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  1. IvarNelson
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    Hesitation below 2.5k rpm

    I think you might be right bluebass. Another project has emerged however: think i am going to buy this off a guy in stockholm....
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jun 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. IvarNelson
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    Hesitation below 2.5k rpm

    3d update! - Great sucess! And fail... Cleaned all the passages again and flow increased. You are right about sync being sligthly off so I...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jun 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. IvarNelson
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    Hesitation below 2.5k rpm

    2nd update Float levels have been checked and corrected so that they are 3mm below bowl gasket face (+-1mm) Intake boots have been planed and...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jun 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. IvarNelson
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    Hesitation below 2.5k rpm

    Update: Checked clearances and all are withing spec except #4 which is 0.21 out and 0.16 in. I am wondering if this is the main problem, I dont...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jun 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. IvarNelson
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    Hesitation below 2.5k rpm

    Ok. Thanks for the input. But like I wrote I have just tested the pilot passages and fuel/air flows freely through them... What are thoughts on...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. IvarNelson
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    xj600 cafe fighter (pre diversion)

    Could you shed some light on the front end swap! Looks very nice and a great way to add better perfor ance to the bike i reckon!
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. IvarNelson
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    Hesitation below 2.5k rpm

    Thanks for the advice. Have an good tips on how t seal them while still being able to take them off? Also what does my enrichment circuits (which...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. IvarNelson
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    Hesitation below 2.5k rpm

    I forgot to mention that it returns to idle significantly slower than before as well!
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. IvarNelson
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    Hesitation below 2.5k rpm

    I pulled the carbs today and made sure that the pilot passages were good as gold! However; Cyl #3-4 are not responding much to colortuning but...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hesitation below 2.5k rpm

    Hi all As the topic reads I have an issue with the bike hesitation below 2.5k rpm The carbs have been rebuilt Valve clearances in spec...
    Thread by: IvarNelson, Jun 13, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. IvarNelson
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    Repairing float pivot pin holder. (pic)

    Thanks for the replys fellows. I did fix it with jb-weld last season and it had gotten all squishy over the winter so I did another fix with it....
    Post by: IvarNelson, May 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. IvarNelson
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    Repairing float pivot pin holder. (pic)

    Thanks for the tip rice burner. Seems like the jbweld is holding up semigood. Not really liking the gasoline immersion... Will try to file it...
    Post by: IvarNelson, May 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. IvarNelson
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    Vacuum Syncing

    I had a similar problem before i got my float levels corrected. But since you stated that float levels were checked... Just my 5 cents
    Post by: IvarNelson, May 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. IvarNelson
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    Carb body

    Looking for a replacement to my #3 carb. The float pivot pin pylon is busted so the body need to be replaced. If anyone has a split set of...
    Thread by: IvarNelson, May 21, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Chrome engine guard -81 650

    Not using the engine guard anymore. Anyone interested? I am looking for a replacement carb body for my broken #3 carb body. The float pivot pin...
    Thread by: IvarNelson, May 21, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Technical question, steering stems and bearings

    What front end is it that you want to swap to? I am wondering as I am planning to do a front end swap after this season myself.
    Post by: IvarNelson, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Repairing float pivot pin holder. (pic)

    Bumping this thread again. Pulled the carbs and took a look at the repaired float since I am having trouble getting the bike running well. I...
    Post by: IvarNelson, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust leak below head. loud squeak.

    Compression problem Solved! Hi everybody! I finally got my new gasket from the UK and proceeded to install it. I have neglected to check...
    Post by: IvarNelson, May 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    YamaGPZ 650 Project

    Any updates?! Its a very inspiring thread. Did the virago rear wheel fit with the xj drive or did you have to do anythinf to it?
    Post by: IvarNelson, May 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Exhaust leak below head. loud squeak.

    Update: Received the head back from the shop and it has been planed. The block was checked for straightness and is good. So. Today I put...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. IvarNelson
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    Exhaust leak below head. loud squeak.

    Ok. Here is a quick update before i go away for the weekend. Got a reply for chacal straight away. I have ordered stuff from him before and he...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Apr 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. IvarNelson
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    Exhaust leak below head. loud squeak.

    Thanks. Sent an email to chacal. Will order new gasket and possibly new tunnel seal. Will keep you posted. Maybe throw in some pics as well..
    Post by: IvarNelson, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. IvarNelson
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    Exhaust leak below head. loud squeak.

    Update: I have pulled the head and block and am going to have them planed. Now I just need to order a new head gasket. I can find them here in...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WANTED - head gasket + cam chain tunnel seal.

    Well, since I busted my new new one due to a warped head I am looking for a new one. If anyone happens to have a unused gasket lying around,...
    Thread by: IvarNelson, Apr 18, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. IvarNelson
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    Exhaust leak below head. loud squeak.

    Thanks guys! I am going away for a week but I will post once I continue to make progress
    Post by: IvarNelson, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. IvarNelson
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    Exhaust leak below head. loud squeak.

