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  1. juliecut
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    Ooops, I did it again...

    Yup did that yesterday too, checking all the points and everything seemed to clear the problem up for a minute, but it came back again (making me...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. juliecut
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    Ooops, I did it again...

    I have some advice telling me to swap out the coil, but I think I'll clean the carbs (again) first. This will all have to wait until this weekend....
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. juliecut
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    Ooops, I did it again...

    Yes, tried on both sides, nice spark.
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. juliecut
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    Ooops, I did it again...

    Did the following last night, starting with the plugs: Checked plugs, gas on #1 plug. Swapped plugs, still gas on #1 plug. Pipes off #1 are...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  5. juliecut
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    Exciting problems...

    Hilarious, I've got the year wrong I know. I've had an 81, 82 and 83 Maxim, so I'm easily confused, good to know about the year! So once I've...
    Post by: juliecut, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. juliecut
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    Ooops, I did it again...

    Just bought a 1982 Kawi 440 LTD after promising myself I wouldn't buy another older bike since I don't know how to fix them and the shops won't...
    Thread by: juliecut, Mar 30, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  7. juliecut
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    Exciting problems...

    So my husband's 1981 650 Seca has sorta bit it. The fourth cylinder is no longer firing properly, and there appears to be some smoking/oil coming...
    Thread by: juliecut, Mar 30, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. juliecut
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    Looking for Tank for SECA

    Bike still ridable but the dent is substantial. Looks like we found a local parts bike, but their tank and tupperware is painted burgundy. Can't...
    Post by: juliecut, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. juliecut
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    Looking for Tank for SECA

    Bike took some damage in a roof cave in. Mostly tank took the hit. Anyone have one of these tanks kicking around?...
    Thread by: juliecut, Feb 13, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. juliecut
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    1st and Neutral Only

    Thanks everyone for your help. I had someone purchase this bike today. It's been fun, and I'm sure you'll see him here shortly! You guys have...
    Post by: juliecut, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. juliecut
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    1st and Neutral Only

    Did you get it running/shifting again? I did manage to pull the chunk out through a small hole, and it wound up shifting fine while it lay on...
    Post by: juliecut, Nov 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. juliecut
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    Leaning A Bike on its Side

    It's never recommended to do this stuff alone, but sometimes needs must. Occasionally we are pointed towards doing odd things to repair our...
    Thread by: juliecut, Nov 28, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. juliecut
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    82/83 XJ650 Maxim

    And the verdict is...it is hard to explain but it really is exactly as described, except for the mitigating factor that the drum, or most of it,...
    Post by: juliecut, Nov 28, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. juliecut
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    1st and Neutral Only

    Wizard, thanks for your patient guidance, it's appreciated especially in times of frustration, not a problem for me today thank God. Go from the...
    Post by: juliecut, Nov 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1st and Neutral Only

    And the verdict is...it is hard to explain but it really is exactly as described, except for the mitigating factor that the drum, or most of it,...
    Post by: juliecut, Nov 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. juliecut
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    1st and Neutral Only

    Bike was gently laid over on it's side, using a lever, oh I'm so clever! It's resting neatly at a gentle angle, and not moving. I've removed the...
    Post by: juliecut, Nov 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. juliecut
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    1st and Neutral Only

    I posted my bike up for sale, but have had no takers, offers, even a nibble. What the hell, if it's only worth $500 in the shape it's in, if that,...
    Thread by: juliecut, Nov 27, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. juliecut
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    82/83 XJ650 Maxim

    Very cool guys! Wish I'd got this before I tried driving the flipping thing home, lol. I'll give that a shot. Even if I get her fixed, I'll...
    Post by: juliecut, Nov 26, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    82/83 XJ650 Maxim

    Hmmm....Vancouver BC. Bit far out for you, eh?
    Post by: juliecut, Nov 26, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    82/83 XJ650 Maxim

    I'm very recently (this morning) stuck permanently in first gear. I could repair it temporarily, but I don't have the time or space to tear...
    Thread by: juliecut, Nov 26, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. juliecut
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    Plug Chop - Plug Read Please!

