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  1. Darth_Menace
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    no spark

    One of the ignition coils is pooched. This is stupid. I can't even find the part number of the fische. Why would one crap out ll of a sudden
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jul 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Darth_Menace
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    no spark

    I should add that I can press the start button and it sounds like it is making great attempts at starting as per usual, but no go. First we...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Darth_Menace
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    no spark

    Thanks for your info. To answer the questions in order. 1). No, the battery is week, but I had cables connected to a car when I was trying to...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Darth_Menace
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    no spark

    Hey guys..I've been having a problem getting my bike started. Anyways, we figured out that there is no spark. Do you have any idea of where we'd...
    Thread by: Darth_Menace, Jul 10, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Darth_Menace
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    Brake light not getting brighter

    I had the same problem. My original brake switch was ugly so I replaced it with a new one. Then my brake didn't work. It ends up when I...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    guys...this is driving me nuts. I cant find anyone in this area that fixes these bikes. it just doesnt go into neutral. so i cant get it started...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jun 30, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    no success...same problem. Is there some special way to get set this thing in there. I have it on and it still isnt clicking into different gears.
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Darth_Menace
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    Edmonton Alberta.

    thanks, i just sent a message to deckermanon as well
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
  9. Darth_Menace
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    Edmonton Alberta.

    NEed2speed3...I honestly am at wits end with this. I have had people on this forum helping me non-stop with my clutch issue, but I still cannot...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
  10. Darth_Menace
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    Edmonton Alberta.

    I own a 81 xj650 in st albert just north of edmonton. Anyone want a cash job to propely adjust my clutch? I haven't been able to successfully do...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    horrible mini drama. I hammered the seal into there and it cut right up. i went to the yamaha dealer and bought a new seal. i gave them my...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    Thanks, does the smooth side point out and the open end with the spring in it face inwards. Yes, I do believe I got the old one out. It was...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    guys, Im having difficulty with the shifter shaft seal. how am i suppose to get it into the cover hole?
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Darth_Menace
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    hello from Surrey BC

    Welcome fellow Canadian. Edmonton, alberta here
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    guys, I have all the parts now. How in the world do i get this black rubber ring thing into the cover? it is super hard. also, any special...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    i went to put it back together, and this is what happened... [img] wow...it just shattered. this sucks big time
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    ?anyone? I just want to make sure I have that part put back in properly and there are no other details I am missing before I put the cover on
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Darth_Menace
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    should i purchase a carb/motor?

    I could always make room, but I didn't even think of buying it all. How much would it be worth? And how mush is a set of carbs worth?
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    so did i place the stuff in the right place? the clutch pedal part
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Darth_Menace
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    should i purchase a carb/motor?

    well, thats true. From the glance i took of it, it seems like the parts that arent there are the tank/misc items. not sure exactly whats...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Darth_Menace
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    Maxim x... Is this normal???

    man, that was hilarious. good to find another Canadian on this site
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Darth_Menace
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    should i purchase a carb/motor?

    hey when i went to the wreckers to get a part for an xj650 i needed,,,the bike i took the part off still had the carb/motor intact. should i give...
    Thread by: Darth_Menace, May 25, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    the gasket finally arrived. just to be sure that I install it properly (and dont have to do it again). it this picture how I put it back...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    ya i thought it looked a bit ghetto when i first looked at it....the guy at the motorcylce wreckers had a good chuckle when he saw it. overall it...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    I went to the wreckers and got the bracket off a 650. obviously the one on my bike was home made... [img]
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    Does it make a sound or something that would let me know that the clutch propely engages/disengages?
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    Thanks for the help. I'm gonna see if I can fix it to at least make it work until I get a replacement
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    So does this mean the problem is potentially that clutch cable bracket that is held by the jamb nuts?
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    the bracket does flex. It is split about half way at the 90 degree bend. The split is on the side that holds the cable. No replacement or...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    There are no black pieces in that hole...squeeky clean. there is approximately 3.5 inches from the bottom of the clutch cable to the lower jamb...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    here we go..... [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    My bad...- was trying the instructions that were right above your post. I thought I'd try that first, since I don't have a centre stand :(
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    i took the cover off. here are a few pictures [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] I didnt know what pictures I had to take,...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    again, thanks for the help. I did try it, but oddly it doesnt want to work. Whether I have it tighter, looser, or just as you described, it just...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    Thanks a tonne for that huge write-up!!!...I will try this out tomorrow. I assume I will have to change it somewhat because that metal bracket by...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    I dont know if it's just me not fully knowing what parts are what, but even after reading that thing I still have no success with the clutch, and...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. Darth_Menace
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    Sluggish at low RPM

    I drained the gasoline to winterize it... I have only owned this for a year so as far as I know the last time the carbs were cleaned and sync'd...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, May 12, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. Darth_Menace
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    How to adjust clutch pedal

    hi guys, when i drove my bike today it was realy hard to get out of second and into 3rd etc. there is about 1 inch play with the clutch...
    Thread by: Darth_Menace, May 12, 2012, 52 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. Darth_Menace
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    Sluggish at low RPM

    Hey, I just got the bike out and went for a ride. When I start out in 1st or second gear it is really sluggish with the RPM are low...almost...
    Thread by: Darth_Menace, May 12, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. Darth_Menace
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    No gas?/petcock leak?

    It lives.....
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Darth_Menace
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    No gas?/petcock leak?

    I just tried to start it again (at approx 38F weather) I think I am not getting any gas(or not enough). I try to start it and it just makes the...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Apr 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Darth_Menace
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    Determining Oil Level Without Sight Glass

    I got it all adjusted. Thanks for the info guys. Looking at the bottom metal piece that attaches the clutch cable to the motor...looks as though...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No gas?/petcock leak?

    I understand that it had nothing to do with the starter. I meant the viper i just jump in start it and let it warm up. the xj650 means I have...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Darth_Menace
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    No gas?/petcock leak?

    Cool, thanks for the insight. You have helped me a tonne with all this stuff and I sure don't plan on second guessing you. I have been starting...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Darth_Menace
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    No gas?/petcock leak?

    It was 38F today in ALberta. the only reason I want to start it is to let it run and get the new oil moving around. I just replaced the oil pan...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No gas?/petcock leak?

    would thicker oil in the cold cause that sound? yikes this is what I just added..... http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/images ... 640phx.jpg
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No gas?/petcock leak?

    I think I have a larger problem than a petcock. I tightened that teeny screw on the petcock (just a hair) and it doesn't leak gas. But a sure...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Darth_Menace
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    No gas?/petcock leak?

    hmmm, i should just look for a universal one. I dont think i have time to rebuild. when on PRI it seems to leak around the little circle in it...
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No gas?/petcock leak?

    Hey guys, I just got this bad boy hooked back up after I had to replace the oil pan etc. Anyways, the tank was empty over the winter, and I just...
    Thread by: Darth_Menace, Feb 16, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Darth_Menace
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    Determining Oil Level Without Sight Glass

    I think (famous last words) that I got it taken care of. thanks for the help with this guys!
    Post by: Darth_Menace, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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