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  1. fizzy
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    An Expensive Mistake!

    In my spare time i do engine conversions for quad bikes - and I usually choose an XJ pre-diversion as I like the power spread. One bike in...
    Thread by: fizzy, Jul 21, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. fizzy
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    Custom Wiring Harness

    one of the easiest looms to make...i make them for quad bikes, and if you use OEM connecter plugs you end up with pretty much the same number of...
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. fizzy
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    Tornado Air Management System

    thats strange...looks the same as the cyclone, theve tested well in the uk especially in diesels
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. fizzy
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    jetting for 600 k&n's

    600 prr-div with individual filters - am i likely to need to touch the jettinh - i really hope not!!
    Thread by: fizzy, Jun 22, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    ive thrown the towel in on this one!! Never been beaten before but this has me!. Put new set of good carbs on....ran sweet for 2 hours then...
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    THANKS ALL...I TRIED A PUMP BUT THE FLOATS COULDNT COPE SO IVE DECIDED TO PUT IT BACK TO NEAR STANDARD....FITTED A HORRID MOTAD CAN AND FABBED AN...
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    and on that note...how high is high? I have a digital dash, i tend to cruise at 7K but it will happily rev past 10K - am i revving too hard?
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    ping
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    Ok...I set all the float levels and went one grade colder on the plugs. This seemed to help but not cure, so I set off with screwdriver and...
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    when you describe the fuel level is this with the bowl on or as it apears off....i just pulled all the bowls off...all 4 were full to above the...
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    no.4 is the first to fail...
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    Ive rejetted to a std primary and a 107 main. 100 and it wont run, 120 and it will run but is way too rich - both combinations have same stopping...
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    OK...NO AIR BOX...JUST OPEN MOUTHS (FILTERS TO FOLLOW)...IT FIRED UP USING EASYSTART SO ITS THE CARBS...BUT WHAT?? THEY ARE CLEANED THROUGHT!
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    the carbs have been cleaned, soaked, jetwashed and polished - inside and out..they are like new! its not that - thanks
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    That didnt work...nothing makes sense! Jets are al new, float levels spot on, runs on full throtthe for a minute then one cylinder paks up...then...
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    That didnt work...nothing makes sense! Jets are al new, float levels spot on, runs on full throtthe for a minute then one cylinder paks up...then...
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    you just might have something there.....i know its running megga rich...would that explain the strange behaviour of stopping..cooling...running? I...
    Post by: fizzy, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. fizzy
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    I just dont get it !!!

    Took my old engine out cos it only ran on 3 cylinders when hot....replacement engine does exactly the same - shared parts are carbs and...
    Thread by: fizzy, Jun 7, 2008, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. fizzy
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    Fuel starvation...or what?

    theres no air lock and with twin tanks there is loads of fuel pressure at the carbs...could it be float height?
    Post by: fizzy, May 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. fizzy
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    Fuel starvation...or what?

    everything flowing freely - allitems are megga clean...just dont understand it
    Post by: fizzy, May 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. fizzy
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    Fuel starvation...or what?

    problem in understanding - this engine is fitted to my quad (dont all curse at once)....we dont have petcock in the UK...must have another name....
    Post by: fizzy, May 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. fizzy
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    Fuel starvation...or what?

    This is what happens. Engine cold, starts great, pulls like a train, open it up on a straight and first one cylinder fails then another does - me...
    Thread by: fizzy, May 19, 2008, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. fizzy
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    tiny holes in carb slide diaphram

    just about to refit my carbs after a 2 week clean!!!! and i noticed a couple of small holes in the diaphram - how bad is this - i can repair them...
    Thread by: fizzy, May 15, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. fizzy
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    will diversion carbs fit pre diversion bike?

    Are the jet sizes the same? etc.
    Thread by: fizzy, May 14, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. fizzy
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    Help finding pilot jets please

    I need 4 x .45 pilots for my 1988 XJ600. These are the ones with no holes in the side (I think). Do you know where i can get them?
    Thread by: fizzy, May 9, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. fizzy
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    open throttle - bogs down

    ive known this happen in race engines where the spark has been weak, opening the throttle is too much for it and it splutters...quick free test is...
    Post by: fizzy, May 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. fizzy
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    Ignition Coil, Failure?

    im very new to XJs...but doesnt one coil fire 1 & 3 and the other 2 & 4 ?Easy coil test is to simply swap the two 12 volt wires from the coil...
    Post by: fizzy, May 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. fizzy
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    Desperate times mean desperate measures - anyone help?

    The electronic pick up assy in my 600 is completely shot...so ive carefully transfered everything from the 550 to the 600....everything fits...
    Thread by: fizzy, May 4, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. fizzy
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    jet sizes please

    so a straight swap would leave me a tad weak on bottom end and rich top end?
    Post by: fizzy, May 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. fizzy
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    jet sizes please

    i have a set of 1986? 550 carbs which i want to jet up to run a 1988 600. can anyone please tell me both standard jet sizes ?
    Thread by: fizzy, May 4, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. fizzy
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    FZ/XJ difference

    whats even stranger is that the fz is quoted as having 4 valves per cylinder.....
    Post by: fizzy, May 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. fizzy
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    FZ/XJ difference

    600CC Model 1988 - from what i gather both have identical bore n stroke...engines look the same yet the XJ is quoted at nearly 20 bhp more...WHY??
    Thread by: fizzy, Apr 30, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. fizzy
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    jetting from 550 to 600

    im swapping from a (old) xj550 to a similar old 1988 xj600. The two apear identical. I will have to use the 550 carbs, given that it has very free...
    Thread by: fizzy, Apr 29, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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