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  1. Jackncoke
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    OK let the fun begin XJ550 suggestions please

    Did you by chance keep the training wheels from the kids bike? I've been off my xj for a while and might need some help.......
    Post by: Jackncoke, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Jackncoke
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    give up or hold onto hope?

    Unfortunately I am unfamiliar with the wiring schematics for the 550's, but wanted to say a few things about working on older bikes: I was very...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Jackncoke
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    Exhaust recommendations

    I would also check the 2 into 1 manifold for cracks ect. Mine is a 750 w/ a 4 into 2, but once it started going out it made a very, very...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Jackncoke
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Cleaned and put some new parts in carbs. New spark plugs. Oil change and filter. Charged battery. Cleaned gas tank and petcock. Lubed her up,...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Jackncoke
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    My compression test results... What now?

    If you must work on it outside I would recommend the use of wd-40 or a light oil on the open parts and coat some rags with some motor oil to put...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Sep 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Jackncoke
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Thanks again Chacal. As usual, no problems with parts and plenty of knowlege to help me get what I needed. Hopefully I'll have my xj back on the...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Sep 10, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. Jackncoke
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    Red Kote tank liner?

    I had the liner put in my gas tank about two years ago. Never see any red gas, clear fuel filter so I would have noticed... Not sure if it is...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Jul 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Jackncoke
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    shift lever

    I would look on an OEM parts finder on a yamaha parts dealer page, then ask Chacal what he can do for you for a replacement.
    Post by: Jackncoke, Jul 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jackncoke
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    Riding on Gravel..

    I have two ideas, find someone you know at the end of the gravel to drop truck off and pick up bike. If you cant find anyone, training wheels!...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Jul 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jackncoke
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    Cylinder #3, #4 lean at off idle

    Do you have a colortune plug? It really helps with getting the mixture in the ballpark range for fine tuning, talk to Chacal and he can hook you...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jackncoke
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    Cylinder #3, #4 lean at off idle

    Could the passages of the YICS port be plugged up? Thought that it is supposed to help mix and even out the mixtures of the carbs at higher rpm's...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jackncoke
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    HELP!! Please help, Bike DIED when riding ~SOLVED!!~

    Re: HELP!! Please help, Bike DIED when riding If the switch is anything like on my XJ750, you can rule out that possibility. If it wouldn't...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jackncoke
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    LA area, XJ750 ---> $150

    Not sure as to the condition of the bike, but I noticed an XJ750 for sale for parts/project bike for only $150. Might be worth looking into if...
    Thread by: Jackncoke, Jul 15, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. Jackncoke
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    XJ on the Dragon

    Does anyone know how the San Bernardino Mountains would compare to that? Possibly an alternative for those closer. It is very scenic with some...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Dec 7, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Jackncoke
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    Commuting entertainment

    Out here in California.. The Los Angeles Police Department, the LAPD, has had problems with the motorcyles since they have switched from kawasaki...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Dec 7, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Jackncoke
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    Range of Bike? I spend too much time at the filling station

    Around 26 mpg?? ouch... I think I might have a 3 gal tank on my 750, and I get much more miles and much better gas mileage. You might want to...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Dec 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Jackncoke
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    Just Quit, wouldn't start

    How is the battery? Mine gives me trouble in the morning, too cold and needs replaced. If it somewhat warm out, no prob. If it is your battery,...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Dec 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Jackncoke
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    How fast have you gone on your XJ?

    As for no front brakes, that is the majority of your stopping power.... You are officially crazy, congratulations! Dont worry, I am too, not...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Dec 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Jackncoke
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    Moral Dilemma...

    How does the 550 do after the short spat though? If you were going lets say... 50 down the freeway, which would get up to 70 faster: a 550, a...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Dec 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Jackncoke
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    Commuting entertainment

    For entertainment, I cut traffic. Alas, it is legal here... As for the Harley drivers... yep, I have noticed that general attitude. Eh, they...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Dec 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Jackncoke
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    What I think I'm going to need

    Dont forget the blinker fluid! Riding gear is a must, a little spill in shorts and short sleeve shirt... I've heard they get the gravel out...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Dec 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Jackncoke
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    title problems, scrap or what?

    Maybe go back and explain the situation and hope for some sympathy... If you already got another title sent off, then the wrong zip code on your...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Dec 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Jackncoke
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    Is this for real?

    Look at the picture. There is no shadow from the motorcycle, on a sunny day..., so the photo has already been doctored. Or at least that is my...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 24, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Jackncoke
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    New XJ owner Christmas list.

    hmm.... a million dollars and a helicopter. Santa aint come through on it yet though.
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 23, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Original Owners?

