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  1. Knight3179
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    Left turn Clyde!

    Picture might be hiding it, but it looks to have weathered far better there in 20 years than it would here in 5 years i'm in process of...
    Post by: Knight3179, Jun 12, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Knight3179
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    650 Turbo paint progress

    Aye, 2nd one is in many pieces, frames away for powder coating Will take longer as I'm shy a fuel pump and turbo for that one
    Post by: Knight3179, Jun 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Knight3179
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    650 Turbo paint progress

    Lol, ebay has a thing about selling livestock in auctions so may have to sell a car,haha Have to sell something or might find myself sold and in...
    Post by: Knight3179, Jun 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Knight3179
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    650 Turbo paint progress

    Aye the travel is a pain, I would deliver it if it made what I wanted, but that's doubtful, hoping to have better luck when it comes to selling...
    Post by: Knight3179, Jun 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Knight3179
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    650 Turbo paint progress

    Well the body work is coming along on the Turbo, All but the belly pan has has decals removed, primed and top coated in silver alloy, which isn't...
    Thread by: Knight3179, Jun 9, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Knight3179
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    painting the engine

    Soda blasting is the way to go, time consuming but does no damage to the alloy below, and washes away with a little water, leaving a next to...
    Post by: Knight3179, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Knight3179
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    The xj600 finally finished

    Her list is as follows Replaced engine with younger lower mileage one 25k Clocks read 48k but kept original engine for spares Only swapped...
    Post by: Knight3179, May 31, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Knight3179
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    The xj600 finally finished

    Hopefully by end of week once tank is cleaned and lined, and have new indicators for front, new oil etc, i have one fork seal to do depending on...
    Post by: Knight3179, May 31, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Knight3179
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    The xj600 finally finished

    Well the last of the bits went on my first project today, still a little fettling to do But heres how she was [img] [img] And here she...
    Thread by: Knight3179, May 31, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Knight3179
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    Found an easy way to bleed brakes

    You don't suck air out, it's a one man bleeder for a car, works off tyre pressure, usually comes with a screw on cap for the brake reservoir,...
    Post by: Knight3179, May 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Found an easy way to bleed brakes

    Likely been done before, didn't have a vacuum bleeder to draw the air out so made up this to force it out, brakes bled from dry in minutes...
    Thread by: Knight3179, May 21, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Knight3179
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    Turbo's first run

    My 2nd turbo's first run in 18 years, now the boring work starts, Bodywork :lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjNYvqPHQ2k
    Thread by: Knight3179, May 17, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Knight3179
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    Won't change gear

    25k on the engine that's in it now, the spring you mentioned would be worth a look it also doesn't change when it's moving under it's own...
    Post by: Knight3179, May 14, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Knight3179
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    Won't change gear

    My Xj600 won't shift above 2nd, neutral can be a pain in the neck to catch, checked clutch all seems well, though it won't change gear when no...
    Thread by: Knight3179, May 13, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Knight3179
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    Some more progress, nearly there

    Cheers Jeff quite happy to mail you some pictures if your wanting to see them
    Post by: Knight3179, May 13, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Knight3179
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    Some more progress, nearly there

    Haven't been at the bike much but just a little update of how it's looking now [img] Exhaust's have been undercoated in heat dispersant...
    Thread by: Knight3179, May 12, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Knight3179
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    XJ700 no spark-Backfire

    Pickups are in the left side cover of the engine I would be looking at a bad igniter by sounds of it, or a leak in the loom seeing as you...
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Knight3179
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    Life at last

    Cheers, very proud :lol:
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Knight3179
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    Life at last

    Well after abandoning the petrol gushing first Turbo, i turned attention to the 2nd which was to be a donor as needed much more attention, So i...
    Thread by: Knight3179, Apr 27, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Knight3179
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    Turbo Help!!!!!

    Well figured out non turning problem was clutch switch. so now turns over Her new trick for today is when you turn it over on the starter it...
    Thread by: Knight3179, Apr 26, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Knight3179
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    Wont Crank

    Had same problem, turned out to be clutch switch Check the gold coloured relay on the backbone under the coils, that cuts out the pump, make...
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Knight3179
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    XJ600 carbs for XJ650?

