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  1. uncebanyo
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    my first long ride, and only ONE thing broke!

    oh and to answer Flash's question, no wife yet...but i'm looking forward to a long future with my XJ, so i KNOW i'll be hearing that "high-pitched...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jul 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. uncebanyo
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    my first long ride, and only ONE thing broke!

    this is all true about the shaft drive whine... although i kinda like that noise though, i might describe it as more of a healthy harmony, its...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jul 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. uncebanyo
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    my first long ride, and only ONE thing broke!

    Well, i decided it was finally time for a big ride. I came prepared with ALL my tools in a backpack, just in case. But, somehow, it went off...
    Thread by: uncebanyo, Jul 12, 2008, 19 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. uncebanyo
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    general lounge

    does your XJ complain about you spending too much time with your wife? exactly.
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. uncebanyo
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    Pics of my 83 XJ650....

    looks like you're ready for the highway... what kind of bags are those?
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jun 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. uncebanyo
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    Hey all - First timer w/ a big problem

    I had the same problem on my carbs, the float hinge post was broken exactly like yours...i JB-welded it right up, and its held for about a year so...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. uncebanyo
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    all natural rust remover

    I've had great success removing rust and shining up chrome by filling a squirt bottle with Coca-Cola, apply liberally to the affected area, then...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. uncebanyo
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    G'day folks!

    Oh man, you gotta love the CB....my roomate just bought one to restore...that'll be my next bike for sure. (I WILL be keeping the XJ). Wizard,...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. uncebanyo
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    Good news and Bad

    Definitely do the carbs yourself. That's the most laborious part, hence the high cost, but it involves almost no real tool supply. All you need...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. uncebanyo
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    rattle noise comes and goes with throttle position?

    perhaps an exhaust leak on one (or more) cylinders? I have an exhaust leak on number four, right where the pipes meet the engine. It causes a...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. uncebanyo
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    Homemade XJ Ski Rack?

    wow, that surfboard stuff is crazy... that gives me enough confidence to give it a try....it may take at least a few weeks, but i'll let you guys...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jun 21, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. uncebanyo
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    Homemade XJ Ski Rack?

    So this may sound crazy to most of you, but i'm thinking about making a SKI RACK for my 750 Maxim. (I do as much skiing in the spring and summer...
    Thread by: uncebanyo, Jun 20, 2008, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. uncebanyo
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    Puzzling gremlins, i feel like i've checked everything!

    nah, the carb boots are fine. (i even replaced the gaskets between them and engine to be sure) Definitely NO LEAKS near the carb boots. There...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jun 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. uncebanyo
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    How I fall in love with a motorcycle

    My girl's a little bitchy, seemingly randomly, but i'm starting to notice a monthly cycle...she'll get all pissy when i try to mount her, and...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. uncebanyo
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    Puzzling gremlins, i feel like i've checked everything!

    An update for anybody curious, with some help from a friend, i found the problem. Turns out that cylinder 4 wasn't firing at idle due to being...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. uncebanyo
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    Puzzling gremlins, i feel like i've checked everything!

    I'm at 5300ft. The bike wasnt running when i bought it. The PO said it ran every now and then. The carb boots look to be in good condition, no...
    Post by: uncebanyo, May 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. uncebanyo
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    Puzzling gremlins, i feel like i've checked everything!

    the little holes on the siphon tubes seem to be clear as well. The best i could do was to spray carb cleaner up in there, i cant SEE any blockage...
    Post by: uncebanyo, May 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. uncebanyo
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    Puzzling gremlins, i feel like i've checked everything!

    Did some more checking, the pilot screws all have the washers, springs, and orings in them, and the orings looked ok. the cold start plungers...
    Post by: uncebanyo, May 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. uncebanyo
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    Puzzling gremlins, i feel like i've checked everything!

    thanks for the info Chacal. I didnt notice a little hole on the siphon tubes, i'll go check that tomorrow to see if they're clear, i just put the...
    Post by: uncebanyo, May 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. uncebanyo
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    Puzzling gremlins, i feel like i've checked everything!

    ok, First off, i've realized that the metal retainer plates that cover up the air jets are missing in all carbs! What purpose do these serve, and...
    Post by: uncebanyo, May 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. uncebanyo
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    Puzzling gremlins, i feel like i've checked everything!

    aight, i pulled the carbs again, and i'll going to thoroughly check all these starter circuit things...i'll report back soon!
    Post by: uncebanyo, May 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. uncebanyo
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    Puzzling gremlins, i feel like i've checked everything!

    Thanks for the responses. Here's some answers: Compression was tested on a warm day, and it was fine. Every metal piece of the carbs, jets...
    Post by: uncebanyo, May 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. uncebanyo
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    Puzzling gremlins, i feel like i've checked everything!

    Hello again! Lengthy question here, trying to be thorough: I've got a slight puzzle that i'm hoping you guys might be able to figure out!...
    Thread by: uncebanyo, May 23, 2008, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. uncebanyo
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Chacal is the MAN. Got my parts quick! Thanks Chacal. Not sure what I would do...
    Post by: uncebanyo, May 19, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. uncebanyo
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Its been a real productive day: - Checked coil resistances - Installed new valve shim on intake valve number one - Tightened linkage to...
    Post by: uncebanyo, May 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. uncebanyo
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    '82 XJ-750 Maxim Right Side Muffler for sale

    Hi all, i've got an extra right side muffler for a 1982 XJ-750 Maxim. Its got a few scratches and a little rust, but overall its in decent...
    Thread by: uncebanyo, Feb 26, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. uncebanyo
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    Looking for obscure o-ring

    so i went to the hardware store, and they had a similar o-ring that i installed and it seems to be working well, leak fixed. It was slightly off...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jan 20, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. uncebanyo
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    Looking for obscure o-ring

    thanks a ton guys! breaking the rack apart is way easier than separating the rack from those damn airbox boots, the way i see it. As for the...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Jan 20, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. uncebanyo
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    Looking for obscure o-ring

    So after checking my float bowl levels in my kitchen using water, i discovered a rather significant leak in the fuel delivery system, which would...
    Thread by: uncebanyo, Jan 19, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. uncebanyo
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    Ok, resorting to posting a new thread...

    Thanks for the ideas I messed with the gap between the contacts on both the old and new relays, but neither of them even try to click. The best i...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Oct 29, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. uncebanyo
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    Ok, resorting to posting a new thread...

    I hate to clog up the forum with more flasher problems...but i'm kinda at my wits end with this flasher problem. Everything i've found searching...
    Thread by: uncebanyo, Oct 27, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. uncebanyo
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    New Owner - neat surprise...lots to do...

    So far the oil level isn't increasing, so thats good to see, but i'll keep my eye on it for sure. I set the pilot screws at 3 turns out today, and...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Sep 16, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. uncebanyo
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    New Owner - neat surprise...lots to do...

    Check, check, check and...check. Thanks for the welcome! I think the petcock is is good working order, and i'm making sure not to leave her on...
    Post by: uncebanyo, Sep 15, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. uncebanyo
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    New Owner - neat surprise...lots to do...

    Hello all, this is my first post here. By the way, i'm very impressed with this site! I know i'll be using your guys' advice a LOT for fixing up...
    Thread by: uncebanyo, Sep 13, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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