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81 xj650 maxim

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by frenchy123, Oct 17, 2012.

  1. frenchy123

    frenchy123 New Member

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    This is my 1st project bike.
    The bike starts then dies after 5min riding or idling.
    Any thoughts for a rookie?
     
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    Are there any cracks in your carb boots? The rubber hoses that go from your engine block to your carb, theres 4 of them, if these are old and cracked, air gets sucked in and will shut down the motor.
     
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    Nick,
    no apparent cracks.
    When I accelerate even slowly, it just dies and strong smell of gas.
    Would fuel injector cleaner be beneficial?
     
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    Probably not.

    -check and adjust valve clearances. Then do a compression test to verify the motor is ok.

    -WET SET FLOAT LEVELS.

    -bench sync,

    -vacuum sync.
     
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