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  1. NikolaiA89
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    Troubleshooting: Cylinder not firing

    Hi Len! I believe he used regular carburettor cleaner in abundance. So much that he could sink the affected area into it. Exactly how that went...
    Post by: NikolaiA89, Apr 12, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Troubleshooting: Cylinder not firing

    So I just got the bike back from the carb guy. He located the issue but was unable to solve it properly. Carb #3 is the criminal. To be more...
    Post by: NikolaiA89, Apr 8, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. NikolaiA89
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    Troubleshooting: Cylinder not firing

    Oh no, Timbox. That picture is before cleaning. Thought that was what you asked.
    Post by: NikolaiA89, Apr 2, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Troubleshooting: Cylinder not firing

    The gas tank has been thoroughly cleaned with vinegar and is all clear metal when taking a peep. A brand new gas cap and petcock have been fitted...
    Post by: NikolaiA89, Mar 31, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. NikolaiA89
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    Troubleshooting: Cylinder not firing

    Not yet. Did compression and spark test again which both were fine. To me this sounds like carb issues, so I will give it back to the carb guy and...
    Post by: NikolaiA89, Mar 28, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. NikolaiA89
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    Troubleshooting: Cylinder not firing

    That is one thing i'll make sure to control. Thanks!
    Post by: NikolaiA89, Mar 24, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. NikolaiA89
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    Troubleshooting: Cylinder not firing

    When I did the carbs, I did the whole "Church of Clean" and had each carb open. I also had them through ultrasonic cleaner. I did spray with carb...
    Post by: NikolaiA89, Mar 24, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. NikolaiA89
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    Troubleshooting: Cylinder not firing

    That's what I was thinking too. Is there a specific passageway or jet I should hold as suspect? I did the bench synch meticulously myself, but I'm...
    Post by: NikolaiA89, Mar 24, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. NikolaiA89
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    Troubleshooting: Cylinder not firing

    Hi Y'all! After a complete overhaul of my XJ700s, I'm having trouble with cylinder #3 not firing. At first I could barely start it and it...
    Thread by: NikolaiA89, Mar 24, 2026, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    One cylinder not firing

    Any update on how it all went? I believe I'm dealing with the same issue on my XJ700. It's not firing on cylinder #3. I have good compression and...
    Post by: NikolaiA89, Mar 23, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. NikolaiA89
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    This bike won't stop giving me issues.

    Did you find a solution?
    Post by: NikolaiA89, Mar 16, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. NikolaiA89
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    Swing Arm Bearing Race Replacement

    Great post and thank you jayrodoh for your follow up. I had a minor crisis getting the races out of the steering neck of my 700s. I had ordered...
    Post by: NikolaiA89, May 6, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ550 Maxim throttle shaft seals - or o-rings?

    Awesome, thanks for the OEM-number. According to earlier posts, these Mikuni shaft seals should also fit the Hitachi HSC33 carb, right? Best, Nikolai
    Post by: NikolaiA89, Jun 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Throtte Shaft Seals a necessity to change?

    I would - without doubt - go for that option if I was located in the US. Shipping, import taxes etc just makes it too complicated and expensive.
    Post by: NikolaiA89, May 19, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Throtte Shaft Seals a necessity to change?

    Would this work for HSC33 carbs? Can you elaborate on the #11? What size is it and is it in inch or metric? Best, Nikolai
    Post by: NikolaiA89, May 18, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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