing. I tried heat with a pen torch and an impact tool and...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Incoming newb

    Welcome Crewwolfy you've just joined the best site with the best people in it. You'll find any info you need here for that maxim of yours. Welcome...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 17, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    MOST Rediculous Comment Made by your Previous Owner is??

    Here's a CLASSIC. Maybe you can do something with it. Hell I can't complain it was free. But I have put close to 400 dollars in it so far and she...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 17, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just some help with float hieght

    thank you all for the help and write ups I'm looking to ride this joker soon. And with all ya'll helping me it will be alot sooner
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just some help with float hieght

    Well looks like im gonna have to wait a little while for the money to order 3 new plugs at 45 dollars. anyone know a cheaper place to get them?
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just some help with float hieght

    Micarl im getting real discouraged with my bike and I've tried everything save drilling them out to get the screws out. Also my yamaha dealer has...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just some help with float hieght

    OK so I noticed that with my carbs off bowls off and upside down that my floats are falling down past the top of the enrichment tube is this to...
    Thread by: stankinjankins, Jul 16, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sigh...

    I hit a car once and I had the decency to stop and tell the gentleman that I hit it and the guy didn't act shocked or anything and told me that he...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 14, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Is my face red....

    I learned in the first day of owning my bike. That if your going to spray carb cleaner into the intake with the carbs off. Please take off you gas...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 14, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    MY GOD I NEED HELP

    OK I tried the impact tool couldn't get it to work. Tried the heat couldn't get it to work also. Now I know im gonna catch some slack from ya'll,...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Probably a dumb gas tank question but....

    I agree with geebake set it outside in the sun with the cap open and it should evaporate fairly quick, or if you have a compressor and an airhose...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Finding a good seat.

    hey temyava why dont you come to my house when i reupholster my seat. maybe we can reupholster yours all i have to do is shave some of that foam...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    MY GOD I NEED HELP

    Alright ill jump on it after work today. I dont own a dremel or an impact tool so i guess i will be making a trip to the parts store. which I...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    MY GOD I NEED HELP

    Thats the kinda news i dont like to here just put them back on today now ill have to take them off tomorrow and you said a little heat will do me...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    MY GOD I NEED HELP

    True Micarl and I have massive hands but a small body. Guess i could thank my dad for that, and Ritalin
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    MY GOD I NEED HELP

    Sorry Rick as I was writing mine you must have been writing yours. Well about the drain screw on the bowl when i had the bowls off for cleaning I...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    MY GOD I NEED HELP

    your right its stuck closed and i tapped it with a screwdriver handle but to no avail. And im thinking of doing 2 possible things to correct this...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    MY GOD I NEED HELP

    Ok i cleaned my carbs like i was a pro and what do you know one of my floats are stuck closed. WHen i cleaned them I pushed a tad bit on the...
    Thread by: stankinjankins, Jul 10, 2007, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best soaking solution for really dirty carbs

    OK guys i cleaned this nasty street walker. And she looks alot better I had alot of gunk on these carbs hard nasty GUNK. Even though she looks...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best soaking solution for really dirty carbs

    Naw Rick no clogged passageways just super dirty on the outside. I used your carb cleaning guide and every passageway is open just super dirty on...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best soaking solution for really dirty carbs

    I was just wondering what was the best solution to soak nasty carbs in. I was going to soak them in vinegar 'thinking it isn't as harsh as...
    Thread by: stankinjankins, Jul 4, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How i got my pilot plugs out

    drilled small hole in the center of plug. was going to go to a larger bit but decided to use some home grown technology, cause I dont own a dremel...
    Thread by: stankinjankins, Jul 4, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. stankinjankins
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    Drilling the pilot screw man hole

    Does anyone know what size drill bit is needed to drill out the pilot screw plug? I feel like i need to drill it out and clean the screw to get a...
    Thread by: stankinjankins, Jul 2, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    AWESOME DEAL FROM EBAY

    ypu it does thanks guys
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Today i pulled off the carb holders and cleaned them up really well. Time to put some of that RTV on em, because they are in REALLY bad shape on...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For $25,000 .. and, the right -- to come-back, next week ...

    with, time, love of the carb, and great frustration you used solder.------maybe
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jul 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    replaced 81 harness with an 82 checked out carb holders with the wd-40 lots of cracks no difference in throttle but had lots of small bubbles so...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jun 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    AWESOME DEAL FROM EBAY

    Dan I wish it was the icd and rectifier but it not its the 2 boxes under the tank one has nippon written on it and the other has the yamaha tuning...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jun 30, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Coil Question

    What do the stamped numbers on the coil mean? I've got a set of 81"s with .010 stamped on both. Now on the 82's there is 110 on one set and 111....
    Thread by: stankinjankins, Jun 29, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking to buy: Help be my "bring a friend to look it over"

    will do
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    AWESOME DEAL FROM EBAY

    hey yall listen to this i looked on ebay for some coils cause mine are busted well saw coils and wire harness for an 82 650 maxim told myself well...
    Thread by: stankinjankins, Jun 29, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. stankinjankins
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Started at getting out the old wire harness to put in the "new to me" one and thats when it started raining oh well theres always tomorrow
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking to buy: Help be my "bring a friend to look it over"

    The friend that gave me my 81 xj650 bought his 82 xj650 for 800 dollars new tires, oil filter, air filter, new fork seals, carb rebuild, and sync....
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    POLL: I have an XJ because...

    I have an xj because it was given to me with 6k miles and in bad shape, but it reminds me of when my Dad used to ride before he got hit by an old...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    please don't laugh

    ok about this tach since i have a mechanical now it will still work right? Also you say if I take out the relay for the side stand i need to do...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    please don't laugh

    man i type like a six year old
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    please don't laugh

    Thanks Robert i today compared the wires and the only thing different like you said was an extra harness in the head light different type of...
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    please don't laugh

    can i use an 82 wiring harness for an 81 650 and if i can how must i modify it? I currently do not have a kickstand switch and the colors arent...
    Thread by: stankinjankins, Jun 28, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. stankinjankins
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    A birthday!?

    happy birthday Rick thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge to a noob like me
    Post by: stankinjankins, Jun 27, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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