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  1. EskimoJoe
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    Maxim X service manual!?

    I've found maxim-x.com to be a great resource. If I remember right, he even had a shim pool set up as well as a fairly good shim calculator that...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Sep 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. EskimoJoe
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    What helmet do you wear?

    I have a pair on prescription sunglasses, but also on my GMAX modular the visor doesn't interfere with my regular glasses.
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Sep 11, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. EskimoJoe
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    What helmet do you wear?

    [img] GMAX GM54s - Modular with flip down visor and light on the back that can blink or be slaved to the brake light.
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. EskimoJoe
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    CAUGHT ME RIDING! photo challenge.

    [img] My Max-X just after recommissioning.
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. EskimoJoe
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    new 85 maxim x owner

    When you get the valves in spec and the carburetor cleaned and dialed in, along with all the other necessary maintenance items that come with a 30...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. EskimoJoe
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    xs 650 for sale - description made me chuckle

    I saw this xs650 in CL last night. While I don't agree with everything said, I agree with the spirit of it as a definition of a true...
    Thread by: EskimoJoe, Sep 3, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. EskimoJoe
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    Tips, tricks, or suggestions on getting value shims out?

    Just a reminder, as he doesn't say what bike he has, if he has an X, none of these good suggestions will do him any good. Changing shims in an X...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Sep 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. EskimoJoe
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    I'm picking it up tomorrow.

    I've heard that them "Snowsickles" can be watercraft as well. You just can't slow down or your swimming.
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Aug 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. EskimoJoe
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    New XJ owner!

    For oil 20W/50 is good, just make sure it is suitable for motorcycles with wet clutches. Will usually say so on the side.
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Aug 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. EskimoJoe
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    Headlight/Indicators Not working?

    On my X, when the starter button is pushed, the lights go out. If the button doesn't come all the way back out, the lights don't come back on even...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Aug 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. EskimoJoe
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa I saw this on pintrest. thought it very appropriate....
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Jul 25, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. EskimoJoe
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    Helmet Lights

    This isn't new, I've had one of these for a couple of years now. GMAX GM54S I usually just have it blinking all the time at night as the remote...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. EskimoJoe
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    4 wires on start button??

    On the Maxim-X the lights go off when the starter button is pushed to give the starter all the juice it can use. The Raiden, being a close cousin...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Jun 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. EskimoJoe
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    What to do?

    I recently picked up this 82 xj650 and MaximX motor mainly for the MaximX motor as mine is frozen (another story, not very exciting). I got them...
    Thread by: EskimoJoe, Jun 14, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. EskimoJoe
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    First oil filter/ oil change.

    Not to be nit picky Rick, but Install Funnel into gallon Milk Jug marked at 2.7 Gal. probably needs to be Install Funnel into gallon Milk...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Feb 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '85 Maxim X 700 Owners

    [img] Here you go. There is a bracket that comes up from the cross bar that the front brake manifold is mounted to and a bolt that goes out...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Nov 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. EskimoJoe
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    Maxim X Radiator Fan Switch Modification (UPDATE)

    Re: Unwanted Maxim X Radiator Fan Switch Modification (UPDAT Thanks for this. I have been considering the manual switch for some time, but...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Nov 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. EskimoJoe
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    86 maxim 700 front end question

    What you see as the head of the carriage bolt is actually a plug, according to the schematic, with the head of the actual bolt underneath. I...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Nov 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Need some advice on a road trip

    I personally would think about getting a windshield before taking a trip like that. Five hours in 70-80 mph wind is no fun. It would also do a...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Sep 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie from San Diego

    Which xj700 do you have? If you have the X(with the radiator), there is the added complication of that to deal with, not hard, but a...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. EskimoJoe
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    I'm sure you guys have seen this sad video, right?

    I'm just wondering why they had to go and intentionally screw up a perfectly good XJ, and not another less desirable (by me at least) bike. They...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. EskimoJoe
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    Lets see those bikes!

    My XJ700x that I just got on the road a few weeks ago. [img] What I started with back in February. [img]
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Aug 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. EskimoJoe
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    Another overpriced CraigsList add

    This bike is not only priced way too high IMHO, but he has several of his facts about the bike wrong....
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. EskimoJoe
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    Few Questions for the Max X Guys...

    I found that when I rebuilt my petcock, that the plunger didn't quite seat, and the reason was that the metal disk was very slightly cupped. Some...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Aug 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. EskimoJoe
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    Mikuni main jet needle info

    It is my understanding that the xj700 air-heads use the Hitachi carbs. The Mikuni carbs are only on the xj700x or water-heads.
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Aug 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. EskimoJoe
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    The Maxim-X is on the road finally

    Back in February I purchased this bike that I thought I could put on the road fairly quickly. After doing a little research, I found this site,...
    Thread by: EskimoJoe, Jul 25, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bike is running really hot.

    I the fan is blowing toward the radiator, it would be pushing against the air trying to come through naturally when you are moving. My fan comes...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Jul 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    any xj700 airhead owners in orlando area, or even close?

    I have a xj700x that I'm in the final stages of recommissioning it. I had it running yesterday, but things are still not quite put back together....
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Jul 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. EskimoJoe
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    ignition switch removal ? w.t.f.?

    I was thinking of doing mine in addition to the regular keyed ignition, which would retain the steering lock. Probably in the neutral switch...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. EskimoJoe
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    Looking for Bikini/ Cafe Fairings for my 85 Maxim

    From what I can tell, you should be able to mount the fairing that you pictured directly on those tabs.
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. EskimoJoe
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    ignition switch removal ? w.t.f.?

    I've been thinking about doing something similar, but with rfid, which will be similar to a chipped car key that will only allow keys that have...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. EskimoJoe
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    Looking for Bikini/ Cafe Fairings for my 85 Maxim

    You may need to add something like this ... cafe fairing/headlight mount CHROME to have a mounting point for the fairing.
    Post by: EskimoJoe, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. EskimoJoe
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    Hello from Orlando

    I came to the realization soon after stumbling upon this site, soon after I acquired this bike, that I had been very foolish with my other rides...
    Post by: EskimoJoe, May 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. EskimoJoe
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    Hello from Orlando

    Hello from Orlando, been perusing the forums for a while now since I got this xj700x. It was in really rough condition, and still is, but am...
    Thread by: EskimoJoe, May 13, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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