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  1. Natedogg1123
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    Bike runs. unless i let it sit overnight

    Bike responds to choke lever when running. because i turn off choke after it warms up and bike rpms come back down to normal. Left side wet plugs...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Aug 2, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Natedogg1123
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    Bike runs. unless i let it sit overnight

    OK here's the update. I have spark!! all 4 cylinders. So i checked the carburetors they are clean as a whistle which i expected since they are...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Aug 2, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Natedogg1123
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    Bike runs. unless i let it sit overnight

    I will double check for spark but im pretty sure its electrical and not fuel.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Aug 2, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Natedogg1123
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    Bike runs. unless i let it sit overnight

    So original Start Switch is no good. Took it out. all together, No kill switch at the moment. just a starter button. Also got rid or original...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Aug 2, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Natedogg1123
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    Bike runs. unless i let it sit overnight

    So it wont start. it always turns over. ive tried jumping the solenoid. same things turns over but wont start.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jul 31, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Natedogg1123
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    Bike runs. unless i let it sit overnight

    Battery has been replaced 2x now in all my trouble shooting. Also the fuses have been changed. its getting a drawdown somewhere during start....
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jul 31, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Natedogg1123
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    Bike runs. unless i let it sit overnight

    81 xj650 maxim. bike runs great but if i let it sit overnight, even with the trickle charger running it still wont kick over. i have to use the...
    Thread by: Natedogg1123, Jul 29, 2024, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Natedogg1123
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    81 xj650 maxim intermittent starting

    Update. i ran a screwdriver across starer solenoid, started right up. after that i can hot start button and it starts fine. but will be same issue...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 17, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Natedogg1123
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    81 xj650 maxim intermittent starting

    ya voltage dropped under 10v. So i checked battery power. its over 12.3 but when i check the starter switch its down a full volt so sitting at...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 17, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Natedogg1123
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    81 xj650 maxim intermittent starting

    Hey Guys got a question here. Im having on and off issues with the bike starting after sitting for a few days. battery is on trickle charger. The...
    Thread by: Natedogg1123, Jun 15, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Natedogg1123
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    No power in first gear

    why drain all 4? you should only have to drain the one your working with the rest should stay closed and not drain if they are full.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Oct 11, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Natedogg1123
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    Bogged down, now it won't start

    Ever get her running right?
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Oct 11, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Natedogg1123
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    Cleaning out Pilot Jet write up

    Yes thanks. Dunno why they mentioned the fuel/air screw unless its just to get carb cleaner in thee to clean it out also.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Aug 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Natedogg1123
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    Cleaning out Pilot Jet write up

    Can someone clarify this? makes no sense to me. Its talking about the Pilot fuel jet right? not air jet. 2.5 turns would be the air/fuel mix...
    Thread by: Natedogg1123, Aug 2, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Natedogg1123
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    Pri drvn gearcomp swap

    Hey all, I'm trying to help another guy out with a question. Will the clutch pri drive gear comp for a 85 xj700 fit on a 84 xj600? PRI DRVN...
    Thread by: Natedogg1123, Jul 6, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    It's the carbs. I took off the carbs amd sprayed stater fluid directly into the engine port and held the ignition. I tried all 4 ports and they...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jul 4, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    No carburetor isn't hooked up right now. Was trying to figure out starting issue.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Ok so I held that starter button and sprayed and got engine start with starter fluid into intake. So we are good there. Of course now my starter...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Well didn't pop to life but did catch fire in each cylinder. Well poped and then fire. So getting ignition to all 4. So that's good. It's something.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    How does color tune help if carbs aren't on? I can see using it once I know I have spark. Put the carbsxon and can get ignition enough to see the...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Spark plugs are relatively new. Never ridden with them. Just used for testing. Yes I have fouled them a few times but have torched off and cleaned...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Yes but it takes alotxout of the equation.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    #1 coil wires and coil brand new. Just got 2 days ago. I will check #2 when it gets dark. Thanks
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Ive done all resistance tests. They are within spec.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Hey thanks for the reply. I'm going to try starter fluid with the carbs off see if a get combustion. As far as spark goes ive tried all 4...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Air Jets are in the right spot. I've read these forums so many times looking for an answer. Fuel levels are correct. On and off the bike. Which...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    The bowls themselves are completely cleaned. Ultrasonic cleaned. I have also heated them up and sprayed carb cleaner in them boiled the carb...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Yes the coils are in the correct positions. It not that. Wish if would be so simple.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Im wondering about the pilot jet now, well maybe the passageway. The Jets themselves are pristine. Totally clean. But maybe there's blockage in...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    I get between 10-11v depending on the charge of my battery. I know it has to be over 10v. I have also checked the voltage at the TCI connector...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Ive replaced the plugs once already. Ive cleaned them also when fouled. Spark is good. Highly doubt all 4 wont spark.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    I have moist defiantly done that. I feel like maybe the fuel isnt spraying into the engine? the bowls always fill up and are level. within the...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Natedogg1123
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    Its a mystery

