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  1. MikesChevelle
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    650 vs. 750

    Sorry I should have clarified, it wasnt a balls out race, just one up to 50mph or so, just long enough to see who wins..... I took him off the...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. MikesChevelle
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    Default Things That motorcycle Riders Should Have ?

    My night helmet is a G Max 68s, it has a built in flashing LED "tail light" on the back of the helmet...............love it almost as much as my...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. MikesChevelle
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    A good scare...

    Did the relay pop?
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. MikesChevelle
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    650 vs. 750

    I raced a guy with a 650 Max, walked him for sure......... :) ...and Im not even a good driver LOL
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Dec 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. MikesChevelle
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    Storm cleared, XJ750 MAXIM for sale. . . . . .

    any chance that right side cover could fall of, into a box, and get mailed to me :)
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Nov 22, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. MikesChevelle
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    '82 Maxim 750 seat, grab rail, mufflers, etc...

    any chance you are letting go of a right side cover?
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Nov 20, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. MikesChevelle
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    What do you guys think about this bike

    Kawasaki ZR1100
    Thread by: MikesChevelle, Nov 8, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. MikesChevelle
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    Cold weather riding

    so what are the keys to good cold weather starting, I am noticing mine is being pissy lately
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. MikesChevelle
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    Starter on my 83 750 Max

    awesome, thanks. Just wanted to make sure the starter was disengaging after starting the bike
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. MikesChevelle
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    Starter on my 83 750 Max

    Understood, next question, I just replaced the start brushes 3 days ago, when I pulled it all apart today to re grease everything I noticed...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. MikesChevelle
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    Starter on my 83 750 Max

    When I take the starter off the bike, the external gear on it, should that slide in and out to engage with the motor? Should I be able to slide it...
    Thread by: MikesChevelle, Nov 4, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. MikesChevelle
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    St Louis 83 750 Maxim build

    I have seen some people put shot gun shells in the open seat rail ends......looked pretty sweet
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. MikesChevelle
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    Insurance rant

    I pay $38 a year for my '83 Max 750....... I just piggy backed it on my classic car insurance for the Chevelle.....
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. MikesChevelle
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    St Louis 83 750 Maxim build

    Sweet, we should meet up sometime.....if you ever ditch those side covers, I need the right side as mine flew off
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. MikesChevelle
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    How much can I drill out the stock exhaust before re-jetting

    I had already done 4 holes the day I posted this video, I was going to do 8 but thought I would ask here first. Its definitely a little bit...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. MikesChevelle
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    St Louis 83 750 Maxim build

    Where are you in STL. I am down in SoCo and as well have an 83 750 Max, are you riding through the winter??
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. MikesChevelle
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    XJ650 to R6 Front End Conversion Step by Step

    That RC51 is a dream bike of mine
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. MikesChevelle
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    cant wait to see the results
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. MikesChevelle
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    1983 Maxim 650 Part out

    Starter brushes?
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 15, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. MikesChevelle
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    How much can I drill out the stock exhaust before re-jetting

    Im looking to have a little more aggressive sounding exhaust on my 83 750 max, I was thinking about drilling some 3/8 inch holes in the back of...
    Thread by: MikesChevelle, Oct 14, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. MikesChevelle
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    Parting out 1982 XJ650 & XJ750

    I need a right side cover (battery cover) formy 83 maxim if you have one
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 14, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. MikesChevelle
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    What is involved with changing a starter

    My buddy has a 850 xs triple thats in pieces, think the brushes with fit?
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 12, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. MikesChevelle
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    What is involved with changing a starter

    Will do, it will be a few days as I have a wedding coming up
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. MikesChevelle
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    What is involved with changing a starter

    AHHHH And the planetary end is.....the end that connects to the engine? I assume our resident parts guru has the brushes
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. MikesChevelle
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    What is involved with changing a starter

    How does one "peek", sorry just want to make sure I dont mess anything up :)
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. MikesChevelle
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    What is involved with changing a starter

    ah ok, good to hear LOL For the love a the "big man" I am hoping this fixes my issues, I am getting tired of guessing at a problem that makes...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. MikesChevelle
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    What is involved with changing a starter

    segwaying from my electrical issues thread, I have decided to replace the rectifier and the starter. I have to tap on the starter not to get it to...
    Thread by: MikesChevelle, Oct 8, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. MikesChevelle
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    Show me your handle bars

    Im thinking about these, any thoughts? Im also not wanting to have to buy any new length cables or anything, will those 2 inch risers fix that for...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. MikesChevelle
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    replacing clutch plates...re-use the gasket

    are the gaskets specific to my year and CC or will either of these work? http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid= ... &_from=R40
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. MikesChevelle
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    replacing clutch plates...re-use the gasket

    If not where do you order them from
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. MikesChevelle
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    replacing clutch plates...re-use the gasket

    Im sure its not recommended, but is it ok to reuse the gasket for the side cover...
    Thread by: MikesChevelle, Oct 4, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    I posted a video a few pages back with the charging system test I have a small 1.5 amp charger and I know it takes many hours (at least 5) for...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    What I dont get is that if my charging systems "test" fine, why doesnt my battery take a charge from it but it will take a charge from tthe...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    I am off tomorow so the link will be followed. Weirdest arse thing tonight, for the first time the battery actually was dead, the starter...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    so if I ride all day and get to a point where it wont start......if I through the battery on a multimeter and it still says 12-13 volts, its not...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    Ok thanks.... I thought if you bypassed a starter relay and it still didnt start, it WASNT the relay, or do I have that backwards.......either...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    but the thing is I dont know if I have/had a charging issue, I could have just thought it was dead since the bike wouldnt start, just the relay...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. MikesChevelle
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    Will a starter off a 1980 XS 850 Triple fit an 83 750 Maxim?

    Are the starters somewhat specific or more universal?
    Thread by: MikesChevelle, Oct 2, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    I bypassed the solenoid and has the same "nothing" as before, what I have always been getting is the "pop" of the relay. So a few taps on engine...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    Test the system for a short and had Zero amps. Well I'm pretty sure it's a starter issue, I had a fully charged battery and it still wouldn't...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    I am going to my dads tonight to check the draw on the battery. How does one check a starter relay?? I had today I noticed that after trying to...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    How does one properly test that
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Sep 29, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    I have not, can you explain what you mean by that process? I had someone suggest a bad rectifier?
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Sep 29, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    could I be overcharging??
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Sep 29, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    ok, today was my first day on a brand new battery..........FAIL I made it one extra "start" but the battery lasted just as long as before....
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Sep 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    Brushes???..... I really need to get a manual :) Thanks for the advice and info gentlemen
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Sep 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    Anyone?
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    well my meter didnt have a 20v spot so I threw it on the 50v, Not really sure how to read it so I posted a video or it, let me know what you think...
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. MikesChevelle
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    Show me your handle bars

    I assume the stock one?? it came on the bike
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Sep 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. MikesChevelle
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    Help me understand my battery?!?

    ok thanks
    Post by: MikesChevelle, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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