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  1. Palmer650
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    Can't keep away from XJ!

    Hello everyone, So, I have been away from XJ Bikes for quite a while. I donated my bike to Wesley, another XJ Bikes member, since it needs a...
    Thread by: Palmer650, May 3, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Palmer650
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    Got it running!

    Fitz... you have always proved to be extremely helpful. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say "Thank you!"
    Post by: Palmer650, Jan 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Palmer650
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    Tank question...early/mid 70's Honda CB swap? Impossible?

    Hey stewart, Where are the pics we were promised? You take as long to update your threads as I do! Haha. Sorry, I am just excited to see...
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Palmer650
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    Correct Air Filter? Pic Included!

    Hi guys, I'm still trouble shooting my LEAN mixture issue. At the moment I'm focusing on possibilites of extra air getting into the system....
    Thread by: Palmer650, Apr 23, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Palmer650
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    XS 650 for sale! Location: Southern N.J.

    My Dad is selling his beloved XS... The Good- New Parts: Tires and tubes, front and rear brake pads, Manual petcocks, ignition coils,...
    Thread by: Palmer650, Apr 19, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. Palmer650
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    Brake lever - Master Cylinder Swap?

    Wow, thanks for the great advice Painter and Chacal! I know this will help others mod their bikes as well. THIS SITE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST -...
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Palmer650
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    To Paint or Not To Paint...

    Google "Painting over chrome" and you'll see what the most common ways are. Mainly you want to scuff the chrome up pretty good with a low grit...
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Palmer650
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    Brake lever - Master Cylinder Swap?

    Hey guys, Just found this brake system on CL- http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/1681949849.html How could I make a dual front...
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Palmer650
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    Brake lever - Master Cylinder Swap?

    Pure Gold guys! Thank you for this extremely helpful info. Painter... let me know which ATV Master Cylinder you end up going with. I'd love to...
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Palmer650
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    Tank question...early/mid 70's Honda CB swap? Impossible?

    Stewart, take some pics of the 350 tank on there, especially where it meets up with the seat. I'd love to see it. I have an old triumph tank and...
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Palmer650
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    Brake lever - Master Cylinder Swap?

    Hi Altus, Thanks for the quick response! I'm glad to hear I can go with just about any master cylinder for a track bar set up. I'm guessing...
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Palmer650
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    Brake lever - Master Cylinder Swap?

    So, here's what I've been thinking! I want to work on turning my Maxim, into a street tracker. It's know it's going to take a while but it's...
    Thread by: Palmer650, Apr 13, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Palmer650
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    Tank question...early/mid 70's Honda CB swap? Impossible?

    Very cool thread! I can't wait to hear what ideas spawn from this. Stewart: is your 350 tank too narrow at the neck to fit? Time: Could...
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Palmer650
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    lean: air vs fuel

    Hey Skeeter, Your idle jumping up to 3500 rpms seems strange since you turned the screw up to 1050 right before you hooked up the vac gauges....
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Palmer650
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    Upsized my jets! Still running lean!

    Eparker... Have you returned from your journey? I'm very anxious to hear what you've found out, since I'm experiencing an extremely lean issue on...
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Palmer650
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    Main Fuel Jet question...

    May I ask why you're having trouble with the intake boots? You should be able to loosen the boot clamps, slide each boot back into the air box...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Palmer650
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    Clutch Throw-Out Lever Adjustment?

    Thanks guys! I got it to where I'm happy with it for now, but it still jerks a little when put into first. I'll keep playing until I get it...
    Post by: Palmer650, Sep 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Palmer650
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    Clutch Throw-Out Lever Adjustment?

    Hey Fitz. My adjustment is "alright" but not great. The clutch engages at the very end of the lever being released. I can't seem to get it...
    Post by: Palmer650, Sep 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Palmer650
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    Clutch Throw-Out Lever Adjustment?

    Guys! I've been trying to get my clutch cable adjustment right after reading Rick's How To. I'm still grinding gears and once in first, with...
    Thread by: Palmer650, Sep 18, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Palmer650
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    What fuel jets did you move up to?

    bump
    Post by: Palmer650, Sep 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Palmer650
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    83 Venture 1200 tips?

    Thanks MiCarl! I will bench sync the carbs today. The Float level test on this bike sounds like a major task, since you have to completely...
    Post by: Palmer650, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  22. Palmer650
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    FINALLY!!!!

    The persistent XJ owner is the one with a rush of air and smell of trees blowing past. That my friend is you! Let us know if there's anyway we...
    Post by: Palmer650, Sep 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Palmer650
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    83 Venture 1200 tips?

    I've just cleaned and reassembled the carbs and was going to reinstall them tomorrow at some point. Does anyone have any tips or things I should...
    Thread by: Palmer650, Sep 11, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  24. Palmer650
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    Pods. Tuning Option For Those Who Are Still Too Rich!

    I also think there's an attraction to the ease of installing-removing the carbs when you have pods as opposed to the stock air box and boots....
    Post by: Palmer650, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Palmer650
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    What fuel jets did you move up to?

    Thanks guys! This is great info. Let's keep the numbers coming! Rick, I love your proposal. Polock, Thanks for the muffler packing tip on...
    Post by: Palmer650, Sep 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Palmer650
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    bike won't start, need help

    RickCoMatic has a great "How To" on cleaning your carbs. Search: "Clean Your Carbs The Whole Nine Yards". Get yourself an old baking pan and a...
    Post by: Palmer650, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Palmer650
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    What fuel jets did you move up to?

