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  1. jeffdodge
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    Painting chrome Fenders

    sand it first with 100 grit. I know it sounds excessive, but if you dont it will chip. 100 grit, then 220, then prime it heavy, wet sand with...
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. jeffdodge
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    W T F

    Glad its not like that here... yet.
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. jeffdodge
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    packing a straight pipe

    Weld a washer to a bolt and bolt it into the end of the pipe like in the drawing...
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. jeffdodge
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    Wanted Rear Suspension 83 xj750

    I tossed my rears in favor of some newer shocks for the same reason. They seamed to be worn out. I went with a set of shocks made for adults "pit...
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 6, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    My maxim makeover....

    Well these shocks are meant to stand up to off road abuse from grown men on small bikes. The type of "abuse" the paved roads are going to put...
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. jeffdodge
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    My maxim makeover....

    They are actually super strong. A little too stiff.. Feels almost like I am riding a hard tail now, but the bike handles phenomenally now. Its...
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. jeffdodge
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    My maxim makeover....

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEWNX%3AIT Those are the shocks.. Great quality and strong build. I was going to go with these:...
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. jeffdodge
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    My maxim makeover....

    almost there!! I need to make my own seat pan still (or mod the original). But its almost where I want it. New shocks came in today, and went on...
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. jeffdodge
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    Front end Shimmy

    I have the same exact problem with mine if I let go of it at anything above 20. Its almost like it needs a steering dampener...
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jeffdodge
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    My maxim makeover....

    Thats a possibility... Ill have to look at it tomorrow after I wet sand the fenders tomorrow and see how well the paint holds... hopefully I...
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. jeffdodge
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    My maxim makeover....

    I scuffed up the fenders and sprayed white on them.... should I stripe them like the tank?
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. jeffdodge
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    My maxim makeover....

    Wish I had gotten back here before I sprayed the clear! One of the side covers ran, so Ill have to try to fix it when it dries. Still have to do...
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. jeffdodge
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    My maxim makeover....

    Thanks!
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. jeffdodge
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    My maxim makeover....

    They still have to have a clear coat before they are going on the bike, but I dig em.
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My maxim makeover....

    Some graphics on the side covers... I had a few sharpies and some of my tattoo flash art I drew up was laying around and then BOOM! it hit me I...
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. jeffdodge
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    My maxim makeover....

    Its been sitting in the garage for about a week waiting (felt like forever) for my fork seals and oil (finally got it today!) and in the mean time...
    Thread by: jeffdodge, Jun 2, 2010, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. jeffdodge
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    changed my front tire.... new update....

    Looks mean.. wouldnt be near enough braking for my taste... or grip in the twists but it does look good.
    Post by: jeffdodge, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. jeffdodge
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    yet another bobbed 550 (PIC HEAVY)

    if I knew for sure that the tanks would interchange from my bike to yours I would offer a trade but the whole shipping thing across country and...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    New paint = like a new bike!

    That bike looks AMAZING now. And I agree with whoever said to get it striped freehand. That would just be fuel to the fire on a very nice looking...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. jeffdodge
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    fastest 550?

    Thats great.. it would probably be nice to have some low end though. lol
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. jeffdodge
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    Converting from drum to disc.

    I can lock up my back tire with my rear brake anywhere under 30 if I wanted to... The front should be 75% of your braking, so personally, I...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. jeffdodge
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    maximum speed

    I have had my 81 Maxim faster than that, so IN THEORY yours should also be able to go faster than that, although our speedos only show 80.. I...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. jeffdodge
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    YamaGPZ 650 Project

    Its a work of art! looks amazing. Cant wait to see it together.
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. jeffdodge
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    MILEAGE

    I would say that is decent mileage... If i had more right hand control I could probably get better mileage... lol
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 22, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. jeffdodge
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    Everything all at once...

    UPDATE: I fixed the blinker switch and got it back on the bike. Up next is to get my seals and fork oil ordered and springs if its within...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. jeffdodge
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    Everything all at once...

    I think I would pass on the 80 yr. old virgin. lol How bad is the damage on a set of fork springs? $200?
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. jeffdodge
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    1985 Maxim xj700n part out unless...

