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  1. Hawkeye0323
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    What to check before a long ride

    I checked the electrical connections, not all but most. I have a small ammo can I can bolt on somewhere. Back when I was younger I had a...
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Aug 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Hawkeye0323
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    What to check before a long ride

    I have a truck and trailer. The hard part is getting the old lady to come pick me up. Bike seems. Like you said do some 20 Mile rides and go...
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Aug 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Hawkeye0323
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    What to check before a long ride

    I didn't think about a small tool kit. Where do you keep your tools?
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Aug 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Hawkeye0323
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    What to check before a long ride

    Everything is good that way. It's a new bike to me and didn't know if there was anything the veteran xj riders do before rides. I guess you can...
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Aug 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Hawkeye0323
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    What to check before a long ride

    Tires are new. Right now I'm a one man wolf pack. Buddy doesn't have his bike ready yet.
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Aug 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Hawkeye0323
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    What to check before a long ride

    I got my 650 Maxum road ready. New front and rear brakes, new oil and filter, carbs cleaned and rejetted, fuse block upgrade, and everything light...
    Thread by: Hawkeye0323, Aug 9, 2016, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    I did the fuse block upgrade. Worked great. Turn signals and front brake light not working. Tore the turn signal switch apart and found 2...
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jul 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    That's an excellent point. This week I'll try the wire method.
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jul 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    Im working on ordering some parts. question I have now is for the jets. Has 4 pods and straight pipes. per the information overload I have 8...
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jul 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    I thought that would damage the valve guide?
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jul 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    Last night I had time to work on the bike some. Finished getting the bowls cleaned and the jet opened. Got the bike put together and bam the...
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jul 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    Been working on cleaning the enrichment wells in the bowl. Talk about a pain in a butt. 3 out of 4 opened up. Need to get some fresh air. Lol
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    Pile of parts I got with the bike
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    Pic of the parts bike
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    I just picked up the parts bike it might have the air box in it. When I get it unloaded I'll take picture of what all I have.
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    I was looking at that. What is the best way to support them? Should be pretty simple. The list is growing. The air jets. Would I order them from...
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    Thanks for the kind words. I pulled the carbs off. There is some cleaning that needs done. The bowls had some crap in them. Heading to get a...
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb question

    I have no idea how low it's dropped now. Another thing for the list. If I have time I'll pick up some new plugs this week and flush the tank ....
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jun 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb question

    The previous owner said he put 2 cycle gas in it by accident before. It has a slight oil feel.
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jun 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    This is plug 4.
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jun 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    Here's a pic of the plugs. They don't look that old. Half the insulator looks almost purple and the other half is white.
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jun 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    Thanks for all the replies. When I get home I'll take a picture of the plugs to see what they look like. The pods are there so if I can make them...
    Post by: Hawkeye0323, Jun 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Hawkeye0323
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    Carb question

    Hello, I'm a new to bikes. Just picked up a 82 650 xj Maxum. Came with a 80 650 parts bike. Bike runs and drives good. Problem is you have to...
    Thread by: Hawkeye0323, Jun 29, 2016, 30 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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