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Anyone Near Kankakee and is equipped to do XJ carbs

Discussion in 'Central US and Canada' started by Metal_Bob, Jun 11, 2010.

  1. Metal_Bob

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    I'm eager and willing to learn how to do my own carbs/syncing/etc. However I have a near zero budget after buying my first motorcycle and some riding gear (Helmet and Jacket so far).

    I thought I had a bought a smooth riding used MC. Some minor adjustments might let me ride the MC but I know the carbs should be done properly sooner than later.

    Just curious if there was anyone semi near me that could help/teach me how to do my 82 XJ750J Maxim carbs (and has the tools/space).

    Or worse case an old school mechanic who would do a proper job not just a quick clean and bench sync (still not sure what all the terms are) for a reasonable price.

    Just post here for now. No solid budget at the moment. I'm itching to ride more than around the block, but I also want a safe/smooth ride.
     
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    Keep me posted on how that turns out for you i'm just about 20 miles north of you in Chicago Heights. I have rebuilt car carburetors but not multiple motorcycle carbs. My bike is running good but i would like to rebuild my carbs before my summer trip to Canada.
     
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    Keep me posted on how that turns out for you i'm just about 20 miles north of you in Chicago Heights. I have rebuilt car carburetors but not multiple motorcycle carbs. My bike is running good but i would like to rebuild my carbs before my summer trip to Canada.
     
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    I met a guy thru a few layers of friend on Facebook (Wife, Wife's friend, Her Friend, and his Friend), that has a "shop" near United Center.

    I know its not close but it ok based on traffic.

    He only fixed my my rubber rotation/balance on both my wheels. He commented that he's cleaned lots of people's carbs.

    I didn't think to ask him price at that time. I'm not also sure if he'd be as through as us doing it ourselves.

    If semi interested, let me know and I shoot him an email and inquire about what he'd charge for cleaning and bench syncing.
     

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