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  1. Dustin Armstrong
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    Sharing my experience re LOW COMPRESSION on '81 XJ650 4k1 SECA

    So the mixture is 50% ATF and 50% Acetone and 1 tablespoon per cylinder?
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Aug 29, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Dustin Armstrong
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    Wiring harness interchangeability 81non Yics and 82 Yics?

    Both are 650 Maxims. Can I take the 82 wiring harness and use it on the 81 650? What would need to switch TCI and coils?
    Thread by: Dustin Armstrong, Aug 15, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Dustin Armstrong
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    Carb Interchange No Start

    I finished the rebuild of the carb that came on the YICS bike. I ended up putting the throttle shaft seals that were on the nonYICS bikes carb in...
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Jul 21, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Dustin Armstrong
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    Carb Interchange No Start

    Also looking at the bottom half of the motor on the 81 non YICS and 82 YICS there is a difference between the lower ends, heat shrink fins are too...
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Jul 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Dustin Armstrong
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    Carb Interchange No Start

    I think I outlined the problem earlier. My original 81 motor has broken exhaust threads. Yeah I guess since the thing started with Stating fluid,...
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Jul 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Dustin Armstrong
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    Carb Interchange No Start

    compression gets significantly higher with oil in cylinder over 125 I did not test all cylinders with oil
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Jul 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Dustin Armstrong
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    Carb Interchange No Start

    I guess why did the thing fire up with starting fluid if the compression is so bad
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Jul 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Dustin Armstrong
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    Carb Interchange No Start

    So did the compression test tonight terrible results Cyl 1-75psi #2 90psi #3 85psi #4 90psi. Did I buy a dead motor? Here is how I did the...
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Jul 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Dustin Armstrong
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    Carb Interchange No Start

    Yep I have got my eyes from cleaning that tube. waiting on payday to get throttle shaft seals from Chacal. Man them little pieces of rubber are...
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Jul 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Dustin Armstrong
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    Carb Interchange No Start

    I did clean them I am concerned that maybe there is blockage in the brass tube itself though.
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Jul 12, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Dustin Armstrong
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    Carb Interchange No Start

    I pulled the carbs off and there is fuel in the float bowls. today i switched all the jets in the bottom side to brand new jets. i had some new 43...
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Jul 11, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Dustin Armstrong
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    Carb Interchange No Start

    Hello have a unique situation here I have 2 bikes here both are 81 xj 650 Maxims. one is a Yics and the other is not. I am planning on swapping...
    Thread by: Dustin Armstrong, Jul 8, 2022, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Dustin Armstrong
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    WTB 81 xj650H motor or parts bike midwest

    I just found bought one last night in Illinois. I grabbed a YICS running 81 XJ650. I am just gonna move the motor and electronics onto my hard...
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Jun 17, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    WTB 81 xj650H motor or parts bike midwest

    yep Correct, 80-81 non YICS maxim I was late getting back to the forum before the post was deleted. I must not have any notifications setup. The...
    Post by: Dustin Armstrong, Jun 10, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    WTB 81 xj650H motor or parts bike midwest

    Hello. I have just reregistered on the is forum but have been a member for over 10 years. My last screen name was dstrong77. I have a 1981 XJ 650h...
    Thread by: Dustin Armstrong, Jun 1, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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