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  1. stevo
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    Your Carbs NEED to go CLUNK!!!

    Can you effectively gauge the clunk if the carbs are fully assembled? Or do you need to pop the hat, remove the springe, and unseat the diaphragm?
    Post by: stevo, Mar 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. stevo
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    Fuel tank installation! Petcock & Fuel lines!!

    If it's like my 700, the nipple on the top of the petcock is for suction and connects to the carb manifold on my number 2(I think that it shouldnt...
    Post by: stevo, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. stevo
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    Selling my X...

    That is an immaculate bike! Sorry to hear that you're leaving Yamerica.
    Post by: stevo, Jun 27, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. stevo
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    Interesting electrical Problem

    My battery is grounded to the engine on the riders right side, behind and below the air box. Also, I know it's not recommended but I was having...
    Post by: stevo, Jun 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. stevo
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    YICS sync

    Ok. So I attempted to sync my carbs today. I am following Ricks old school method with one vac. gauge. I first used strips of gym socks soaked in...
    Post by: stevo, Jun 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. stevo
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    YICS sync

    For some reason I was under the impression that the reason the yics tool had individual segments for blocking each port was to leave necessary...
    Post by: stevo, Jun 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. stevo
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    YICS sync

    I'm sure that this has already been addressed but...If the purpose of the yics tuning tool is to block the ports in the yics passage so that you...
    Thread by: stevo, Jun 24, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. stevo
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    1985 Yamaha xj700 Maxim Help

    Check this out for the manual. http://www.4shared.com/dir/1570443/a2eb ... aring.html I do not condone the reproduction of copyrighted...
    Post by: stevo, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. stevo
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    blowing head gasket? emergency!

    oldskoo11, rent a compression gauge from an autozone. The rental fee is fully refundable. Then you can effectively troubleshoot this issue.
    Post by: stevo, Mar 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. stevo
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    CARB BOOTS

    I replaced mine with the home depot couplings that are mentioned in a couple threads here. They are very pliable and fit perfectly snug. They...
    Post by: stevo, Feb 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. stevo
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    petcock left in pri position

    If you've kept the drained oil you could measure the amount drained. If there's more than you put in, you can assume some gas made it through...
    Post by: stevo, Jan 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. stevo
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    Blowing Fuses

    Yesssiree. It is indeed the tail light wire that has the issue. There are two areas along the wire that seem suspect but it's hard to tell what...
    Post by: stevo, Jan 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. stevo
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    Blowing Fuses

    So...I went through and cleaned up some connections. I turned the key to see if the main would blow again and now something is starting to melt....
    Post by: stevo, Jan 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. stevo
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    Blowing Fuses

    Great Idea. I'll give it a whirl.
    Post by: stevo, Jan 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. stevo
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    Blowing Fuses

    Yeah, so that's another problem. How can I test anything if my main fuse immediately blows out when the ignition is switched on?
    Post by: stevo, Jan 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. stevo
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    Feels like rear wheel is slipping

    Check your tire pressure. You probably just need some air.
    Post by: stevo, Jan 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. stevo
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    Blowing Fuses

    I'm having an issue with the main fuse blowing every time I turn the key on. Recently I've swapped engines on my bike and have made several...
    Thread by: stevo, Jan 10, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. stevo
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    Dead Battery

    Thanks for the quick reply. I hate to buy a new battery but at least I get to keep my hands clean.
    Post by: stevo, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. stevo
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    Dead Battery

    85 xj700 I began having an issue yesterday with my engine stalling/bogging down when coming to a stop or decreasing my speed drastically....
    Thread by: stevo, Jan 5, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. stevo
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    fueling problems

    I see Wizard... Are the symptoms that I described indicative of out of sync carbs or would that manifest itself in some other way?(i.e. low...
    Post by: stevo, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. stevo
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    fueling problems

    The donor carbs came off another 85 xj700, does that matter?
    Post by: stevo, Dec 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. stevo
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    fueling problems

    I should have mentioned, the carbs are swapped over from a running bike, so I am assuming that they shouldn't need much adjustment.
    Post by: stevo, Dec 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. stevo
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    fueling problems

    1985 xj700 I'm trying to diagnose an issue I'm having with an engine that I'm attempting to revive. Here are the symptoms: --engine will...
    Thread by: stevo, Dec 27, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. stevo
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    a/c generator question

    I'm actually a tad embarrassed. I popped the buggered up screws for the cover quite easily with an impact driver. Just a tap and they were loose,...
    Post by: stevo, Dec 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. stevo
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    Engine Removal

    I was told that the engine had around 12k. My plan has been to get it onto my chassis and hope things go smoothly. So now... I've got the engine...
    Post by: stevo, Dec 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    a/c generator question

    Turtle, thanks for the suggestion, but I think that compressed air would only work if the valves are closed. I'm hoping that some marvel and some...
    Post by: stevo, Dec 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. stevo
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    a/c generator question

    Will turning the generator accomplish the same thing? The screws holding the cover on the ignition side are all ready in very poor shape. I...
    Post by: stevo, Dec 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. stevo
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    a/c generator question

    Yeah, thanks Robert. I discovered that the bundle and cover were separate and that all connecting wires could be removed without even touching...
    Post by: stevo, Dec 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    a/c generator question

    85 xj700 maxim I have a question. I am in the process of swapping engines. The replacement engine had the wires cut to the generator. Should...
    Thread by: stevo, Dec 19, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine Removal

    absolutezroo, a pretty basic mechanical procedure to me, would be changing the plugs and oil. Due to my limited knowledge of all things...
    Post by: stevo, Dec 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine Removal

    I'm excited to be a new member, and have definitely enjoyed perusing the boards. I've already benefited from the vast amounts of experience that...
    Thread by: stevo, Dec 16, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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