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  1. short_circutz
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    Hello I'm back.

    I'm more of a lurker, but have been here since the end of '06, when I had my 83 650 Maxim. I now have an 83 750 Maxim that my stepdaughter named...
    Post by: short_circutz, Jan 18, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. short_circutz
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    What car did you drive in High School

    [ATTACH]1973 Pontiac Laurentian Safari wagon. 400 2bbl, turbo 400 trans. This was a sleeper and I smoked a LOT of muscle cars with it, even tho...
    Post by: short_circutz, Dec 7, 2023 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    (750 seca) Big Red Warning Light comes on while riding and stays on

    A bit of Caig Deoxit D5 on the connector contacts will help clean things up.
    Post by: short_circutz, Nov 27, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Blacked out my bars and installed a new petcock. Still need to hook up the lines and chopa bit off the end of the petcock lever so it wont hit...
    Post by: short_circutz, Oct 16, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. short_circutz
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    Electrical issues... stator

    Pop the gas cap next time it dies and if that solved the issue, then it means that the cap vent is plugged up.
    Post by: short_circutz, Oct 8, 2023 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I've had a bad right ankle since my senior year of high school( I'm 52 now). If it gets any bit of a wayward twist I scream like a little girl....
    Post by: short_circutz, Sep 30, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Post by: short_circutz, Sep 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. short_circutz
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    Xj650 driving me nuts

    Your main mistake was converting to pods.
    Post by: short_circutz, Sep 17, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. short_circutz
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    Headlight Upgrade?

    [ATTACH] This was a direct fit (well, mostly...had to be finicky in the squence of tightening down the factory retainer screws as it was off a...
    Post by: short_circutz, Sep 14, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Motor oil, is it lubricated by the oil in the gearbox or is there another inlet for a different oil?

    Avoid synthetic, as it can cause premature failure of the starter clutch.
    Post by: short_circutz, Sep 9, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. short_circutz
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    Fuel tap

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: short_circutz, Sep 2, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. short_circutz
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    1982 XJ750 Maxim windshield

    The 82 Maxims had the multi-piece "square" aluminum handlebars that typical bar mounted windshields wont work with.[ATTACH]
    Post by: short_circutz, Aug 31, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. short_circutz
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    In a bit of a pickle with some sheared bolts

    Had a similar issue with the 650 I used to have. Multiple studs were snapped off, a couple were missing. A friend with good intentions tried an...
    Post by: short_circutz, Aug 30, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. short_circutz
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    resistor plugs

    NGK discontinued the non-resistor versions of the plugs. I havent measured the caps on my 83 750 maxim, butI assume mine are tmstill the originals...
    Post by: short_circutz, Aug 29, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. short_circutz
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    Unsolvable Carb Issue: Video

    Same
    Post by: short_circutz, Aug 27, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. short_circutz
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    NEED HELP Clutch is locked up

    Check the safety switch on the side stand (unless it was down when going thru your issue, lol)
    Post by: short_circutz, Aug 24, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. short_circutz
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    Might be a stupid question....but... Are you sure the battery was fully charged when you installed it?
    Post by: short_circutz, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. short_circutz
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    XJ750 Seca no power until around 3000 RPM

    Hanging idle tends to be caused by a vacuum leak.
    Post by: short_circutz, Jul 21, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale 84 1100 Maxim

    Mattawa! I'm related to the Valois family and live in Sault Ste Marie
    Post by: short_circutz, Jul 13, 2023 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. short_circutz
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    1982 seca engine 9000 km

    Displacement/size of it may help you sell faster
    Post by: short_circutz, Jul 10, 2023 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    xj700 Tire suggestions?

    With the 100, I find my speedometer reads abt 5km/h fast. Strange, as the outside diameter of the front tire is a bit larger than OEM now and...
    Post by: short_circutz, Jul 9, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj700 Tire suggestions?

    I have that exact tire on the front of my 83, soon to be followed by the matching rear so I can get rid of the crappy Spitfire II thats came on...
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 29, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. short_circutz
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    another CL optimist

    That last one I'd grab if I had the $$ just for that 900 mill to transplant into my 83 750 Maxim... lol
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 27, 2023 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    xj700 Tire suggestions?

