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    High RPM when shifting

    I reset the air/fuel mixtures and rerouted my throttle cable and got some good results. I will check the exhaust at the head and make sure they...
    Post by: Scabby, Feb 15, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    High RPM when shifting

    When rebuilt the carbs I replaced the seals on the throttle shaft. When I synch the carbs I used a four vacuum gauge. When I rebuilt the carbs I...
    Post by: Scabby, Feb 3, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    High RPM when shifting

    I have a 650 xj and whenever I'm running over 3000 rpm and shift gears it takes a long time for the motor to drop the rpm's. If I shift over 3000...
    Thread by: Scabby, Jan 30, 2018, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj650 Maxum

    Bike is located in Imperial, Calif. imperial is located about 120 miles east of San Diego along the Mexican border.
    Post by: Scabby, Jan 19, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 xj650 Maxum

    For sale 1982 xj650. For the last 4 or 5 years I have been going through this bike and replacing what ever needed to be replaced. Has custom...
    Thread by: Scabby, Jan 19, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Major air leaks

    My bike is an xj 650. When I cleaned the carbs I broke them down completely before I soaked them overnight in carb cleaner. I replaced...
    Post by: Scabby, Oct 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Major air leaks

    I have an 82 xj and I am having a problem with air leaking into my intakes. What I have done so far is rebuilt my carbs after I boiled and...
    Thread by: Scabby, Oct 16, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Problems

    I believe you have hit the nail on the head because on my last oil change I used synthetic oil. I didn't even think about that having any...
    Post by: Scabby, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Problems

    I have a 1981 650 XJ and all of a sudden when I try to start the motor the starter will kick out (disengages). Its like when the bendick gear...
    Thread by: Scabby, Nov 17, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crankcase blowby

    :D I have a 1981 Maxum and I am using air pods instead of the original air box. I have noticed that after a 2 or 3 mile ride that a good deal of...
    Thread by: Scabby, Jul 15, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Great having you around

    I had a small problem with my bike and you once again came through with the right answers along with the parts I needed. Received the parts in...
    Thread by: Scabby, Jan 3, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Ordered some new jets and had them in my hand in 4 days. A guy couldn't ask for...
    Post by: Scabby, Dec 18, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Where do I find it

    Thank you very much
    Post by: Scabby, Dec 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Scabby
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    Now what?

    That is a great idea. Have you built something like this before and did it work? Instead of using $89 stacks why not use a rubber connector for...
    Post by: Scabby, Dec 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Now what?

    I could but it would be a lot of work. When I got the bike it didn't have any side panals or the rubber boots between the air box and the carbs....
    Post by: Scabby, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Now what?

    I feel like a real idiot. I found out what my problem was, I had the cable to the fuel enrichment to tight and they were not shutting down...
    Post by: Scabby, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Where do I find it

    I have been reading at this site about getting parts from Chacal. Where do I find this outfit, do they have a web site?
    Thread by: Scabby, Dec 13, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Now what?

    I have unscrewed the idle screw all the way out. By increasing my main jet should I also increase the idle jet?
    Post by: Scabby, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Now what?

    I have already bench sync the carbs prior to changing the main jets but I will take them back off and recheck. Is there anyway to adjust the...
    Post by: Scabby, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Now what?

    I have a 1982 xj650 and I am running it with four air pods. I know this isn't recommended but I didn't have a choice in the matter. I am...
    Thread by: Scabby, Dec 12, 2009, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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