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  1. pearlteeth
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    '81 vs. '82 compatibility

    Ghost, does that include the headers? If I can get a spare front end, tank and headers out of it, I might go for it.
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. pearlteeth
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    My '82 XJ750 "Project Shadow Warrior"

    I've been following this thread for a while now. Definitely not boring! I'm just not anywhere close to being able to offer advice - this is some...
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. pearlteeth
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    '81 vs. '82 compatibility

    Thanks Fin. Yeah, I just re-read a post about the 81's intakes going \\\\ and the 82's going //\\ So since it's a non-yics, I can expect the...
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. pearlteeth
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    '81 vs. '82 compatibility

    I saw an 81 XJ650 Maxim on craigslist for cheap and was thinking of picking it up as a parts bike. That is, if you fine people tell me it's worth...
    Thread by: pearlteeth, Jun 20, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. pearlteeth
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    impact driver vs. impact wrench

    but here in Canada, look for an 'impact driver' and you get this: http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6 ... rivers.jsp
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. pearlteeth
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    First post here...Hello all!

    welcome! good score man! super jealous. valve adjustment how-to: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14827.html
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. pearlteeth
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    How to get airbox boot back in?

    +1 on that. push the boots back into the airbox so that the carb-side flange is sticking out, put the carbs on and attach the intake boots, then...
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. pearlteeth
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    Best size for a spare helmet?

    Thinking ahead ... nice! :lol:
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. pearlteeth
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    ignition switch removal ? w.t.f.?

    Interesting idea, but doesn't that get rid of the steering lock? somebody could just roll your bike away ...
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. pearlteeth
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    Status of Rickomatic

    Haven't known you for long, but I miss you already. Hope you get better soon!
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. pearlteeth
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    Snapped off mirror

    +1. Except I wish the PO would have read this. Then they wouldn't have rounded off the nut and seized the threads. Out comes the hacksaw and...
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. pearlteeth
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    Started tearing into it - more PO surprises and stuff done

    nice work, detective.
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. pearlteeth
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    help me with my 1981 seca 750

    upside-down floats?
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. pearlteeth
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    New to the Forums and new to the XJs

    I'm a new rider as well. I got my bike in March and it was in the garage until yesterday because there were issues similar to yours when I got...
    Post by: pearlteeth, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. pearlteeth
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    Sad xj owner bike won't start

    how did you come to the decision to disconnect 'some sensor'? It's not a good idea to start doing random stuff to your bike trying to get it to...
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. pearlteeth
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    Another "won't idle" thread ... (xj650j)

    Ok, so 5/32" depth on the mixture screw looks like 4 - 4.5 turns out. I could calculate the actual number if I knew the thread pitch of the...
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. pearlteeth
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    Another "won't idle" thread ... (xj650j)

    Ha! that has to be the cheapest DIY tool I've heard of yet! still, I'll have to steal a pencil from work tomorrow.
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. pearlteeth
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    new guy

    Read everything in the forums about pods. It doesn't really seem worth it from what I've read. especially not for a 'first bike ever'. Ride it...
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. pearlteeth
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    Thinking of getting my first motorcycle...hows the maxim?

    I've been told you should check the compression before you buy. Also, a good rule with all bikes: feel the engine when you go to see it. if...
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 29, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. pearlteeth
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    Another "won't idle" thread ... (xj650j)

    This is my first bike and I've been putting a lot of effort (and money) into it before getting on the road. So far I've done the following: -...
    Thread by: pearlteeth, May 29, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. pearlteeth
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    82 Maxim-Next Step/New Bars.Any help would be appreciated

    CadMonster, did you have to swap out the master at all? I just put the same kind of bars on mine and my mc is all askew. worried about the angle...
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. pearlteeth
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    carb boots

    here's the thread from when I asked the same question. it's got all the answers you need: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=36635.html
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. pearlteeth
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    valve clearances then sync

    Wow. Thanks guys! very informative. case closed.
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. pearlteeth
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    valve clearances then sync

    I'm putting my valve cover back on tonight after getting all my clearances in check, then it's on to a running sync. I have read in almost...
    Thread by: pearlteeth, May 23, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. pearlteeth
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    Wanted: Paint Option Feedback / Sample pics - Blacken Engine

    I had to go back and forth a few times between 2 and 3 to figure out what the heck a 'pumpkin' was. That's the first time I've heard it called that.
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. pearlteeth
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Ordered on a Thursday, got it the next Thursday! Not bad for shipment from the States to Canada. The prices are a bit higher than listed in the...
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 16, 2012 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  27. pearlteeth
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    anybody in oregon able to help me with carbs

    You're talking about the YICS tool. here are the instructions and more info about it: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=315607.html
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 16, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
  28. pearlteeth
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    carb installation

    make sure the lever that your choke cable connects to isn't folded forward. Not sure if it's the same on your bike as on mine. I was pushing for a...
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. pearlteeth
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    XJ Diagrams Found (Some in Color)

    Cool! Thanks for sharing!
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. pearlteeth
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    Project "Better" Stock Clocks....

    No, it sounds like he's planning on redoing the whole insides too, with microcontroller + servos. In which case there would have to be quite a bit...
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. pearlteeth
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    Original master cylinder on euro bend bars?

    I've got the same question but didn't know how to word it because I don't know what style of bars I've just aquired. I guess they are euro bend...
    Post by: pearlteeth, May 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. pearlteeth
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    parting out 1982 Xj 650 Maxim

    I'm looking for the left side control switch assembly with mounting screws. Also the pinch bolt for where the rear brake lever connects to the...
    Post by: pearlteeth, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. pearlteeth
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    Ontario riders?

    Downtown Toronto here. just got my '82 650 maxim. Can't ride it until I get my M2 at the end of this month. I've just been restoring it and...
    Post by: pearlteeth, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  34. pearlteeth
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    How did you get here?

    I wouldn't have bought my 650J if I didn't find this great forum. I didn't want to have to take the bike to a shop to get it worked on, and...
    Post by: pearlteeth, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. pearlteeth
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    airbox boots don't fit

    Thanks for the suggestions. good to know I'm not crazy. I'll try the hot water trick tomorrow. My airbox seems to be more or less flat, and...
    Post by: pearlteeth, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. pearlteeth
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    airbox boots don't fit

    after giving my carbs a good cleaning, I put them back on and now the seal looks like this. Is it normal? I'm pretty sure it's making a good seal,...
    Thread by: pearlteeth, Apr 10, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. pearlteeth
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    Ok so I guess they're "Valve Cover Bolt Seals" ... This is the cheapest I could find them at $20 for 10....
    Post by: pearlteeth, Mar 30, 2012 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  38. pearlteeth
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    Thanks for the great info Fitz! Going to give it a go this weekend. Where can I get my hands on some replacement 'donuts'? What are they...
    Post by: pearlteeth, Mar 28, 2012 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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