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  1. Timbox
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    85 xj700 (air) starts, but won’t stay running…

    A good rule of thumb is to fill the oil until it is halfway on the oil window. I would guess you are getting gas seep through your carbs and it...
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 13, 2025 at 8:03 AM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ1100 number 2

    Here is the pic for the shield, sorry it took so long, other things going on. [img]ZiMB5296 by Tim Brown, on Flickr'][img]ZiMB5296 by Tim Brown,...
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 xj700 (air) starts, but won’t stay running…

    The end of the spark plug wires might need to be trimmed just a short bit. I mean 1/8th to get a good copper connection to the plug boot. I...
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 xj700 (air) starts, but won’t stay running…

    Welcome to the forum. I know this is going to sound bad, but I pulled my carbs off my firt XJ project bike six times before I got it right....
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ750 Maxim - Plate Missing in Carbs?

    Hi and welcome to the forum. Have you opened up the other three carbs yet. Keeping in mind you will want to keep track of all the little parts,...
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    another CL optimist

    Hayward WI area, $500 for full XJ750...
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 9, 2025 at 6:48 AM in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Two project XJs near me for CHEAP!

    Does look like a good parts bick. The tank alone is worth the asking price on the 750
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 7, 2025 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ1100 number 2

    Put the carbs back in and through some gas in the old gal. Just a few turns of the motor and she was running. Time to work on all the safety...
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 5, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    New set of gauges on the bike. RPM gauge on this sets works just fine. Have some blaster soaking overnight to get the wonderful "C" ring out of...
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 5, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Recurring rear brake lockup?

    That looks to be in the same place as my XJ1100 Rear MC. Does your run the rear brake and one of the front brakes as well? The XJ1100 have that....
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ1100 number 2

    Worked on knocking all the stuff out of the tank. Removed the fuel level sending unit and hit that with a lot of B12 chem tool. Float still not...
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ1100 number 2

    Those carbs were much worse than they looked. The pins that held the floats were almost welded in. Took hrs to get them lose and out. I guess...
    Post by: Timbox, Jun 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ1100 number 2

    This is what happens when I am waiting on parts and looking over marketplace. [img]OgmrVdOp by Tim Brown, on Flickr'][img]OgmrVdOp by Tim Brown,...
    Thread by: Timbox, May 31, 2025, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    Yes, the PO had put pop rivets in the holes of the windscreen with washer on the back side. I will end up getting some SS screws with nylon nuts...
    Post by: Timbox, May 29, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    1.5V test worked, deflected about 5.2K RPM. Thanks for the test @Rooster53 . I still have no idea about fixing it....just going to replace it....
    Post by: Timbox, May 29, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cylinder 1 slow to kick in

    Welcome to the forum. Them carbs can really be hard to clean. There is a start or choke ckt jet in the bottom of each float bowl....
    Post by: Timbox, May 29, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ikea 1984 XJ1100... some assembly required

    Yes nuts in a good way. You seem to be really into getting that to work for you. If I am reading that right, you plan on putting the ckt board...
    Post by: Timbox, May 28, 2025 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ900 #1488

    I did a little test but not to sure if it shows it broken or not. I have a tone generator in the 1K range, but I think that the bike is 5k and...
    Post by: Timbox, May 28, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    There is the guts of the Tach [img]5wo2LRKW by Tim Brown, on Flickr'][img]5wo2LRKW by Tim Brown, on Flickr[/URL] [img]CKiJ8h73 by Tim Brown, on...
    Post by: Timbox, May 28, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    Interesting about the Tach. I will take mine apart again and get some pics of it. @Rooster53 thinks mine is the old one. There was only one...
    Post by: Timbox, May 28, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    Those are easy to pull off and take apart, I will try to see if I can get it to move. I did check all contacts for continuity with the meter, no...
    Post by: Timbox, May 27, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need some eyes on this

    I was thinking something like this. Not this one, but something like it. I love my older ones and I even think a HF one is better than not...
    Post by: Timbox, May 27, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    Removed the tach, didn't see any cold or broken solder joints. Did a little bit of testing on the board but could not find anything. I am...
    Post by: Timbox, May 27, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj550 wont start

    @Philr, Have you tried running the bike with just some starter fluid? When cranking the bike over, spray a little starter fluid in the air box...
    Post by: Timbox, May 27, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need some eyes on this

    A hand impact screw driver with some JIC bits might be a better call for this job. I do hope you got this bike for next to nothing.
    Post by: Timbox, May 27, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ikea 1984 XJ1100... some assembly required

