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  1. dowski68
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    xj700x Engine seems hotter on left side

    Anyway I have owned by xj for five years now and here lately, like thae last three months I have noticed hat the left side of the engine is...
    Thread by: dowski68, Dec 6, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Using a temp gauge to set air fuel mixture ?

    I have recently watched a video where a technician stated that the air fuel mixture can be set by recording the temp of the exhaust pipes at the...
    Thread by: dowski68, Oct 20, 2017, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. dowski68
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    poor gas mileage

    usually I get about 40-45 mpg however all of a sudden it has dropped down to 36 mpg. Kinda frustrating! I recently rebuilt the engine so I am at a...
    Thread by: dowski68, Oct 10, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Tire Issues

    Recently like 4500 miles ago I bought a brand new set of Bridge Stone Battle axe tires for my 86 Maxim X. Here about two weeks ago-I go for a...
    Thread by: dowski68, Sep 28, 2017, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700X 1986 Clutch?

    Currently when I pull up to the garage with the bike in 1st gear and the clutch pulled in (clutch replaced and plates less then 6,000 miles) When...
    Thread by: dowski68, Sep 25, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    testing the relay/flasher xj700x

    My bike shut down on me a few days ago and I have gotten the chance to test the relay that is located under the fuel tank. The book says that I...
    Thread by: dowski68, Jul 7, 2017, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight inop

    If you headlight goes out will it kill your bike? XJ700X Current issue-Bike was running while I was doing a carb sync. then I shut it off to view...
    Thread by: dowski68, Jun 29, 2017, 26 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What does the XJ stand for?

    I was asked by a older individual what the XJ and the X stood for and I actually had now answer. thought I would ask here.
    Thread by: dowski68, Jun 24, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Gunson Colortune

    Does anybody have a video that shows how to use the color tune tool for an inline 4 cylinder? I find many YouTube videos, yet none show how to do...
    Thread by: dowski68, Jun 2, 2017, 38 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. dowski68
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    when brakes are applied the headlight dims

    Ever since I have owned my xj700x the headlight dims when I apply the front or rear brakes. I have checked the out put of the generator and it is...
    Thread by: dowski68, May 10, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. dowski68
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    5 valve cover left for 86 maxim x

    I am in need of a plastic carb cover that says 5 valve on the side. For the left side of the engine.
    Thread by: dowski68, May 9, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ700X ? sleeved cylinders

    Everything else being equal, a 750 imported into the U.S. market would cost 45 percent more than a 700. So, what did the Japanese producers do?...
    Thread by: dowski68, May 1, 2017, 36 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    knocking valves-XJ700X

    Here is a video of a XJ700X that in the comments section states that it sounds like a valves are knocking. Yamaha Maxim praca silnika 02...
    Thread by: dowski68, Feb 23, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Looking for diy videos for xj700 maxim x 1986/85

    Since I am in the process of repairing a mechanical failure I.E. valves being bent and valve guides broken I have searched the web and this site...
    Thread by: dowski68, Jan 26, 2017, 123 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    no start 1986

    I have a 86 maxim x water cooled engine and I am unable to get it to start. Prior to this when I turned the engine over it was normal I guess...
    Thread by: dowski68, Dec 29, 2016, 140 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    looking for .30 over pistons for a 1986 xj700 maxim x usa

    I had some engine work done to my xj 700. What I found out is that number 3 cylinder is becoming egg shaped. What the technician told me was the I...
    Thread by: dowski68, Aug 4, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    posting pictures?

    I would like to know how to post pictures when you are only allowed 2 gigs? every picture I have is like 2.5+. Sounds like a simple fix yet it is...
    Thread by: dowski68, Oct 17, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    crash and or wrecks

    Last weekend a friend asks me to go trail riding with him. I was looking forward to having a great day, which I was until a got thrown off the...
    Thread by: dowski68, Oct 8, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    sissy bar 4 a 85 86 maxim-x ?

    I am having a hard time finding a sissy bar (original) you know the one that says MAXIM across the back of it. I am in the hopes that it will...
    Thread by: dowski68, Sep 29, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    horn inop

    My horn is inop- I took apart the button assembly and found the spring was contact is in good shape. When I ran the wiring I found that I do not...
    Thread by: dowski68, Sep 10, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. dowski68
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    changing clutch

    Looking for an acceptable clutch replacement. I am not a street racer/ or show off. However I do run my xj700 to the red line when getting on the...
    Thread by: dowski68, Sep 10, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    tires in need of replacement

    Last year when I first gotten my xj700, I didn't know anything about the bike or bikes in general. This is one interesting point-My friend could...
    Thread by: dowski68, Aug 19, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    night riders

    I am curious about how many people ride at night? Mainly I don't see many, once in a awhile I do. Currently my work schedule has me getting off at...
    Thread by: dowski68, Jul 16, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    type of oil used

    My manual for my 1986 maxim x calls for yamalube 20/40. What I run is DELO 15/40 and change it every thousand miles. I used to use 10/40 and...
    Thread by: dowski68, Jul 9, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    hard to start xj700 watercooled

    Bought my first 1986 maxim x bike and ever since I have owned it I have to baby sit the throttle when it is cold 32-60 degrees outside. It has a...
    Thread by: dowski68, Jul 9, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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