    I have 100/90 19 on mine (XJ750 Maxim) If you're willing to modify your front fender, maybe you can "slot" the mounting holes so you can raise it...
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 27, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj650J CDI Box

    Do you have the original? Theyre notorious for bad/cold solder joints. Also, I dont remember if there's any electrolytic capacitors in it, but if...
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 27, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj650J CDI Box

    For the record, it's a TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) not a CDI (Capacitive DischargeIgnition). Two completely different methods of...
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 27, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    LED turn signal conversion woes

    Yes you can. All it does is stop one signal from energizing the signals on the opposite side. Basically, it's just a couple of diodes to isolate...
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 650s

    Did you replace the throttle shaft seals?
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 19, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    New LED headlamp for Luna. Much thanks to a friend of mine that gifted it to me.
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 10, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Let me introduce myself...

    Welcome. A friend of mine used to have the same model Fiat...that's the one that looks a bit like a Pontiac Fiero, right?
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 7, 2023 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    For Sale Xj650 maxim in UK

    I wo[ATTACH] I wwouldn't want to touch that paint either. It's something unique on your bike, as is the mural on my XJ750 Maxim. I'm going to be...
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 6, 2023 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1983 Xj750k vs 1983 Xj750m

    Mine is a K, which have the normal bars and non-"Atari" instrument cluster.
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    You think?
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 Xj750k vs 1983 Xj750m

    Only difference between the Maxim and the Midnight Maxim, is the Midnight is all black with gold trim.
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 maxim 700 clutch still in gear when held in

    I normally find this to be the case most of the time, if not all.
    Post by: short_circutz, Jun 2, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tire sizing confusion 82 XJ750 Maxim

    100/90 19 for the front. 130/90 16 for rear. I put a front tire a size bigger on mine. I think it looks funny with the stock size.
    Post by: short_circutz, May 28, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    The mural is only 3 years younger than the bike...dated 1986. The artist is one of the most sought after airbrushbartists in the area, and this...
    Post by: short_circutz, May 16, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. short_circutz
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Put my new grips on to replace the torn and worn cheap foam ones that were on there when I got it. Took me forever to find this style of grips for...
    Post by: short_circutz, May 14, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. short_circutz
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Installed my new geips today[ATTACH]
    Post by: short_circutz, May 8, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. short_circutz
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    No Start/Spark

    Does it have the original fuse box? Might have an intermittent connection thru one or more fuses if you do.
    Post by: short_circutz, May 6, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. short_circutz
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    Am I screwed? (Xj750 Seca broken)

    Glad you solved it. And learned something new. None of us started out as experts. It's a learning process. :D
    Post by: short_circutz, May 6, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Am I screwed? (Xj750 Seca broken)

    Spark plugs behave differently when not under compression. Make sure all 4 header pipes are about the same temp, be careful not to burn yourself....
    Post by: short_circutz, May 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for xj650 mechanic help in Virginia

    Is your bike using the factory airbox? Or is it running pod filters?
    Post by: short_circutz, Apr 30, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. short_circutz
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    85 xj700 maxim will not charge while running

    Check the fuses after it stalls out. Make sure no e of them are hot (10 or 20 amps at operating voltage can get pretty hot!) Sounds like a heat...
    Post by: short_circutz, Apr 14, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. short_circutz
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    A Post-Ride Check is NOT a Pre-Ride Check.

    Good to hear you're all right. Never stop learning.
    Post by: short_circutz, Apr 13, 2023 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Inspiration for next steps diagnosing poor running cylinder

    To me, that would indicate a spark issue on that cylinder if there was no change with spraying starter fluid directly into the carb. When you...
    Post by: short_circutz, Mar 27, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1980 XJ650 hand built café racer

    I normally dont care for cafe mods, but yours looks great!
    Post by: short_circutz, Mar 26, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Brake Light and Vacuum Leak

    If you are able to, swap the wires between the brake and marker light connections. If its miswired and it'susing the brake filamentfor the marker...
    Post by: short_circutz, Mar 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Iridium Spark Plugs... why or why not?

    When I had my 83 XJ650 Maxim it would not want to start once temperatures would drop to single digit degrees C with the standard NGK plugs...
    Post by: short_circutz, Mar 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj 750 questions

    Was the side stand down when you put it in gear? There's a safety interlock system so that the bike will shut off immediately if you put it in...
    Post by: short_circutz, Mar 2, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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