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    Sissy bar/luggage rack combo for the wife's 650 Maxim *pics*

    Re: Sissy bar/luggage rack combo for the wife's 650 Maxim *p The saddle bags were on the bike when I got it. They are cheap leather ones and...
    Post by: victorymike, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Cleaning Carbs in a Dorm.....

    Best way to do it is to buy the gallon can of carb cleaner. It is in a gallon paint can and inside is a little basket for small parts. You can...
    Post by: victorymike, Sep 17, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    176.8 miles, 3.4 gallons EQUALS

    I expect that the wife and I will ride to that bike event in Stockbridge on Sunday. I work 4pm-midnight but will have plenty of time to enjoy the...
    Post by: victorymike, Sep 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    176.8 miles, 3.4 gallons EQUALS

    I am right in the territory that you cruised thru. In fact, we are buying a house in Gregory...just North of Territorial Road and barely 5 miles...
    Post by: victorymike, Sep 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sissy bar/luggage rack combo for the wife's 650 Maxim *pics*

    A few weeks ago I bought a 1982 Maxim 650 for my wife, who just got her motorcycle endorsement. We went for our first tandem ride with our 8 year...
    Thread by: victorymike, Sep 16, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    It starts and idles, but throttle stops the engine

    My wines bike does this too...with no modifications...unless you choke it for a long warmup. After it warms up well it is fine. I suspect a carb...
    Post by: victorymike, Sep 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Long Trip

    I mainly rode my 81 Maxim 550 around Charleston, S.C. But often went on rides for the entire day...over 200 miles. I never had a problem with...
    Post by: victorymike, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Same story different day,car pulls out ,fatal crash

    Instead of being paranoid and/or doing things that you "think" might make you more visible (flashing brake lights and riding with your annoying...
    Post by: victorymike, Sep 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How did you get here?

    When I bought my 2nd Maxim, an '83 750, in 1997 I joined the XJOwners club online. When I upgraded to my Victory I joined the VMC and left...
    Post by: victorymike, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Help with turn signals, and break lights on 80 XJ650

    For the turn signals: Check the bulbs first. Then fuses. Then the switch...2 screws and it comes apart and off the handlebar. For the brakes:...
    Post by: victorymike, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    An old newbie returns

    This morning I adjusted the handlebars, bar controls and mirrors specifically for my wife. Then I put the license plate on, topped off the gas...
    Post by: victorymike, Sep 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    An old newbie returns

    Back in 1990 I bought my first bike, an '81 Yamaha Maxim 550. In 1997 I bought my 6th bike, an '83 Yamaha Maxim 750. And not long after that I...
    Thread by: victorymike, Sep 3, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge