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he has a 1998 xt, is the tci the same?
Honestly i dont know about that, do they have same connection? I see aftermarked are sold as replacement for both bikes. If you need any values or want me to test anything just let me know, have bike close to measure.
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One more question, should the start switch be grounded? The switch itself works bu t isnt attached to the handlebar very firm, kind a wobley...
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One more question, should the start switch be grounded? The switch itself works bu t isnt attached to the handlebar very firm, kind a wobley...
No thats ok, its just a switch for the relay. I have to ask again, was everything OK before you removed carb?
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Checked and its ok. I will try to get the TCI as it looks like its the last thing that could be wrong. I opened it up and there is some corossion like stuff on some parts of it. If that turns out to be the problem, where do I look for it? are aftermarket TCIs available or does it have to be the original? Finding a cheap one is probably mission imposible:confused1:
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Checked and its ok. I will try to get the TCI as it looks like its the last thing that could be wrong. I opened it up and there is some corossion like stuff on some parts of it. If that turns out to be the problem, where do I look for it? are aftermarket TCIs available or does it have to be the original? Finding a cheap one is probably mission imposible:confused1:
You can fix the solderingpoints if thats gives bad connection, most people charge more for the used TCI than aftermarked. When searching for the TCI write CDI mostly used name on this on ebay.


CDI ECU Yamaha XT400E XT500E XT600E TT600E TT600RE Blackbox Ignitor CD4607D | eBay

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Just an FYI, Zeeltronic is supposed to be designing a TCI replacement this year, If you will email him with a request, it may speed him up. He has been very busy with a major project and has not had time to work on it last time I inquired. If it is anything like the PCDI-XT he makes for the older Xt's, performance is definitely noticeably improved, especially at lower RPM's. This has been verified by others who have purchased the unit.

Worth a try. The company in Belgium makes a TCI replacement. Check eBay item number 330928197021


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Thanks Steve. I was reading some posts from couple of years ago, and a guy named Borut came up. And looks like Borut is also Slovenian, so Ill also check with him, if he is still in business
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Worth a try. The company in Belgium makes a TCI replacement. Check eBay item number 330928197021
Its the same as i linked to from Wieltronic.
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Borut is with Zeeltronic, a great guy....
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Got the TCI from a friend today and it fired right up. It also Idles perfectly and runs great. Ill take my old one to an electroics expert tomorrow and hope he can fix it, otherwise ill just have to buy a new one...

Now thats one thing sorted, the other is the oil leakS. Its coming out at at least 5 places And I still have to adjust the clutch as its not working perfectly.
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OK!

So, I got the TCI, the bike runs

But now Ive got a problem with the clutch. It works fine from low revs, the bike gets going, if I drive it slowly in any gear its all ok, but when I give gas the clutch engages for a few seconds all by itself???

Any ideas?
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Problem solved!

When I was puting the clutch back on, I somehow missed one nut

Annyway, the bike finally runs, and it runs great
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Spokes
Do any of you guys know where could I get a complete set of wheel spokes for both wheels? I´ve been looking on ebay, but thats way too expensive. abot 100€ per wheel???
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Do any of you guys know where could I get a complete set of wheel spokes for both wheels? I´ve been looking on ebay, but thats way too expensive. abot 100€ per wheel???
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KEDO - Performance Products have heavy duty stainless steel spokes for around 80euro a set.
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