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  1. NateB
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    Cranks over, wont start

    Thank you all!
    Post by: NateB, Nov 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. NateB
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    Cranks over, wont start

    Hello all, looking for some wisdom here. My '81 XJ550 has serious issues starting, itll crank over fine but not start. I have fresh gas and spark,...
    Thread by: NateB, Nov 4, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Synch Manometer

    Thanks! The manual did warn against the fluid leaking so I didn't do that! haha. Shop floor saved.
    Post by: NateB, Jul 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Synch Manometer

    Hello, Went to synch my carbs today for the first time after getting my barn find running. Followed the instructions for the Motion Pro Manometer,...
    Thread by: NateB, Jul 3, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. NateB
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    Front brake rub

    Awesome, thank you for the guidance!
    Post by: NateB, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. NateB
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    Front brake rub

    I worked top down on the front end in terms of cleaning up and rebuilding. Did the fork seals on both sides earlier this week and like you said it...
    Post by: NateB, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake rub

    So I started today with trying to find why the wheel wouldn't spin very freely. The front left fork seal had gone (gunk and oil dripped all down...
    Post by: NateB, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake rub

    Thanks for the replies! Just had new tires put on the wheels at a shop and asked them to check the bearings. They said the wheel bearings were...
    Post by: NateB, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake rub

    I just put new tires on and went to reinstall my front caliper and it was very tight going on, I was able to get it on but it seems as if its too...
    Thread by: NateB, Jun 14, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. NateB
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    Best way to clean inside of a gas tank?

    +1 Metal Rescue!
    Post by: NateB, May 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. NateB
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    Sticky Clutch

    After I finished putting the cleaned carbs back in tonight I thought I'd stare at this for another 20 minutes and heres my next newb question. Is...
    Post by: NateB, May 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sticky Clutch

    Here is the current spring Toomanybikes.
    Post by: NateB, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. NateB
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    Sticky Clutch

    Will be re-lubing the new cable. Thanks for helping me identify the spring Toomanybikes! I have sent an email to Len to see if he has one, Len has...
    Post by: NateB, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Can't say enough good things about Len and XJ4Ever! This is my first bike build/fix and he has been very knowledgable, helpful, and is getting me...
    Post by: NateB, May 3, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Sticky Clutch

    Polock, it moves fine then. Should I still pull the cover to check for a notches worn in the basket? If so when putting it back on should I put a...
    Post by: NateB, May 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sticky Clutch

    I never checked the old cable. It's a barn find to learn maintenance on. Previous owner said when he parked it a year ago the cable had stretched...
    Post by: NateB, May 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sticky Clutch

    81 XJ550 and the clutch seems to stick when returning. When letting the clutch lever out it stops at a point when the lever isn't fully out, then...
    Thread by: NateB, May 2, 2017, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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