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  1. carlos102090
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    How to sell parts online?

    I would like to sell some of my extra xj's parts online. How exactly does one go about selling motorcycle parts online? how do I know how much to...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jan 5, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. carlos102090
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    Is this a bad sign??

    ok good, the bike has about 29,000 miles on it. Thank you
    Post by: carlos102090, Sep 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. carlos102090
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    Is this a bad sign??

    changing the oil today I noticed that there were little metal particles sticking to the oil screw (its magnetic). Is this bad? or is it supposed...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Sep 4, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. carlos102090
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    How to create vacuum in fuel tank

    My xj could only run when it was set on the "PRI" position. I noticed that it would shut off when i switched it to one. How do I fix this problem?
    Thread by: carlos102090, Sep 2, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. carlos102090
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    Float valve question

    That I might be smelling a little gas in my oil. Not alot though
    Post by: carlos102090, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. carlos102090
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    Float valve question

    How would you check if your float valves inside the carb are working correctly?
    Thread by: carlos102090, Aug 23, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. carlos102090
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    what could have happened?

    I'm push starting because the starter doesn't work ( it needs to be rebuilt). And no I haven't followed ricks guide to car cleaning, I'll...
    Post by: carlos102090, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. carlos102090
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    what could have happened?

    It doesn't really reak of gasoline. And when I took the carbs out, i noticed that no fuel leaked. What else could be wrong??
    Post by: carlos102090, Aug 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. carlos102090
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    what could have happened?

    How exactly do you perform a "sniff" test?
    Post by: carlos102090, Aug 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. carlos102090
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    what could have happened?

    yesturday I was riding the xj around the neighborhood. I stopped to adjust the idle (lower idle). After that, when i push started the bike it...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Aug 21, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. carlos102090
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    What are the next steps??

    So i finally got my seca started. Not only that, i can ride her around. However, I can tell that there are many things still wrong with her. What...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Aug 17, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. carlos102090
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    GOT THE OL' SECA STARTED!!!

    The good news: The bikes purrs like a giant kitten!! Thanks to everyone who help me on this project, now the rest of the work can begin! The...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Aug 16, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. carlos102090
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    Re-installing headers

    Fitz, Believe it or not. I figured out a way to "spread" the pipes apart so that actually fit in the ports! All i did was pull the pipes from...
    Post by: carlos102090, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. carlos102090
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    Re-installing headers

    I have no idea weather they are stock or not :) . but here they are:
    Post by: carlos102090, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. carlos102090
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    Re-installing headers

    The previous owner of the bike took the header off the bike. I can't figure out how to install them again. Specifically, I cant get the header...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Aug 15, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. carlos102090
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    Should I put the exhaust pipes on?

    I am going to attempt to start the bike today. It is pretty likely that the bike will start! so, should I put the pipes back on the bike, or can I...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Aug 15, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. carlos102090
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    how to measure float height

    Are there threads on xjbikes that explain measuring float heights? Also, What is the float height specification for 1981 yamaha xj550 carburetors?
    Thread by: carlos102090, Aug 4, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. carlos102090
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    Is my carburetor supposed to leak in this way.

    I wanted to put some gas through my carb before I put it on the seca. When I put fuel through it and when the bowls filled up I noticed that gas...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Aug 2, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. carlos102090
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    how do I know if my fuel tank is clean?

    How do I check to see if it is clean? Also, does my fuel filter look ok??
    Thread by: carlos102090, Aug 2, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. carlos102090
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    Is there anything else I need to do?

    Oh yea, Mr. Etobicoke. I forget to mention that. i did check those
    Post by: carlos102090, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is there anything else I need to do?

    I've been working on my xj for a little while now. The carburetor has been completely cleaned and some parts in it were replaced ( even though i...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Aug 1, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. carlos102090
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    should i just rebuild my carburetors.

    So here's a long story short: I broke a float tower and took it to a welder to fix it, the guy was even nice enough to take the rest of the pins...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 29, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. carlos102090
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    Should I disassemble and re=align my carburetors?

    I recently took my carburetor to a welder in order to have a broken float tower fixed. He told me that he seperated the carbs in order to fix the...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 28, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. carlos102090
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    shim valve replacement

    I have removed all of the shims that needed to be replaced from my bike, and figured out what replacement shims I need. Can anybody here direct me...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 25, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I broke carburetor tower trying to remove float pin.

