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  1. ktp1598
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    Finally Done....Almost

    I bought my XJ550 back in Febuary or March of this year. It's been taken completely apart and rebuilt/cleaned/polished. Engine only needed 2...
    Thread by: ktp1598, Oct 1, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. ktp1598
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    First bike, New to XJ Bikes.

    Welcome from Ky!
    Post by: ktp1598, Sep 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. ktp1598
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    Thought I'd post some photos of the damages of my accident.

    I really hate it when that happens!
    Post by: ktp1598, Sep 25, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. ktp1598
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    Bike turned 10,000 miles today in front of WGI

    Here's to many more "1st" digit turns!
    Post by: ktp1598, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. ktp1598
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    New member, new bike!

    Pictures!!
    Post by: ktp1598, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. ktp1598
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    Fitz and me in a picture together!

    Ha!
    Post by: ktp1598, Sep 18, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. ktp1598
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    Loose steering

    I don't think so, they've already been checked. I'm having a friend who used to be part owner of a motorcycle shop do this work for me. He's...
    Post by: ktp1598, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. ktp1598
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    Loose steering

    My XJ550J has a wierd problem. I recently replaced my factory ball bearing setup with an All Balls tapered set. Properly torqued and retorqued,...
    Thread by: ktp1598, Sep 6, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ktp1598
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    give up or hold onto hope?

    You can figure anything out with the shop manual and this website.
    Post by: ktp1598, Sep 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ktp1598
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    550 maxim float dry setting

    That's probably what was wrong with mine.
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. ktp1598
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    550 maxim float dry setting

    He says that's the way they did it 20 years ago, and he's always gotten my bikes to run spot on. Might have to do it the wet way for 1 and sight...
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. ktp1598
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    550 maxim float dry setting

    A buddy of mine is working on my carbs and has a question. He used to work on these bikes in a shop years ago, nut doesn't recall this info. He is...
    Thread by: ktp1598, Aug 29, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. ktp1598
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    Making It Shine

    8O
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ktp1598
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    rusted carb top options??

    I have a Maxim and only the 2 outside ones are chrome.
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. ktp1598
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    1981 XJ 650 Midnight Maxim. (A diary of new owners journey)

    Always loved that look.
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. ktp1598
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    basketcase 750R to daily on a budget

    Don't sell it! You don't have much money in it, park it in the corner, maybe ride it once a week. When you get the bug to work on something, you...
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. ktp1598
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    Carb syncing - Boy, is that fun!!!

    Sounds like one of my days...except I don't have a parts bin!
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. ktp1598
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    Drunk Hits Biker. Biker Dies After Being Dragged 1/4-Mile.

    The sad part is they will probably deport him with no punishment. He'll be back in a year or so like nothing ever happened.
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. ktp1598
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    WTB: Right handlebar assembly for XJ550

    See if hogfiddles has one.
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 21, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. ktp1598
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    New Biker in Illinois

    Welcome from Ky!
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. ktp1598
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    petcock / fuel valve replacement

    Pm'd
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. ktp1598
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    petcock / fuel valve replacement

    He does have them, but the bolt on on/off valve is $90 and I have just killed my budget lately on this thing.
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. ktp1598
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    petcock / fuel valve replacement

    Well, I fired my bike for the first time and now know I need a new fuel valve. After discovering a very leaky T between #2 and 3 carbs, I realized...
    Thread by: ktp1598, Aug 15, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. ktp1598
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    Another XJ owner from MI

    Welcome from Ky!
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 13, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. ktp1598
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    New XJ750 Maxim owner in Southeast Missouri

    Hi!
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 13, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. ktp1598
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    Throttle cable adjustment

    Update: I had replaced the cable with a new one for a seca (didn't pay enough attention to the ad) as I wanted a new one. The old one was ok,...
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. ktp1598
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    Throttle cable adjustment

    Yes, but that is the only adjustment on the bike. It's not enough.
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. ktp1598
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    Throttle cable adjustment

    I have just a hole in the bottom of the switch where the cable goes. The new cable I ordered looks just like the old one also. I bet I'm missing...
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. ktp1598
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    Throttle cable adjustment

    Is there an adjustment at the grip/switch assembly on an xj550 maxim? I have one on the cable and yes, my stubby cable is hooked up at the carbs....
    Thread by: ktp1598, Aug 8, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. ktp1598
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    Pickup truck tries to kill cyclist. BE CAREFUL GUYS!!!!

    Wish I'd seen this video and thread on my long trip to Florida last month! LOTS of reading and entertainment. Little scary. I was in a very small...
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. ktp1598
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    First Modifications

    Did mine like that, (clearcoat and polish). He might like the satin look, though. Lots doing it that way these days.
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Throttle tube for XJ550 wanted

    Thanks!
    Post by: ktp1598, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. ktp1598
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    Throttle tube for XJ550 wanted

    Anybody have a good throttle tube for a 1982 XJ550 Maxim? Lookin for one on the cheap if possible. Will need shipped to 40047. USPS first class is...
    Thread by: ktp1598, Jul 31, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. ktp1598
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    Kroil oil

    Seafoam works great in the fuel system. I had a weedeater recently that wouldn't run well off choke, after a tank or 2 of heavily seafoamed gas it...
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 30, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. ktp1598
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    Another wake up cager moment.

    Good ones!
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 30, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. ktp1598
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    nOOb

    I like the colors, especially the wheels. Post a wanted ad in the wanted/for sale forum and watch ebay religously.
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 30, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. ktp1598
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    New xj1100 owner with tci problems

    If the bike has been restored, make sure all the grounds are good, as some leads may be grounded to new paint.
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 30, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. ktp1598
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    New to forum...

    Welcome! These bikes seem to be easy to find new and used parts for.
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 30, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. ktp1598
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    Sad, sad day...

    So, why do people buy new bikes without any riding experience? I got my test on an old 200cc ish yamaha.
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 30, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. ktp1598
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    Piston rings yet again...

    There's nothing worse than doing something twice.
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. ktp1598
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    quite possibly the raddest looking xj I've found...

    I'd like to see it painted with lots of chrome. Of course, that kind of defeats the purpose ...
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. ktp1598
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    Issues fitting my wife on the back.

    This is one of those things that will probably require a different bike. I have run into this problem before as both of us have gained a *little*...
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. ktp1598
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    Inspiration

    Amazing. Very good.
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. ktp1598
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    Should I part it out or keep working on it?

    Pretty popular engine. If that one doesn't work, it shouldn't take long to find one.
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. ktp1598
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    good work(maybe) but bad service

    Damn! Looks like new!
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. ktp1598
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    xj550 maxim left handlebar switch needed

    Anyone have a good left handlebar switch with choke lever for a 1982 xj550 maxim? Thanks
    Thread by: ktp1598, Jul 26, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. ktp1598
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    FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Glad YOU weren't the fireball!
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. ktp1598
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    Down... But not out!!!

    It's those little things you don't expect..
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. ktp1598
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    Project XJ650J: Pt1. Girlbike front end rebuild.

    Looking good. Building the bike is half the fun!
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. ktp1598
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    550 Maxim header pipes wanted

    Pm'd
    Post by: ktp1598, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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