    Thanks for the replys! I do have a haynes manual and try to follow it. Got a torque wrench today and put i back together. Checked the head as...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Apr 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. IvarNelson
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    Exhaust leak below head. loud squeak.

    Hi again! I am bumping my thread again because I have som more information. My hopes are that someone has a good idea on what to do next....
    Post by: IvarNelson, Apr 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. IvarNelson
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    Exhaust leak below head. loud squeak.

    Thanks for the replies fellows. I do believe that my cam chain is correctly aligned and no exhaust seems to have backtracked via the intake...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Mar 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. IvarNelson
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    Exhaust leak below head. loud squeak.

    I am having trouble finding information regarding this problem in the forum so I will describe my issue below. I have made a complete top end...
    Thread by: IvarNelson, Mar 25, 2012, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Low voltage -> turn signals, brake light, neutral light gone

    Thanks SQLguy. I checked with a multimeter just to see if there was a connection and it was positive. However... The problem is now...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Sep 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Low voltage -> turn signals, brake light, neutral light gone

    HI again. Checked the charge voltage. it was above 14.5 so thats good. Flasher relay, self cancelling unit, rectifier and ignition cut-off...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Sep 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. IvarNelson
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    Low voltage -> turn signals, brake light, neutral light gone

    Thanks for the replies guys! Nice to have two heavy hitters replying! I just bought myself a multimeter. guess a man cant go wrong with some...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Sep 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. IvarNelson
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    Low voltage -> turn signals, brake light, neutral light gone

    While vacuum syncing my bike it suddenly would not start. Solenoid was clicking and since I had turned it on an off several times I figured the...
    Thread by: IvarNelson, Sep 19, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Repairing float pivot pin holder. (pic)

    J-b Weld! allright! just ordered it from ebay! No one stocks it in Sweden so ordered it from England.
    Post by: IvarNelson, Aug 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. IvarNelson
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    Repairing float pivot pin holder. (pic)

    I have finally gotten my drain screws out and I am about to get my float levels correct. However, I discovered that carb #3 has a broken pivot pin...
    Thread by: IvarNelson, Aug 31, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. IvarNelson
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    Is vacuum sync the solution? 1981 xj650

    Update: still waiting for my carb syncers and colortune. However, I have been riding my bike a bit to work. It has a peculiar stuttering sound...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Busted cam-end plug!

    Cool! thanks for the tip Fitz. I read it in another post but you summed it up much more simple! I took some gasket and cut it into the desired D...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Aug 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Busted cam-end plug!

    Wow! thats a fast reply! It is such a bummer that the bike messed up now. I am only home for the weekend and was planning to take the bike to my...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Aug 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Busted cam-end plug!

    I was enjoying an evening ride when I noticed that my right foot felt slippery. It was dark so I didnt really understand the gravity of the oil...
    Thread by: IvarNelson, Aug 13, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is vacuum sync the solution? 1981 xj650

    Thanks for the tip. The carbs have been thuroughly cleaned and all rubber parts (except diaphragms) have been replaced. I am absolutely...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is vacuum sync the solution? 1981 xj650

    Hi there. I have askd around before about my bike on this forum but now I have a peculiar problem with my 1981 xj650. It runs fine and...
    Thread by: IvarNelson, Aug 8, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. IvarNelson
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    laying the cards on the table!

    Yeah, you are right. I havent gotten around to do a vac sync yet. Will try to do that in the end of july. Thanks for your help. I will post...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    laying the cards on the table!

    Allright! New progress! Took the rack off and bench synced again. I am getting better at this now an managed to get all fully closed (so only...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. IvarNelson
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    laying the cards on the table!

    Glad I am getting so much help from everyone. Fitz. It says in the pic 0.10 but (like I wrote) the clearance is between 0.10 and 0.15 which is...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. IvarNelson
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    laying the cards on the table!

    Allright. I am getting the valves done asap. Checked them today - only problem is that my feeler gauge goes from 0.05 to 0.10, 0.15, 0.20 etc...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. IvarNelson
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    laying the cards on the table!

    Ok! So here I go again. I have tried to figure this out for too long now and asked too many questions here on the forum. therefore I will try...
    Thread by: IvarNelson, Jul 5, 2011, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. IvarNelson
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    How closed is closed?

    Thanks for the tip Rick and buddha I believe that might be the problem, that the butterfly plates are incorrectly aligned. I will try to...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jul 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. IvarNelson
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    How closed is closed?

    Right now I am in the middle of trying to get my carbs right. Among all the things done I have replaced all the throttle shaft seals. To do...
    Thread by: IvarNelson, Jul 5, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. IvarNelson
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    Idle too high after sync

    Here is me stealing in on this thread. I have the same idle problem on my 1981 xj650 (non-yics, i think) After the engine gets warmed up it...
    Post by: IvarNelson, Jun 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ideas on engine status

    First of all: I got my motorcycle liscense today! Took my xj650 out for a bit of a joyride! Only bad thing is that my idle sometimes goes really...
    Post by: IvarNelson, May 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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