    How much for the handlebar controls.. I only need the left one, but Ill take both if you dont want to part them.
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 21, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  28. jeffdodge
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    Everything all at once...

    Tore into the switch, and came to find.... A solder broke loose on the blinker switch. Easy fix! Good to know. I am fixing it in a second...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. jeffdodge
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    Everything all at once...

    They only have 11k miles on them and they are bad?
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. jeffdodge
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    Everything all at once...

    Its not much actually. Its definitely not overfilled. There is little to no resistance when I stand the bike up off of its kick stand it drops a...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. jeffdodge
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    Everything all at once...

    I haven't done the fork seals yet, that will be in the next week or so in the mean time the bikes going to sit... Just went out and checked...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. jeffdodge
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    Everything all at once...

    First my fork seals start puking oil and then my right blinker wont come on! SH*T! Riding through town a couple hours ago and hit the switch to...
    Thread by: jeffdodge, May 20, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fork oil question

    Ok so as it sits, I plan on going with a preload spacer, probably about an inch and a half and 15 weight oil. Plus new for oil seals. Do I need to...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. jeffdodge
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    85 custom Green Machine Newbie Check my bike out!

    As for bars... Look for "GP touring bars" on ebay, seller is sportingforless I believe. Thats what I got for mine and I LOVE them. They are just a...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 20, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. jeffdodge
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    Fork oil question

    Just curious though.. what do you weigh? I weigh between 230 and 240 on any given day so 20 maybe just what I am looking for. I want it stiffer...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. jeffdodge
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    Fork oil question

    Ok. Thank you Polock!
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. jeffdodge
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    Fork oil question

    I am getting ready to do my fork seals (yay no more seals puking oil!!) and would like to stiffen up the forks a little without spending a ton of...
    Thread by: jeffdodge, May 20, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. jeffdodge
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    Key vs Run switch

    I only use the key. Never messed with the kill switch, although someone keeps switching it when its parked in my garage (probably my grandmother...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 20, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. jeffdodge
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    looking for engine guards for 82xj maxim.

    Yeah. Chrome one piece.
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 18, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. jeffdodge
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    XJ650 rear wheel & brake

    Asking $50 or best offer. Has tire on it now but it will need to be replaced as the tire is bald, and weathered.
    Thread by: jeffdodge, May 18, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. jeffdodge
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    Looking for seca tank

    Can be dented as long as it isnt completely smashed and the bottom is good and it doesn't leak. As cheap as possible please. Let me know what...
    Thread by: jeffdodge, May 17, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. jeffdodge
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    Artsy XJ Pics

    Here is a couple of mine.. I have a TON of pictures of my bike. I am a snapaholic. I had to re-resize them they are more than 256k.. lol I wish...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. jeffdodge
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    My new direction

    F***in goofy looking but it sounded pretty mean.
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. jeffdodge
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    The Mutt

    Re: New paint job and engine Refurb on the Mutt Looks like your going the right direction. Looks good to me. I wish I had a seca rather than a...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. jeffdodge
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    2001 YZF-R1 41mm carbs on 85 MAXIM 700

    never heard of anyone doing it on an xj, but it would be sweet. that or four delorto flat slides lol
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. jeffdodge
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    Hard Saddle Bags on Seca 750? Pics? Suggestions

    I have a Vetter Quicksilver with mounting bracket that came off my XJ that should fit yours if your interested, lou.
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. jeffdodge
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    Are harleys really that slow?

    I dont see any real reason to bash a HD other than sky high prices and high ownership cost. Hell I grew up around Harleys and Honda CBXs and the...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. jeffdodge
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    Are harleys really that slow?

    Dangerous FI? Something I must not have heard about... Carbs are always good if you dont have to pay someone to work on them. lol
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. jeffdodge
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    BMW K1200R, 2004 VMAX, Yamaha FZ1, Bandit, or Z1000?

    I dig the looks of the Z1000 but my choice would be either the FZ1 or the BMW. I would stay away from the HD because of the high price for...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 16, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  50. jeffdodge
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    Are harleys really that slow?

    Not against an 80cc shifter =] LOL But with a good driver and VERY little work done to a 914 it would do very well in an autocross. Actually...
    Post by: jeffdodge, May 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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