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  1. moshumi13
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    Spring Has Sprung!

    Good question! LOL
    Post by: moshumi13, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Spring Has Sprung!

    I have verifiable proof that there is life after warehouse death! 1985 FJ600. Warehouse. 10 years at least! I know this is a different bike, but...
    Thread by: moshumi13, Jan 11, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    An FJ600 update and ?

    Right now it has a 110 and 130. I have found specs that call for 100 and 120 as well as specs that call for 120/90 18 and 140/90 18.
    Post by: moshumi13, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. moshumi13
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    An FJ600 update and ?

    The 2.15 and 2.50 were the raised numbers.
    Post by: moshumi13, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. moshumi13
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    XJ550 maxim:Wont stay running. Help?

    Whoo Whee! That is a checklist! If you do all that Yamaha might certify it as new AND allow you to race it on their factory team, but he is...
    Post by: moshumi13, Mar 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    An FJ600 update and ?

    Hey, Well, I cleaned the carbs and adjusted some of the shims with some that I had, one was so tight it couldn't be measured. Pulled that shim...
    Thread by: moshumi13, Mar 8, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. moshumi13
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    I'm stuck between a loss and a loss.

    Thanks for all the support! I decided to go for it and they asked if I could come up on a day off this past Wednesday. I won't officially start...
    Post by: moshumi13, Mar 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. moshumi13
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    I'm stuck between a loss and a loss.

    Hello, Basically, I was just wanting some opinions on a decision. I lost my job as a mechanical engineering designer. The only job I was able to...
    Thread by: moshumi13, Mar 4, 2012, 19 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. moshumi13
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    How To Replace A Spark Plug Cap?

    Ok, thanks.
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. moshumi13
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    How To Replace A Spark Plug Cap?

    The core of the cap is BLOWN. There is nothing inside. The jet looking thing that hooks to the plug was on the plug and is on my bench. This was...
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Float Bowl Question

    I'll just oil both sides. I should have never scraped the seals off. I left them alone when I rebuilt the XJ550's carbs and they are fine. You...
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. moshumi13
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    How To Replace A Spark Plug Cap?

    Hey, I need to replace one of the spark plug caps and understand vaguely, but a more detailed description would help a lot. Can't find a decent...
    Thread by: moshumi13, Feb 17, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. moshumi13
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    Carb Float Bowl Question

    Hey, Just got the gaskets for the FJ600's BS32s and I was wondering if I should put gasket sealer on the bowl side or let it seal itself. Can't...
    Thread by: moshumi13, Feb 17, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. moshumi13
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    Key Code

    Talked to someone at a company that makes keys from code and he said that C##### is the only part that matters. My seat lock and gas cap don't...
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. moshumi13
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    FJ600 Spark Plug Gap?

    If I do anything, it'll just be as a mechanically sound rat bike. Not interested in a ground up restoration. I have looked into using the full...
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. moshumi13
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    FJ600 Spark Plug Gap?

    Did not get to take any pics of bike as it was when I purchased it. Wasn't in the garage 10 minutes before it was sans tank, seat, panels,...
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. moshumi13
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    Couple Pics Of My XJ550R

    It is a universal lower scoop. I got it over a year ago from someone that bought it for their bike and then sold the bike. I can't remember the...
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. moshumi13
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    FJ600 Spark Plug Gap?

    Thanks
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. moshumi13
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    FJ600 Spark Plug Gap?

    Hey, Can anyone run down the spark plug gap for a 1985 FJ600? My Chilton's at home and I'm not. Thanks
    Thread by: moshumi13, Feb 16, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Key Code

    There is only one brick and mortar locksmith around. They would only be around from 9-9:30am and it's 45 minutes away. The only thing they would...
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Key Code

    Doesn't work in seat lock either. Called around and no locksmiths in my area work on motorcycles. Which I think is absurd, but whatever.
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. moshumi13
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    Key Code

    It didn't have one when I bought it. Got it from a place about an hour away and realized no key was involved halfway back home. They looked and...
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Couple Pics Of My XJ550R

    Thanks! Been working on it for around a year and a half. Most was just long needed tune up and maintenance oriented stuff. Planned on adding the...
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. moshumi13
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    Key Code

    I recently got a key cut with the key code. I sent them the letter and five numbers stamped on the ignition. The key works in the ignition, but...
    Thread by: moshumi13, Feb 15, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Couple Pics Of My XJ550R

    These are just a couple pics of my XJ550R after detailing this past fall.
    Thread by: moshumi13, Feb 13, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    High pitch resonace @ ~ 3500-4000 RPM?

