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XJ 650 Maxim if its not broken dont fix it

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Cole Mclean, Aug 6, 2020.

  1. Cole Mclean

    Cole Mclean New Member

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    When I bought this bike it ran fine even though it had some extra large cracks in the carb intake boots. Yesterday I replaced the boots, the spark plugs, and tried to blow out the air filter but it is matted with dirt.

    After all my hard work the bike runs awful now, it will only run with the petcock on prime and full choke. And even then it bogs down some at low speed and has a significant lag when you throttle it.

    I realize it probably needs some carb work just wanted to know where everyone thinks i should start.
     
    Cole Mclean, Aug 6, 2020
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    did you re connect the vacuum line to petcock?
    I did that the other day . hard to start, ran on prime cut out on on position took me 3 miles to remember I did not reconnect it.

    make sure the nipple caps are sealed too
     
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  3. Cole Mclean

    Cole Mclean New Member

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    Oh man I wish i could give you a hug. Im embarrassed I didnt realize this myself
     
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