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  1. wwj750
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    New addition to the family!

    Congratulations, Grampa!
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New guy & first post, hello!

    Welcome to the forum! This is a great site for info on your Maxim. Lotsa members who know these bikes inside & out and are willing to share their...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Price for carbs

    Thanks Mn -My carbs here are in pretty darn good shape. The 2 inside hats have lost some chrome & the PO mangled up the drain screws but theyre...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 17, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Price for carbs

    Thanks alot for the response, tskaz. Ive come to value your opinions. I had pretty much the same ideas. I buy way more stuff than I sell, so a...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 17, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Price for carbs

    Hey members-Can somebody quote me a fair price for a rack of carbs a member is asking to buy from me. The facts: They came with a used 750 Maxim...
    Thread by: wwj750, Jun 17, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. wwj750
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    new to this bike

    Welcome to the forum, 'vater. You can purchase a manual for your bike by clicking on XJ4ever at the top right of the page, & following theu menu....
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. wwj750
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    82 maxim and pod air filters

    Forum member Hogfiddles created a method to install an airbox without removing the motor. Cant find the direct link right now, but Im gonna try it...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. wwj750
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    Duplicate title

    Thanks JP-this should work.
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 15, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  9. wwj750
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    Adding flasher circuit

    Just thought Id toss that in cuz some are made of plastic.--nevermind--- cool project you got going there BTW. good luck
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Rebuilding old carbs you don't know the history to.

    I"M NOT RECOMMENDING THIS---this is only what I did. I used a dremel tool & deepened the slot to use a large standard screwdriver & it worked....
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to XJ's and excited!

    Hey-Welcome to the forum here, you've come to the right place.Theres members here that know your 550 inside & out. Dont be afraid to ask...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. wwj750
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    Adding flasher circuit

    A ground? But you probably already thought of that LOL.
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Best size for a spare helmet?

    I would agree, medium should work. Its great you're thinking of the safety of your passengers--or are you just thinking about your own self by...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bike dead after jump start

    As before, if the bike survived the jump start from the car, charge the battery or get a new one, then add a trickle charger on it to keep it...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas Cap won't unock!!!

    Shoot some WD 40 in there & try to fish it out with a real small needlenose pliers, tweezers or hemostat.
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike dead after jump start

    Uh-oh! Jump starting a bike from a car is never a good idea, but if you must then make sure the car isnt running. A car produces way more amperage...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for Bikini/ Cafe Fairings for my 85 Maxim

    Google Maier USA universal cafe/sport fairings. They make one for a square headlight.
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First post here...Hello all!

    "Great looking brakes" aint gonna do you any good if your 30 year old rubber lines suddenly burst in a panic stop. Dont replace em "down the...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    carb rebuild kit questions

    I think the metal disc in your kit is to replace the factory anti-tamper plugs that are supposed to prevent access to the mixture screws. At least...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj550 seca.... mikuni carb kits

    Right here @XJ4ever. Our parts man Chacal should be able to hook you up with what you need straightaway. Great service, too.
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carburetor synch

    You'll need to add "restrictors" in the lines. You can use small bits of plastic spray-straw wrapped in tape to make them big enough to fit...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    looking to buy some carburators... 650 XJ 1982

    Ive got a set from a used 750 Maxim motor I bought. Ive never ran them, & Im sure they need to be gone thru & cleaned, but Ive inspected each one...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Blinker stuck on

    Hey Free-which model do you have? Some models have turn signals that also serve as running lights and some only act as blinkers. Knowing the model...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil leak near oil filter.

    Over-tightening can distort the covers O-ring, causing a possible oil leak. My manual says 11.0 ft/lbs-pretty easy to over-do if you dont use a...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    brake calipers

    Was just wondering if the mounts are the same in relation to the rotor. The rotors appear to be the same. Will be eliminating the anti-dive.
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    brake calipers

    Hey members--quick question for you guys. Are the brake calipers on a '82 750 Maxim the same as my '82 750 Seca? Thanks for your time & have a...
    Thread by: wwj750, Jun 12, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Vacuum Cap Keeps Popping Off

    Just a quick observation here-- Isnt the #3 vacuum port supposed to connect with the petc##k?
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Status of Rickomatic

    I noticed this thread is in the Sell, Trade, Swap section. If you're thinking about trading Rick for a newer model--plz dont do it. Rick has shown...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 11, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    How to get airbox boot back in?

    Loosen the airbox mount & it will allow you to slide it back a little. Hope this helps.
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New rider, old ride

    For sure I do my own. I use the hold-down tool & I have a fair variety of shims. As Bob said, it may look somewhat intimidating, but I assure...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 10, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New rider, old ride

    Hey welcome to the site! This is the right place for info for your Maxim. Sounds like you're on the right track with your list there, but you...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. wwj750
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    Café racer beauty

    Very nicely done, what a neat bike! Thanks for posting, dude!
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82 XJ650J Project Bike Medical Partout- LOOK at this engine!

    Re: 82 XJ650J Proect Bike Medical Partout - LOOK at this engine! Hello again Abeja. Just wanna say, despite your recent setbacks, your husband...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 6, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    82 XJ650J Project Bike Medical Partout- LOOK at this engine!

    Re: 82 XJ650J Proect Bike Medical Partout - LOOK at this engine! Hi Abeja-Sure is a nice lookin motor you got there. Your asking price is a...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 5, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Problem XJ 750 Seca

    Greetings elba, & welcome to the forum. I am not an expert but my ideas are: Rust or other debris in the fuel tank, or Malfunctioning fuel...
    Post by: wwj750, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 Valve question

    Question #1-yes Question #2-no Question #3-yes, you are in need Question #4-no Valve clearances must be in spec in order to properly sync....
    Post by: wwj750, May 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need replacement hollow bolt for turn signal assembly

    :lol: I repaired one using a hollow threaded rod from an old lamp-dont laugh, it worked. Well O.K. then, laugh
    Post by: wwj750, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Manual fuel petcock VS vacuum

    I'd suggest doing the rebuild kit. Its really easy & only a few parts. At least you wont have to remember to shut off the valve every time, & risk...
    Post by: wwj750, May 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    I need some advice for getting my new bike into shape

    Hey there squidjob-I live in Milaca, a little north of you on 169. I just moved here & got a nice big garage & am looking for something to do...
    Post by: wwj750, May 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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