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  1. Strider
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    My ride won't start

    last year my my bike ran fine with no starting problems. This spring is different. AS I was trying to get her going my starter would make a...
    Thread by: Strider, May 3, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    *#&+@#%$ COUNTRY!!!

    Yeah I know what your sayin. Here in Grande Prairie it's -18 C, -15 F. There's snow on the ground and my ride is stuck in the garage.
    Post by: Strider, Mar 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Strider
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Staring out my window, looking at the ice and snow here in Prairie. I can't ride now but at least I can get her ready.
    Post by: Strider, Mar 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Synch

    This is starting to make sense. I was trying to tune #3 to #4 . No wonder I couldn't get it right. I'm going to bench the carbs again and try to...
    Post by: Strider, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Strider
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    Carb Synch

    YO! One more question. What is colourtune?
    Post by: Strider, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Strider
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    Carb Synch

    OK, So I did the bench synch on my carbs. Then I built the two bottle tool to synch my carbs. I connected my tubes to the vacume inlets. But I...
    Post by: Strider, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Strider
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    Carb Synch

    Help! I just don't get the idea of carb synchronization. I've read my shop manual I Cleaned out my carbs but i just can't get them to run...
    Thread by: Strider, Jul 17, 2009, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Whoa Nellie! Round 2

    Ihave not done a bench sync or a vacum sync. How do I do that? Right now the bike starts good and idels smooth. But she will not drop below 2500...
    Post by: Strider, Jun 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Strider
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    Whoa Nellie! Round 2

    My mistake. I am talking about the idle mixture screws. I've already pulled out the carbs and cleaned them out. My idle mixture screws were all...
    Post by: Strider, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Strider
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    Have any of you noticed ...

    Hey tumbleweed! re you having a bad day or what? As far as 2 by 4's go the measurement is taken from rough cut lumber. Then it's run through a...
    Post by: Strider, May 31, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Strider
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    Whoa Nellie! Round 2

    First of all, thanks for the great advice. My throttle cable was the problem. I've replaced the cable and she starts great. Now I can't seem to...
    Thread by: Strider, May 31, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Strider
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    Whoa Nellie!

    Thank for the help guys .Yes my cables were reversed. Fixed that. I noticed that my throttle cable is shot, so I've ordered a new one. I'll let...
    Post by: Strider, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Whoa Nellie!

    So I took out my carbs to do a cleaning and clean the pilot jets. Now my ride runs at 10,000 rpm. Nothing seems to slow it down. It starts great...
    Thread by: Strider, May 26, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike riding and snow??

    YO! Up here in Grande Prairie Alberta there is still two feet of snow on the ground. But the sun is warm and the streets are clear. I'm gonna take...
    Post by: Strider, Apr 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Petcock Problems

    Thanks for the advice. I'll check that out.
    Post by: Strider, Apr 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Strider
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    Anyone know of any good cleaning products?

    Here's a good one When I first brought my 750 home, it had been sitting idle for two years. Lots of dirt gunk and small rust pits on the chrome...
    Post by: Strider, Mar 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Looking for my First Bike!

    My 750 has 100,000 kilometers (60,000 miles) on it and is still going strong. Mileage is'nt the problem with these bikes it's neglect. I didn't...
    Post by: Strider, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Noobie would like advice.

    Check your plugs When I brought my 750 home it wouldn't run. So I thought Hey I'll change the plugs. The plugs in the bike were champions and I...
    Post by: Strider, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    High priced 650 Maxim

    Hey guys Help me out here. Upgraded forks? Does that mean new springs or better quality fork seals? I'm confused. I'm also a little concerned...
    Post by: Strider, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    thinking of selling my XJ

    My 83 750 cost me $650 and with good reason. It hadn't run for two years and had suffered years of neglect. The carbs were shot the clutch was...
    Post by: Strider, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! Carbs dont fit

    Hey dude What do the tops look like? My 83 750 has chrome tops and I'm sure they are stock. Did you remove the rubber grommets thet are attached...
    Post by: Strider, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Problems

    It's on an 83 XJ 750 K. 100,000 kilometers (about 60,000 miles) and counting.
    Post by: Strider, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    She is NAKED!!!!

    Look Great! As a matter of fact it look almost exactly like my 83 XJ750K. Your bars look just like mine, same tank colour too. I love that slash...
    Post by: Strider, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Petcock Problems

    My fuel petcock leaks like a sieve. Should I change the gaskets in it or just look for a new one?
    Thread by: Strider, Mar 19, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another no start...

    it sounds to me like your carbs will need to be overhauled. MY XJ had the same problem, poor starting, fouled plugs and rough idle. After I pulled...
    Post by: Strider, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    my bike won't start!!!!!!!

    YO 82badbob It seems to me that your battery might be part of your problem. Just because the lights are working doesn't mean that there is enough...
    Post by: Strider, Mar 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How did you get here?

    This was a total accident. I was doing the google thing, looking for information on my xj750. This site link came up and I signed on. I am lovin...
    Post by: Strider, Mar 3, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How Many Miles on your XJ?

    I have over 100000 kilometers. That's over 60000 miles, if my math is right.
    Post by: Strider, Mar 3, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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