1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Search Results

Search Again
Page 1 of 2
  1. tresch
    Post

    plugs not uniformly colored

    Re: plus not uniformly colored yeah that's the visual aid XD I've been riding the XJ650 cross country and I'm 1,100 miles away from home,...
    Post by: tresch, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. tresch
    Thread

    plugs not uniformly colored

    Hey guys! I've posted on here a few times about some weird tuning issues on my bike. In this post I want to cover one particular thing that has...
    Thread by: tresch, Apr 18, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. tresch
    Post

    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    Possible correction: You say to point the lobes "skyward at a 90 degree angle" Do you mean 180 degree angle? Should the "point" of the lobe be...
    Post by: tresch, Oct 22, 2011 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  4. tresch
    Post

    Desperate - Can't get the idle down and the richness up

    That's below minimum specs? That's a bummer. What would cause that? I just had the engine completely apart. Could bad valve adjustment cause...
    Post by: tresch, Oct 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. tresch
    Post

    Desperate - Can't get the idle down and the richness up

    it's not so much a hanging idle as off-throttle it drops down to idle just fine. the idle is just too high. With carbs synced and the idle screw...
    Post by: tresch, Oct 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. tresch
    Post

    Desperate - Can't get the idle down and the richness up

    I'm pretty sure I did the "correct" valve clearance specs. I remember setting them differently than the exhaust. I asked around here a bit first...
    Post by: tresch, Oct 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. tresch
    Post

    Desperate - Can't get the idle down and the richness up

    Regarding the jets, i checked the air jets (on the top) I had had them backwards when I first put the bike together and that caused a way way too...
    Post by: tresch, Oct 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. tresch
    Post

    Desperate - Can't get the idle down and the richness up

    The SECA has no YICS. Checked the floats wet, using the clear cup trick as two of my drain screws are stripped out. So, I replaced the float...
    Post by: tresch, Oct 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. tresch
    Post

    Desperate - Can't get the idle down and the richness up

    If I back all the mixtures well out and back the idle screw all the way out it runs decently. Throttle response is very good, with no hesitation...
    Post by: tresch, Oct 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. tresch
    Post

    Desperate - Can't get the idle down and the richness up

    A couple other details: I have stock 4-into-1-into-2 exhaust with stock mufflers and stock air filter. I just replaced the filter with a new...
    Post by: tresch, Oct 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. tresch
    Post

    Desperate - Can't get the idle down and the richness up

    I have checked the float levels, they are all correct. I did a compression test. numbers were decent. If I remember correctly 115 125 115 115...
    Post by: tresch, Oct 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. tresch
    Post

    Desperate - Can't get the idle down and the richness up

    Another little detail, I did the (forbidden!) "ether" test looking for vacuums. I can spray staring fluid all over the manifolds and carbs and it...
    Post by: tresch, Oct 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. tresch
    Thread

    Desperate - Can't get the idle down and the richness up

    Ugh. Okay. It's desperation time. I've spent hours and hours and hundreds of dollars and nothing is really making a difference. I just don't...
    Thread by: tresch, Oct 13, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. tresch
    Post

    Repairing intake manifolds with bike tubes

    oh yeah and it's IDLING. IT IDLES! BY ITSELF!!!!!
    Post by: tresch, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. tresch
    Post

    Repairing intake manifolds with bike tubes

    Okay, now I feel like a huge dufus. I had those carbs completely disassembled. Every piece... except somehow I never spotted the pilot mixture...
    Post by: tresch, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. tresch
    Post

    Repairing intake manifolds with bike tubes

    I snugged down the manifolds more and wasn't actually able to really find anything conclusive with the starter fluid, so i think if I have leaks,...
    Post by: tresch, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. tresch
    Post

    Repairing intake manifolds with bike tubes

    problems: *)light backfiring (less after it's warming up) *)hanging revs. Won't fall down to idle *)impossible idle. Will tend to...
    Post by: tresch, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. tresch
    Post

    Repairing intake manifolds with bike tubes

    also for reference I also have brand new manifold-to-head gaskets. Basically everything is new except the manifolds!
    Post by: tresch, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. tresch
    Post

    Repairing intake manifolds with bike tubes

    Vacuum leak was confirmed by spraying ether at them. I already replaced the throttle shaft seals last week, it seemingly had no effect on the...
    Post by: tresch, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. tresch
    Post

    Repairing intake manifolds with bike tubes

    Hmm.. cleaned them up and put them back on the bike and it seemed to actually be running a lot better that it ever has.. for a couple minutes....
    Post by: tresch, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. tresch
    Post

    Repairing intake manifolds with bike tubes

    Once the RTV dries I'll go and trim down the excess stuff at the ends which should make them look fairly clean!
    Post by: tresch, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. tresch
    Thread

    Repairing intake manifolds with bike tubes

    Hi! I saw someone's post about a way to fix leaks in manifolds. I also have leaky manifolds! I can't really afford a whole new set at the...
    Thread by: tresch, Jul 16, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. tresch
    Post

    1982 XJ650RJ New guy, pics!

    gorgeous! I'm in the process of restoring mine, I hope it looks that good when it's done!
    Post by: tresch, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. tresch
    Post

    checking valves, different readings, which is correct?

    I'm curious what your source is of this information, because I've heard both sides from different places. I'm hesitant to do it that way as it...
    Post by: tresch, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. tresch
    Post

    Smells like gas under valve cover after rebuild

    this may well have been the case. I know I left it sit on prime overnight at one point and bowl did overflow. I tested all the floats and they do...
    Post by: tresch, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. tresch
    Thread

    checking valves, different readings, which is correct?

