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  1. day7a1
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    So WHY are valve clearances so blasted important?

    I've had that problem before...you can't just get a "Metric" feeler gauge and expect it to work easy. This is a LOT harder with a standard gauge...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. day7a1
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    Randomly Blowing the Ignition Fuse

    iandmac...thanks...I'm not sure what circuits you mean. I put a 15A blade fuse in, doesn't ever blow so I'm thinking it's a problem with...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. day7a1
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    Looking to buy 1982 Maxim. Got a couple of questions.

    Only people with enough money to take their bike to the shop have records...if he did have a record how would you know it wasn't manufactured?...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    does anyone know the carb pilot screw settings

    Actually Rick, I have to disagree, though I have to admit mine might be the only exception. I have one carb that seems to be deeper than the...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. day7a1
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    Brake pad options

    No one makes a pad less expensive than EBC....in fact I'm not sure anyone makes a pad to fit that bike other than ebc.
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. day7a1
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    no highbeam

    Use a multimeter to methodically check for voltage starting from the headlight back through all the components. For example, if you have...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. day7a1
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    Colortune will not change color!

    I can't recall the consensus on the YICS blanking during idle fuel adjustment...it should be blanked, right?
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. day7a1
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    Great Internet Source for Hard to Find Maintenance Products

    My right side is getting low on blinker fluid. Thanks fitz, I've been wondering where to get some. The local stores don't carry the right kind...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. day7a1
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    E3 spark plugs?

    These plugs are only $2 more than NGK BP7ES's, so you're probably not doing yourself too much injustice. They do have more electrode space so...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. day7a1
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    Brake pad options

    Whoops, guess I didn't see your Maxim....it's late for me... None of those are right, you need the same ones I use........
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. day7a1
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    Brake pad options

    Is your bike a 650 seca or maxim? You have only one option for your bike....not 4. I would recommend ones that fit. If I'm wrong it...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. day7a1
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    Sportster mufflers on maxim-x?

    Well, they're on there and they run great, like the sound (pretty much the same at idle, but a lot less at speed) but LOVE the fact that it no...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. day7a1
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    What kind of gas mileage are you fellows getting?

    If only there were, like, a poll or something that people could use to answer this very question | | V
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. day7a1
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    does anyone know the carb pilot screw settings

    What I did last worked pretty good...set them to where you can just feel them coming out through the hole....make sure you bench sync too....
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. day7a1
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Added sportster mufflers...well, almost done. Gotta go get them welded in place now! Sooooo much quieter!
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. day7a1
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    does anyone know the carb pilot screw settings

    Stock is 2.5 turns out....but you're not stock. The K&N filter is typically known to require a rejet.
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. day7a1
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    Oil/Filter change on 81 XJ650

    There's a bunch of oil pans on ebay, mostly under $25. I would think that a whole new pan would be easier than re-threading, new bolt, and a lot...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. day7a1
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    How can I wire switch to have all lights on w/o key in? LED

    Just don't leave your lights on when you forget to press the button!
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil/Filter change on 81 XJ650

    You can replace the oil pan, if you can find one....is this the first time you've changed the oil? Get a little exuberant with the bolt? I...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. day7a1
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    A question for the more exerienced XJ riders

    I get the better gas mileage at 6000 rpm too...you should be cautious about the other extreme...it really should not be run below 3000 any more...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. day7a1
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    Oil/Filter change on 81 XJ650

    I doubt the problem you are describing is related to the oil...it wouldn't be the first time such a coincidence of action-->problem was simply...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. day7a1
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    How can I wire switch to have all lights on w/o key in? LED

    It's too late to read the diagram all that well, but if you put a switch parallel between the main and the headlight and signal switches, so that...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. day7a1
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    Just a random funny thought!

    I seem to only get waved at mid-shift, brake, or turn.... or maybe I should quit riding like I'm racing everywhere?
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. day7a1
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Installed the correct, stock air filter, and turned the pilot screw in a bit...it was running a bit rich...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil/Filter change on 81 XJ650

    You can check your electrical connections...I'm not sure if the low oil switch will kill the engine or not, I'm pretty sure it will just turn on...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. day7a1
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    As Seen on PeopleOfWalmart.com

    I bet it pulls like a tractor!
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Sportster mufflers on maxim-x?

