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  1. Graytwhyte
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    Won't fire

    Appreciate the help. I don't mind working on my XJ, but get frustrated when I "fix" the same problem over and over, and have it work right off...
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Mar 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Graytwhyte
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    Won't fire

    Exactly what I would think too, but couldn't replicate this when I wet-set while the carbs were off, and when I level checked the two outer carbs...
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Mar 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Graytwhyte
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    Won't fire

    Yes on the Clunk test and YICS, but no on the spray test.
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Mar 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Graytwhyte
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    Won't fire

    Instead of starting a new thread I figured I'd just add my new problems to this one: I've gotten things cleaned up so the bike starts without...
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Mar 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Graytwhyte
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    XJ750J Maxim ... does petcock have a spring?

    Not sure about the 750's, but my 550 does. It was in between the back plate and diaphragm.
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Graytwhyte
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    Won't fire

    Ok, I just tried starting it again after letting it sit overnight. It fired right up again with the tank connected, but setup so that no gas...
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Graytwhyte
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    Won't fire

    Hello, When I got the bike in August it would run, but only off of stater fluid and the idle was really high. Once I pulled the carbs I found...
    Thread by: Graytwhyte, Nov 11, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Graytwhyte
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    Battery Tender

    Thanks!!!
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Graytwhyte
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    Battery Tender

    Just ordered a "Jr" for $23. How long will take to charge up my XJ battery? Thanks
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Graytwhyte
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    Removing Mikuni float pins

    As a matter of fact I did, and was trying to think of a good substitute...so thanks a ton. I actually have some rivets that should work too. Thanks.
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Sep 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Graytwhyte
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    Removing Mikuni float pins

    Thanks for the tip. I'll have to try that next time. I was able to get these out with some good solid tapping. Thanks to all who offered...
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Sep 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Graytwhyte
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    Removing Mikuni float pins

    The head of the pin is flush with the float tower. They are very clean inside, but they won't budge even with trying heat and tapping them with a...
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Sep 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Graytwhyte
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    Removing Mikuni float pins

    Sorry to bring up an old post, but when using this tool would you decrease the change of breaking a post if you put a brace in between the two...
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Graytwhyte
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    Can I repair this???

    Sorry, my name is Tim. I guess I'll just strip off any usable parts and toss it. Thanks again Fitz.
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Graytwhyte
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    Can I repair this???

    Kind of what I figured. Thanks, Tim.
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Graytwhyte
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    Can I repair this???

    Hello, After I bought the bike I found that the #4 carb body was cracked and sealed with epoxy. When I got the bike, it wouldn't start without...
    Thread by: Graytwhyte, Sep 6, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Graytwhyte
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    Hello

    Well, the horrible happened tonight while I was trying to extract a super frozen idle mixture screw...the carb body broke instead of the reverse...
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Aug 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Graytwhyte
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    Need an 81 XJ550 #4 carb body

    It's a Mikuni BS28 #4. If you have one, shoot me an offer. Thanks, Tim.
    Thread by: Graytwhyte, Aug 28, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. Graytwhyte
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    Hello

    Hey, thanks for the welcome. I live near the U of I Urbana-Champaign campus.
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Aug 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Graytwhyte
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    New to XJ Bikes, and want to say hi

    Hello, I'm new too and just bought my first bike, an 81 550 Maxim, and have already learned a bunch of good info from this site. That's a good...
    Post by: Graytwhyte, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Graytwhyte
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    Hello

    Hello to everyone. I am new to the forum and just bought my first bike on the 10th. It's a 1981 XJ550 Maxim. It runs, but has starting issues....
    Thread by: Graytwhyte, Aug 15, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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