    Only thing that springs to mind is prediversion carbs are mikuni bs32's and not hitachi's If they fit the inlet rubbers on the 81 and you have...
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Knight3179
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    Won't fire and flooding

    The connecting block from the sidestand switch is connected, just this one loose one that comes from the same wiring as the pickups If it was...
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Knight3179
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    Won't fire and flooding

    Carbs have been cleaned, brakes have been changed for EBC's and braided hoses in front, though at this rate brakes would be least of my worries :lol:
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Knight3179
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    Won't fire and flooding

    The first of my turbo's is in back in such a shape that i'd though i'd see if she'd fire, no such luck, new fuel new plugs, pump's working fine,...
    Thread by: Knight3179, Apr 21, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Knight3179
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    Recommended Seller

    Just like to say i bought a YICS tool from Ozzyrod in Austrailia he took Paypal no problem, posted when he said he was going to, and arrived today...
    Thread by: Knight3179, Apr 20, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  27. Knight3179
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    xj600 pre diversion all parts available ,

    If Gixxer doesn't i do, from a spare engine for mine :wink:
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 20, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    xj600 pre diversion all parts available ,

    Hiya mate What colours are the tank in? In need of the red and silver type
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 19, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. Knight3179
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    New guy with an old bike saying Hi

    Hello from Scotland A bit of elbow grease with that on you should have a fine looking machine
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 14, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Knight3179
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    Headstock problem

    Had to lightly tap the cap into place but they move fine As you say the locking nuts probably not quite tight enough
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Knight3179
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    XJ650 PARTS HERE 1982 XJ650 ALOT OF MINT PARTS NEED GONE

    Agreed i rarely agree to pay the way someone asks if they refuse whats safe I.E. paypal, many times i've offered to pay the fees on top but...
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 13, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. Knight3179
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    Headstock problem

    So it is right to remove the original 3? i left the rubber ring that was under the bottom race
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Knight3179
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    Some more work today

    Has had new tapered bearings in front end, diff in and greased As with swingarm, paint on frame turned out not to bad Just been routing the...
    Thread by: Knight3179, Apr 13, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Headstock problem

    Have replaced stock bearings in my turbo with the tapered type, I've removed all the bottom races and the 2 cups in the stock, bearings have...
    Thread by: Knight3179, Apr 13, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Knight3179
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    Casing swap

    Just curious do gear cover clutch cover etc from an xj750 fit the 650? They look the same from what i can tell from pictures Also can the...
    Thread by: Knight3179, Apr 12, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Knight3179
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    XJ650/750 NOS parts

    You have PM
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  37. Knight3179
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    Xj650 turbo manual

    Does anyone have a factory manual for these, took it to bits and getting a bit lost with a few little bits, a pdf is fine and happy to pay Cheers
    Thread by: Knight3179, Apr 11, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. Knight3179
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    XJ650/750 NOS parts

    i'll Have the YICS tool if you'll send it to UK and take paypal
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  39. Knight3179
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    My Xj family

    [img] The Xj's as they were when the turbo's arrived home [img] A couple hours later [img] Frame repainted, Hangers polished [img] Turbo...
    Thread by: Knight3179, Apr 11, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. Knight3179
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    Engine Parts Cleaning

    I find carb cleaner works well if you haven't a parts washer, just remember to rinse and dry them afterwards :wink:
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. Knight3179
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    How many Turbo owners do we have? Went for another ride....

    Re: How many Turbo owners do we have? Went for another ride. From orkney, scotland, Owner of two turbo's, one at 75%, the other in many many...
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello from Orkney

    Aye, Cheers for the warm welcome, a turbo was one of my first big bikes, loved it then til the head went, searched a long time for another...
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello from Orkney

    Yup love a challenge, lol Have sourced some bits from germany and some from U.S, very little in U.K. But hey, part of the fun
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello from Orkney

    I've put up a picture of them in the gallery, unsure how to do it here without making them tiny, Thats how the were, the one turbo is...
    Post by: Knight3179, Apr 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello from Orkney

    [b]Hello to all, Jason here from Orkney in scotland, Proud (i think) owner of 2 xj650 turbo's and an 1989 xj600, all undergoing major...
    Thread by: Knight3179, Apr 7, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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