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  1. broccili
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    I'm stuck between a loss and a loss.

    I dream of someday having a 30 minute commute. I'm at 2+ hours if I drive or ride, and 3+ if I take the train. Each way.
    Post by: broccili, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. broccili
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    I need a tip

    If the caliper is trying to close on it's own, it seems that something might be stuck in the braking system. They shouldn't move unless you...
    Post by: broccili, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. broccili
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    Intro - Faulkner

    You look like a beemer addict! These are different beasts, but nice. Fun project!
    Post by: broccili, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. broccili
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    Anyone in NE saw a turbo seca on CL

    I saw it. Also just saw an 85 maxim 700 airhead, not running, for $250. One town south of me. http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/2846971764.html
    Post by: broccili, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. broccili
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    Meet the new arrival (hint: Almost from this century!)

    All the things I've read about people who have had this bike reflect that they have always regretted selling it. Sometimes a bike just calls to...
    Post by: broccili, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. broccili
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    Meet the new arrival (hint: Almost from this century!)

    Also, not an XJ or Yama. Ever since I had my old R90/6, I've loved the boxer engine, and they just get better the more miles you put on them....
    Thread by: broccili, Feb 13, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. broccili
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    Carb gaskets- rubber or cardboard?

    That's a nice tip, thank you!
    Post by: broccili, Feb 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. broccili
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    Just started my xj 750

    With the winter we've been having, there's almost no reason to put it away! ;)
    Post by: broccili, Feb 11, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. broccili
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    Carb gaskets- rubber or cardboard?

    Are the Hitachi carb gaskets supposed to be a soft, pliable rubber, or a somewhat stiff plastic/cardboard?
    Thread by: broccili, Feb 11, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. broccili
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    'nother XJ sighting in a Movie

    This sounds like my garage.
    Post by: broccili, Feb 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. broccili
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    Carb Hats - Switchable?

    I think I will some kind of hammered silver rust stop.
    Post by: broccili, Feb 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. broccili
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    Carb Hats - Switchable?

    I know you have to keep carb parts together in general, but can you swap hats around? I have two nice ones and two manky ones, and I'd like the...
    Thread by: broccili, Feb 4, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. broccili
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Len must have invisible gnomes piloting some fast aircraft, and only seems like he's...
    Post by: broccili, Feb 1, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. broccili
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    Introductions: another new rider on an XJ

    Yeah, one of the recommended first steps on these things is to overhaul the entire brake system- change lines, rebuild calipers, change pads,...
    Post by: broccili, Jan 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. broccili
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I got two shims in the mail today from Brad (Thanks Brad!) So now my #1 exhaust valve at least is in spec. Close call though, I did not look...
    Post by: broccili, Jan 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. broccili
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    What is your next bike?

    I've got my sights set on a 2000-2007 BMW f650gs. One cylinder, go anywhere! Afterall of these carbs I'm liking the simple approach. [img]...
    Post by: broccili, Jan 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. broccili
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    Introductions: another new rider on an XJ

    Hey Furman, I also live in Gorham. I have an '85 xj700, new to me also. I'm in the middle of shim and carb work now, I can show you how...
    Post by: broccili, Jan 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. broccili
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    Shim Bank

    Hi, I had heard of a shim bank, in which shims can be swapped around- a search reveals nothing to me. Does such a thing still exist, or does...
    Thread by: broccili, Jan 8, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    Holy crap, I put the 270 in the 275 valve, and it's still touching. I think I might try to get a set of 2 sizes and 3 sizes smaller.
    Post by: broccili, Jan 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    If I swap shims for fun, when the shim is out of one, and I am rotating the cams around, is it okay for the cams to rotate onto and press down the...
    Post by: broccili, Jan 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    Thanks Hoggie, I had measured them previously- I think they were touching all the time. The smallest shime, 0.0015, did not fit in 'twixt cam and...
    Post by: broccili, Jan 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    Got it. It turns out that my setup wanted the tool slightly off-center, inboard from the cam, and it worked great. All of my shims are 2-70...
    Post by: broccili, Jan 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    My tool arrived, hooray. I am centering the tool on the cam exactly, and it does not hold anything down. Are there different size tools for...
    Post by: broccili, Jan 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. broccili
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    Cylinder not firing?

    Your bike is the same as mine, with about the same mileage, and I am doing the same thing! (When my tool finally gets here)
    Post by: broccili, Jan 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. broccili
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    Sticking throttle?

    The others know much more than I do, but I just did this yesterday- I used a very light sheen of tri-flow lubricant (Sprayed it on, and wiped most...
    Post by: broccili, Jan 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    Dude, you are correct, I make that mistake constantly. Like bathroom and kitchen, I mix those up all the time. I replaced the valve cover....
    Post by: broccili, Jan 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    Waah, I killed my XJ. :cry: After replacing the head (my valve tool has not arrived yet so I did not actually adjust anything yet) it ran ok,...
    Post by: broccili, Jan 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. broccili
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Today, I; Took gas tank off for the first time Took valve cover off measured valve clearances (no clearance, time to order shims)...
    Post by: broccili, Jan 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    Sounds good, I will do this once I get my tool in. On the bright side, I fixed the sticky throttle issue the bike had. Gunk built up between...
    Post by: broccili, Dec 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    Wow, those valves are.... tight. Real tight. So tight, that if the valves were a butt, and it farted, only dogs could hear it. My smallest...
    Post by: broccili, Dec 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    Dumb question, but all other fuel petcocks i've worked on had an "off" position. Mine has reserve, on, and prime. Can you just disconnect it, or...
    Post by: broccili, Dec 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    Off to remove the cover, we will see how it goes! :)
    Post by: broccili, Dec 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    Well, I assume here that no matter what, because if I do have to replace shims, I won't know what size until I measure them all, and then they...
    Post by: broccili, Dec 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. broccili
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    1985 XJ700 N Valve Check Time

    Hi All, As a new owner, I want to make sure I am doing things in the correct order. I've read bigfitz's valve check guide a few times, have a...
    Thread by: broccili, Dec 29, 2011, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. broccili
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    How do I order online from xj4ever?

    Awesome, thanks.
    Post by: broccili, Dec 28, 2011 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  36. broccili
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    How do I order online from xj4ever?

    There is such thing as a stupid question, and here it is: I have no idea how to contact, get a list, or order online from xj4ever, other than to...
    Thread by: broccili, Dec 28, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  37. broccili
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    Solid State Cover...NO GO. I ordered a Bell!

    I lucked out last night, it's been a long time since I've ridden, and I think my old helmet went into the bin. I looked around, and went into a...
    Post by: broccili, Dec 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. broccili
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    Maine XJ owner

    Thanks all! First: I fixed the pic links and took better pics anyway (at least, as well as I could in the cold dark). Thanks for the VIN...
    Post by: broccili, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. broccili
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    Maine XJ owner

    Hey all. A friend of mine just sold me his 84 or 85 XJ750 Maxim. He did a complete restore/rebuild on it a few years ago, now has another bike,...
    Thread by: broccili, Dec 22, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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