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  1. Kingston
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    Valve cover

    When I placed my valve cover on the motor, it doesn't fit flush at the front. Look at my gallery and you will see two things sticking up. Is that...
    Thread by: Kingston, May 11, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Kingston
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    How do you add a picture?

    where is sujjestion box?
    Post by: Kingston, May 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Kingston
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    How do you add a picture?

    I have sum pictures i would to add to my post.
    Thread by: Kingston, May 10, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Kingston
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    Oil ring stuck

    Number 3 cylinder keeps fouling the plug. It oil not gas. The carbs are clean. I believe it’s a stuck oil ring. Any ideas of loosing it up,...
    Thread by: Kingston, May 6, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbs

    :roll: This winter I took off my carbs and cleaned them up. Cleaned the jets and checked the float levels. When I started the bike up the two...
    Thread by: Kingston, Apr 18, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Kingston
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    Brake lines

    Where is the best place to buy brake lines?
    Thread by: Kingston, Apr 9, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Kingston
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    Polishing help

    Thanks Bigfitz, I though I had got it all off.
    Post by: Kingston, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Kingston
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    Polishing help

    I'm trying to polish the back rest on my 1985 Maxim. I have polished aluminum for years and never had this problem. I did the oil cap and it...
    Thread by: Kingston, Mar 28, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Kingston
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    Changing Fork Oil

    Can anyone tell me when or how often you should change fork oil?
    Thread by: Kingston, Feb 2, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Kingston
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    Finished Valve Adjustment on XJ700X - It RUNS!!

    1: As stated, either the battery is low or there is a bad connection. That clicking noise is the starter solenoid not getting enough power. 2:...
    Post by: Kingston, Jan 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Anodizing the forks on a 1985 XJ

    That's the same article by Ron Newman that got me started in 2003. It has been updated but not much has changed since then. My anodizing tank is...
    Post by: Kingston, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Anodizing the forks on a 1985 XJ

    I have just polished my forks to perfection and they look great. BUT, I have an in home anodizing set up. ( if anyone wants info on anodizing at...
    Thread by: Kingston, Jan 24, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front fork polishing??

    172 views, it looks like an interesting topic to a lot of us. I have been polishing aluminum bike parts for years, like others on this form. I...
    Post by: Kingston, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front fork polishing??

    I tried Autosol and I found it to be a little too course. I have ended up using a good hard. I was thinking of anodizing them clear or coloured....
    Post by: Kingston, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front fork polishing??

    I polished my forks with a buffing wheel. They look like crome now. My question is now, should I spray them with a clear coat or apply a polish wax?
    Thread by: Kingston, Jan 23, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Posted: Date and Time

    What time zone is the posted date and time? :?
    Thread by: Kingston, Jan 6, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How to sell parts online?

    Don’t forget those prices on E-Bay aren’t the final selling price, unless it’s a Buy Now item. Most of the action takes place in the last...
    Post by: Kingston, Jan 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacing fork seals

    so far I three answers for the fork oil capacity. 278 cc (9.4 US oz) 379 cc (12.8 US oz) 389 cc (13.2 US oz) a 1985 Maxim-X with progressive...
    Post by: Kingston, Jan 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacing fork seals

    I'm replacing the seals on my 1985 Maxim and I have a few questions. What is the amount of fork oil in each leg and/or height? Is the height with...
    Thread by: Kingston, Dec 31, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cam Chain Tensioner

    Thanks bigfitz, one less thing to worry about.
    Post by: Kingston, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cam Chain Tensioner

    The Cam Chain Tensioner on my 1985 XJ 700Maxim, is it manual or automatic? How can you tell?
    Thread by: Kingston, Dec 17, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spark Plugs- 1985 XJ 700 Maxim

    I think that Sparkplugs.com was wrong in saying can use NGK BPR6ES as I think it's too hot. I'm going to go with NGK BPR8ES or Champion RN7YC.
    Post by: Kingston, Dec 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spark Plugs- 1985 XJ 700 Maxim

    I guess I found my answer at this place. http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_appOt ... 364&mfid=2 They also said that NGK BPR6ES will work to.
    Post by: Kingston, Dec 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spark Plugs- 1985 XJ 700 Maxim

    I want to change plugs on my 1985 XJ 700 Maxim. The plugs in there now are Champion RN7YC and they seem to run fine, but old. Could someone let me...
    Thread by: Kingston, Dec 14, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Handlebar Hand Grips for Yamaha

    smurf667, The 1985 XJ was given to me by my son. He bought it about 17 years ago and stopped riding it two years ago because of a new family, etc....
    Post by: Kingston, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Handlebar Hand Grips for Yamaha

    I realize I asked a stupid question. I phoned the local Yamaha dealer today and they said all Japanese grips fit all Japanese bikes unless they...
    Post by: Kingston, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Handlebar Hand Grips for Yamaha

    Handlebar Hand Grips for a Yamaha YZF 600R R6 S FZ6 FZ1 FZ8 Fazer. Will they fit a stock 1985 XJ Maxim?
    Thread by: Kingston, Dec 6, 2011, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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