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  1. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    The bike is gone. It was a sad day but it had to happen. My creation is all grown up and will make a life of its own. or the 18 year old kid I...
    Post by: thague90, Sep 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Its not the storage that is the problem. I am just in need of the money that this will bring. I've sold other things and this bike is at almost...
    Post by: thague90, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Financial troubles have hit hard... I cant afford to have it insured or keep the registration up to date. It is basically trapped in my parking...
    Post by: thague90, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    The 4-1 is great. Oil changes are tricky though... I have to take the pipes off to keep oil off of the heat wrap. If you do it make sure to tune...
    Post by: thague90, May 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    I talked about the gas cap on page 1. Beware!!! It was a pain in the ass. Lol. And yes the gauge does everything!!! My one big problem now is I...
    Post by: thague90, May 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    the Filters are K&N part number (# RC-2362) I will say that they were a pain in the ass to put on because of the routing of the clutch cable. I...
    Post by: thague90, May 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Update!!! So I know its been a while since I posted anything. But in my defense... Snow sucks the motivation right out of me. I got a new...
    Post by: thague90, May 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    PICS!!! When the Shower rod wont hold it up... [img] Half of a rolling frame. [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: thague90, Mar 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Local shop opened up the hole in the frame and used a fiber scope to look inside. they said the rust was minor and they dipped the frame to pull...
    Post by: thague90, Mar 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    lol. I should have clarified; that is what I did ^ I checked the thickness of the pipe metal at the bottom of all of the bends in the frame......
    Post by: thague90, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    I used Dupicolor Engine Enamel with about 6 coats of Rustoleum Auto clearcoat. together the combo is just about bullet proof. I'm juggling with...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. thague90
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    yamaha xj650 help

    By no means am I trying to discourage you. I say do it up!!! I just want to make sure you're aware of the job this is going to be. It is worth it...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. thague90
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    yamaha xj650 help

    It's the air box that's hard to get out. You have to pull the engine out to do it right. Other than cutting it up there's not much of another way...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. thague90
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    yamaha xj650 help

    I'm Impressed. yeah if you get a low power soldering iron you can melt the crack shut... or some plastic epoxy.
    Post by: thague90, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. thague90
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    yamaha xj650 help

    The diameter of the inlet to the carbs is 51mm. so 51 mm pod filters, or cone filters, will be what you would search for...IF you are willing to...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    OK... so I am on a roll today. I just pulled the engine out and got about halfway through brushing the frame. I went through four 18v batteries...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    I apologize for the attitude of the last post but I have been hearing about that tire this entire time and that was the only thing on this bike I...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Psssssst... 10 coats of clear on the wheels... and 12 years of experience at Michelin. [img] Im fine with wheels n tires n brakes. Im...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Just started rewiring the bike again. I added so many little things that my first harness turned into just as much of a rats nest as the one I...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. thague90
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    yamaha xj650 help

    1: If you are replacing the o-rings that means that other parts in the petcock are probably a mess. and because this is a vacuum operated petcock...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Sounds good to me. Just put her together about an hour ago. I used a liquid silicone gasket maker and just bolted her up. We'll see how it...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    So... Im putting the rear end back together and I don't know how much oil to put back in the diff it doesn't have a volume on the label that is on...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    More parts in the bathroom. I decided to add a bit of red to the back end by doing the swingarm in red. [img] And repainted the headlight...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. thague90
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    Need a good site to find pods for my xj550

    K&N.com. I know they are pricy but I was so fed up with my cheapie pods that I made the switch. I say start out right the first time.
    Post by: thague90, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Imitation is the best form of flattery They were for sale at Meijer for $10. I had to rip off the rubber gromet and replace it with a smaller...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Started cleaning up the parts that were to get painted. Still haven't gotten around to getting the engine out of the frame. But I finished up all...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. thague90
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    Rattle Can Q & A's

    Ive had great results with the duplicolor engine enamels. It takes 3 hours to dry and a full week for the paint to fully cure but it is very...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. thague90
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    The Koolaid Project

    if that seat sale doesn't go through I'll for sure jump on that
    Post by: thague90, Feb 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. thague90
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    XJ550 restoration

    BUMP!!! any new pics?
    Post by: thague90, Feb 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    UPDATE- With the weather here being absolutely amazing for the middle of winter (55 degrees in February) I decided to just strip the bike down and...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. thague90
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    1992 Seca 2 Mirrors

    Most all of the mirrors will have adapters that will let you use them on your bike. You just need to check and see that it has metric adapters. Im...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. thague90
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    paint ideas......

    I've got a lot of things I want to get done this winter before that tank goes back on. I am just prayin that I stumble upon a place to tear the...
    Post by: thague90, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. thague90
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    paint ideas......

    I just finished my tank up today with the Yamaha tags. and matched the custom rear fender. Im not running a front fender at all though. I was...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    The badges came in. i just used adhesive to put them on and glued in some screw heads. [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: thague90, Jan 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    257.686 Rear lamps; exemption; requirements for implement of husbandry; pickup camper. Sec. 686. (1) A motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer,...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    lol!!! you forgot the worst problem of all. If I hit a really big bump the rear tire comes up and clips the bottom of the light, rips it off, and...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Haven't had the chance to start the engine but I know Im gonna need to colortune again. I did stick my mouth to the pods and K&N's and did the...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Notice how no one wants to comment on how the engine took to the pods so well... :P Well any how... I decided to put some real paint on the...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    UPDATE: Finished the Colortune... with a small bit of work it is running perfectly... I was only running lean in the 4 cylinder, and not by much....
    Post by: thague90, Jan 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. thague90
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    SUCCESS STORIES of PODS and 4 into 1 EXHAUST

    1. (Model) XJ650J 2. (miles, or K's) 17000 3. (compression average) IDK 4. (elevation) 715' 5. (intake) 4 Cheapie eBay PODS, soon to be 2 K&N...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    I cant say much. The deer blind thing... yeah I went and did that too. And Tskaz I think you hit the nail on the head... Michiganders :D we are a...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Carbs are all clean... spotless on the inside. The chrome is a little pitted on the outside but the insides are pristine. I emailed the PO at this...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    I went out today and did the valve clearance check. SOOOOOOOO easy with your guide Fitz and Chacal's specs. The local tool shop had everything I...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    FYI I've got 12 years in at Michelin so I'm aware what is safe and not in regards to tires. So no worries about me blowing one out while I'm riding.
    Post by: thague90, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    The break pads are all replaced (front pads and rear shoes) and the rear tire was flattened because I was showboating for some friends at a...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    It runs just the same as before, with the exception that it idles a little lower. I just adjusted the idle screw and it was fine. Still has just...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Re: Parking Lot Project New gas cap and new paint [img] And I made a seat pan out of fiberglass... sorry no pics of that. it was too messy...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Re: Parking Lot Project I bought a Mac 4 into 1 set of pipes off Amazon to replace the rusted ones that were on there. Of course I was not going...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Re: Parking Lot Project Fresh Coat of paint in the morning was in order (2 cans of DIY powdercoat from Lowes). and an extra headlight after...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. thague90
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    '82 Maxim XJ650 Parking Lot Project

    Re: Parking Lot Project I bought a new cordless sawzall and had a bit of fun with the pipes. I just was having too many problems with the old...
    Post by: thague90, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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