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  1. Xjmike
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    issue reguarding dead battery and random engine cutoff.

    i highly doubt that. IT wouldn't always randomly cut off when i came to a complete stop all the time. plus after the battery was charged the...
    Post by: Xjmike, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Xjmike
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    issue reguarding dead battery and random engine cutoff.

    the fuse panel is completely damage and was rewired by someone. But it didn't have problems when i was using the bike for the first year. I think...
    Post by: Xjmike, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Xjmike
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    issue reguarding dead battery and random engine cutoff.

    well after charging the battery up. I reconnected it and turned the ignition on. NO LIGHTS. no nothing. Hmm looks like it is the bikes electrical.
    Post by: Xjmike, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Xjmike
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    issue reguarding dead battery and random engine cutoff.

    the battery is brand new so no it isn't the battery. i'll try getting it fully charged. Then leave it there overnight and see what happens (if it...
    Post by: Xjmike, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Xjmike
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    issue reguarding dead battery and random engine cutoff.

    the headache started one day. I found that my battery on my bike was dead while being parked in the garage over night. i don't know what caused it...
    Thread by: Xjmike, Jul 10, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Xjmike
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    Worried about carbs

    if you don't have the confidence of doing this and fear that you might mess something up. Send it to an expert in your area that knows all about...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Xjmike
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    Worried about carbs

    if it runs good. Don't mess with it, i always say. just slap a fuel filter on the fuel line and you should be ok, if the throttle response is...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Xjmike
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    Saddle bag talk and acessories.

    i've also been looking at these AWESOME looking sporty saddle bags. I want my bike to have more of a "sports touring" like feel....
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Xjmike
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    Saddle bag talk and acessories.

    i have an 83 xj750. I found this AWESOME looking windshield fairing called the F-15 here is a link to it. I have the curcular gauges and headlight...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Xjmike
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    Saddle bag talk and acessories.

    thanks for the info, i'll check it out!
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Xjmike
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    Saddle bag talk and acessories.

    Hello everyone, after browsing the internet for about an hour now. i still wasn't able to find any "interesting" saddlebags that might work for my...
    Thread by: Xjmike, Mar 27, 2011, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Xjmike
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    Inconsistent throttling/idle

    i'd get 4 carb rebuild kits, Petcock might be leaking gas into it. But i honestly leave my bike on PRI all the time and it doesn't give me no...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Xjmike
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    Beware of aging rubber grommets

    very nice! it's amazing seeing the old ones next the the "fresh" and fully functional new ones.
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Xjmike
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    Idling problem

    what model of hitachis generally found on XJ bikes are the HSC32's. best if you buy a rebuild kit, replace some of the rusted bolts with STAINLESS...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Xjmike
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    carb synchronization. after doing it all DAY LONG!

    thanks rick, i'll keep that in mind for when a replacement is due. Already saw a bunch of metal flakes get caught into this one. After syncing...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Xjmike
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    carb synchronization. after doing it all DAY LONG!

    AGREED! that's exactly what happened to me when i went there. Ended up going to Kraigen instead. they had em, where no more than 4 bucks. not bad,...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Xjmike
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    carb synchronization. after doing it all DAY LONG!

    the large one in the picture is the fuel line. There is a vacuum line for the petcock but is much smaller. i'm not going to install it today but...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Xjmike
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    carb synchronization. after doing it all DAY LONG!

    hmm, thanks for the info! i guess it's ACE instead of sears! haha. i've already been there twice today i think. guess this will be my third!
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Xjmike
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    carb synchronization. after doing it all DAY LONG!

    the accord coupe found in the background is also mine :D told you i'm more of a honda guy, little bit off topic from what i did to my bike, but my...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Xjmike
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    carb synchronization. after doing it all DAY LONG!

    well, it's taken me all day of doing this, where i have ran into many road blocks. Luckily I've managed to find a way past them all. here are a...
    Thread by: Xjmike, Mar 23, 2011, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Xjmike
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    Idling problem

    one thing i've learned about the carbs is that it is HARD to find parts for them.
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Xjmike
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    Idling problem

    I DO KNOW THAT. and i already fixed it. there was no reason to be rude.
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Xjmike
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    Idling problem

    oh noes! i'm about ready to steal this thread as my evil secret plot! "To answer your question a vacuum gauge will bounce up and down with the...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Xjmike
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    Idling problem

    OH MY GOD! i think i found out why it didn't work! i never tightened the YICS tool. DUH! i didn't know that it was supposed to expand in there...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idling problem

    maybe there is a vacuum leak. But ALL of the needles are doing it. Could it be the YICS port? i built the tool to the right specs and everything!...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idling problem

    well it looks after giving it a shot today resulted in utter failure. I can't even get a damn reading on the stupid gauges. Even after throttling...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idling problem

    hello everyone. i just built my YICS tool, fixed the annoying petcock, Now with the vacuum gauges. I have a big question that i can't seem to find...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750 petcock repair, Need help in finding parts!!!

    they can actually make more money if they mass sell it at cheaper prices. some parts company should explore that concept. After talking to chacal,...
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750 petcock repair, Need help in finding parts!!!

    yeah, i guess as the bike gets older in age. parts become increasingly hard to find!
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Xjmike
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    Rebuilding the Yamaha Vacuum Fuel Valve w/pics

    it's amazing how he does it. IT looks like it's brand NEW!!!!!! like it came straight out of the factory. Free from wear and defects.
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  31. Xjmike
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    Xj750 petcock repair, Need help in finding parts!!!

    I also need a new fuel cap gasket. The OEM wants $20 for a new one!!! anyone know any aftermarket ones i can also use for less?
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Xjmike
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    Xj750 petcock repair, Need help in finding parts!!!

    oh ok, i'll pm him and see if he has to goods to this tough one.
    Post by: Xjmike, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj750 petcock repair, Need help in finding parts!!!

    Hi, recently i took the petcock out of my 1983 maxim xj750 bike hoping that rebuilding it would solve some of the "issues" it has been having...
    Thread by: Xjmike, Mar 13, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Xjmike
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    if its not the throttle...then what is it???

    I'd say that it's the idle adjustment screw. i've had a similar problem A while back. Now the only problem i have now is it constantly stalling...
    Post by: Xjmike, Nov 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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