    That gas tank will be interesting. I no longer do liner, they seem to fail over time. Evaporust will remove and then coat the inside of the...
    Post by: Timbox, May 25, 2025 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ900 #1488

    Got motivated this afternoon and thought why not throw it back on the table. Took the header off removed the oil sending unit. [img]oil swx by...
    Post by: Timbox, May 25, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    @Rooster53 that makes sense and seems to be what is happening here. I will have to tear into that gauge, I guess. At least it is not that hard...
    Post by: Timbox, May 23, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    Oil sending ckt up to the wire going to the sensor is good. Grounded the connector and oil light came on. Will have to take the header off to...
    Post by: Timbox, May 23, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 xj1100 carb upgrade

    [MEDIA] Lots of vids on youtube for that name brand of carbs. You will have to watch and make a good decision if you want them or not. I think...
    Post by: Timbox, May 23, 2025 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ900 #1488

    @Franz, thanks for the info, will get to it after coffee. You were up very early this Friday. lol I am guessing the oil sending wire needs help...
    Post by: Timbox, May 23, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    700X not charging

    We need pics when you get a chance. The three wires connector coming from your right engine side cover really needs to be looked at. The three...
    Post by: Timbox, May 22, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    Got the bike on the rd today. Shakedown was good, bike feels good then I notice no oil light! I am guessing the sending line or unit in the...
    Post by: Timbox, May 22, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    another CL optimist

    So many bikes on FB right now, wow. Prices, well there is that....
    Post by: Timbox, May 21, 2025 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. Timbox
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    Fresh XJ1100 Build, won't start

    You could take a rubber mallet or hammer to the starter case if you think that is the issue. That would free it up before diving into something...
    Post by: Timbox, May 21, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fresh XJ1100 Build, won't start

    Can't wait to see some pics of that project. In the meantime, I would check to make sure you have a good battery or battery source. Next, bypass...
    Post by: Timbox, May 20, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Long distance touring on an XJ

    Back in the day I did an iron butt run from So Michigan to around the Woodbridge, VA area. Bike ran great, lots of stops and coffee along the...
    Post by: Timbox, May 19, 2025 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Need some eyes on this

    Just sold my V65 this spring. They are nice bikes when they are turned right. Nice paint job on the bike, like the hammer the side.
    Post by: Timbox, May 19, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need some eyes on this

    Welcome to the forum. For a parts bike, I think it is a gold mine. For road, riding or flip, it is all about the paperwork. Can you get it...
    Post by: Timbox, May 18, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    Tank is done. Looks good but will still add a in-line filter on the fuel line. Did a little plastic welding. Some of the tabs were gone on the...
    Post by: Timbox, May 15, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pop noise when turning key

    Pull the tank so you can help locate the sound better. This is going to sound weird, by any chance one coil is firing and causing the pop sound...
    Post by: Timbox, May 15, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Lean angle

    Welcome to the forum. That is a heck of a first question. I would have to reply with why do you want to know? Most of the XJ family is not a...
    Post by: Timbox, May 12, 2025 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    550 Maxim suddenly popping fuses

    Would be great to see some pics of that left handle bar control, next time you get in there. Those little contacts are interesting to solder,...
    Post by: Timbox, May 12, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil Filter bolt stuck!! Need Help!

    You tried the blue crayon trick yet? That and force a nasty old socket on there with a impact removal tool....
    Post by: Timbox, May 8, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    Temps are nice and warm this week for the tank to get cleaned. I have noticed that my RPM gauge is not working, I think the only thing that is...
    Post by: Timbox, May 6, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    550 Maxim suddenly popping fuses

    Guessing, you either have a bad starter solenoid or you have a wire that has rubber all the insulation off. That wire would run from starter...
    Post by: Timbox, May 6, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ600 (Seca II) carb questions

    When cleaning the tank you have to choose a way. I have tried many ways and come down to Evaporust and small chains to do the trick. Keeping in...
    Post by: Timbox, May 5, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ900 #1488

    @hogfiddles, yes being left-handed and dyslexic has its perks. I seem to get may words and numbers messed up. Thanks for keeping me on track.
    Post by: Timbox, May 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Slimy Crud run, Leland WI

    I know this is short notice for many, but just wanted to remind those folks in the tri state area around Wisconsin. Yep, the Leland WI slimy crud...
    Thread by: Timbox, May 3, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ900 #1488

    Need to order a few parts. Rebuild front brake MC, it is leaking. Bowl gaskets, only one leaking #4 but get one get all 4. I also think #4...
    Post by: Timbox, May 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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