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  1. jsngrimm
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    R1 Exhaust on Yamaha XJ 900f

    I like it with the R1 silencer, it looks pretty good
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. jsngrimm
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    82 XJ650 Back from the dead.

    Nice! Looking really good so far
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. jsngrimm
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    '82 XJ650 Air Fork Seals

    The right side fork seal on my '82 XJ650 Maxim started to leak today (NE Ohio is a damn minefield of potholes), the fork is the type that can be...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, Jun 26, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. jsngrimm
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Does the '82 XJ650 have a factory self cancelling module for the signals? Mine seems to and it doesn't work at all, either does nothing or just...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. jsngrimm
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    Cold engine starting problem

    Clean the carbs, and check your rubber carb boots for cracks. Mine had a lot of cracks on the engine side making the idle very erratic and clod...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electric issues

    There are a couple ways you can test them, most simple is tapping it with the handle of a screwdriver/mallet while trying to start the bike, it...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jsngrimm
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    Seca 750 whine

    My Maxim 650 does it, totally normal for these bikes. When you first get one of these old XJs and read about/drive them you quickly learn they...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Shell/painted layer around gas tank cracked

    Is it really an issue if I repair the cracked area with epoxy and leave it as is? Bike isn't in mint condition anyway and the dent isn't huge,...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Shell/painted layer around gas tank cracked

    Holy hell that is some thick paint... So I assume gluing the flap down and sealing up the crack is a good idea so moisture won't get underneath...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Shell/painted layer around gas tank cracked

    Is this really the layer of paint? It seems way too thick and durable to be just paint/powder coat? But the tank should be original and that stuff...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Shell/painted layer around gas tank cracked

    Long story short my gas tank ('82 XJ650 Maxim factory steel tank) got a dent in it (nothing serious just a small cosmetic thing) and I noticed the...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, Jun 13, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Muffler Rattles

    Yup, it was the heat shield, wow I feel stupid. Anything I wedged under it was falling out, so I threw a hose clamp on it until my dad can tack...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter grinding noises

    That would be awesome if I only have to replace parts or the starter motor, really do not want to split engine cases if possible!
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Muffler Rattles

    *Sorry for all the probably pretty stupid questions lately, I am new to XJs and somewhat new to motorcycles in general* My XJ650 Maxim has an...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, Jun 3, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter grinding noises

    I also was going to do another oil change, even though I did one about 1100 miles ago anyway. Got the 20W50 and changed it as soon as I bought the...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A tiny little idea that seems fun: Side reflectors -> LED running lights

    Interesting idea, sounds like it would be pretty easy to just put some LEDs or something behind the reflector. I have done a similar thing with...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Starter grinding noises

    Alright, so the grinding is probably not the starter clutch failure that the info thread mentions? And thinner oil/new starter brushes should fix...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82xj650 plug#2 spark but no fire

    Have the valves been adjusted? If valves are not opening at the right time that would do it. Also could be low compression due to something like...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter grinding noises

    It sounds pretty nasty, I'm fairly sure its the same thing mentioned in the info thread. What I can't figure out is, if something is actually...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter grinding noises

    Forgot to mention, the oil I am running is Valvoline 20W50 4 stroke motorcycle oil, and I do not believe it is synthetic (does not say synthetic...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter grinding noises

    Occasionally my starter clutch has been making those horrible grinding sounds/slipping mentioned in the big information thread, and I am really...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, Jun 3, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Modifying Stock 650 Maxim Mufflers?

    Not trying to go for straight piped Harley, wake people up in their beds loud. The engine/transmission/shaft drive on my Maxim just makes so much...
    Post by: jsngrimm, May 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Modifying Stock 650 Maxim Mufflers?

    The stock pipes do look nice so yeah I don't want to cut them, I was just wondering if maybe I'd get lucky and like some moped/scooter pipes there...
    Post by: jsngrimm, May 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Jerky feeling from XJ650 Maxim shift lever

    Can't hurt to double check but my clutch adjustment seems right, I can find neutral ok and it doesn't slip excessively or creep forward when I rev...
    Post by: jsngrimm, May 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Jerky feeling from XJ650 Maxim shift lever

    Having a bit of an odd annoyance with the shift lever on my 650 Maxim, sometimes (I swear pretty much only in cooler weather) the shifter has kind...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, May 30, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Modifying Stock 650 Maxim Mufflers?

    Any way the baffles in the stock pipes on my 650 Maxim could be modified/removed? I like the look of the stock megaphones and there is nothing...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, May 29, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 Maxim Light Offroad/Winter Tires?

    None taken, all roads in Ohio are like driving on a corrugated tin roof
    Post by: jsngrimm, May 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 Maxim Light Offroad/Winter Tires?

    I wonder if someone has build a kind of adventure bike out of an XJ? Not full BMW GS type adventure bike but I bet you could do something cool...
    Post by: jsngrimm, May 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 Maxim Light Offroad/Winter Tires?

    Looking for some suggestions for a light off road/winter tire set for my US XJ650 Maxim (rolling on stock wheels). Not full on off road dirt...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, May 28, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    HELP!! 94 xj600 climbing revs at idle, slow drops after throttle.

    Is it starting normally? Make sure the choke cable isn't sticking/over tightened. My 650 Maxim likes a bit of choke/warm up before it idles right...
    Post by: jsngrimm, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why did you buy an XJ?

    Went looking for a good first bike on Craigslist, already really interested in an older Japanese bike because I love the style and reliability....
    Post by: jsngrimm, May 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve/Top End Noise Normal? New to 4 strokes

    Thanks guys, sounds like all is well and I put a lot of miles on it today! I stalled and ground a gear a bit though :'( I somehow managed to zone...
    Post by: jsngrimm, May 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve/Top End Noise Normal? New to 4 strokes

    Just bought an '82 XJ650 Maxim today, and I am not used to working on 4 stroke engines so I just wanted to make sure some noise the engine is...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, May 16, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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