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  1. ryevans21
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    Black sludge/grease in final drive oil XJ750J

    Changed the shaft fluid today to find BLACK grease/sludge has built up at the base (on the drain plug). I suspect some grease has made its way in....
    Thread by: ryevans21, Apr 22, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. ryevans21
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    Front caliper rebuild

    yowzer, how are your rotors??
    Post by: ryevans21, Nov 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. ryevans21
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    A couple pictures of the XJ in cool places oh and a poem too

    Nice! Any noticeable performance difference with all your elevation change? Thats gotta mess with your carb tune a little bit...
    Post by: ryevans21, Nov 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. ryevans21
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    No combustion on 2&3

    You should use a set of metric feelers for your measurements (instead of converting US). FYI-there is no way you measured that accurately (to...
    Post by: ryevans21, Aug 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. ryevans21
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    Flooding

    -air filter modifications -Valve clearances not in spec -float levels not properly set (need to "wet-set") those are the major ones that come...
    Post by: ryevans21, Aug 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. ryevans21
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    Quick Valve-check question

    Thanks, I used 'the tool'.
    Post by: ryevans21, Aug 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. ryevans21
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    Quick Valve-check question

    So I measured my clearance on intake #1 as 0.10mm (out of spec). I left the bike to sit for a couple days awaiting my new shim. I decided to...
    Thread by: ryevans21, Aug 7, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. ryevans21
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    going to look at a XJ750 Maxim

    Nice! I have the same bike (mostly) and have a couple questions for ya: -Where did you get the new handlebars and how did you end up...
    Post by: ryevans21, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. ryevans21
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    Ride with mtnbikecrazy55.

    Can you imagine their confusion? Full riding gear, reliable bikes, AND we own em' (not the bank)?!
    Post by: ryevans21, Jul 26, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. ryevans21
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    Ride with mtnbikecrazy55.

    Oh man, I just had a daydream of 100+ XJ's cruising through the black hills, through sturgis (not stopping there of course), and getting thousands...
    Post by: ryevans21, Jul 26, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. ryevans21
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    Site was down?

    I agree with the above two! I like the idea of varying levels of membership as well. However, the unregistered should still be able to PM chacal...
    Post by: ryevans21, Jul 24, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. ryevans21
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    Brake pads and caliper removal?

    Ricks method of prying did not work well for me and that is why I used the c-clamp method. The fact I couldnt pry it back is definitely an...
    Post by: ryevans21, Jul 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. ryevans21
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    Brake pads and caliper removal?

    I did this last week, and here is what I did that made it easy: 1) remove 1 of the 2 caliper mounting bolts so the caliper can be swung away...
    Post by: ryevans21, Jul 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ryevans21
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    Brake shims: which side are they supposed to be on?

    Yep, those. Thanks!
    Post by: ryevans21, Jun 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. ryevans21
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    Brake shims: which side are they supposed to be on?

    Changed my front pads recently. The old pads had the shims on the NON-piston side, but the haynes manual seemed to show them on the piston side...
    Thread by: ryevans21, Jun 25, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. ryevans21
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    Motorcycle-related self inflicted injury OOPS

    Will there be a 'pic-heavy' how-to coming for toenail dremel-maintenance?
    Post by: ryevans21, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. ryevans21
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    Lost my keys

    I enjoy the underpants gnomes reference (south park)
    Post by: ryevans21, Jun 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. ryevans21
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    Changing final drive geAr oil. Need to know how much

    Please note: the above advice assumes that you are on a level surface and using the center stand! Just fill until it starts pouring out and...
    Post by: ryevans21, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. ryevans21
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    Credit card fraud

    Great vid! Sums it up quite well. Thanks Len.
    Post by: ryevans21, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. ryevans21
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    Credit card fraud

    Use a credit card and you shouldnt worry too much. NEVER DEBIT. The credit card companies LOVE that we all use their system to buy stuff online,...
    Post by: ryevans21, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. ryevans21
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    Maxim x electrical system.

    about 14.5V +/-
    Post by: ryevans21, May 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. ryevans21
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    Is this okay? High speed/Rpm

    These things were made to be run that way. Stay out of redline and you're good, enjoy!
    Post by: ryevans21, May 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. ryevans21
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    INSURANCE: Medical payment coverage amount?

    How much medical payment coverage do you have? is $2500/mo adequate? When does such a thing pay out in the event one were to get into a crash...
    Thread by: ryevans21, Mar 13, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. ryevans21
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    Me again!

