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    Why do I like these bikes so much?

    How could you not like this [img] The wrenchmonkees have been doing pretty well for themselves - I see their bikes being talked about on all...
    Post by: KTA2, Feb 24, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    float needle valve

    It's always 'best' to go with new seats too - but I've only seen one or two cases were the seats had any sort of significant wear on them. If I...
    Post by: KTA2, Feb 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    lots of throttle causes high rev and no acceleration

    A quick wipe of oil before installation should be plenty - I've never soaked a new friction plate and have never had an issue in any of my bikes.
    Post by: KTA2, Feb 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Issue

    Pull open the starter clutch and clean/service it. If you sand down the flat spots you can usually get a lot of extra life out of them.
    Post by: KTA2, Feb 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    bike dies while riding!!

    Checking the side stand switch is a good idea. Normally I just ditch them and cross the wires, same with the clutch switch - but I wouldn't...
    Post by: KTA2, Jan 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Errrr! stupid handgrip and the stupid broken throttle sleeve

    Where's the pic? heh. I usually use a little squirt of wd40 to slide the grips on. Just make sure everything is really clean first!
    Post by: KTA2, Jan 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stator and rotor question

    A very slight oil seeping like wizard notes isn't a big deal and is fairly common - but it an be a sign of bad things to come. Definitely keep...
    Post by: KTA2, Jan 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fixed some stuff and now it runs worse (SOLVED)

    Re: Fixed some stuff and now it runs worse Only running with choke on is often a sign that a pilot jet is clogged. Do a quick check on your...
    Post by: KTA2, Jan 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    PROJECT 900

    Fantastic project! Great looking final product. The polished fork lowers really stand out to me.
    Post by: KTA2, Jan 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    anoyone familiar with V30 Magnas?

    To the best of my knowledge it was only the first year (83) v65 motors that had the oil starvation problems. The fix kits are still available, but...
    Post by: KTA2, Nov 12, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    This guy is a Freak!

    Yep, a transversely (some people argue over this term) twin. It's an 80 degree motor so isn't perpendicular to the frame like the opposed cylinder...
    Post by: KTA2, Nov 12, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    This guy is a Freak!

    Wouldn't you just assume I was already a member here? Haha. After all, I do list this site on my homepage as one I'm part of. :) Thanks for the...
    Post by: KTA2, Nov 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    83 XJ900RK side covers.

    It's amazing what side covers for these bikes go for. Just a testament to how frequently they fly off the bikes and break in the streets. I know...
    Post by: KTA2, Mar 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Winter recovery (forgive me, XJ gods)

    I agree with all the above, you shouln't have much trouble getting the bike ready provided it was running well last season. I personally love...
    Post by: KTA2, Mar 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 top end noise

    It's probably a little cam chain noise. hard to say without listening though. How many miles are on the bike. Try adjusting the cam chain...
    Post by: KTA2, Mar 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Battery Tenders

    Yes. Battery Tenders work and preserve the life of your batteries. It's a fact.
    Post by: KTA2, Feb 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike haulin' time

    Your civic will have no problem towing the trailer and bike around. Like others said make sure the bearings are in good condition - but honestly,...
    Post by: KTA2, Feb 15, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    need help, hitachi carbs

    You shouldn't need to do anything spectacular to get them off. It will be primarily the same actions as the other XJ bikes. Sometimes popping the...
    Post by: KTA2, Feb 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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