    I was thinking about bringing it to a welder too. It is the # 3 carb. I've only taken one apart and cleaned it. the other two are still in their...
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. carlos102090
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    I broke carburetor tower trying to remove float pin.

    I was trying to get the float pin out of the carb and was about to get it out. When I went in for the last tap, the tower just cracked. I dont...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 17, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. carlos102090
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    Is it a good Idea to go to a machine shop?

    Yea i just got one of the four out hahaha. I'm going to try the propane torch (saw one for 20 dollars). If it doesnt work I'll go to the shop :(
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. carlos102090
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    Is it a good Idea to go to a machine shop?

    I live in Austin Texas
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. carlos102090
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    Is it a good Idea to go to a machine shop?

    I've been working on my carburetor all day and have only managed to clean one section of it because I CANNOT take out these float pins from hell....
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 15, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. carlos102090
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    How do I know if I need to rebuild my Carbs?

    In what condition would a carburetor have to be in so that the carbs need to be rebuilt. I am in the process of cleaning mine but don't know If i...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 15, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. carlos102090
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    Cleaning carburetor

    I just disamsembled the #1 carb according to service manual instructions. However, the manual doesn't really specify how to clean it in order to...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 15, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. carlos102090
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    Can't remove float pin!

    FINALLY DID IT!! i spent two hours last night after work and two hours this morning trying to take this thing out.thank you guys, the work can now...
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. carlos102090
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    Can't remove float pin!

    I am trying to clean the carburetor and got stuck trying to get this little pin out. it just seems like its stuck in there. any ideas?
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 14, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. carlos102090
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    Replacing shims on valves.

    Today I made valve clearance measurements. My results: Exhaust cylinders : #1. 0.13~0.15 (doesnt fit 0.15) #2....
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 13, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. carlos102090
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    Checking airhead valve clearance.

    Before I rebuild my carburetor I'm checking my valves. Xjbikes has great info on how to get to them, but I'm confused on the tool I should use in...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 13, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. carlos102090
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    What are the next steps?

    Thank you fitz, ill get working on the valves today then!
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. carlos102090
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    how to clean carburator and put it back together

    Are there any how-to threads on xjbikes that explains how to dissasemble and clean a carburator as well as putting it back together within...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 12, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. carlos102090
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    What are the next steps?

    Stewart, this many sound dumb, but what do you mean by checking the valve clearance?
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. carlos102090
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    What are the next steps?

    Krs14, tank you i will try the starter fluid to test that out. jmilliken, ts isabrandnew battery that is completely charged. believ the output...
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    compression test (dry) results

    bigfitz, I did this compression test the wrong way. I did not have the throttle open, here are my new results: 1. 140 2. 130 3. 145 4. 145
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. carlos102090
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    What are the next steps?

    I have gone through the basics with my bike. After testing the compression again ( first time was done wrong), it was determined that that all...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 11, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    compression test (dry) results

    I did a dry compression test on all my cilynders and here are my results: (from left side of bike to the right) 1. 130 psi 2. 115 psi 3. 135...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 11, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. carlos102090
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    How big should the sparks be?

    Ok, so i think the air filter on this seca is different from the one in your link. i have photos of mine in the attachment. How should I clean these?
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. carlos102090
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    How big should the sparks be?

    Yes I got new spark plugs and they are NGK D8EA. I have yet to clean the air filter, and my batterry has been recharged with a trickle charger. it...
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. carlos102090
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    How big should the sparks be?

    I'm testing my new spark plugs by cranking the ignition and putting the plugs next to the engine. There are sparks, but they aren't "big and fat"...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 11, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. carlos102090
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    Does my battery need to be recharged?.....and other Q's

    I am currently going down the list to get the bike to start. I made sure the furl line was delivering fuel to the carburator and then went on to...
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 10, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. carlos102090
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    How does the fuel valve work on these old bikes?

    I was emptying my gas tank yesturday (1981 yamaha xj550) and I noticed that the gasoline stopped flowing when the valve was on the "on" position....
    Thread by: carlos102090, Jul 9, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. carlos102090
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    Electrical questions/ other issues

    I meant that the engine doesn't run, sorry
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. carlos102090
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    Where should I start?

    Iandmac, thank you. How exactly do you test the compression on an engine that will not run?
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Where should I start?

    never heard it run before hahaha
    Post by: carlos102090, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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