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  1. quentin
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    For Sale 1985 XJ700 airhead

    Starts, runs, drives...albeit not very well on the low side at moment. Needs carb tuning, possibly a rejet, maybe even a new intake gasket. True...
    Thread by: quentin, Mar 2, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. quentin
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    Just got back from looking at a 1979 Kawa KZ400....and HOLY CRAP!

    And the generous amount of room you have to wiggle the carbs out of when you need to remove them (after loosen the airbox to frame bolts). I LOVE...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 22, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. quentin
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    Just got back from looking at a 1979 Kawa KZ400....and HOLY CRAP!

    Is this the airbox thing you are talking about? EDIT: Yeah mine needs somewhat more then I thought it initially needed. Currently trying to track...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 22, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. quentin
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    Pod success

    I don't mean to revive a dead thread, but seeing as how there are only 3 threads in the "other motorcycles" forum that have had comments in the...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 21, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  5. quentin
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    Scratchy speedometer fix?

    I just got around to pulling the front tire back off to replace the speedometer drive unit in the wheel "hub". (I had the front tire off to...
    Thread by: quentin, Jan 20, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. quentin
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    700 airhead no longer starting...ignition timing?

    It's still a little lacking below 3k RPM. Above it the bike is flawless, just the really low end is non-existent. The throttle response is a...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. quentin
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    700 airhead no longer starting...ignition timing?

    Ah crap, went for a ride today, forgot to test compression when hot....POOH!
    Post by: quentin, Jan 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. quentin
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    700 airhead no longer starting...ignition timing?

    Sounds like a plan. Was 120-130 across all four this summer.
    Post by: quentin, Jan 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. quentin
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    700 airhead no longer starting...ignition timing?

    TCI is the little aluminum box about 2x2 inches with cooling fins under the left side panelthat kind looks like a mini air cooled cylider head?...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. quentin
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    700 airhead no longer starting...ignition timing?

    I am concerned, however, that I may need to rebuild the motor this summer. I tested the compression and it was at 90 PSI across all four...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. quentin
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    700 airhead no longer starting...ignition timing?

    Funny how you say that, guess what it was??? MY BATTERY...well the battery and fouled plugs. When I first tried jumping it, it would fire and pop...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. quentin
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    700 airhead no longer starting...ignition timing?

    Still doesn't effect the fact that I pulled the battery out and threw it on my charger to RULE out a bad charge? If it really is my battery, I'm...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. quentin
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    700 airhead no longer starting...ignition timing?

    If you count with 20 minutes running of varying RPM (once the engine warms up) a "short amount of time". When I was checking for spark (not...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. quentin
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    700 airhead no longer starting...ignition timing?

    Between this forum and reddit, I have found that 6 people told me to jump it to another battery, saying that it could be "dirty power". I'll go...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. quentin
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    700 airhead no longer starting...ignition timing?

    Nope, like I said, only foolery of wires that I am aware has been with the headlight wiring (I wonder if my brother could be f***ing with /...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. quentin
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    700 airhead no longer starting...ignition timing?

    Alright, for those of you who do not know, it is winter. I made it about half way through December until I had to garage my bike (due to below...
    Thread by: quentin, Jan 17, 2016, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. quentin
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    XJ700 Wiring Losing Contact somewhere.....

    I'm not gonna worry too much about it for now. I'm shoving my XJ on the back burner because I fix one thing, and another things pops up, which I...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. quentin
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    XJ700 Wiring Losing Contact somewhere.....

    Sorry if I'm just throwing us in circles. There's too much happening on this bike in terms of electricals and wiring; it's just ridiculous. I...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. quentin
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    XJ700 Wiring Losing Contact somewhere.....

    So is the diode block the same as the safety switch relay, so to speak? There's a relay under my seat that I have to unplug in order to start the...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. quentin
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    Potential Cafe Build: XS400 vs KZ440?

    I wound up picking up a KZ400 anyways. I've only ridden it 3 miles and it's already stolen my heart. As far as a cafe build goes, the bike is...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 16, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  21. quentin
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    XJ700 Wiring Losing Contact somewhere.....

    The lights turn on with the key. Is the key switch connector hard to get to? Could it be possible that it's the ignition switch itself? Sometimes...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. quentin
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    XJ700 Wiring Losing Contact somewhere.....

    I'm not sure if I have them any more then. I personally have gone around 2 miles on the highway with the signal still blinking cuz I was an idiot...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. quentin
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    XJ700 Wiring Losing Contact somewhere.....

    What is the meter light? What exactly does "self-canceling" mean for the original application on these bikes? I haven't played around with the...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. quentin
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    XJ700 Wiring Losing Contact somewhere.....

    Safety circuits are understandable. My Kawa has a neutral safety, but that just shows you if you are in neutral, it doesn't stop the bike from...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. quentin
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    XJ700 Wiring Losing Contact somewhere.....

    Just out of curiosity, why are there so many freaking wires on this bike?! You would think that with having a wire harness like an inch and a half...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. quentin
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    Just got back from looking at a 1979 Kawa KZ400....and HOLY CRAP!

    IKR! I printed out the exploded diagram of the air box and will drop by a few metal shops around town and see if they might be able to fab me...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 12, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. quentin
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    Just got back from looking at a 1979 Kawa KZ400....and HOLY CRAP!

