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  1. PaulCampbell
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    Bobber frame - CHECK THIS OUT

    Sounds like I need to do some more research. Thanks for the direction k-moe :)
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Mar 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. PaulCampbell
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    Bobber frame - CHECK THIS OUT

    Thanks for the heds up mate. Im probably not going to put this one on the road.. unless its a real bare bones build. It is missing too many parts...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Mar 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. PaulCampbell
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    Bobber frame - CHECK THIS OUT

    Hey k-moe, what I was impressed with was the design aspect of the changes. I have seen the wishbone dropped down to lower the seat in other builds...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Mar 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. PaulCampbell
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    Bobber frame - CHECK THIS OUT

    I bought this bike from a local classifieds ad that popped up.. 1981 5N1 XJ750 Seca - purchase included lots of other 'bits and pieces' not...
    Thread by: PaulCampbell, Mar 25, 2017, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. PaulCampbell
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    Sharing my experience re LOW COMPRESSION on '81 XJ650 4k1 SECA

    I only got the bike a few months ago and during my 're-commissioning' many things have needed to be done. Some history.. bike was running very...
    Thread by: PaulCampbell, Mar 25, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. PaulCampbell
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    Australian 1981 XJ650 4K1 - advice

    It had been leaking oil externally at some point as there was a receipt for a mechanical check which stated that. Im not sure what was done to fix...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. PaulCampbell
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    Australian 1981 XJ650 4K1 - advice

    In reference to the 50/50 acetone tranny fluid. Anyone able to advise on this? Also would it be a good idea to use the same for cleaning the...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. PaulCampbell
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    Australian 1981 XJ650 4K1 - advice

    Thank you k-moe. I was going to try the acetone/tranny fluid in the pots as well as I had low compression after an initial check. I thought it...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. PaulCampbell
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    Australian 1981 XJ650 4K1 - advice

    Thanks Stumps. I can assure you it is even more hideous in person. I was hoping to blow some crushed glass at it and give it a paint but im having...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. PaulCampbell
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    Australian 1981 XJ650 4K1 - advice

    Tonight I started cleaning up my bike and a few things caught my eye. 1. To me, this collector like it has been patched.. is that the case? 2....
    Thread by: PaulCampbell, Feb 24, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. PaulCampbell
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    Valve shim question - first post

    Thank you for the heads up Stumplifter, I have a list of things to take care of before it gets registered and those things are on it :)
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. PaulCampbell
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    Valve shim question - first post

    Well with the valves all sorted I had a look at the cam chain.. With a good tug I could lift it about 30mm off the guide between the two cam...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. PaulCampbell
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    Valve shim question - first post

    To me that is just lazy, not something you would catch me doing ;) I actually think the PO didnt really know what they were doing.
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. PaulCampbell
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    Valve shim question - first post

    Thank you kindly for the information here, got the new shims in today and went back through with the feelers. Intake 2 ended up with 0.10...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. PaulCampbell
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    Valve shim question - first post

    From reading through other stories I see one here previous owners have a lot to answer for. The bike was running, but they had messed up a few...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. PaulCampbell
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    Valve shim question - first post

    Oops, sorry. I saw someone else here that made a tool similar to mine and just assumed it was you. Now I can see the picture lol.. totally...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. PaulCampbell
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    Valve shim question - first post

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Most of this is new to me so thankyou hogfiddles for clarifying. I measured the valve clearance again with...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. PaulCampbell
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    Valve shim question - first post

    You guys are great! I didnt expect such a quick reply.. and from the big guys on the forum too, so thank you :) hogfiddles - so that I understand...
    Post by: PaulCampbell, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve shim question - first post

    Good morning one and all I recently purchased a 1980 XJ650 4K1 here in Australia and I have been reading reading reading this forum. There is...
    Thread by: PaulCampbell, Feb 16, 2017, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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