    Welcome all, I have an 81XJ650 Maxim. I have done a full tear down on the motor and the carburetor. Engine has been rebuilt. Compression test is...
    Thread by: Natedogg1123, Jun 13, 2022, 46 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Natedogg1123
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    took the carbs to church and now I cant get the bike to start

    I want to hear the updates on this. I have gone through a good few issues you have. Still having a starting problem on my bike. 81xj650H. Going to...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Feb 15, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Natedogg1123
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    Xj650 no start and backfire

    Have you found a fix yet?
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Dec 10, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Natedogg1123
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    Need help, have tried a lot of things and don’t know how to continue.

    Have you found the fix to this yet. Im basically in the same boat. Check voltage to your coils. You need 12v to both coils for proper spark.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Dec 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Natedogg1123
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    81XJ650H loss of volts up to coils

    ALso I am getting spark if the coils are on and also spark to the spark plugs. SO its enough to create spark but not enough for the bike to run....
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Dec 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Natedogg1123
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    81XJ650H loss of volts up to coils

    Hey all, So i am trying to diagnose voltage loss. I have 12.5-12.8v at the battery. volts stay above 10v when i hit the start button. I am...
    Thread by: Natedogg1123, Dec 9, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Natedogg1123
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    Carburator bog on throttle

    Thanks. Ya I figured it out but wanted to be sure. Appreciate the response
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Sep 13, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Natedogg1123
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    Carburator bog on throttle

    Also as I was cleaning the carbs a very small o-ring popped out. No idea where it goes. Its like super small. Any ideas? ThNks
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Sep 10, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Natedogg1123
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    Carburator bog on throttle

    So I did some double checking as I was tearing my carbs down and I saw the my fuel jets were changed. They were 43 instead of 40 and also 112 and...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Sep 10, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Natedogg1123
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    Carburator bog on throttle

    Well the float bowl holes are completely clear. so its not that. I am going to check the fuel mixture screw holes I bet that it is clogged because...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Sep 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Natedogg1123
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    Carburator bog on throttle

    Thanks. I'll check the wet set again. I've checked it everytime I've pulled the carbs off the bike. They have been pretty spot on but I have read...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Sep 8, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Natedogg1123
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    Carburator bog on throttle

    Thanks. Im gonna have to tear it back down I guess. It is possible it clogged up again. Nothing to loose at this point.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Sep 7, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Natedogg1123
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    Carburator bog on throttle

    Hey all, So I am stuck!! totally lost now and am not sure what else to do. 81 XJ650H. So I have rebuilt the carburetor. put in brand new...
    Thread by: Natedogg1123, Sep 7, 2021, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Natedogg1123
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    Hello from Oregon!

    StarGeneral I see your in Oregon! What part. I'm up in the Portland Area. Be awesome to see your bike and swap bike stories. Rebuilt mine from...
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 22, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Natedogg1123
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    Fuel issues

    Jeremy1232 Have you done a bench sync? and a carb sync? I'd refer to the " Church of Clean" Post if I were you. Good place to start anyway.
    Post by: Natedogg1123, Jun 21, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Natedogg1123
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    81xj650H petcock gasket issue

    Hey all. I am stuck with this problem. The picture circled has a bad gasket. I cannot find the part number for it. I did change the gasket with...
    Thread by: Natedogg1123, Jun 3, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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