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  1. andrewc
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    Still here. Still alive. Benn a while since I have been on here but I will always have my old XJ...

    Still here. Still alive. Benn a while since I have been on here but I will always have my old XJ bikes!!!
    Status Update by andrewc, Jul 7, 2022
  2. andrewc
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    PICKUP COIL

    I would think that if there is a spark your pick-up coils are ok. Any time I have problems with my bike being hard to start the carbs need to be...
    Post by: andrewc, Sep 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. andrewc
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Len fixed me up again!!! A small rubber valve/seal for the aftermarket petcock I bought here a couple years ago. Go figure you would have it and...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 17, 2015 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  4. andrewc
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    gas or vacuum line?

    If you do go with the pods then make sure you jet up!
    Post by: andrewc, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. andrewc
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    How did you get here?

    I'm pretty sure I just typed in "1982 seca 650 parts" on yahoo and searched through the sites it gave me.
    Post by: andrewc, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. andrewc
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    need site logo ideas

    I like the top one too. I would support and slap one onto the war wagon.
    Post by: andrewc, Sep 16, 2014 in forum: Suggestion Box
  7. andrewc
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    Help with diagnosis

    Revs can hang on a little if the pilots are out of adjustment. You asked about checking the V-seals. Use a torch and the revs will spike if they...
    Post by: andrewc, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. andrewc
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    Bike stops sometimes when put in 1st gear

    A guy was doing a safety on my bike years ago and one of the idiots in the shop pulled the full weight of my bike onto my side stand so that the...
    Post by: andrewc, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. andrewc
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    Stripped thread for header attachment

    Left handed are nice only because the sometimes grabs the broken stud or bolt and spins it out for you. I would get a good quality "high speed...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. andrewc
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    Body Shop estimate

    mtnbikecrazy55 has the right idea! My bike was painted with my friends Mustang. Buddy just mixed up a little more black and shot my parts with...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. andrewc
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    I'm picking it up tomorrow.

    Snowmobiles here are referred to as "winter bikes"
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. andrewc
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    New Guy

    Welcome to the site. Loads of info from extremely knowledgeable people on here.
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. andrewc
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    Fuel tap repair kit

    My petcock was buggered and I bought a gravity fed one from xjbikes and it works great. You have to remember to shut it off but I had no trouble...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. andrewc
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    XJ750 E-II carb questions

    I would back the idle speed rod off. The synch screws are what you use to adjust the butterfly opening and closing. Adjust them in the order I...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. andrewc
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    restarting the engine (1982 XJ650 RJ Seca)

    I will. Thanks. I will let you know how it goes.
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. andrewc
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    XJ750 E-II carb questions

    When I set the butterflys there is no gap. If you can't get rid of the gap completely then try loosening the two screws that hold the butterfly...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. andrewc
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    found a Harley i couldn't beat

    Right on. I have raced a few and I don't know one from the other either. Some I have beat and others have spanked me good. My 82 XJ650 RJ needs...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. andrewc
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    Stripped thread for header attachment

    I over the years have become an expert at drilling out broken bolts and studs because of being a mechanic in the food industry and what I would do...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. andrewc
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    found a Harley i couldn't beat

    Polock, What were you racing him with?
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. andrewc
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    XJ750 E-II carb questions

    It sounds to me like a sync problem. I'm not sure what the "little air holes" are. Do a sync with the vacuum stems from the carb to engine...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. andrewc
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    Well done! It looks awesome
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. andrewc
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    Rim Clean Up

    Go to your local auto parts dealer and get some rim cleaner. I use stuff called "Hot Rims" It really strips any kind of grime and brake dust off...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. andrewc
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    restarting the engine (1982 XJ650 RJ Seca)

    It has always been an issue and the float levels were good after the rebuild but things do change.
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. andrewc
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    restarting the engine (1982 XJ650 RJ Seca)

    No the plugs look good and after about 2000 km they may almost be a little dark. Thanks for the info. I will try upping the main jet size to see...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. andrewc
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    restarting the engine (1982 XJ650 RJ Seca)

    Let me pick some brains. My bike runs awesome since i meticulously rebuilt my carbs. Been about 2 years since the rebuild. The one thing that...
    Thread by: andrewc, Aug 23, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. andrewc
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    RE: A First for me: professional car repair advice UPDATED

    Re: A First for me: need some professional car repair advice I have been down this road before and taking the entire knuckle off is the way I...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. andrewc
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    bits of plastic in the sump

    Hope to see you on the road soon. I live 20 minutes from you as the Seca flys!!!
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. andrewc
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    Any advice on what I need to completely take apart my Carb?