    Hey mlew. I was hoping we could get some members to post their jetting numbers so we can sort out some of their trial and error findings. I...
    Post by: Palmer650, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Palmer650
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    bike won't start, need help

    It's amazing how new plugs will improve your start-up! My idle climbs as the bike warms-up but only with the choke "on". And once because I...
    Post by: Palmer650, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Palmer650
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    What fuel jets did you move up to?

    Hey fellow Yamaha luvrs! I have an '82 650J and the pipes were changed to a 4 into 1 setup with a Vance and Hines exhaust pipe. The PO...
    Thread by: Palmer650, Sep 8, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Palmer650
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    lean popping?

    I am curious what his plugs read as well but it sounds like he's found the lean cylinder since the colortune plug was inserted into the one which...
    Post by: Palmer650, Aug 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Hey yamahamaxim85, What shape are your carbs in? Have you taken them off for a good cleaning yet? I've found that 99% of my non-start issues...
    Post by: Palmer650, Aug 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Palmer650
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    Pilot Fuel Circuit - Unmasked

    Xjamien...I can't say for sure yet, but I'm thinking it's 2 different factors adding to the problem. 1st... my fuel jets are not correct #118 and...
    Post by: Palmer650, Jun 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Palmer650
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    Newbie considering an '82 XJ650

    Wow! Great deal Lucky. These bikes are awesome and this site will help you to do everything and anything you wish to your new Seca. Welcome!...
    Post by: Palmer650, Jun 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Palmer650
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    Newbie considering an '82 XJ650

    I'm no pro at buying used bikes but here's what I would check. -Does it start with choke on and then, when warm, run with choke off? -Is...
    Post by: Palmer650, Jun 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Palmer650
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    Need help with Carb adjustment (surging)

    Rob- The fuel will should flow through that ok, but you never know. That's why I bought a 90 degree inline filter to get the fuel shooting...
    Post by: Palmer650, Jun 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Palmer650
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    Need help with Carb adjustment (surging)

    I'm with Polock! Clean your pilot circuit well by flushing cleaner from top down and then from the bottom up. Don't be like me and do a...
    Post by: Palmer650, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Palmer650
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    Pilot Fuel Circuit - Unmasked

    Dpawl... you have unfortunately been caught in Wizard and Chacal's ongoing YICS Synchronization Battle. "Two Men Enter- One Man Wins. Two Men...
    Post by: Palmer650, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Palmer650
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    Pilot Fuel Circuit - Unmasked

    I've done the overnight Pinesol soak and then boiled them in lemon juice; they are still not fully cleared out however. The Pinesol was great at...
    Post by: Palmer650, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Palmer650
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    Pilot Fuel Circuit - Unmasked

    Thanks Rick! I recall you mentioning a baby syringe in another post- so when we were at the hospital with our newborn I swiped a couple from our...
    Post by: Palmer650, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Palmer650
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    Pilot Fuel Circuit - Unmasked

    Haha! Thanks for the cleaning advice Len. I also can't wait for that T-shirt! And boiled lemon juice doesn't smell as nice as one would think....
    Post by: Palmer650, May 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Palmer650
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    Hey guys! I realize I haven't given an update in a while so I wanted to follow up on my findings for those who have read this thread and are...
    Post by: Palmer650, May 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Palmer650
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    Pilot Fuel Circuit - Unmasked

    Ok, I tried this test on the pilot circuit. TEST: With a broken Q-tip stuffed into the pilot air jet and my compressor nozzle placed securely...
    Post by: Palmer650, May 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Palmer650
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    Pilot Fuel Circuit - Unmasked

    Thank you Polock! Sometimes the obvious eludes me. Immediatley after posting I was looking more closely at the carb diagram and noticed the...
    Post by: Palmer650, May 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Palmer650
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    Pilot Fuel Circuit - Unmasked

    I pose a question that many of us are talking about. The answer to this question could be the revelation we've been waiting for as to why our...
    Thread by: Palmer650, May 29, 2009, 53 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Palmer650
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    extremely hot battery terminals

    Now, I know little about electrical issues HOWEVER; I just experienced a similiar phenomenon yesterday while hooking up my battery to my riding...
    Post by: Palmer650, May 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Palmer650
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    so much for $20 chehdip...?

    I tried lots of methods for soaking my carbs and the only one I had any luck with was boiling them in lemon juice for a few hours. I took an old...
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Palmer650
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    Z Max Motorcycle Formula?

    Has anyone tried this yet? http://www.zmax.com/why/benefits/ It supposed to do a fantastic job cleaning up engine carbon on valves and pistons!
    Thread by: Palmer650, Apr 24, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Palmer650
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    Oil change

    That's funny. I noticed a small drip of oil hanging off of my oil filter cover this morning. What I noticed first was the smoke from the headers...
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Palmer650
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    Zip tie metod

    Hey Murray, Maybe this will help: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=16339.html
    Post by: Palmer650, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Palmer650
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    Carb question

    I Ditto the "Clean Your Carbs The Whole Nine Yards" write-up by Rick Massey A.K.A. - RickCoMatic! Soak those fuel bowls good and also look up...
    Post by: Palmer650, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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