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  1. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Okay, I know I can check the fuel levels with the carbs on the bike but I accidentally pulled the main fuel line off. I can't for the life of me...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 25, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Ahh, I see. I'll try to check the levels tomorrow. Thanks for the help.
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 23, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Okay, I checked the battery its pretty secure and terminals are on there tight. I just tested this, bike on centerstand in neutral ideling. with...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Ive tried it with both rear brake and only front brake. seems to make no difference It could be the battery, I'll tighten it up and try it...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Would having it set at 1500 contribute to this happening
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    I have it set at 1500 just cause I'm too scared of it dying on me. Should I lower it and try again?
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Here is a convo with prev owner. I'll try and figure it out. thanks for help.
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Okay cool. Ill try and do this as soon as I can,. I removed the vac line and plugged up the port and ran the bike on PRI. It still does it. I can...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    So I need to remove and split the carbs to do this?? I'll have to learn more before I attempt this. I'll do some reading. Thanks
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    I used a vaccum line and it's 4mm it seemed to fit nice and snug. I don't know what you mean proper wet setting on the bowl levels. Idk how to...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Okay, I did some more testing today. Bike starts amazingly cold. I have the oil at the correct level. When I hit the front breaks hard, the oil...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Is it possible being slightly overfilled would cause that? Nonetheless, I will further investigate the problem. I appreciate your pointers....
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    I topped it off but I think I put a tiny bit too much in. On the centerstand it's all the way up but if I tilt the bike a tiny bit I see the air....
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    I see. The low oil light would flash really quick when it died and it died suddenly. I will do a full oil change when I have time and try again. I...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

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    Post by: anthony771, Nov 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Is this what you mean? ( see attachment) I ran a line from the empty port on the petcock (hard to see in pic) to #2 vac port on top of the intake...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    I am going to the store to pick up oil and vaccume lines. I will report what happens
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    okay cool. I'll go pick up some vaccume lines. After I connect it I would set the petcock to ON and try to start it??
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Ok, so I can connect to any one of then correct?? I'll let you know when I do, I'm redoing my floors at the moment.
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    The ones right on top roght? All 4 of them are capped off. I'll have to try and connect it
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Not yet. I can't tell where it is supposed to connect to the carbs.
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    I live in a cold climate and I think synthetic would help reduce cold start wear alot. I'll make sure it's wet clutch compatible.
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    I rode the bike home on the PRI setting then when I parked it I set it to ON. The bike starts perfectly when set to PRI.
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    What's wrong with synthetic oil?
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 17, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Okay cool. I gotta find a place that sells motorcycle oil today. Any recommendations for oil?? I should probably use the search function for that....
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 17, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    I have not noticed any leaks if I park it on ON. Bike runs good on the PRI setting. Is it a bad idea to leave it how it is for now? I have other...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 17, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    It's on the centerstand. I'll do an oil change asap.
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 16, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Also am I going crazy or does it seem like there is no oil in this bike???? I can't tell if the sightglass is foggy or if I nee d oil. The bike...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 16, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Is this the port you are talking about?? It looks already capped.
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 16, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    I'll try that tomorrow and will report back. I really really appreciate all your guys help. Its amazing how many good post I got on here so...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 15, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. anthony771
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Thanks for all this info. The Petcock seems stock, and I left it in on position the past 2 days. But, the vacume line is missing. I see where the...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 15, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Wow thanks so much. I'll have to test it tomorrow as it's too late and I don't want to piss the neighborhood off. What confuses me is when I...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 15, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Okay, tank is full. I was trying to use the gas to start it. Maybe I flooded it. I hooked my multimeter up and pressed the starter and all of a...
    Post by: anthony771, Nov 15, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Hello, I bought a 1982 xj650 maxim 2 days ago. It ran beautifully and started right up when I was testing it before buying. Rode it home 25 miles...
    Thread by: anthony771, Nov 15, 2018, 72 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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