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  1. Chosenbc
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    fork oil change.

    What caps, the only caps on there cover the Air fill valve?, Usually Bigfitz I look forward to and appreciate your help, but... If you are...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Chosenbc
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    fork oil change.

    I know that this post was a long time ago, but I have an 82 XJ650J with Air Assist forks, A local shop about a year ago rebuilt them, they were my...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Chosenbc
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    WTF - Loss of Engine power at 5k RPM

    UPDATE!!! Thank you everyone... It was a bad Spark wire on cyclinder 2. I got the shock of a life time when testing them, as soon as I moved it...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Aug 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Chosenbc
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    WTF - Loss of Engine power at 5k RPM

    Thanks for all the great idea to check, I am gonna check her again today *BigFitz for coils when I get a chance after work. *Polock - All...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Aug 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Chosenbc
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    WTF - Loss of Engine power at 5k RPM

    Yes Clunk tests have been done too, I haven't done it since this problem happened, but yes before the bike was put back together all of that was...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Aug 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Chosenbc
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    WTF - Loss of Engine power at 5k RPM

    Funny enough I was thinking coils too, sucky part is I am at work all day today. I will have to check the spark plugs, and also the coils,...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Aug 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Chosenbc
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    WTF - Loss of Engine power at 5k RPM

    No change, Petcock was rebuilt too just about month ago
    Post by: Chosenbc, Aug 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Chosenbc
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    WTF - Loss of Engine power at 5k RPM

    32k
    Post by: Chosenbc, Aug 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Chosenbc
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    WTF - Loss of Engine power at 5k RPM

    Yup happening every time at exactly 5k, even when idling you can feel it
    Post by: Chosenbc, Aug 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Chosenbc
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    WTF - Loss of Engine power at 5k RPM

    So a couple weekends ago I finished taking care of the engine, Valve Clearances done, Vacuum checked, carbs synced, color tuned. Went out for a...
    Thread by: Chosenbc, Aug 3, 2012, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Chosenbc
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    Any of you guys with spare hitachi HSC32/33 carb racks...

    Usually I go through Chacal for all of my parts, and he can usually get just about anything, He has been excellent in helping me with the parts I...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Chosenbc
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    Questions about problem and about approximate cost

    That sounds like a good idea except that it fouls after just a few minutes of riding... otherwise I probably would just do that.
    Post by: Chosenbc, Jun 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Chosenbc
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    Questions about problem and about approximate cost

    Don't worry I am not adventurous enough to try that "non-exhistant" trick. :-)
    Post by: Chosenbc, Jun 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Chosenbc
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    Questions about problem and about approximate cost

    So how difficult is it to do the Valve seals. I am missing all this prime riding time, and even though she is running right now I don't want to...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Jun 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Chosenbc
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    Questions about problem and about approximate cost

    So as a just in case, anyone have an idea of what it will take to do an engine swap (hours) considering that both XJ650s still have the engines...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Jun 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Chosenbc
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    Questions about problem and about approximate cost

    Thanks for the info! I haven't checked compression yet, my buddy has the tool for that. (He wasn't around when I wanted and had time to do that...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Chosenbc
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    Questions about problem and about approximate cost

    Okay so here is what I have... Intake: All at .009mm. (from here I will omit the Zeros and the extra "m") 9m V1 - 265 V2 - 275 V3 - 280 V4 -...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Chosenbc
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    Questions about problem and about approximate cost

    I have cleaned off the plug put it in, drove it about a mile or 2 and check it, fouled with oil all over the plug, cleaned it again, same issue,...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Chosenbc
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    Questions about problem and about approximate cost

    Okay so the valves definitely need to be adjusted, only the 2nd cylinder exhaust shim was within spec. But I have another major problem that has...
    Post by: Chosenbc, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Chosenbc
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    Engine getting too hot...?maybe

    I do believe the carbs are Sparkling clean, believe me when I say I was dumb the first time and had to redo them 4 times because I though I did a...
    Post by: Chosenbc, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Chosenbc
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    Engine getting too hot...?maybe

    Thanks, I did know that they are air cooled, but I really feel like this engine gets un-normally hot, My buddies 82 Suzuki GS850L that is air...
    Post by: Chosenbc, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Chosenbc
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    Engine getting too hot...?maybe

    I have a 82 XJ650J and noticed that the after only about 2-3 minutes the engine is piping hot, I sort of believe more than it should be. I have...
    Thread by: Chosenbc, May 30, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Chosenbc
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    Questions about problem and about approximate cost

    Yah the original from my parts bike were misadjusted when I got them and had been badly messed up, the other bike on the other hand still has the...
    Post by: Chosenbc, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Chosenbc
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    Questions about problem and about approximate cost

    Thanks for all the encouragement guys, These carbs have not been done yet and the only problem with the other set that I did do is I haven't...
    Post by: Chosenbc, May 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Chosenbc
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    Questions about problem and about approximate cost

    I noticed my bike sounds like the valves need to be done, just bought her used, and she has 32,000 miles on her, I think the clearances need to be...
    Thread by: Chosenbc, May 17, 2012, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Chosenbc
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    FS 82 550maxim side covers, sissy bar, black engine guard

    Re: FS 82 550maxim side covers, sissy bar, black engine guar Do you know if the Sissy bar and engine guards will fit the 82 XJ650?
    Post by: Chosenbc, May 17, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted: Sissy bar and/or Luggage rack for 82 XJ650

    Doesn't have to be perfect, but in good shape, and either need to be semi-local, Worcester County in Massachusetts or be able to ship please.
    Thread by: Chosenbc, May 16, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  28. Chosenbc
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    Looking to learn bike maintenance in MA

    Hey Man, I am not horribly far away, and have a little experience in repair on these bikes, I bought one last year to rebuild but got tired of...
    Post by: Chosenbc, May 7, 2012 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  29. Chosenbc
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    Parts bikes - 82 650 maxim & 82 650 seca - $100 for both

    I wish you weren't so far away I would take the maxim off ya, but i am in MA
    Post by: Chosenbc, Mar 26, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  30. Chosenbc
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    1981 XJ650 Maxim stock parts, clubman bars, LED turn signals

    Mirrors? how much do you want for them, maybe even the airbox.
    Post by: Chosenbc, Mar 26, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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