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  1. Itsherbike
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    my bike can not start

    Over designed is the term you are looking for.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Mar 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Itsherbike
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    my bike can not start

    yeah by all means, bully the guy into screwing up his ride so e more cheap used parts are available. The knowledge available on this site is...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Itsherbike
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    my bike can not start

    I'll never have to push a motorcycle home. I have a trailer.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Itsherbike
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    my bike can not start

    Bottom line, for me. My..er my old lady's 700 runs like a brand new bike. And until it doesn't I'm not going to mess with it.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Itsherbike
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    my bike can not start

    Can it get worse? Really? It's not running, but the problem is likely easily fixed at this point. Maladjusted valves can lead to more than one...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Itsherbike
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    my bike can not start

    Dude, it's my old lady's bike, she barely puts a thousand miles a season on it. At no point have I advised anyone NOT to do valve adjustments....
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Itsherbike
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    my bike can not start

    Did you miss the word "comparatively"? I agree they aren't all that complicated. However compared to other systems they are. Especially to someone...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Itsherbike
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    Water in Engine

    Last year, my old lady wrecked her '85 700. Amazingly enough I found another one, same color, same year and within 75 miles of the same mileage....
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Itsherbike
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    my bike can not start

    Ok maybe I came off a little rougher than I meant to. I certainly didn't intend to bash anyone. My point that someone with no mechanical...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Itsherbike
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    Have to use Instant Start

    For what it's worth, wading through Chacal's parts list can be...tedious. That being said I still really appreciate the effort he put into...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Itsherbike
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    Water in Engine

    Well, once you realize you need to replace that motor let me know. I have an '85 engine with right around 35k on it. Has a very slight tick on one...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Itsherbike
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    Turn over, but won't run

    I cringe every time someone says they are bobbing a bike. Especially a limited run bike the XJ700. Why do people insist on taking an otherwise...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Itsherbike
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    my bike can not start

    Don't let these guys scare you into attempting work you lack the skills to complete properly. I am by no means a mechanic, and definitely not...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Itsherbike
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    My XJ is turning off after 5min

    14.5-14-7 seems a little high. Typical motorcycle battery charge range is 13.8 -14.4. Higher than 14.4 and yer over charging the battery....
    Post by: Itsherbike, Feb 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Itsherbike
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    Confirmation

    Meh, I ride a GoldWing...I call it the Hondapotomus.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Aug 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Itsherbike
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    Confirmation

    He received the email saying his membership is pending approval, but so far it hasn't been approved.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Aug 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Itsherbike
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    Confirmation

    Well that's just rude.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Aug 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Itsherbike
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    Confirmation

    I'm on a GoldWing forum, and a guy over there says he registered here two weeks ago and has not yet received the confirmation email so he can...
    Thread by: Itsherbike, Aug 27, 2013, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Itsherbike
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    Just out of curiosity

    Can a 750 motor be bolted into the 700 frame?
    Thread by: Itsherbike, Mar 31, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Itsherbike
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    First Modifications

    That thing is just crying to be bobbed. Looking good though.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Aug 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Itsherbike
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    Is an 85 700 maxim x worth 800 bucks?

    If the dent int he tank is the only problem I'd jump on it.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Itsherbike
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    No spark.

    Yup got the manual last night. took me a few minutes to figure out the interface for the site...and my firewall kept seeing the site as "known to...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Itsherbike
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    Is an 85 700 maxim x worth 800 bucks?

    I was makin a joke. About pickin one up in a bar...airheaded chick... But I paid $225 for my '85 XJ700 (airhead)
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Itsherbike
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    No spark.

    And...i now have to track down the pick-up truck that I tossed the damn relay into the bed of....
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Itsherbike
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    No spark.

    Wow thanks for the tips, I'll check it out tomorrow, Somehow I have to find the time to; inspect/diagnose a non starting issue with an 88 Kawasaki...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Itsherbike
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    No spark.

    So yeah...I went through the nightmare of carb to airbox boot installation...for nothing.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Itsherbike
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    No spark.

    Initially I thought this was prolly not the issue because it would crank, and normal operation of the side stand switch is it won't crank if the...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Itsherbike
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    No spark.

