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  1. ledbetterglass
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    likely mistake while changing oil

    Thanks for the help. Drained a bit and refilled watching the glass. Perfect level now and a new spin on adapter.
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. ledbetterglass
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    likely mistake while changing oil

    I just installed the spin on oil adapter and changed the oil but I think I messed up the amount of oil when I refilled. Following the directions...
    Thread by: ledbetterglass, Jul 8, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. ledbetterglass
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    motor oil

    Thanks for the tip on autozone. They carry the castrol 4t for just 4.99/qt
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Jun 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. ledbetterglass
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    motor oil

    I just got the spin on oil filter adapter in the mail from Chacal (thanks again for the great service!) and I'm trying to find a good oil to use....
    Thread by: ledbetterglass, Jun 29, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. ledbetterglass
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    New XJ 650 Front brake pads don't fit?

    I had the same issue when I did my front brakes. I needed to pull the piston back out of the caliper and really lube it well with clean fluid. I...
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. ledbetterglass
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    Removing the Head

    I'm looking at my Haynes book right now and it looks like the one that's messed up is the bearing. It's the exhaust side on the left of the bike....
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. ledbetterglass
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    Removing the Head

    Thanks Fitz for the warning. Now I need to do some homework to understand it, heh.
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Apr 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. ledbetterglass
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    82 maxim 650 problems

    You have lots of reading to do. You really want to start off in the FAQ Suggestions part of the forums. There are really great write ups about...
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Apr 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ledbetterglass
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    Removing the Head

    looking that *up asap
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Apr 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ledbetterglass
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    Removing the Head

    Woooo! That is great news. I should have been asleep hours ago but I will be looking that you asap. Thank you!
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Apr 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. ledbetterglass
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    Removing the Head

    I recently did my first valve clearance job. (Pretty easy thanks to the write ups here) While removing the valve cover I noticed the inside hold...
    Thread by: ledbetterglass, Apr 16, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. ledbetterglass
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    valve shim tool problem--can't make it work--Help!

    I had problems getting mine to work at first too. The tool was moving very slightly when the bucket moved and would trap the shim. All I needed to...
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. ledbetterglass
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    Carb sync problems

    Are the valves in spec? There are several posts about building a monometer for tuning carbs. They are pretty cheap to make.
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ledbetterglass
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    81 Carbs on an 82?

    Same CC just a different year
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. ledbetterglass
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    81 Carbs on an 82?

    I just bought myself a rack of carbs that I'm told were off an 81 xj650. I plan on completely cleaning and rebuilding them then putting them on...
    Thread by: ledbetterglass, Mar 21, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. ledbetterglass
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    another front brake question

    I pulled the piston back out this morning. Very easy this time, just some air pressure and it popped right out. I went back and lubed the caliper...
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. ledbetterglass
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    another front brake question

    The caliper is off the bike and not full of fluid.
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. ledbetterglass
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    another front brake question

    I used a clampto push in the piston and got a mm or two more clearance but it's still not enough. So close and yet so far.
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. ledbetterglass
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    another front brake question

    I'll try and push it with a clamp or something. I just wasn't sure if that was ok and thought I should check first
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. ledbetterglass
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    another front brake question

    Yes, as far as I could by hand.
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. ledbetterglass
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    another front brake question

    I've cleaned and rebuilt my caliper. I have new pads, EBC from Chacal, and after putting them on the caliper it's too tight to fit the rotor....
    Thread by: ledbetterglass, Mar 17, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. ledbetterglass
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    Other then fleabay, where do you find parts?

    You really need to talk to chacal, the vendor here. He is amazing and I'm sure you will get many people here backing that claim.
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. ledbetterglass
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    cailper piston removal

    * Update I win! the piston is out! Thanks for all the help. After switching to a grease gun and letting some penatrating oil soak over night...
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. ledbetterglass
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    Master Cylinder rebuild - what goes where?

    PS use a little brake fluid to lube the rings as you assemble it.
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. ledbetterglass
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    Master Cylinder rebuild - what goes where?

    The rubber "cap" goes on the end of the spring. The small o ring goes on the piston (a real pita). The larger rubber ring is the dust cap on the...
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. ledbetterglass
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    cailper piston removal

    Oh ya I forgot to mention I will not be trying the steam meathod
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. ledbetterglass
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    cailper piston removal

    Ok I've rebuilt the master cylinder and cleaned it completely, even a new sight glass that is liquid tight. I'm on the caliper rebuild but the...
    Thread by: ledbetterglass, Mar 10, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. ledbetterglass
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    Best way to flush fluids?

    RickComatic, is there a solvent you prefer for the tank?
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. ledbetterglass
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    Cleaning the master cylinder

    I can see light through both the little holes in the reservoir. Yes, I'll be replacing the lines with SS before final assembly. That will take...
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. ledbetterglass
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    Cleaning the master cylinder

    82 xj650 maxim I've got my front brakes completely removed and I'm working on the MC rebuild at the moment. The whole system is just nasty....
    Thread by: ledbetterglass, Mar 4, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. ledbetterglass
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Thanks Len! I ordered a laundry list of parts late Sunday night, they shipped Monday, waiting for me Friday when I got home. Everything in great...
    Post by: ledbetterglass, Mar 3, 2012 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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