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  1. jetchaser
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    any "newer" bike recommendations??? cruiser style.

    Well, I did it!!! I bought a 2007 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100cc!! Got it tonight and had to drive straight home into the garage before the rain...
    Post by: jetchaser, Apr 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. jetchaser
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    any "newer" bike recommendations??? cruiser style.

    This is the bike I am leaning towards--only shaft drive. I still consider myself an intermediate rider and just need something my body size and...
    Post by: jetchaser, Apr 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. jetchaser
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    any "newer" bike recommendations??? cruiser style.

    Good info! I am still in the learning process. Thats why I was looking for opinions. As for fat chicks. I'm married to a "little" gal but...
    Post by: jetchaser, Apr 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. jetchaser
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    any "newer" bike recommendations??? cruiser style.

    a co-worker of mine just got one. He really likes it. I'd like to hear more about the handling, performance, and your overall thought on this bike
    Post by: jetchaser, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. jetchaser
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    any "newer" bike recommendations??? cruiser style.

    I still have my XS400 Yamaha and love it. Rode her today! Without selling it, I would like to upgrade to some kinda of a cruiser. (the wife is...
    Thread by: jetchaser, Apr 18, 2010, 21 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. jetchaser
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    Better to winterize or just start her up now and then?

    wow, a lot of good advice
    Post by: jetchaser, Oct 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jetchaser
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    Better to winterize or just start her up now and then?

    Which is better? My bike will be in a garage that gets down to about 50 degrees in the dead of winter. No big deal to open the door and fire it...
    Thread by: jetchaser, Oct 25, 2009, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. jetchaser
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    Slack in clutch cable all of a sudden!

    I dont think mine is like that, but i will check when i get home.
    Post by: jetchaser, Jul 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. jetchaser
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    Slack in clutch cable all of a sudden!

    I have had many problems with my carbs and after cleaning, adjusting and so forth, I reinstalled them tonight onto the bike. I fire it up and...
    Thread by: jetchaser, Jul 13, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jetchaser
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    Improper float setting cause case flooding?

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    Post by: jetchaser, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jetchaser
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    how do we post pics?

    thanks
    Post by: jetchaser, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. jetchaser
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    how do we post pics?

    [img]
    Post by: jetchaser, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. jetchaser
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    how do we post pics?

    I've done it in the past, but now it wont work. First I uploaded my pics into my gallery. then right click on the pic, copy pic location, and in...
    Thread by: jetchaser, Jul 12, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. jetchaser
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    Improper float setting cause case flooding?

    [img]
    Post by: jetchaser, Jul 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. jetchaser
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    Improper float setting cause case flooding?

    Ok, so i took the carbs apart and adjusted the floats. Then I made a wood block set to level the carbs and also made the supply for fuel on my...
    Post by: jetchaser, Jul 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. jetchaser
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    Improper float setting cause case flooding?

    OK. So I will use gas to set carb height or Ethyl---It doesnt matter to me, I work in smelly stuff on a regular basis. As for replacing the...
    Post by: jetchaser, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. jetchaser
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    Improper float setting cause case flooding?

    Im on the hunt for a used petcock---I replaced mine with a new one from Yamaha and have had nothing but problems. My original one is not usuable....
    Post by: jetchaser, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jetchaser
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    Improper float setting cause case flooding?

    If I have my floats set wrong---will it cause the bowl on the carbs to overfill and fill the engine with fuel???? I am at an end with these...
    Thread by: jetchaser, Jul 7, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. jetchaser
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    Ten months' of blood, sweat and $$$ and finally

    wow. very nice!
    Post by: jetchaser, Jul 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    Re: Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need h so are you saying its normal that the filter goes from this look (almost full) to...
    Post by: jetchaser, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. jetchaser
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    1982 xj650 rpm's slow to fall after rev. RESOLVED

    Re: 1982 xj650 rpm's slow to fall after rev. Sorry to jump on someone's thread---but what is the clunk test?
    Post by: jetchaser, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    Notice my filter is not horizontal or vertical---Is this OK????
    Post by: jetchaser, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    The last time I had the carbs apart, I replaced the needle valve assemblies with new and set the float height. The floats should stop the fuel...
    Post by: jetchaser, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    Re: Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need h My filter has an arrow on it and its going the right way. Heres the crazy...
    Post by: jetchaser, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. jetchaser
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    Wanted--petcock for 82 xs400 tank (or alternative)

