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  1. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    That is an expensive piece of kit for something so small! I'll pull it off and see if it's the guide or the tensioner that's the issue. Any idea...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Feb 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    So I started getting to swapping the YICS motor in. Pulled the YICS motor out of the '82 in my yard before the Superbowl started. Threw down a...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Feb 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    So good news and bad news. I finally got the carbs figured out. It turned out all that was wrong was my floats were way off. Got them adjusted to...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Feb 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Took the carbs apart today, everything was still nice and clean, nothing clogged up and nothing that I missed the first time around. Pilot jets in...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    I did not soak the rack, although I soaked all the jets, float bowls, screws in kerosene. Then used brake clean to remove the oily residue and any...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Kmoe, I didn't replace the throttle seals nor the fuel rail o rings, although the carbs aren't leaking from the fuel rail. As far as the carbs go...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Well today I rented a compression tester and it was a total piece of junk. The lines on the tester didn't have a proper seal so it leaked pressure...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Compression testing, I did not put any extra oil in the cylinders. Doesn't it seem odd though that if it were rings being stuck it is every...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    So I went at it today and I'll list what I did and what happened -Got the start button to work. All I needed to do was ground out the clutch...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Thanks a ton man, I'll try to see if I can get the switch working and the bike running tomorrow and post back with my results. As much as I'd...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    81 is non-YICS, 82 is a YICS engine. Can the YICS port really make that much of a difference?It seems like a very non-vital aspect to timing profile.
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    As it stands, 82 coils are on the bike, and same with the 82 diode block. Also did not install the side stand switch. Currently using the 81 TCI...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Yeah I did, the harness on the midnight was in disrepair from rats and a previous owners poor attempt at fixing it. The harness from the '82 is on...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    I'm thinking it's a carburetor issue on why it won't run now. So as of now, the carbs are getting fuel to the float bowls, but the bike doesn't...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Starter button worked on the parts bike so I know it's not bad. Also, when I press the starter button, the oil light DOES come on so that...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Neutral light isn't on and the clutch cable isn't hooked up, but I have the bike in neutral. I'll hook it up tomorrow and try to see if it works...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Plug wires are as follows: Coil on left side connected to 1 and 4, coil on the right side connected to 2 and 3. I didn't think that 81's had a...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Jumped the starter solenoid with a screwdriver to turn it over and check for spark, forgot to mention that. Also forgot to mention, the gas is...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    I'll update later today, but I ran into some trouble. Got the bike all back together and I'm trying to start it for the first time, but it won't...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Jan 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Does that mean the two different driveshafts aren't compatible with the different u-joints? Could I just pull the clip off the one to pull the...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Dec 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    So I was trying to swap the rear wheels and ran into a little problem. The final drive didn't want to disconnect from either wheel so I undid the...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Dec 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    It's funny you guys say that about the Midnight. That is the one with the title, and although I'm not cutting it up, I am putting all the chrome...
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Nov 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Gershwizzle
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Yeah I planned on keeping it. Accidentally broke the airbox when I pulled it out, but I have one off the second bike so I'll still be keeping it....
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Nov 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 XJ650 Stock Project Build

    Recently picked up two bikes, an 81 Midnight Maxim with a title and 10,000 miles and an 82 YICS Maxim with no title and 20,000 miles. Both are in...
    Thread by: Gershwizzle, Nov 21, 2016, 61 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. Gershwizzle
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    Seattle people?

    West Seattle here. Not seeing a whole lot of motorcycle groups on fb though, and apparently not many seattlites here either
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Nov 21, 2016 in forum: Western US and Canada
  26. Gershwizzle
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    How did you get here?

    Just bought a pair of 650's is why I'm here
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Nov 21, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Gershwizzle
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    I bought one . Just kidding, need to get it running before I know if it's a pile lol
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Nov 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Gershwizzle
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    New 1981 XJ650 Maxim Owner / First Bike

    Build thread will be up once I have 5 posts. Thanks for the welcome guys
    Post by: Gershwizzle, Nov 21, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Gershwizzle
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    Trying to post a build thread and it keeps saying my post is spam. How do I fix this?

    Trying to post a build thread and it keeps saying my post is spam. How do I fix this?
    Profile Post by Gershwizzle for SnoSheriff, Nov 21, 2016
  30. Gershwizzle
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    New 1981 XJ650 Maxim Owner / First Bike

    I've been mulling over the idea to buy my first motorcycle for the past two years now and I finally pulled the trigger. Picked up two bikes, one...
    Thread by: Gershwizzle, Nov 20, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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