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MAXIM X ENGINE

Discussion in 'For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted' started by mike3469697, Oct 30, 2008.

  1. mike3469697

    mike3469697 New Member

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    I'VE HAD MY 1985 XJ 700 X FOR A COUPLE YEARS KNOW AND LAST YEAR I RAN INTO PROBLEMS THE ENGINE IS TOAST I'VE TRIED LOOKING FOR ANOTHER BUT CAN'T SEEM TO FIND ONE IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I COULD GET ONE IT WOULD BE AWSOME. IF I CAN'T FIND ONE I MIGHT HAVE TO SCAP HER FOR PARTS
     
    mike3469697, Oct 30, 2008
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  2. schmuckaholic

    schmuckaholic Well-Known Member

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    Just exactly what problems did you run into, and how did you come to the conclusion that the engine is toast?
     
    schmuckaholic, Oct 31, 2008
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    mike3469697 New Member

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    WELL THE ENGINE IS SALVAGEABLE 3 BOLTS BROKE OFF THE CLUTCH CASE THEN TOOK OUT THE CASE AND I'M SURE THERE ARE PLENTY OF SHAVINGS AROUND I FOUND THE HEAD OF ONE AROUND THE OIL CHAIN
     
    mike3469697, Nov 7, 2008
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    schooter Active Member

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    you could convert your bike to an airhead 700, wouldnt be that hard i think, same mounts, just need different carb boots, and robert had a potentiall good engine
     
    schooter, Nov 7, 2008
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    mike3469697 New Member

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    I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THAT BUT ITS SOMETHING TO CONSIDER IF I COULD FIND ONE I WOULD PROBLY DO IT
     
    mike3469697, Nov 13, 2008
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    my engine is toast to..
     
    tyler93, Nov 15, 2008
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