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  1. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Thanks for the great info K Moe. I’ll give it a shot tomorrow!
    Post by: Xjnick, Jul 2, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    K-moe, it ran for probably 2 or 3 minutes (choke on, no throttle) before I tried giving it throttle. I was not on the bike ready to ride when I...
    Post by: Xjnick, Jul 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Hey all, it’s been awhile. Not long ago I put the carbs back on the bike after syncing them, bike starts with the choke on but I’m still having...
    Post by: Xjnick, Jul 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Bike now starts without any starter, idles fine. Only now, when I give it some gas, one or two of the carbs seems to make a “puff puff puff” type...
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Idle mixture screws set properly. The throttle cable and enrichment cable WERE switched. That explained quite a lot. To be fair to me, they were...
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Is there a standard amount of turns the idle screw should be off of a light seat?? Ex: 6 turns off of a slight tight fit, etc.
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    I’m getting fuel in on position. This was confirmed when I did the petcock test you guys mentioned. Got it started, no choke, no gas. Idling Very...
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Gotcha, I had just misunderstood what XJ550H had said earlier. I’ll give it a shot tonight!
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    No pump, but that is a handy trick. I'll give it a shot. Fuel should also come out when you do the petcock test with the petcock set to "ON"...
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Plenty of gas. I guess my next step is getting that rebuild kit. Thanks guys
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Got it. Do I need a whole new petcock or just new seals that come with a rebuild kit? And just to double check... the vacuum hose hooks in to the...
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    I'll check out a petcock rebuild kit... I know the vacuum tube isn't plugged. Is it pretty noticeable when it's collapsed? Shouldn't it at least...
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Need some help. With the vacuum hose hooked from the petcock to carb #3 port, I didn’t get anything with the petcock on “on” or “prime”...
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Yep, like that. Taking them to church.
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 18, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Rack is all apart. Carb cleaner won’t hurt those brass fuel tubes, will it?
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 17, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Little update for y’all. Bought a new carb body off of eBay. I am currently waiting on new throttle shaft seals and fuel tube o-rings from a...
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 16, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Xjnick
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    Wanted WTB: ‘82 XJ650 Carb Body #2 or #3

    Shoot me a PM if you find any!
    Post by: Xjnick, Apr 4, 2019 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted WTB: ‘82 XJ650 Carb Body #2 or #3

    Looking for an 82 XJ650 Carb body. I need the inner left or inner right body. If you have a partially complete/parts carburetor I’ll look at those...
    Thread by: Xjnick, Apr 3, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Can anyone tell me whether or not carburetor #2 and carburetor #3 are the same? This break happened on the inside right carb (#3), but I am...
    Post by: Xjnick, Mar 28, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Thank you everyone for the recommendations and input. It’s very helpful :) I’ll call around town and see if anyone could cut in and pin it for me...
    Post by: Xjnick, Mar 28, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Ryengoth thank you for the suggestion. I’ve got jb weld but I think I may be better off taking it to a machine shop to have it drill and pinned......
    Post by: Xjnick, Mar 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    It’s the fin that the float pin goes through
    Post by: Xjnick, Mar 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Xjnick
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Well guys, I f*cked up. While going through the carbs again I was trying to loosen the 10mm needle bolt on the third carb and broke off this fin...
    Post by: Xjnick, Mar 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    I need to order new seals, rings, and float needles. I think my next move will be doing my reading in the church and then setting the fuel height....
    Post by: Xjnick, Mar 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    I’ll throw the battery back on the charger tonight. As for all the carbs, I did go through all 4 of them completely. Sorry I don’t think I made...
    Post by: Xjnick, Mar 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Carb #1, where the fuel line connects, had some crap in it. Cleaned all 4 then I put a little starter in the carbs and it came to life for a half...
    Post by: Xjnick, Mar 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Tried some starter and no dice. Just now ripped the carbs off and the first thing I notice is that when I pull the throttle lever, the...
    Post by: Xjnick, Mar 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Bike has not ran since June 2018. I have spark on all 4 plugs Fuel came out of carbs when I loosened drain plug The bike has oil at appropriate...
    Post by: Xjnick, Mar 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Thanks Taylo. The third carb boot does have a cap like the other 3. I believe the petcock is original. The bike turns over fine but won’t start,...
    Post by: Xjnick, Mar 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ Maxim Vacuum Hose

    Good morning everyone, I recently purchased a 82 Yamaha XJ650. This is my first bike I’ve owned with a vacuum petcock. When I purchased the bike,...
    Thread by: Xjnick, Mar 23, 2019, 65 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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