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  1. eriedoc514
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    pilot screws

    +1 they are usually located on the top of the carbs, just off where the enrichment plungers are. If they have never been touched before, then...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Jun 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hard running when cold or even after 20 minutes cool down.

    Re: Hard running when cold or even after 20 minutes cool dow well, i do not think that this necessarily has anything to do with how your plugs...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Jun 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Post Sync Problems

    did you mess around with the air-fuel mix screws at all? to ensure that they are close to recommended settings? Kevin
    Post by: eriedoc514, Jun 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another Quick Carb/Idle Question

    sorry for the double post up a few, but my computer at work tonight is running at its peak efficiency... LOL Alright so in the warmer weather,...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Another Quick Carb/Idle Question

    congrats on the new ride! ok so let me be the first to tell you that when a PO says that they had some "work done to the carbs" that is never a...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Another Quick Carb/Idle Question

    congrats on the new ride! ok so let me be the first to tell you that when a PO says that they had some "work done to the carbs" that is never a...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Forks Oil Leak

    +1 i had a small ding in one of mine that caused a small continual leak, until i replaced it with a new seal. Also are you using the correct fork...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carb to head boots

    i know that this is not for your specific bike, but here is where i got mine for my xj 550. http://www.oldbikebarn.com/Yamaha-Carb- ......
    Post by: eriedoc514, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    super newbie

    So what happened with the new battery. Also what are the condition of your plugs, and are you getting good spark? Got the same bike and love it...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Bike, New Rider, Need Help Please!

    yep sure would help to have a new battery, to eliminate the rhino in the room. Also since no one else mentioned it yet, have you taken the plugs...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tryin to go, not getting enough fuel?

    +1 on RickCoMatic's comment, gotta pull those babies. These carbs are not the type where a "quicky" job will do. Gotta go through everything to...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Now it won't start!

    Sorry to hear about your misfortune. The carbs can be such a pain!!! I am sure that someone with a lot more knoweldge than myelf will be along...
    Post by: eriedoc514, May 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How to install aftermarket exhaust

    dont have this set on my xj, but by the looks of the pics i see on the internet, there should be some sort of hose clamp or coupler that would...
    Post by: eriedoc514, May 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How to install aftermarket exhaust

    dont have this set on my xj, but by the looks of the pics i see on the internet, there should be some sort of hose clamp or coupler that would...
    Post by: eriedoc514, May 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    would these work?

    +1 on the PB Blaster. I just did this to my XJ 550 this weekend. Sprayed the PB blaster all around the boots, for a day (about once an hour)....
    Post by: eriedoc514, May 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    float valves?

    oak, I know i am a noob here but just went through the same thing. when i did the carb tear down and rebuild i used the clymer repair guide....
    Post by: eriedoc514, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    clutch question????

    dont know if this will help or not... was on ebay and found a used one. Granted it is for an 85, perhaps someone else would know if it is the...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas leaking through air box

    thanks guys, I looked and my bike does not have an in-line filter, but i will deff. go pick one up before i but all of the pieces back...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas leaking through air box

    bill, Thank you. some how i missed the bench-synch link in the above post. Yes the name i was looking for was the butterfly valve, and by...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas leaking through air box

    well just an update... ripped the carbs out last night, and got everything tore down (after about 4 hours, and the invention of several new...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas leaking through air box

    Thanks for the responses! In response to the petcock, i did notice that when i pulled the gas line off that i did not have any leaking gas, but...
    Post by: eriedoc514, Oct 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas leaking through air box

    Hello all! I am new to this forum and am hoping to gain some info. Early this riding season, i purchased an 82 maxim 550. The bike ran great...
    Thread by: eriedoc514, Oct 28, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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