    I got my XJ 750 from the second owner, my father. He bought it in 1984, two years old, and gave it to my step brothers grandfather in the late...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New design YICS tool

    Well, my father works at a job where he could fabricate me a certain grooved rod, just wondering if there would be an issues with it......
    Thread by: Jackncoke, Nov 21, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Jackncoke
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    85 XJ700 Maxim (Iowa) SOLD!!!

    Re: FS: 85 XJ700 Maxim (Iowa) After all the dough I have dropped into my "sentiment" bike, that is one hell of a deal.. That is a sweet looking...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 21, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  28. Jackncoke
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    MUSIC

    Well, as for the not buying a CD in years... Not to sound judgemental or anything of the sort, more my personal preference... I could do the same...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 21, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Jackncoke
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    Alternative power

    First off, that is a little much for a solar powered battery charger considering that it would pay for itself in a few years, and as for the...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 21, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Jackncoke
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    carb help

    While I can understand saving oil out of respect of the environment... I am with Rick on this one. These bikes are Sooo very much greener than...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Jackncoke
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    aaaaahhh starting! xj550

    I bought my bible already, haynes manual. I have some of the sacred holy objects, but still need the carb sticks and YICS tool. Tomorrow I am...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Jackncoke
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    Anyone Aerospace engineers?

    I work around that area ha ha ha! Yep, dolly pardon memorial. If they would put a few flags on them, they could change it to madona memorial,...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 21, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Jackncoke
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    Bike still not ridable...

    You might have to dial your carbs in more while they are on the bike, if you havent synched them with the motor running then I dont think they are...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Jackncoke
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    New Guy with some 82 XJ650J Maxim problems

    Hey Phil, one thing you can do first is replace your fuse box. That little hunk of junk can get rid of plenty of electrical problems. My rpm...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 20, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. Jackncoke
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    XJ calendar picture ideas

    For the people who win, we should set up a Grand Prize, First, ect. Grand Prize: 2 Valve Cover Bolts First Prize: 1 Valve Cover Bolt Second...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 18, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. Jackncoke
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    Riding Boots/Shoes

    I wear my steel toe work boots. I only wear these boots, except sometimes around the house I might wear a pair of sandals. I can shift fine, move...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 18, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. Jackncoke
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    1994 XJ600s Valve Adjusting and Gas Octane

    Sound coming from the top end of the motor speeding up as the engine does, then yep, sounds like valves need adjustment. The good news is that it...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Jackncoke
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    hello world

    Welcome to XJBikes forum! What kind of bike do ya have, or do you just work on em?
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Jackncoke
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    XJs and the price of gas...

    I only said the security on public transportation because that is one of the many "reasons" (excuses) people use as to why they wont take a bus....
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 16, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. Jackncoke
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    XJ Bikes.com Banner design

    Can we get one with some women on xj's? That would make quite a few guys look at it... Even if they dont own a motorcycle...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 16, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. Jackncoke
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    XJBikes products

    I might print out a few cards with my screen name on one side and this site on the other... I havent seen another XJ yet though... Might...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 16, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. Jackncoke
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    MUSIC

    Naw, I just mean the shit that was playing when I was still in high school... "Then you really might know what its like, then ya really might...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 16, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. Jackncoke
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    New Member

    I just recently did my valves and carb synch for the first time, they aren't very hard at all. Just a system to follow, time consuming and...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Jackncoke
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    weird idle issue...

    You can get a quick look at your spark plugs and they will tell you plenty of info about the mixture. You might also want to synch your carbs if...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Jackncoke
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    Dozen Deadly Motorcycle Safety Myths

    Here in Cali, I split lanes, but I am crazy. I am not stupid about it though, I stick to about 25-30 mph faster than traffic is going on anything...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 15, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. Jackncoke
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    MUSIC

    lets see... Metallica, ACDC, Ozzy, Nirvana, Sublime, Disturbed, Rob Zombie, Korn, Slipknot, Godsmack, Beethoven, Mozart, The Doors, The Eagles,...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 15, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. Jackncoke
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: MAXIM PARTS FOR SALE Reporting back, bike is running much much better. Get out of the hole much smoother and faster. Carb synch was a pain...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 15, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. Jackncoke
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    Cam Chain Slop

    My 82 is an automatic. As for not turning the engine backwards, might cause harm, dont you have to when you do the valves? I did today,...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Jackncoke
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    weird idle issue...

    I am not an expert, but my first guess would be the carbs. When was the last time they were serviced, rebuilt, cleaned or synch'd?
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Jackncoke
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Did a valve job, only had to switch out 4 but I couldnt get ahold of 275's today, have to go back in once I get ahold of them. Synch'd the carbs,...
    Post by: Jackncoke, Nov 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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