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86 max x YICS or not?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Tweezer, Mar 25, 2008.

  1. Tweezer

    Tweezer New Member

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    Okay you can all stop laughing now :? . I feel retarded but after hours of reading on this forum I've been unable to find the answer. Putting together a parts list for my carb cleaning/tuning/screw replacing/ well you get the idea. So, do I need to make a YICS tool or not? Also thinking about buying a colortune based on the threads I've read touting it.
    So far the list is as follows:

    -new boots(both sides)
    -new pilot screws and o-rings etc..
    -colortune
    -new bowl drain screws
    -new plugs(iridium maybe)?
    -maybe new dyna coils(any thoughts)?
    -tires? is there an age limit or just a good inspection required? Other
    than the obvious dryrot or lack of tread, cuts, sidewall damage, what
    should i look for? The rubber feels harder than I expected which
    makes me think I should replace them.
    -All the baking pans and such from ricks old school carb cleaning thread.
    -and some Keebler elves

    all advice welcome!
     
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    does your engine say YICS on the side? I was under the impression that if the motor has it, its stamped onto the casing. If it does, then I leave it to you to make the final decision on whether or not to make the tool.
     
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    Definitely NOT YICS! Now you can breathe a sigh of relief.
     
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    Are the carbs Hitachi or Mikuni? All the 86 water-cooled Maxim's I have seen have Mikuni's and are not YICS. The 86 air-cooled Maxim's have Hitachi's and are YICS.
     
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    Thanks killer,

    I was hoping for that answer. How long have you had your x? Just picked mine up a few weeks ago. 11k on it. Needs a little tlc and a rider after 5 years in a barn. Let me know how it's coming along if you get time and I'll do the same.
     
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    I just pm you
     
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    Picked mine up last September. Just had some stainless braided brake lines installed today, but found out that I need to repair a seal in at least one of my calipers in order to create enough vacuum to refill the brake lines. Almost done with a complete carb cleaning/repair job. Hope to have it running by this weekend. You should post some pics of your X!
     
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    The water cooled Maxim X doesn't have a YICS port. The water jackets for engine cooling are in the way.
     
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