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  1. jsmith800
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    Xj650 coil wiring, help needed

    1982 XJ650: is this an acceptable setup: Dynatek Dyna Coil 3.0 ohm, 30k Volts, 1k ohm wires and BPR7ES resistive plugs?
    Post by: jsmith800, Jul 26, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. jsmith800
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    valve adjustment - 1982 Maxim XJ650

    Final valve tweaking this week then hopefully carb sync. Got it running last week but required a shot of starting fluid whrn cold engine and had...
    Post by: jsmith800, Jul 17, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. jsmith800
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    valve adjustment - 1982 Maxim XJ650

    I ordered the thinnest shim possible from Len. Then I can achieve clearance and then order a proper shim.
    Post by: jsmith800, Jul 17, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. jsmith800
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    valve adjustment - 1982 Maxim XJ650

    How is it possible for you to take a 0.00 clearance cam to shim check back into specifications since it is unclear if you're exactly at 0.00 or...
    Post by: jsmith800, Jul 12, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. jsmith800
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    Happy Holidays!

    Happy Holidays everyone and ride safe!!
    Thread by: jsmith800, Dec 31, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jsmith800
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    Ignition Coils and Spark plug cap resistance

    Might be a dumb question, but I checked both coils; on the primary side i'm within range about 2.4 ohms. The secondary side i'm getting nothing,...
    Post by: jsmith800, Dec 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jsmith800
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    82 xj750 handlebars

    I'm looking to change my XJ650 maxim handlebars from 7/8" to 1-1/8" is there an adapter bar clamp anyone has used that works great?
    Post by: jsmith800, Dec 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. jsmith800
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    http://xj4ever.com/: Everything I needed was IN STOCK and shipped THE SAME DAY I ordered!! The folks are a wealth of knowledge & parts helping...
    Post by: jsmith800, Dec 13, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. jsmith800
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    Polishing Your Aluminum Parts

    great job XJOE550!
    Post by: jsmith800, Nov 24, 2021 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Videos
  10. jsmith800
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    Removing shims with a magnet?

    Great video on shimming. Hogfiddles says: 'If you’re lapping the valves, yes that would throw things anyway'. I don't understand? Are you...
    Post by: jsmith800, Nov 24, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jsmith800
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    Removing shims with a magnet?

    Yes 4 bags one for each cylinder contains; valves, springs, buckets, shims, seats and collets. This is my first rebuild...ever so not my first...
    Post by: jsmith800, Nov 22, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. jsmith800
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    Removing shims with a magnet?

    I removed my cams, cam followers, shims, valves, collets and springs. I placed them in 4 bags for cleaning and reassembly after ring job. think...
    Post by: jsmith800, Nov 21, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. jsmith800
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    Cam Chain sprocket removal

    I did a compression test prior to my rebuild process. 105,105,125,100. i'll have a gasket kit from Len but will i need new head bolts and...
    Post by: jsmith800, Nov 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. jsmith800
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    Cam Chain sprocket removal

    the book says to hold the engine upside down to remove the cylinders to prevent dirt and ring chunks for falling in........how the hell can i do...
    Post by: jsmith800, Nov 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cam Chain sprocket removal

    got it! Thanks guys. open wrench or spanner is NOT an option. i removed the cap near the bolt and used 6 point 10mm socket. Heads are off,...
    Post by: jsmith800, Nov 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. jsmith800
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    Cam Chain sprocket removal

    XJ650 I'm trying to remove the heads and cylinders. i'm at the step now that requires me to remove the cam so i'm unscrewing the cam sprocket...
    Thread by: jsmith800, Nov 8, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. jsmith800
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    XJ out of years of deep sleep

    2 wires connected to the kickstand were hanging and not connected to the kickstand so i pulled the plug and removed that section of wire. perhaps...
    Post by: jsmith800, Oct 13, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jsmith800
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    XJ out of years of deep sleep

    Cant ride, when i put the bike in gear it shuts off. Think the safty relay need to be looked at or remove or something. Even with clutch engaged,...
    Post by: jsmith800, Oct 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. jsmith800
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    XJ out of years of deep sleep

    Hi All, i've very new to the forum and to XJs. After new battery and plugs and many relay and electrical corrosion issue she fired up!! Had to...
    Thread by: jsmith800, Oct 11, 2021, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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