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  1. Hotcakesman
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    Silly Question? maybe? How many Miles can I put on my XJ

    so I purchased my 650 back in 2013 it had 33k miles on it then I just got back from my summer vacation of driving from SD to Utah it is about 1100...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Aug 22, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Hotcakesman
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    Not sure where to go next

    Ok, need some input and ideas Last fall I started having "electrical gremlins" I had a fried cdi box replaced the cdi box, ran fine for 2 weeks...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Jun 21, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Hotcakesman
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    Shim Readings help

    just curious how close to in and out of spec my valves are here are my readings thanks I .008 .008 .008 .006 .20 .20 .20 .15 285 285 285 290 E...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Jun 6, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Hotcakesman
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    The Little XJ that could!

    so I was planning a crazy solo journey from Big Stone City SD to Salt Lake City and back via SD, WY, and Utah roads I made sure my bike now named...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Aug 16, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Hotcakesman
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    Long Trip coming any tips or tricks?

    heading to Utah from SD in a few weeks been preparing for a while now I have a windshield and most gear any tips for the long ride would help I am...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Jul 11, 2015, 41 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Hotcakesman
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    Carb boot repair - Flex Seal

    Has anyone every tried to fix the small cracks in old carb boots with Flex Seal? https://www.getflexseal.com/ I know about the bicycle tire trick...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Apr 23, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Hotcakesman
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    These carbs look fine right?

    or should I have gone with black RVT? [IMG]
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Apr 23, 2015, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Hotcakesman
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    Winter Rebuild, New Shims, Tuned Carbs

    this past winter was a long one I had bi lateral carpel tunnel surgery on both hands so I was not able to do any work until late Feb I was however...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Apr 14, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Hotcakesman
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    Am I the only one panicking?

    I can't be the only one not done their winter restoration/rebuild? I live in South Dakota and we are even supposed to be in the 70's by the...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Mar 8, 2015, 22 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Hotcakesman
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    anyone wanna lend me 300 quick?

    I am sure this is a timed ad http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/mcy/4756216579.html 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim - Clean title/runs - $300 [IMG]...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Nov 15, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Hotcakesman
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    On Average Mileage per season and how long do you ride for?

    I am curious as to how many miles you put on per riding season I am in South Dakota and I use my bike to drive to work I average 25 miles per day...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Oct 16, 2014, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Hotcakesman
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    Big Fitz look!

    hey Fitz I doubt I am the first on this but is this what you have been asking for forever? [MEDIA]
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Sep 29, 2014, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Hotcakesman
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    Warm Weather Bikes

    My girl is not happy with me or the weather it goes from 88F to 50 in a day she does not want to start or idle blah I hate cold weather my...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Sep 12, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Hotcakesman
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    Pondering new color scheme need thoughts

    as we all know winter is sadly coming soon so after I do some mechanical work I have an itching to change the paint scheme I am going to get a...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Aug 26, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Hotcakesman
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    Petcack rebuild, what a difference

    in a past post I noted about how I was having pet coch issues so the other night I tore my tank apart when I painted the tank it was fine now I...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Jun 28, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Hotcakesman
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    weird issue with Petcock and switching to Reserve

    this is the second time it has happened to me I hit 85mph on my tripometer and then it starts to run terrible I switch to the reserve and it...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Jun 18, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Hotcakesman
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    Bullet Fairing, anyone tried it?

    I am struggling between a windshield or this Bullet Fairing anyone tried this style? curious http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Product ......
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Jun 10, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Hotcakesman
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    sudden wavering of power to stalling on the side of road

    I have noticed in the past few weeks that once in a while on my way to work, the motor would seem to chug a bit today on my commute home this...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, May 29, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Hotcakesman
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    and I am riding a scooter again

    so ever since I put my bike back together I have been getting a slight oil leak around the valve cover gasket which was replaced so I was...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, May 13, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Hotcakesman
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    Maiden Voyage

    finally got her done still going to do more work over the summer tried to do LED lights.. but even with load resistors they were a no go...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, May 3, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Hotcakesman
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    Just went to war trying to put my exhaust back on

    gee.. I am so damned sore I sanded and painted my pipes with high heat paint wrapped my headers and put in new O-rings I never thought I...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Apr 30, 2014, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Hotcakesman
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    Work so far, had to share

    so this is what I have gotten done so far front fender chrome sanded off and painted [img] painted semi gloss black [img] [img] sanded...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Apr 11, 2014, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Hotcakesman
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    Dumb question about Brake Line

    tearing the bike down to sand and paint and pulled off the forks, noticed the break line is looped and split into the front I just ordered a...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Mar 29, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Hotcakesman
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    Probably late to this but anyone like these? Yamaha SR400

    just fell across this.. totally love the look of it I love how old is new again :) http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport/ ... /home.aspx
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Mar 23, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Hotcakesman
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    Frustrated! Wheel bearing woes

    trying to do work on my bike tonight and all of it went terrible tried to balance the bike on the stand.. took off the front wheel and the bike...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Mar 21, 2014, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Hotcakesman
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    Compression Numbers are in

    replaced the valve cover gasket, that was easy then replaced the Bolt Gaskets.. taking the old ones off that sucked..but got it done Battery...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Mar 6, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Hotcakesman
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    Serious inquiry on Arthritis and riding

    So I am a young man, 38 I have been suffering with Carpel Tunnel since I was 17 as of late I can not even grip a computer mouse for long periods...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Jan 21, 2014, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Hotcakesman
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    is it worth it?

    how much should I pay? http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... 713b17.jpg
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Jan 20, 2014, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Hotcakesman
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    I think I would actually pay this price

    damn this thing looks amazing http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/m ... 43853.html
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Jan 2, 2014, 22 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Hotcakesman
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    Why We Ride Movie

    I remember a while back that someone was looking for opinions on if anyone had seen the Doc titled Why We Ride I have a link to a streaming...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Jan 1, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Hotcakesman
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    It begins Saturday

    Valve clearance check.. I now how the tools to finally proceed! excited
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Dec 18, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. Hotcakesman
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    New 82 Maxim 650 owner in need of general advice

    New 82 Maxim 650 owner in need of advice found a great deal on Craigslist for 400 bucks the ad said the Kick Stand Safety switch needed...
    Thread by: Hotcakesman, Nov 14, 2013, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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