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  1. Trumpetrhapsody
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    XJ650 Gauges on a XJ750 Seca

    Thanks for the clarification, that's kinda what I thought. So it sounds like I have a dead tach?
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Feb 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Trumpetrhapsody
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    XJ650 Gauges on a XJ750 Seca

    Based on my wiring diagram for the XJ750 (the wires you're seeing in the pic, as labeled) I have identified which wire does what, it's where to...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Feb 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Trumpetrhapsody
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    XJ650 Gauges on a XJ750 Seca

    Nobody has any ideas? Maybe confirm my wiring is correct, or if there's some ohm reading to confirm the tach isn't burnt out, etc? I have the...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Feb 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 Gauges on a XJ750 Seca

    I deleted the Atari based on the writups a few have posted, and everything went great other than the tach. I tried to track down some wiring...
    Thread by: Trumpetrhapsody, Feb 6, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Trumpetrhapsody
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    WTB - Gauges, Air fill ring, Brake Parts

    BUMP. Got the gauges and air fill rings, still need front brake anti-rattle clips/plates and gas tank bolt-down hardware.
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Feb 1, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. Trumpetrhapsody
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    WTB - Gauges, Air fill ring, Brake Parts

    Updated my original post, need XJ750 maxim gauges, since I'll be needing an electronic tach.
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Oct 10, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. Trumpetrhapsody
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    WTB - Gauges, Air fill ring, Brake Parts

    Still looking for all of this stuff!
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. Trumpetrhapsody
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    WTB - Gauges, Air fill ring, Brake Parts

    PM'd.
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. Trumpetrhapsody
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    WTB - Gauges, Air fill ring, Brake Parts

    1) I'm looking for working good condition gauges from the XJ750 Maxim 2) I need one air fill ring that goes at the top of the forks from any...
    Thread by: Trumpetrhapsody, Oct 2, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Parting out 1982 XJ650 & XJ750

    PM Sent
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Parting out 1984 XJ750RL

    I'm looking for the air fill ring that goes at the top of the forks, and also the backing plates and anti-rattle clips for the brakes. Thanks!
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Parting xj550 SECA (Rectifier $20/collector $30/Wheel $20...

    You don't have the gauges, do you?
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Aug 31, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. Trumpetrhapsody
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    1981 XJ750 Seca Complete Lock Set with Key - SOLD!!!

    Re: 1981 XJ750 Seca Complete Lock Set with Key PM'd
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Aug 30, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Well, the Saga of the Seca has ended. I sold it. Just kidding! It was the TCI module the whole time. At the advice of a non-XJ bike friend I...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    So, got the new carbs, stripped and gave them a thorough cleaning, popped them on and....... They do the EXACT same thing as the last set. 5...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jul 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Well, I'd be spending twice on parts what I'm getting a whole bank of carbs for. They LOOK to be in really good shape, and all my new rubber bits...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Screw it. I just bought that set of Canadian carbs off ebay. I probably would've spent twice that replacing needles and jets. Guess we'll find...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jul 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    My diaphragms look great. I've light tested them, and no pinholes show. No abnormal holes drilled, i'd checked for that. My emulsion tube holes...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jul 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Replaced it, no change. Plungers seemed fine. I think I'm going to start looking around for a shop to take a look at this thing. My hopes are...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Lean mixture, screws 6 turns out already

    Awesome, I'm glad to hear you got her running well! Eh, I've had mine coming up on two years now, and it's still shitty lol. I won't clog up...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Lean mixture, screws 6 turns out already

    Hey man, how's the project coming? It sounds like your experience has been pretty similar to mine! I'm in Springdale as well, so let me know if...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Hmm, first i've heard of that. I thought the passage was molded INTO the head, not attached with orings. Seems like something in a 40k motor that...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    I took apart my number 4 carb that was reading rich, and here is the orifice tube: [img] I had a spare so I cleaned it up and replaced it....
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Gotcha. Good news there then lol. Ok so I set my mixture screws back to 2.75 turns across the board, and re-sync'd. Didn't bother checking with...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Got it. Thanks for the clarification. I'll check it out tonight. No power at any throttle, then popping and surging then normal DOES sound like...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Expensive doesn't bother me... so long as the results are positive. So far I've been spending money and getting 0 return. If I need to buy a new...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    We're starting to get into ridiculous amounts of money here for things that might not solve my problem. $50 to replace fuel jets. $62 to...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Those were two separate statements lol. I was answering two of someone's questions. Let me do a quick recap: Carbs have been boiled in lemon...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    It's not outside the realm of possibilities. Do we have any methods for checking clearances to see if that's the case? I have a set of welding tip...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    I suppose I can try it. There's NO way I'm going to get those pilot passages any cleaner though... I've cleaned them on maybe 5 separate...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Any other ideas? Any of you experts willing to let me ship you these things to look at, clean, test on bike to see if it's my motor, anything?...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTB XJ750 Carbs - Known Running

    Well, I'm at wits end with my current carbs so I'm thinking about trying to pick up a set from someone who knows they've been running properly on...
    Thread by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 18, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    I guess what I should have saod is that they werent firmly seated all the way into the holder. They are now and have been the last few tear downs....
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Well, after a full disassemble, cleaning, and a full 24 hour soak of the bodies in berryman's carb dip, I still have the issue. I blasted the...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Like I said before, mixture orings replaced, float levels checked by two different people, compression is 125psi on all cylinders. I'm not sure...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Yep all my jets and needles are stock size and in the correct placement per the chitchat on this forum. I've been goIng strictly off yall's...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Yup, i'm counting full turns. Plus regardless the bike doesnt run right, so even if i wasnt something is wrong :P
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Thats how I have been doing It. I sync, adjust mixture, sync, adjust mixture. The motor is too unstable until i richen it up to 5 turns out on all...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Totally stock airbox. New filter. New vaccum caps. I've spray checked and propane tested for leaks. Just checked the needles, they were all...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Sync'd and tuned. Didn't go so well. I would sync it with the YICS blocked, then put it back together and cyl 1 would be way high with YICS...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    2 and 4 resistor cores were backed way out, and 2 popped off the wire with a light tug. 1 and 4 didn't have screw in resistors, they seemed to be...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    YICS was clean and blocked when sync'ing. Not yet, i'll try that. I replaced the mixture o-rings and washers, and blasted the pilot passages...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Well, that wasn't the issue. Tried colortuning without the manometer, tried clamping the hoses down to prevent leaks... same result. I took my...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    I'm doing a sync with a homemade 4-port atf manometer, and checking mixture with a colortune. I leave the manometer hooked up while I adjust the...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, May 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Alright well I'm at the end of my ropes. Valves checked and in spec. No leaky intake manifolds. Floats perfectly set with wet method....
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, May 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Yep, pilot screws removed and flushed with carb cleaner, and I prodded the pilot hole and bypass holes in the throat. Floats were set with the wet...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Aug 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Alright well I just did my valve adjustment, did another sync, and tried to colortune. I will say it does idle smoother than it ever has, but it's...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Aug 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Shim pool

    Indeed. Found these from a guy locally, never-ye-mind
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Shim pool

    Are these shim pools still up and running? I'm needing a 265, two 270's, and a 275. Thanks!
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Trumpetrhapsody
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    Opinions on my acceleration issues.

    Yeah, adjustment is what I meant. I've got a local Yamaha buddy with the shim bucket tool, so all I have to track down is a local source for shims...
    Post by: Trumpetrhapsody, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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