    Im not ready to grind out my tank and make a homemade petcock---Is that what you meant by searching for the $40 petcock solution? I seen that...
    Post by: jetchaser, Jun 17, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. jetchaser
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    Wanted--petcock for 82 xs400 tank (or alternative)

    I bought a new one but it is giving me trouble. Does anyone have an original in descent shape or an alternative???
    Thread by: jetchaser, Jun 17, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    So after walking away from it for a couple of days, I'm back in the saddle. Earlier I was convinced it was my fuel tank cap not letting fuel go...
    Post by: jetchaser, Jun 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    Here is an update. Changed oil and filter due to gas draining into case. Cleaned the petcock and installed new o-ring. It was clean as a...
    Post by: jetchaser, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. jetchaser
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    Very new to a 1982 Yamaha Maxim 400cc...

    I bought my service manual from a Yama dealer--well worth the money.
    Post by: jetchaser, May 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    haha, that 70 mph statement was in the old days before I found a diaphragm with pin holes in it. Once I replaced it, then the bike ran like a...
    Post by: jetchaser, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    Last time I had it apart, I put new gaskets on the lower bowls. I have used the drain screws but they are tight and do not appear to be leaking....
    Post by: jetchaser, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    Re: Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need h Here's the latest drama. The wife and I woke up at 3 am to because the house is...
    Post by: jetchaser, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    Re: Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need h Yes, it flows freely. The vacuum is good enough to open the petcock (which is new,...
    Post by: jetchaser, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. jetchaser
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    Sealing inside gas tank?

    I ended up using Redkote. Its actually blue now but worked great. I was a little nervous with the muriatic acid part, but everything turned out...
    Post by: jetchaser, May 25, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  35. jetchaser
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    some xs400 maxim and seca parts for sale

    my bike is pretty much together. I have to look again but I need the brackets that hold the headlight straight. I REALLY need some gas...
    Post by: jetchaser, May 25, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    Re: Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need h A pic of the fuel filter full.[img]
    Post by: jetchaser, May 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    Re: Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! my plugs look hot/lean as in these pictures. but I think they are ok. pic #23 are what my...
    Post by: jetchaser, May 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    Re: Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! I took my petcock apart even though its new and it looked great.
    Post by: jetchaser, May 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. jetchaser
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    some xs400 maxim and seca parts for sale

    pm sent
    Post by: jetchaser, May 25, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. jetchaser
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    Here's my story! Im so happy I could cry! Still need help

    Here's my story. I'm the second owner of this bike. I got the bike with 3500 miles on it. It never had any power but I thought it was b/c...
    Thread by: jetchaser, May 25, 2009, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. jetchaser
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    Alternate tools or methods?

    I think I will start a new thread and tell all thats been done.
    Post by: jetchaser, May 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. jetchaser
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    Alternate tools or methods?

    how do I get the clear tube into the bowl of the carbs and stay? I looked in my service manual and it does not call out or show the YICS...
    Post by: jetchaser, May 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. jetchaser
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    Alternate tools or methods?

    What can I use to check float levels in my carbs? The Yamaha tool YM-01312 is 30 bucks but if I can make it, thats better yet! I can get some...
    Thread by: jetchaser, May 24, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. jetchaser
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    Very new to a 1982 Yamaha Maxim 400cc...

    I have a XS400 that is the coldest running thing ever. Use about 3/4 choke, get her running about 2000-3000 RPM for a couple of minutes. When...
    Post by: jetchaser, May 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. jetchaser
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    What does everyone mean by colortune?

    My plugs show carbon (black soot not oil) and it makes me think my carbs are too rich. I thought only the idle mixture could be adjusted????--am...
    Post by: jetchaser, May 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. jetchaser
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    What does everyone mean by colortune?

    What does everyone mean by colortune?
    Thread by: jetchaser, May 22, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. jetchaser
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    St. Louis Carb Clinic - 3rd Edition

    I would like to attend!
    Post by: jetchaser, May 22, 2009 in forum: Central US and Canada
  48. jetchaser
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    Clutch adjustment?

    I have some good "clunk" when shifting into gear. Before I mess with anything, I was going to ask. Do I need to take the free play out of the...
    Thread by: jetchaser, May 21, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. jetchaser
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    xs400 ignition comes and goes

    I pulled my ignition cables off of the spark plugs, looked down inside the cap, removed the connector by unscrewing it and found a small link that...
    Post by: jetchaser, May 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. jetchaser
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    spark plug ID color thread?

    thanks!!
    Post by: jetchaser, May 20, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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