    I would get all new throttle shaft v-seals and fuel pipe o-rings. Float bowl gaskets, and what ever else you see in there that looks worn. Often...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Thunder and lightening

    I rode through a nasty cold front storm here in Ontario once and was soaked to the bones. Once it passed I just stepped up the speed and with my...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    air box install

    Sounds like brute force got it for you. I once tried to remove mine from my xj650 rj and gave up for fear of damaging things. I just did it when...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. andrewc
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    wheel bearing falls out

    That's awesome. lol
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. andrewc
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    wheel bearing falls out

    I see this kind of thing all the time as a millwright and there is a couple things you can do as long as the bearing is not too sloppy in there....
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. andrewc
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    82 xj 650 intake manifolds boots

    I have as a band-aid just smothered them in gasket maker. One of the Ultra ones are best. Ultra blue, Ultra copper, ect. The best way to go is...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. andrewc
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    Colortune Issues

    I have just purchased a colortune kit and it's not here yet so I can't help you there but like bigfitz52 asked have you split the rack and did the...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. andrewc
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    I ordered a service manual for my XJ 650 LJ Seca Turbo and it was as easy as ever. No word of a lie within one hour of inquiring I had a quote....
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 5, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. andrewc
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    Headlight/Indicators Not working?

    I have an 82 xj650 and the head light as well as the dash lights will not come on until the engine is running. Only the taillight comes on with...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. andrewc
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    Headlight/Indicators Not working?

    I have an 82 xj650rj and in the wiring diagram the one thing that looks common between the headlamp and the two dash bulbs is the headlight relay....
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. andrewc
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    Caliper Questions

    I wouldn't get too freaked out about the pads. If they fit they should work fine. I think the groove is there for a spot for debris and dirt to...
    Post by: andrewc, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. andrewc
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    low compression

    Sounds like it needs to come apart and be rebuilt man. Wish I could sugar coat it for you but most likely rings. Valves could be to blame also.
    Post by: andrewc, Jul 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. andrewc
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    Melted wires short circuit

    If the wires are crushed there will be an electrical hotspot there and it will be kind of like a resistor in the sense that current will not flow...
    Post by: andrewc, Jul 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. andrewc
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    Help with broken bolt

    Before you quit. Take a punch and nail the extractor with it. If you are lucky the extractor will break into pieces or shatter!!! It works for taps.
    Post by: andrewc, Jul 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. andrewc
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    Help with broken bolt

    Center punch the broken screw in the center and drill down the exact center of the screw. (keep it straight) Get an ez-out or some other...
    Post by: andrewc, Jul 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. andrewc
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    low compression

    Just a longshot but is your meter set on too high of a setting? 2.7 ohms is a very low resistance. Just make sure your meter is not on k or M ohms
    Post by: andrewc, Jul 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. andrewc
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    Crap! my carb joint started leaking gas

    I would replace all of the fuel pipe o-rings and also do all of the throttle shaft v-seals. It will not be possible to sync the carbs without...
    Post by: andrewc, Jul 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. andrewc
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    Carb troubles

    I would also take the petcock apart and look at the diaphragm. I had a problem with the diaphragm being torn between ports. This must have...
    Post by: andrewc, Jul 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. andrewc
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    My XJ650RJ Seca

    Thanks so much for your input guys it's awesome. I will see about a 900. I like the idea if it will fit. I shy away from the yics models just...
    Post by: andrewc, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. andrewc
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    i hate rain... help!

    I live in southeren Ontario and we get humidity bigtime. My bike is kept in a shed and gets damp. Every connection on my bike is stuffed full...
    Post by: andrewc, Sep 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. andrewc
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    My XJ650RJ Seca

    I have had my xj650rj for 20 years now and love it. It has a 4 to 1 yosh pipe and a high flow filter in the air box. Other than that it's stock....
    Thread by: andrewc, Sep 8, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. andrewc
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    82 xj650 running problems

    Your problem sounds like carbs to me. Check the boots that join the carbs to the engine and see if there are any cracks in the rubber also check...
    Post by: andrewc, Apr 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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