    Can't believe no one has made a joke about this typo yet. haha
    Post by: ryevans21, Dec 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. ryevans21
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    Proper Way to Store a Bike for Winter

    Yes, if you're only talking winter storage. If multi-year storage I believe it would be recommended to drain the carbs. Nothings going to...
    Post by: ryevans21, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. ryevans21
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    What to learn first

    Yea I'd warn against trusting your life with the gov'mnt mandated 'safety cert.' Bureaucrats (and their minions) care about collecting fees, not...
    Post by: ryevans21, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. ryevans21
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    Sparkplug socket size

    but, Im guessing (since its been 3 years since the last action on this thread) that my input was unnecessary - oops!
    Post by: ryevans21, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. ryevans21
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    Sparkplug socket size

    definitly 13/16", its not metric (measured them with a caliper and got 20.6mm); I had bought a 14mm plug socket but the 14mm refers to thread...
    Post by: ryevans21, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. ryevans21
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    Not sure if my fuel economy could be better...

    Yea, is the 45+ highway miles only, or do you guys average that in-town?? Mine is low (around 34) in town, but I am well aware a carb rebuild...
    Post by: ryevans21, Nov 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. ryevans21
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    Valve clearance theoretical question

    ah ha! can't believe I didn't think of that, glad I asked! Thanks guys
    Post by: ryevans21, Nov 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. ryevans21
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    Valve clearance theoretical question

    Going to be doing a valve clearance check next week and had a hypothetical question: So standard metric blade sizes are (mm): 0.04, 0.05, 0.06,...
    Thread by: ryevans21, Nov 1, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. ryevans21
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    Maxim x valve train noise

    A valve clearance check was due at 5000mi, so yea thats definitly the first thing to do
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. ryevans21
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    how do i check my valves

    I'm in the same boat, and I plan on doing at least brakes and valves this winter. I figure damage to the engine (valves) and myself (brakes) are...
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. ryevans21
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    replacement master cylinder?

    I should add that, with the smaller bore piston, your stroke (the distance the piston must travel) should increase (since work=force*distance, if...
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. ryevans21
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    replacement master cylinder?

    I believe it is the inverse of that actually. Since the area is smaller (and pressure=force/area) it will actually require LESS force input from...
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. ryevans21
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    "New" 1983 750Maxim

    ^I feel the same way. Very exciting! Watch out for scarabs
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. ryevans21
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    Big Fitz and MN-Maxims, I got something for you :D

    Sweet, a Russian version of xjbikes.com
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. ryevans21
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    "New" 1983 750Maxim

    Pics for sure!
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. ryevans21
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    What are you going to do to your Yamaha THIS Winter?

    Long overdue valve clearances! Plus a caliper rebuild, at a minimum...
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. ryevans21
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    Seized oil filter bolt

    I had to do this, and Fitz's method eventually worked (using the stripped bolt remover sockets). Spent A LOT of time doing it, and just as I was...
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. ryevans21
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    "hard gear selection! going to the scrap yard!

    Rick's clutch adjustment guide may be just what your looking for: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2 ... cable.html
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. ryevans21
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    How to swap out '82 Maxim XJ750 2 piece bars (the easy way)

    Hows that tilted master cylinder workin out? Mine was situated similalry and leaks pretty badly...
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. ryevans21
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    Problem checking rear brake

    If yours is shaft driven (like my 82 XJ750), I'd recommend taking the wheel off since you've got the axle out anyway. It'll take a bit of effort...
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. ryevans21
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    Problem checking rear brake

    I always have to remove the hex screw that holds the muffler to the frame so the muffler moves more freely; I can then push the muffler up...
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. ryevans21
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    Buzzing/rattling?

    Awesome info here, never knew there was a solution!
    Post by: ryevans21, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. ryevans21
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    83 xj750 maxim clutch bearing thrust: where can i get one?

    Re: 83 xj750 maxim clutch bearing thrust: where can i get on did u try chacal? upper right corner of your page...
    Post by: ryevans21, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. ryevans21
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    Gasoline gushing from crankcase

    But Thrasher now we really want to know "how you know"...
    Post by: ryevans21, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. ryevans21
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    Hard Shifting Down

    Probably are not getting full throw-out of the clutch when pulling the lever. I have this issue as well (when you do shift, there is a noticable...
    Post by: ryevans21, Aug 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. ryevans21
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    Is this reasonable, or am I being completely ripped off?

    Dave, You legally have to insure a$500 car for COLLISION? Wow, I did not know that...
    Post by: ryevans21, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. ryevans21
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    Is this reasonable, or am I being completely ripped off?

    More fundamental question: Why are you insuring a $1400 bike? In the long run it does not pay off. Sure, in this instance you are gonna get...
    Post by: ryevans21, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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