    Wow. Nice plugs.
    Post by: juliecut, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. juliecut
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    Colortune and Carbtune questions

    I'd like to know for sure if you MUST insert a YICS tool before beginning with the ColorTuning? I asked this question once before but can't find...
    Post by: juliecut, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. juliecut
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Hi Chacal, I need to pick up the following and wonder if you can help? Wire harness for 82 XJ650 Colortune plug kit very small bulbs for...
    Post by: juliecut, May 14, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. juliecut
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    Happy now!

    This same thing with mine. Cleaned carbs and cleaned and cleaned again. Finally listed to advice of the vets who said, "Check yer damn sparks,...
    Post by: juliecut, May 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Have to use Instant Start

    I'm going to post at length tomorrow, telling you how these guys helped me solve my problems, but right now I'm too tired as I was out all day...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. juliecut
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    Have to use Instant Start

    Okay! I'll have a look for a charger while I'm out too! Thanks Rick!
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. juliecut
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    Have to use Instant Start

    I have faith! And TIME! Thank God for the weekend. I'm out riding another kind of horse on Saturday morning, but I'll call you Saturday afternoon....
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. juliecut
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    Can't get it going. What did I do?

    Not that I'm an expert or anything, but for me, when mine was idling way high, it was because I'd turned the enrichment adjustment rod in too far...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. juliecut
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    Have to use Instant Start

    So a compression test is in order, fair enough. I'll do some research on that, I'm sure there's a tool or two that I'll need to pick up. I am...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. juliecut
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    Have to use Instant Start

    I'm going to have a look at the starter tonight. I have had very hard starting problems on the bike I have now, despite changing most of the...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. juliecut
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    Fuel consumtion

    I'm curious, my XJ 650 RJ Seca hit the reserve at 160k today. When does your XJ hit res, and what do you expect it to hit res at? I'm curious...
    Thread by: juliecut, Apr 9, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. juliecut
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    Engine Idle trouble

    Although I'm a noob, I gotta agree with Rick. I thought my carbs were clean too. Turns out some peoples idea of clean carbs and mine are just not...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. juliecut
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    1982 XJ650 Hard-Impossible Start - Seafoam & Carb Cleaner

    Chacal, looked on the link but could not find the picture you referred to. Looked further in at a link about FinnoAngelo cleaning carbs. Still...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. juliecut
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    1982 XJ650 Hard-Impossible Start - Seafoam & Carb Cleaner

    Emulsion tube = needle jet. I don't know where I got that term any more, but I read jet needle (silver) and needle jet (brass) got mine to...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. juliecut
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    Fraser Valley BC

    Close enough, hubby and I are out in Coquitlam, about 30 minutes from anywhere.
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 3, 2008 in forum: Western US and Canada
  36. juliecut
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    Northwest Washington

    My husband and I are both outside of Vancouver BC and up for some longer rides, maybe Chuckanut Drive?
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 3, 2008 in forum: Western US and Canada
  37. juliecut
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    1982 XJ650 Hard-Impossible Start - Seafoam & Carb Cleaner

    Hey, thanks Rick! I'm not ascared 'o no carbs no more! I worked from the time I got home yesterday (about 5:00) until about 10 in the bloody...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. juliecut
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    1982 XJ650 Hard-Impossible Start - Seafoam & Carb Cleaner

    Re: 1982 XJ650 Hard-Impossible Start - Seafoam & Carb Cleane What I learned today was this: - My carbs were NOT clean. No duh? - It takes me...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. juliecut
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    1982 XJ650 Hard-Impossible Start - Seafoam & Carb Cleaner

    Please note: this bike runs well once it starts, but seems to be a gas guzzler, getting only about 28 miles/gallon. Anyone know what's average?...
    Thread by: juliecut, Apr 1, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. juliecut
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    Vaccuum problem

    Before the engine swap (end of February) bike had been sitting since October.
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Vaccuum problem

    Just a quick add on to Handover's post. Carbs were cleaned about a month ago, but I don't imagine it was a really thorough job. This bike runs...
    Post by: juliecut, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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