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  1. nickbrit16
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    Drive Shaft Oil

    Yeah, it's located on the "pumpkin" on the rear left side of the bike. You'll see a nut on the top rear side. Not the vent on the top (round...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jul 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. nickbrit16
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    Purolator PureONE oil filter

    I've been running this filter on my bike for the last 500 miles. Hasn't given me any trouble yet...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. nickbrit16
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    Fuel filter style?

    plan on replacing the old, possible original fuel filter on my 81' xj650. Is there a certain style I should get? Certain size? Will the ones at...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jul 4, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. nickbrit16
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    No neutral?

    Well I guess it's time to do some work then. Where is the neutral switch located on these bikes?
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jul 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. nickbrit16
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    No neutral?

    So I took it out again tonight for a test ride (50 miles or so). It did it again when the bike was warmed up. This time I noticed that the neutral...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jul 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. nickbrit16
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    No neutral?

    Lol must have been Polock!
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jul 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. nickbrit16
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    No neutral?

    So after letting the bike sit for about 24 hours I go out and fiddle with it today. Gave me no problems. Went into neutral every time. I even took...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jul 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. nickbrit16
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    No neutral?

    Ok so to be clear, drain the oil and pop the cover off? I've never messed with a clutch before...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jul 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. nickbrit16
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    No neutral?

    That's correct k-moe. It's like the neutral is just not there. I've went through all the gears by hand and cannot find a "neutral zone". At first...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jul 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. nickbrit16
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    No neutral?

    The bike will only start when the clutch is pulled in. I went through all the gears by hand instead of my foot, in case I was just missing...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jul 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. nickbrit16
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    No neutral?

    Which wires would need hooked together?
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jul 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. nickbrit16
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    No neutral?

    So I've been riding my 81' XJ650 for about a week now, runs great. Tonight I went out for a couple hour ride and stopped for gas. When I went to...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jul 1, 2015, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. nickbrit16
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    Primary chain guide replacement..

    How long does the primary chain guide usually last on these bikes (81' XJ650 Maxim)? I've read posts about how they eventually just fall apart...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 29, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. nickbrit16
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    Vibration

    I found the spec
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. nickbrit16
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    Vibration

    Would you know what the torque spec is?
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. nickbrit16
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    Vibration

    I took it out tonight to see if I could pin-point the problem. It happens in between 2000-3000 RPM and I cl can feel it when I hit bumps in the...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. nickbrit16
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    Vibration

    Yea running sync was done. By engaged I mean the lever is not pulled. All that's been done is carbs cleaned/synced and new plugs. Valves in spec....
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. nickbrit16
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    Vibration

    Around 2000 RPM. It's more of a rough feeling, it's when the clutch is engaged. Almost feels like a tire rubbing. It started after I fueled up but...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. nickbrit16
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    Vibration

    So I finally got the bike running today. Runs like a champ, however, after I fueled up with 93 octane I have a vibration coming from the front...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 24, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. nickbrit16
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    Engine Degreaser?

    Sounds good guys, I'll try it out and see what happens! Thanks for the help, as always!
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. nickbrit16
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    Engine Degreaser?

    Hey guys! Has anyone had any luck using engine degreaser (Gunk, etc..) on your XJ's? I have a lot of oil/grease on the front lower half of the...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 23, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. nickbrit16
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    Delete inbox messages?

    Thanks Polock
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 20, 2015 in forum: Other
  23. nickbrit16
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    Delete inbox messages?

    So....how do I delete inbox messages, I cannot figure it out! help please!
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 19, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Other
  24. nickbrit16
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    For Sale: Carbs from a 81' XJ650 Maxim

    Hey guys, I have a spare carb rack for sale. It's from a 81' XJ650 Maxim. Came with a package deal that I bought. Its pretty gunked up and carb #1...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 19, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. nickbrit16
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    Drive shaft oil

    I'm using Bel-Ray hypoid gear oil - 80W-90
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. nickbrit16
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    Drive shaft oil

    Ok, thanks k-moe!
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. nickbrit16
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    Drive shaft oil

    Is it recommended to change your gear oil when the bike is warm or does it matter? Thanks!
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 17, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. nickbrit16
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    Help: cleaning fuel out of case

    I don't think it's rideable with the choke on is it?
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. nickbrit16
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    Help: cleaning fuel out of case

    Ok, so I did the oil/filter change today. The oil was pretty thick and dirty (sludgy). After the oil change I fired her up and let it idle (open...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. nickbrit16
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    Help: cleaning fuel out of case

    Ok, I though I read on another thread about doing the oil change, then running seafoam through it, then another oil change...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. nickbrit16
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    Help: cleaning fuel out of case

    So as some of you may know already from my previous posts, I bought a bike that has a crank case full of oil/fuel. While I'm getting ready for the...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 15, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. nickbrit16
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    Anybody out there from Ohio?

    Anybody on here from Ohio? Where at?
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 13, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. nickbrit16
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    Stripped bolt?

    You are correct. That's where the foot pegs mount, in between the frame and the bracket. Thank you sir.
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. nickbrit16
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    Stripped bolt?

    Correct
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. nickbrit16
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    Stripped bolt?

    Here's a pic
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. nickbrit16
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    Stripped bolt?

    Here's a pic
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. nickbrit16
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    Stripped bolt?

    Here's a pic
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. nickbrit16
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    Finally got one of the XJ's out.

    I'm digging the yellow color!
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 11, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. nickbrit16
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    Bringing her back to life

    So as some of you may know, I bought a 1981 XJ650 Maxim last week. I've been slowly working on the valve cover, etc, etc.. I've pulled off the...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 11, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. nickbrit16
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    Stripped bolt?

    Got it, wow it took me a little while to figure that one out, duh! Thanks k-moe, as always.
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. nickbrit16
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    Stripped bolt?

    Eorking on the Xj650 today. The left side brace that holds on the passenger footpeg bolt just keeps spinning. I've used PB Blaster and got it...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 11, 2015, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. nickbrit16
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    Another Dirty Carb Question!

    Another pic
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. nickbrit16
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    Another Dirty Carb Question!

    So I tore into a spare carb that came with my bike when I bought it. I'm not familiar with these carbs so I thought I'd dig into them and see what...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 10, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. nickbrit16
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    Master cylinder question

    Any ideas where I can find one?
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. nickbrit16
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    Master cylinder question

    So this is a picture of my master cylinder. The bike has aftermarket bars and all the instruments are closer together. I haven't ridden the bike...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 9, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. nickbrit16
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    Help Please

    thanks guys!
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. nickbrit16
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    New handlebars?

    Well as you can tell in the pick, the PO put the reservoir on and its angled. I would like to go back with something like the stock bars just...
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. nickbrit16
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    Oil change - No center stand

    Thanks a lot guys!
    Post by: nickbrit16, Jun 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. nickbrit16
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    Help Please

    So, I just purchased a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim, under 10K miles. I was able to get the bike for $700. The bike leaks a blackish colored fluid out...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 6, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New handlebars?

    Hey all, I just picked this bike up today and the PO put straight bard on it. None of the instruments, handles, etc..look right on it. I was...
    Thread by: nickbrit16, Jun 6, 2015, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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