    Ok...now I am completely stumped. Pulled the carbs off, opened them up inspected every jet and passage all are clear and clean. However it does...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Itsherbike
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    No spark.

    Ok upon closer inspection today I have fond that I do indeed have spark on all cylinders. However, when I cracked the bowl drains I got really...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Itsherbike
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    No spark.

    I don't have a repair manual for the bike. However I do have the owners manual and in the back of it there is a fold out wiring diagram. Having...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Itsherbike
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    No spark.

    This morning, I went out , put the key in turned it hit the start button, the xj700n fired up as it always has. I rode around the block. Parked it...
    Thread by: Itsherbike, Jul 2, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Itsherbike
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    Is an 85 700 maxim x worth 800 bucks?

    I picked up my airhead in a bar for $3.50 (the price for a bottle of beer) .....oh wait...you meant... Ok that one cost me $225.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Itsherbike
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    Sluggish tach

    Thanks for the tips guys.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Itsherbike
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    Public note to Chacal

    Wow! The entire catalog! Dude, that's just...insane. I've never seen anyone take the time to do something like that. I am truly impressed....
    Thread by: Itsherbike, May 30, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. Itsherbike
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    Valves on an 85 XJ700 airhead

    Nevermind I found it.
    Post by: Itsherbike, May 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Itsherbike
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    Valves on an 85 XJ700 airhead

    Ok I found the excellent tutorial on doing the valves posted by Bigfitz52. Now I need to know where one can acquire the special tool for...
    Post by: Itsherbike, May 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Itsherbike
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    Sluggish tach

    85 XJ700 airhead, the tach is very sluggish to respond to rpm increase. Can anyone give me some insight as to possibles causes? Thank you.
    Thread by: Itsherbike, May 29, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Itsherbike
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    Valves on an 85 XJ700 airhead

    Can some on please tell me how the valves are adjusted on an 85 XJ700 airhead? Got one tapping on cylinder #1
    Thread by: Itsherbike, May 29, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Itsherbike
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    Fuel starvation...I think

    Thanks everyone for the replies. I really do appreciate it. However I found and corrected the problem. It was indeed fuel starvation. Cracked the...
    Post by: Itsherbike, May 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Itsherbike
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    Fuel starvation...I think

    Milwaukee, WI.
    Post by: Itsherbike, May 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Itsherbike
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    Fuel starvation...I think

    I have no clue how to set the floats, nor a clue as to what the specs ont hem should be. So there are passages in the carbs that can only be...
    Post by: Itsherbike, May 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Itsherbike
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    Fuel starvation...I think

    I guess I should have included that it's an 85 XJ700 Maxim. It sat for a little over a year with a healthy dose of SeaFoam in the tank. Most of...
    Post by: Itsherbike, May 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Itsherbike
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    Fuel starvation...I think

    Ok so I finally got around to giving the XJ some of the attention it needs. I pulled the carburetors off and gave em a good cleaning. Didn't split...
    Thread by: Itsherbike, May 28, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Itsherbike
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    1985 XJ 700 for sale

    Are the handle bars available.
    Post by: Itsherbike, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. Itsherbike
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    Adjusting idle on an '85 700 Maxim

    I didn't realize until after I posted them that they were so dark. I've already cleaned the plugs and reinstalled them...they were pretty sooty....
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Itsherbike
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    Adjusting idle on an '85 700 Maxim

    Here are the pictures as promised...if a day late. 1234 from left to right [img] 4321 from left to right [img] 4321 from left to...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Itsherbike
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    Adjusting idle on an '85 700 Maxim

    Plugs are brand new, I just put them in. I'm thinking that the idle circuits are dirty. I'm hoping that over time enough Seafoam will clean them...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Itsherbike
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    Adjusting idle on an '85 700 Maxim

    Thanx for the response bill...which direction should I turn it to increase the idle?
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Itsherbike
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    Adjusting idle on an '85 700 Maxim

    Anyone care to give me a quick crash course in adjusting the idle? It will not idle without choke. Runs beautifully otherwise. So i am thinking...
    Thread by: Itsherbike, Jul 10, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Itsherbike
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    #1 cylinder firing intermitently.

    Well the whine is coming it seems from the crank, not sure if that's normal or not. And it definitely will not idle without being choked. I've...
    Post by: Itsherbike, Jul 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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