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  1. 82NewToMe
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    Sticking brake

    Do you flush it from the master cylinder? Just isopropyl alcohol?
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Jul 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. 82NewToMe
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    Sticking brake

    Searching the forums for flushing instructions, can anyone give me the down and dirty? When I rebuilt the brakes last year, I just replaced...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Jul 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. 82NewToMe
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    Sticking brake

    Thank you for the help. Calipers have been rebuilt (not quite a year ago), but I recently swapped handlebars, and consequently the top brake line....
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Jul 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. 82NewToMe
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    Sticking brake

    Left front caliper is sticking while on a ride. Popping the bleeder releases it. Causes? Thanks
    Thread by: 82NewToMe, Jul 13, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. 82NewToMe
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    Time for Apes!

    I got a guy that makes my brake lines, the biggy is the throttle/clutch cables.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Jun 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. 82NewToMe
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    1979 Suzuki GS425

    Going to build a Cafe Racer
    Thread by: 82NewToMe, Jun 10, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Time for Apes!

    Do any of you guys know where to source varying length throttle and clutch cables for swapping to taller handlebars? Need for my XJ.
    Thread by: 82NewToMe, Jun 10, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. 82NewToMe
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    How much does your XJ750 dive?

    Thanks Polock!
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Apr 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. 82NewToMe
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    How much does your XJ750 dive?

    They are Maxim forks.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Apr 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. 82NewToMe
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    How much does your XJ750 dive?

    Shameless bump....
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Apr 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. 82NewToMe
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    Do you wave?

    I always wave when safe to do so.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. 82NewToMe
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    How much does your XJ750 dive?

    Under normal braking and hard braking. It seems mine dives a couple inches under normal braking and up to about 4 inches under hard braking. Is...
    Thread by: 82NewToMe, Apr 6, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. 82NewToMe
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    Aftermarket Tachometer

    For some reason I can only seem to find 8000 rpm models, I would def be interested in a matching gauge.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Apr 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. 82NewToMe
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    Aftermarket Tachometer

    Yeah, I looked at Mikes. Unfortunately the XJ750 tach is electric and everything at Mikes is cable drive.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Apr 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. 82NewToMe
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    Aftermarket Tachometer

    Any suggestions? I have a Drag Specialties 2.4" black speedo.
    Thread by: 82NewToMe, Apr 5, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. 82NewToMe
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    1982 XJ750 Bobber Project Bike

    And finished! Finally! All tuned in and ready to go, put about 50 miles on it today.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Apr 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Harrisonburg XJ Riders?

    Bike is up a Cycle Works getting tuned up and inspected. Should be riding by mid week.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  18. 82NewToMe
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    Missing mixture screw!

    I ordered one from Motion Pro, if I remember right it was pretty cheap.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. 82NewToMe
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    Need gasket between petcock and tank

    Haha, I replaced mine, required no surgery
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. 82NewToMe
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    Petcock Woes - From leaking to not flowing

    May not be the help you're looking for, but I simply replaced mine with an on-off-res petcock. Solved all my problems.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. 82NewToMe
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    Running rich, rich, rich!

    Oh, and an oil change...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. 82NewToMe
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    Running rich, rich, rich!

    Got it synced and the idle tuned in, worked the needle a bit with much success before the rain and temp drop hit. Should be warm the next several...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. 82NewToMe
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    Running rich, rich, rich!

    Verified by photos on this forum, thanks guys!
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. 82NewToMe
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    Running rich, rich, rich!

    Wow, ended up that the PO swapped the air jets, hence it never ran right to begin with. Tuning has now resumed....
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running rich, rich, rich!

    We got it to run good with another set of carbs so we're back to diagnosing my carbs. I adjusted the valves to within stock specifications.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running rich, rich, rich!

    Float levels would be a universal setting, yes? Meaning, if his carbs run fine on his bike, the float levels should be suitable for my bike?...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Mar 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running rich, rich, rich!

    The bike the other rack came off of does not have the exact same mods (and smaller jets), it has open exhaust and drilled out airbox, but we...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Mar 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running rich, rich, rich!

    Rich to the point of dripping spark plugs, billowing black smoke out the exhaust. Clink the link in my signature line to see my mods, but...
    Thread by: 82NewToMe, Mar 26, 2014, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ750 Bobber Project Bike

    Pretty much done. Just put 15 miles on it. Need to take it to a pro and let them tune it for me, maybe next week.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Feb 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    New shoes cost me $40 at the dealer, just could not find a good reason not to simply replace. However, were it not for this forum, mine "looked"...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Custom Carb Jet Kits

    My intention is to order from 6Sigma as well. That is actually the next thing in line and along with my new exhaust (MAC 4 into 1), the bike will...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Getting ready for the bobber...

    I like where that idea is headed.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. 82NewToMe
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    HELP, 82 XJ750 MAXIM Fork Seal Replacement

    Damper removal tool :)
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. 82NewToMe
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Replaced fork seals and dust seals.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HELP, 82 XJ750 MAXIM Fork Seal Replacement

    After a bit of pulling and prying, got them out and reassembly was a snap, nice new seals...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HELP, 82 XJ750 MAXIM Fork Seal Replacement

    The circlip is out, but these forks don't have the bushings that can "slide hammer", once you remove the damper bolt the inner leg slides right...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HELP, 82 XJ750 MAXIM Fork Seal Replacement

    Now I'm struggling with getting the oil seals out. I'm letting them rest up right now for the next round of pulling and prying...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HELP, 82 XJ750 MAXIM Fork Seal Replacement

    Now I'm struggling with getting the oil seals out. I'm letting them rest up right now for the next round of pulling and prying...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HELP, 82 XJ750 MAXIM Fork Seal Replacement

    Used the socket trick, photo offer still applies if anyone needs anything.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HELP, 82 XJ750 MAXIM Fork Seal Replacement

    Used the socket trick, photo offer still applies if anyone needs anything.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HELP, 82 XJ750 MAXIM Fork Seal Replacement

    Also, if anyone would like a photo of any internal piece, speak up.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HELP, 82 XJ750 MAXIM Fork Seal Replacement

    2 Photos attached. One shows the stage ofdisassembly I am currently at, the other shows the bolt I cannot "rattle" out. Advice needed. I am...
    Thread by: 82NewToMe, Aug 24, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    minimum wiring diagram

    Mine was done based on this diagram.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Changing fork seals without removing forks from the bike?

    the manual states that the xj750j oil capacity is 257cc, is that per leg?
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ750 Bobber Project Bike

    Fork seals came in today, going to borrow my neighbors bike lift since my exhaust isn't on yet and I don't have a center stand anymore, plus...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Changing fork seals without removing forks from the bike?

    Anyone used this method?
    Thread by: 82NewToMe, Aug 12, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Myself, epoxy paint.
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Secret to reseating the carbs

    Lubed em up a bit and pop.... Thanks guys, just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to force it and break something that I wasn't paying attention...
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Secret to reseating the carbs

    Trying to fit the carbs back on the bike, having a difficult time getting them past the lip inside the boots. Any tips from the guru's?
    Thread by: 82NewToMe, Aug 10, 2013, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    noise from the drive shaft when bike is in gear

    And only when in motion? Or at least the tire spinning?
    Post by: 82NewToMe, Aug 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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