    Mystery Sound Solved The sound was actually the carb heat shield touching the case and at a specific resonance it made the high pitched shrill....
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Question About Float Bowl Needle Valve

    That sucks. Guess I'll have to get some new ones. At least the float height is already set. Thanks
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Question About Float Bowl Needle Valve

    How important is it that the spring inside the needle valve still function? Can I still set my floats without the spring working. The spring is...
    Thread by: moshumi13, Feb 13, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tips on pulling an engine.

    Oh, ok. Great tips! Thanks!
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. moshumi13
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    Tips on pulling an engine.

    The reason I bought it was to put the parts on my XJ550, but I'm kinda starting to get attached to it and I'd hate to waste the rest of the bike....
    Post by: moshumi13, Feb 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tips on pulling an engine.

    Hello, If anyone out there can give me tips on pulling an engine, it would be much appreciated. Consider it a one man operation. I know what they...
    Thread by: moshumi13, Feb 7, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. moshumi13
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    An Excellent Virtual Reality

    Yeah, I got mine at Gamestop for 5 or 6 bucks. It was way under the radar, but worth it. They've got monsters and classics and all the bikes have...
    Post by: moshumi13, Sep 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    An Excellent Virtual Reality

    Anyone that rides and has a PS2 or backwards compatible PS3 should pick up Tourist Trophy. Made by the same team as Gran Turismo. Same tracks and...
    Thread by: moshumi13, Sep 24, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    I'm not trying to nit pick, but you said (Fitz) not to start this crazy dream without first adjusting valves and synching carbs. I did do that...
    Post by: moshumi13, Sep 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. moshumi13
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    (WANTED) I need a decent side engine cover 82 seca 550

    I have a spare left cover. Will swap for a right cover. 1981 color scheme, but will fit.
    Post by: moshumi13, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. moshumi13
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    High pitch resonace @ ~ 3500-4000 RPM?

    Pulled the valve cover. There is only about a 1/16th - 1/8th inch slack in the cam chain and no evidence of fresh scoring on the underside of the...
    Post by: moshumi13, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Quick question about head bolts!

    Left my service manual at home and need to know the torque and tightening order for the cylinder head bolts while I have the valve cover off....
    Thread by: moshumi13, Jul 14, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. moshumi13
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    High pitch resonace @ ~ 3500-4000 RPM?

    Hello All, I brought this up a while ago, but the thread was sidetracked by me. So, my bike is still producing a high pitch resonance that is...
    Thread by: moshumi13, Jul 13, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    I didn't bother to read your response Fitz, but I apologize for blowing up at you. I feel bad about it. You are an expert on our bikes.
    Post by: moshumi13, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    Ah, yes! Couldn't help yourself, could you Fitz? (Redacted) The air box had everything as it did stock. The only thing missing is the filter...
    Post by: moshumi13, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    Update: I took the front half of my air box, that I had held on to after cutting it out, cleaned it up and trimmed a little so I could get it...
    Post by: moshumi13, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    Update: Not good news. Clipping the springs only allowed me to get to 3/4 throttle. Save your springs and do not get into drilling the slides...
    Post by: moshumi13, Jun 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    WTB: XJ550 Air Box Lid / Cover

    Can't find my old air box lid / cover after cleaning up. Trying to keep all the stock parts so it's possible for future owners to re-stock it....
    Thread by: moshumi13, Jun 24, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    Just as a note to the curious, my bike runs fine. It idles at 1200, goes thru all the gears, fast throttle, tan plugs at idle and mid range, and...
    Post by: moshumi13, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    8O :? :) :D :lol: :P :twisted:
    Post by: moshumi13, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    @TimeToRide Enlarging the vacuum port or reducing spring resistance has that effect when the carbs are operating normally. Because the vacuum...
    Post by: moshumi13, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    This thread was started to share my experiences with putting open exhaust and intakes on my bike. Information to use or not use for people doing,...
    Post by: moshumi13, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    You're "Because:" section states why the springs need to be weaker than the vacuum. I.E. the spring is too strong to allow the slide to compress...
    Post by: moshumi13, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    A person can approach it in whatever manner they see fit. The end game is to create the adequate +/- pressure ratio. Also, you would have to apply...
    Post by: moshumi13, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. moshumi13
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    Good news about "pods"

    Update: The nature of the airbox Rick said something about the air actually being an issue in this post and other posts I believe, and after...
    Post by: moshumi13, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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