    Guys, I understand the importance of going with the stock airbox, especially on these old CV carburetor bikes; however, you must also understand...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 12, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. quentin
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    Just got back from looking at a 1979 Kawa KZ400....and HOLY CRAP!

    I just happened to find the cover for $20.... Not sure if it's worth 20 when I can get the whole box for 30-50, though.... EDIT: I took another...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 10, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. quentin
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    Just got back from looking at a 1979 Kawa KZ400....and HOLY CRAP!

    I guess it would be running lean as opposed to rich.... That's what running without proper back pressure and air filter does! I guess I said rich...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 10, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. quentin
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    Just got back from looking at a 1979 Kawa KZ400....and HOLY CRAP!

    Aye, that I did! Actually, I already dialed in the carbs (bench sync, still need to do a dynamic balance) and ordered the chain for it. It's been...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 9, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. quentin
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    Just got back from looking at a 1979 Kawa KZ400....and HOLY CRAP!

    No, I'm not done with it. I love my 700, just want something smaller for commute reasons and that I can ride while getting the XJ all sorted out....
    Post by: quentin, Jan 7, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. quentin
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    XJ700 Wiring Losing Contact somewhere.....

    And it's not fixed, couldn't find any other obvious issues. *sigh* I'm tempted to rewire this thing from scratch because the wiring has been...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. quentin
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    How much did you pay?

    THIS!!!!! Haha purchased my 1985 700 airhead for $700 non-running (I was going by the one dollar per CC "standard"). $200 for the starter, $200...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 7, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. quentin
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    Just got back from looking at a 1979 Kawa KZ400....and HOLY CRAP!

    1979 KZ400. Kick and electric start (it needs a battery however). All original. 8,047 original miles. It does run...ish (more in depth on that...
    Thread by: quentin, Jan 7, 2016, 28 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. quentin
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    XJ700 Fuel Sensor Questions...

    Like I said, I don't travel on this bike, when I do, it's only 40 or 50 miles, fill up before I leave and fill before I return. City travel, like...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. quentin
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    XJ700 Fuel Sensor Questions...

    How many miles do you get after your light comes on before you switch to reserve? Cuz that don't sound right....if I ride sensibly (shift at 4k...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. quentin
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    XJ700 Fuel Sensor Questions...

    Since it's only a low fuel sensor, I'm not even gonna bother with it, one less thing to worry about! Just need to get a good ballpark MPG figure...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. quentin
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    XJ550 Maxim - Whole or Parts

    You have any pictures? I am currently looking for a smaller/more efficient bike and am just over in Spokane!
    Post by: quentin, Jan 6, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  39. quentin
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    XJ700 Fuel Sensor Questions...

    '85 700 airhead. I am currently fixing some wiring, mostly for the headlight, but the wiring for the fuel sensor has completely dislodged its wire...
    Thread by: quentin, Jan 6, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. quentin
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    XJ700 Wiring Losing Contact somewhere.....

    The yellow wire inside the headlight bucket about 2 inches out of the bulb plug had a small fray in it, my bet was that when turning the...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. quentin
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    Potential Cafe Build: XS400 vs KZ440?

    I understand that this is a Yamaha forum in terms of domain, but I hope to get unbiased responses. I am thinking about picking up another bike for...
    Thread by: quentin, Jan 3, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  42. quentin
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    XJ700 Bogs at High RPM (under load)

    Yeah, I was gonna say he's thinking of the tach. I was referring to my speedo which is driven by a sealed unit at the front wheel. When pushing to...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. quentin
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    XJ700 Wiring Losing Contact somewhere.....

    My 1985 700 airhead is having a little electrical/wiring issue. What is happening is that when turning the handlebars to the right, the headlight...
    Thread by: quentin, Jan 3, 2016, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. quentin
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    XJ700 Bogs at High RPM (under load)

    Well I talked to my mechanic about the "runs like crap with air filter in" issue and he thinks it may just be the fuel mixture screw is set a...
    Post by: quentin, Jan 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. quentin
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    XJ700 Bogs at High RPM (under load)

    Sorry that I haven't replied yet. Not much chance of ride in the snow :(
    Post by: quentin, Dec 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. quentin
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    XJ700 Bogs at High RPM (under load)

    Should I reuse the old ones or go ahead and splurge on some new ones, for the sake of the "argument"?
    Post by: quentin, Dec 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. quentin
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    XJ700 Bogs at High RPM (under load)

    So I went for a highway cruise today, bike felt very responsive. Rode about 6k RPM the last couple minutes of the ride, and cut the engine there...
    Post by: quentin, Dec 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. quentin
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    XJ700 Bogs at High RPM (under load)

    It's brass.
    Post by: quentin, Dec 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. quentin
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    XJ700 Bogs at High RPM (under load)

    Stock jets are 36.5 pilot and 107 main for the airhead models, correct? Any way to tell if they had been drilled out aside from the obvious...
    Post by: quentin, Dec 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. quentin
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    XJ700 Bogs at High RPM (under load)

    I planned on listening from the beginning, but when people tell you test ride with the filter and I already said it four or five times that my...
    Post by: quentin, Dec 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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