    I will certainly post pics, it's happening this weekend unless something totally different pops up. Of course, my maxim doesn't look like most...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Mileage. A poll.

    I had the unique opportunity to have to drive about 125 miles on the freeway the other day, right after I got some gas, mostly at 75 or so...I got...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Intake Question for you xj wizards

    YICS is //\\. If you did get the reverse ones \\\\, then the first two will end up having the intake ports down at an angle instead of stright...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. day7a1
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    header pipes?

    Yes they do...but that's not your problem. the 650j's are known to buzz at that rpm...you can minimize it by ensuring you have the fin...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. day7a1
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    Ideas?

    Oh yeah...^^ what he said!
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. day7a1
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    Are harleys really that slow?

    Oh man...sometimes I wish we could "like" posts!
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. day7a1
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    What's the fastest motor to use for a custom bikes?

    Oh.... 173 lbs, 715hp...and just a lil' bit bigger than our engines... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_Model_250 General...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. day7a1
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    What's the fastest motor to use for a custom bikes?

    Gas turbine....small, light, TONS of torque!!! You can get one from an old airplane or helicopter! http://www.turbokart.com/links.htm
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. day7a1
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    Ideas?

    Oh yeah...^^ what he said!
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. day7a1
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    Ideas?

    Check to see the put the vacuum line back onto the petcock. :) It should have 2 nipples and two lines off of it, a fuel line and a vacuum...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake question

    It is MOST LIKELY what fitz says, but I had the same problem where the pedal itself was getting caught on something...might as well check for that...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. day7a1
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    That little 10 amp fuse from H E double hockey sticks!!!!

    Far, far more than it's worth...and you wouldn't get it running again anyway. Just read this post:...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. day7a1
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    Ideas?

    You'll get an air bubble, hard to not have. Shouldn't matter if your float needles are ok. Idle should be around 1000. How were the pilot...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. day7a1
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    1982 yamaha xj750 maxim

    Click on the "Everything XJ" banner you see at the top...it'll have everything you need.
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 yamaha xj750 maxim

    If it was empty you would see a metal backing, it's probably too full, it's nearly impossible to tell if it's too full. And the part that's...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 yamaha xj750 maxim

    There's a little window on the right side...it might be very dirty and hard to see the level, but a flashlight will help.
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. day7a1
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    1982 yamaha xj750 maxim

    2.5 Liters of Castrol Semi-Synthetic MOTORCYCLE 20W-50 is what many of us use. Its not the best, but it's good and it's inexpensive. It...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. day7a1
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    Ideas?

    Ugh...you'll have to pull your own carbs and figure out why you are running so rich on 3 and 4. I'm willing to bet they have the wrong jets in...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. day7a1
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    That little 10 amp fuse from H E double hockey sticks!!!!

    :) see what i mean? If the fuse blows without touching the starter button then all that advice about the starter is leading you nowhere....
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. day7a1
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    Turn signal question...

    Look up on the screen....in the middle...I'll help you out. SEARCH click that... type "LED turn signals" no need to start a new thread...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. day7a1
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    Huge trouble... Please help!!!!

    So...you're going to "repair" the bike without a manual, bypass the safety switches, and then sell it, huh? Awesome...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. day7a1
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    Should rear wheel spin freely?

    My xj lost it's kickstand, so it was nothing for me to go check it out for you.... on a good hard spin, the rear tire spun on it's own about 1...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    That little 10 amp fuse from H E double hockey sticks!!!!

    It definitely sounds like you have a bad wire somewhere. There is a wiring diagram somewhere around here, you need to find it and start going...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. day7a1
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    That little 10 amp fuse from H E double hockey sticks!!!!

    Does it blow the fuse when you turn it on, hit the starter, or after it tries to run for a little bit? Try to put the leads on a different...
    Post by: day7a1, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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