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  1. jeepdriver1973
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    Broken main jet

    I agree with Richard - go to the top of that particular carb and remove the cover plate, the diaphram assembly (diaphram, brass cylinder and...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Sep 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. jeepdriver1973
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    Clutch slipping when accelerating...

    Thanks for that piece of info, Teewinot! I appreciate it - and will be hoping my follows suit when I change the oil and filter this week!
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Sep 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. jeepdriver1973
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    Clutch slipping when accelerating...

    Yeah, the float heights are good - I just dismantled and cleaned them T-H-O-R-O-U-G-H-L-Y... and I will be changing the oil to my "good" Mobil 1...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Sep 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. jeepdriver1973
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    Clutch slipping when accelerating...

    ...and yes, the oil is up to the top fill line... I just wish this bike would get dialed in! I took it out for a full day's worth of riding on...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Sep 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. jeepdriver1973
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    Clutch slipping when accelerating...

    Robert - I have Advance Auto 20/50 in there right now. There was gas in the oil when I started working on the carbs, so I changed the oil and...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Sep 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jeepdriver1973
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    Clutch slipping when accelerating...

    I'll give that a try, Stooge. Thanks -
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Sep 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jeepdriver1973
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    Clutch slipping when accelerating...

    Hi all - my 85 XJ700N is doing the above. I have heard that this is actually a "wet clutch". If so, should it be doing this? When I go through the...
    Thread by: jeepdriver1973, Sep 2, 2007, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. jeepdriver1973
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    ColorTune - CANNOT GET COBALT BLUE!!!

    BlueMaxim, the color is actually light orange, no matter where I set the pilot screw. Could it possibly be that one or more of the air jets are...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Sep 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. jeepdriver1973
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    ColorTune - CANNOT GET COBALT BLUE!!!

    Ok, so the carbs on my 85 XJ700N are as clean as can be, the plugs are brand new (NGK), the petcock is brand new, new fuel line and in-line fuel...
    Thread by: jeepdriver1973, Sep 1, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jeepdriver1973
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    Petcock source

    I don't have one of those small neoprene discs. I am ordering a new petcock through Z1Enterprises - perhaps they have them?
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jeepdriver1973
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    Petcock replacement for XJ700N - resources??

    Hey all - I installed a K & L Petcock Repair Kit on the above's gas tank. I cleaned the petcock inside and out while installing all the new...
    Thread by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 20, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. jeepdriver1973
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    Will a K&N Air Filter (Only Mod) Effect Idle & ColorTuning?

    Props to Rick over and over - he did a great job working with me on the 700N, even with a power outage due to a terrible accident nearby. I...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. jeepdriver1973
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    Rubber fuel hose coming off each carb...

    They'd be the fuel-rated ones, so I wouldn't think that'd be an issue. Then again, what the he11 does fuel-rated mean anyways, specifically?
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. jeepdriver1973
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    Rubber fuel hose coming off each carb...

    Thanks samsr - So it'd be okay if I changed those over to clear fuel-rated hose? That's what I'd like to do.
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. jeepdriver1973
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    Rubber fuel hose coming off each carb...

    I am not sure if we are talking about the same thing kontiki. Just to clarify, the hoses are coming from the side of each carb, not the top of...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. jeepdriver1973
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    Rubber fuel hose coming off each carb...

    Hey all - I am not sure what they are there for, but how long should these four hoses be? They each lead to nowhere, so I am guessing they are...
    Thread by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 14, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb Covers - New Screws???

    Not for nothing, but I visited five stores today and was able to secure 12 out of the 16 screws and all 16 washers. You'd think I was looking for...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jeepdriver1973
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    And the triple!!!

    Rick, you are always ready with the great replies - and probably right about the marketing expense driving the price...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. jeepdriver1973
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    Air Filter - K & N Question

    Thanks you guys. I'll take care of cleaning it tonight and give it overnight to dry before oiling it up.
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb Covers - New Screws???

    Yeah, actually I just noticed that there are two different sizes - after I collectively put all 16 of them into a plastic bag. I guess I'll be...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb Covers - New Screws???

    That's what I meant to say, actually - stainless cap head screws - one's that I can get to with a t-handle wrench. Like these -
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. jeepdriver1973
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    And the triple!!!

    With one of the floats sticking, I got gas in the engine and down into the oil. After draining the "bad" oil, I was going to fill it back up with...
    Thread by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 13, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb Covers - New Screws???

    On the XJ700N, the screws holding down the top covers of each of the four carbs are worn from people using the wrong screwdriver to take them off....
    Thread by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 13, 2007, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. jeepdriver1973
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    Air Filter - K & N Question

    Just opened the air box on the 85 XJ700N and found I have a K & N air filter. Just how do you clean/recharge one of these things?
    Thread by: jeepdriver1973, Aug 13, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. jeepdriver1973
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    Pilot Jet Covers - 85 XJ700N

    STELLAR! Thanks -
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. jeepdriver1973
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    Pilot Jet Covers - 85 XJ700N

    I have taken out the old covers on my bike to take out the pilot jets. Now that everything is clean, should I be replacing those covers? I have...
    Thread by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 30, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    Thanks all - work is crazy right now, so it probably won't be until Friday when I really get to tackle these carbs again. Is it illegal to work 26...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    STAY TUNED! HAHAHAHAHAHA
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    Not yet - trying to locate replacement O-rings for the connector tubes between carbs # 3 & 4 before I put it all back together and set the float...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. jeepdriver1973
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    Carburetor Floats

    On the Yamaha, the pin holding in the floats should slide out relatively easily. It is the float bowl cover that actually keeps that pin in place...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    BlueMaxim - I am taking that secret to heart - and my fridge is full of Yuengling and Bud, so I am all set for a long night....
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    Nick - Indeed, I did NOT replace the O-rings that were on the small connector fittings between carb's 3 and 4 - they didn't look great, but when...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    I will tackle them again either tomorrow (Monday) or the next day. I do have three other float sets, for the other three carbs, but if the one I...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    Ok, did the "Hose trick" on the carbs with the rack off the bike, focusing on the one carb that I had replaced - to set the float height. Even...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    Ok, I have read PghXJ's type of comment before on this forum (tilting the carbs to mimick the angle they are on the bike VERSUS keeping them...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    Will do - thank you Nick and RickCoMatic. I will post after I get them adjusted, on the bike and started to let all know what happened......
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    Ok, so I took the float bowl off of the wet carb and installed a brandy-new float set. Adjusted the tang so I KNOW the float needle is closing. I...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    Just another note - when I took the rack off, only the carb that I changed off the rack was wet - i.e., the throat leading from the card to the...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    Yes, Polock - it does have a vacuum petcock - on - pri - res and two hoses. I donot know what 'pri' means, but I am willing to learn! Bigger...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. jeepdriver1973
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    What's next?

    It did - thanks!
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. jeepdriver1973
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    What's next?

    Ok, then... brakes, oil change and filter, lights and forks - after riding it for a bit. It all sounds good to me. Checking the altenator brushes?...
    Post by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. jeepdriver1973
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    What's next?

    I have been reading through the last three weeks of postings here on the XJ Chat forum - what a wealth of help! I have been printing stuff off...
    Thread by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 21, 2007, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. jeepdriver1973
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    Carb trouble - 85 XJ700N

    Hey all - Coming back to the group after a while away. Too many frustrations in life to deal with ficing the bike, but now I am ready to GO,...
    Thread by: jeepdriver1973, Jul 14, 2007, 43 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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