    Hey! I'm checking the valves on the bike, but I'm getting inconsistent readings when the cam is at different positions. I'm guessing this is...
    Thread by: tresch, Jul 11, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. tresch
    Thread

    Smells like gas under valve cover after rebuild

    Just did a full engine rebuild. Have only run the bike for about 10-20 minutes (total, in spurts, trying to get it running right) on the center...
    Thread by: tresch, Jul 11, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. tresch
    Post

    Finally back together, all cylinders fouling... TCI hot.

    This is good to know! Unfortunately I'm going on a trip this weekend and I won't have any more time to touch the bike until next week, but I'll...
    Post by: tresch, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. tresch
    Post

    Finally back together, all cylinders fouling... TCI hot.

    Throttle cable is nice and tight and snaps back closed really quick. I did a bench sync procedure using a pair of paperclips... read the...
    Post by: tresch, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. tresch
    Post

    Finally back together, all cylinders fouling... TCI hot.

    Okay, I swapped them (didn't even have to remove the carbs from the bike!) and HOO boy did that do the trick. Completely solved THAT issue. Of...
    Post by: tresch, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. tresch
    Post

    Finally back together, all cylinders fouling... TCI hot.

    In the meantime, have a picture! [img]
    Post by: tresch, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. tresch
    Post

    Finally back together, all cylinders fouling... TCI hot.

    oh! WELL THEN! That would probably do it! Thanks so much!
    Post by: tresch, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. tresch
    Post

    Finally back together, all cylinders fouling... TCI hot.

    Oh, hey Chacal. I never made the connection that you were the xj4ever guy!
    Post by: tresch, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. tresch
    Post

    Finally back together, all cylinders fouling... TCI hot.

    Will a fouled plug tend to clear up if the mixture problem is resolved, or once the plug is fouled can it cause the problem to persist even if the...
    Post by: tresch, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. tresch
    Post

    Finally back together, all cylinders fouling... TCI hot.

    choke definitely closing fully. Main and pilot FUEL jets are definitely not swapped, I put the main (larger) jet in center tube that screws in to...
    Post by: tresch, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. tresch
    Thread

    Finally back together, all cylinders fouling... TCI hot.

    HI! I've been working on a COMPLETELY REBUILD of my bike for the past several months. I had a transmission problem from a previous owner that I...
    Thread by: tresch, Jun 21, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. tresch
    Post

    by the time I'm done I'll have built a motorcycle

    it provides harmonic dampening!
    Post by: tresch, May 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. tresch
    Thread

    by the time I'm done I'll have built a motorcycle

    [img] :D
    Thread by: tresch, May 7, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. tresch
    Post

    What the heck forks do I have on this thing?

    I hear nothing but rave reviews! I also really want to get a set of progressive rears, but I can't afford those quite yet. Fortunately those...
    Post by: tresch, Apr 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. tresch
    Post

    What the heck forks do I have on this thing?

    they're 21 3/16ths or 21.1875. A little shorter than the factory spec, but I imagine that's fairly normal after decades of use.
    Post by: tresch, Apr 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. tresch
    Post

    What the heck forks do I have on this thing?

    Is there any different in the length of the actual forks between the maxim and Seca? What I'm thinking might be the case is that they're Maxim...
    Post by: tresch, Apr 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. tresch
    Post

    What the heck forks do I have on this thing?

    [img] [img]
    Post by: tresch, Apr 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. tresch
    Post

    What the heck forks do I have on this thing?

    Mostly I'm curious about the springs. Do those look like stock Seca springs? Should I put in a spacer? Should I just upgrade them to some...
    Post by: tresch, Apr 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. tresch
    Post

    What the heck forks do I have on this thing?

    so I'm not sure if these are Maxim forks with upgraded springs, or SECA forks that have been retrofitted for air-assist. If they're upgraded...
    Post by: tresch, Apr 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. tresch
    Thread

    What the heck forks do I have on this thing?

    Something here isn't right. I've been reading around and nothing matches up. I have a 1982 XJ650RJ Seca. I am rebuilding the forks (along with...
    Thread by: tresch, Apr 26, 2011, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. tresch
    Post

    What to do when alternator rotor is frozen to shaft?

    thanks for the encouragement guys! I suppose the only thing worrying me right now is that my threads are not quite right. I'm going to see if I...
    Post by: tresch, Apr 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. tresch
    Post

    What to do when alternator rotor is frozen to shaft?

    ooookay. This is not getting better. I got the tool from Yamaha, but it was just the bolt, not the pin. I made a pin by cutting down an allen...
    Post by: tresch, Apr 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. tresch
    Post

    What to do when alternator rotor is frozen to shaft?

    I was using a 20" breaker bar to apply torque to the puller bolt I was using. Definitely not question of amount of torque. By my estimation from...
    Post by: tresch, Apr 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. tresch
    Thread

    What to do when alternator rotor is frozen to shaft?

    man oh man. I went out there to crank away on the engine, getting ready to finally split the case open so I can swap out the transmission. only...
    Thread by: tresch, Apr 5, 2011, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. tresch
    Thread

    Cracking the case on an XJ650 - middle gear TORX bolts

    I got a problem! I like my XJ650 Seca. I like it a lot! It has a problem with first gear that I want to fix. Unfortunately, the only way to do...
    Thread by: tresch, Mar 30, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
Showing results 1 to 50 of 59 Next >
Search Again
Page 1 of 2