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  1. chrisjfrederick
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    secondary drive lube question

    Hey all. So i purchased a 93 virago 535 v-twin shaft driven bike. I am wondering if anyone knows about the secondary drive unit. Does it need...
    Thread by: chrisjfrederick, Apr 1, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    xj500 Died and Lost Power while riding.

    Thanks guys. I checked both ideas out. What I came up with is when I wiggle the wires coming out of the start switch assembly I hear a clicking...
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Mar 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. chrisjfrederick
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    xj500 Died and Lost Power while riding.

    Hi all. So I was out enjoying a rare 80 degree March day in Minnesota yesterday on my 82 xj550 Bobber. I have been restoring and tuning it all...
    Thread by: chrisjfrederick, Mar 18, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear Axel Bolt Question

    Hi all. So I have purchased off of ebay, a new side-mount licence plate/break light for my 82 xj550 rebuild. The stock axel bolt is just to...
    Thread by: chrisjfrederick, Mar 5, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Need a good site to find pods for my xj550

    Hi all, Anyone have a good place to buy air pods or aftermarket air systems for my 82 xj550? Any recomendations? Thanks again for the help!
    Thread by: chrisjfrederick, Feb 23, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. chrisjfrederick
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    Looking for/at speedometers. Need some advice.

    Liking this one. Doesnt say the ratio. Sent the seller a message asking. ANy thoughts? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Speedometer-Roy ... 2c5f7db23c
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. chrisjfrederick
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    Looking for/at speedometers. Need some advice.

    2240:60 ratio got it. Thanks. There are quite a few good looking speedos on ebay with a "for harley" tag. Any reason why i wouldnt want one of these?
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. chrisjfrederick
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    Looking for/at speedometers. Need some advice.

    Hi all, I am now to the point in my build to start checking around for accessories for my 82 XJ550. One big question I have is: Is there any...
    Thread by: chrisjfrederick, Feb 13, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. chrisjfrederick
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    82 XJ 750 Shaft Driven Secondary Drive Question!!

    Hey All, So I have added a 1982 XJ750 to my collection. As with my 550 (same year) I plan to tear her down and rebuild into a great bobber....
    Thread by: chrisjfrederick, Jan 30, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Handle bar Ideas for my 82 XJ 550

    Looking good. Thanks for the info. Any ideas on a good way to raise em?
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Handle bar Ideas for my 82 XJ 550

    Hey everyone. So im moving right along on my first XJ Bobber rebuild. (pics to come soon.) I am now at the point of choosing my new handle bar set...
    Thread by: chrisjfrederick, Jan 6, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. chrisjfrederick
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    pinpointing oil leak with engine removed.

    Check your gaskets around the oil pump and oil filter
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Nov 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bear Bobb Build xj Maxim 550

    Fantastic guys! Those are exactly what I have been looking for. I think they will work out perfectly.
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Bear Bobb Build xj Maxim 550

    Thanks for the info Zombie. Any hints on where to find a set of those dogbones?
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Bear Bobb Build xj Maxim 550

    Thanks MercuryMan. You should be able to pick up airplane remover at any local hardware store. As for the handle bars, Do you have any insight on...
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Bear Bobb Build xj Maxim 550

    Got her painted up tonight too. Looks great. Post pics soon.
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    ***Brute Bobb Build***

    Makes sense. Did you have any re-fitting problems due to the thicker paint application? Did you add a re-finish or prime to frame before you...
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ750 SECA Electrical Redo

    New speedo looks great. I am currently rebuiling an 82 550 maxim. I ended up pulling the entire electrical harness out to replace. I would love to...
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Bear Bobb Build xj Maxim 550

    So here is my first attempt at bobbing out a XJ. I picked up an 82 XJ550 Maxim for $300. After some carb and petcock work and a quick spray of...
    Thread by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 16, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    ***Brute Bobb Build***

    Hey Alysiak. First off, fantastic job. I am working a lot of my bike modeled after your approaches. I had a question on what you did to paint...
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Removing my xj550 engine tonight

    Hey guys I am removing my engine tonight on my xj550 so I can clean, repaint my frame. Any do's or dont's for this prosses? I plan on leaving...
    Thread by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 15, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim xj550 Bobber Project (first timer)

    Great! thanks guys. I hope to have a result within a couple of days (if I can convince the wife to let me buy a compression kit) Any...
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Maxim xj550 Bobber Project (first timer)

    Thanks for the info. So just to be clear, I need to take out all 4 sparks together before I start the compression test? Or do I pull out one at a...
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Maxim xj550 Bobber Project (first timer)

    Noted. Sounds like its not worth the effort. I did have a question about checking the compression. Does the bike need to be running to make this...
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Maxim xj550 Bobber Project (first timer)

    Oh and also will be checking for any vacuum/air leaks. The carb boots look in good condition. Im planning on single podding the carb too so I am...
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Maxim xj550 Bobber Project (first timer)

    Thanks for the encouragement. I am planning on diagnosing the bike Sat evening. If can I will check the spark, petcock and compression if I can...
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Maxim xj550 Bobber Project (first timer)

    Also I have been following your Brute Bob and all I can say is "wow!" I can only hope for such great results on mine! You have given me some great...
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Maxim xj550 Bobber Project (first timer)

    Thanks! Great advice on where to start. I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks!
    Post by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 Maxim xj550 Bobber Project (first timer)

    Greetings everyone So I have recently purchased a 1982 Maxim xj550 that with a hope and a dream, will spend the wintertearing down and...
    Thread by: chrisjfrederick, Oct 6, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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