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  1. Tat2demon
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    fork oil change.

    You just need to take the caps off and ad oil. It may be easier to take the handlebars off but theres no need to remove the forks just to put the...
    Post by: Tat2demon, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Tat2demon
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    Valve shim needed. What kind?

    They will all work the same as long as theyre 29mm.
    Post by: Tat2demon, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Tat2demon
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    Brake line lenght

    Great, thanks.
    Post by: Tat2demon, Jun 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Tat2demon
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    Brake line lenght

    When replacing the front brake line, is there any good reason not to go with one longer stainless line instead of the standard 2 piece on the 81...
    Thread by: Tat2demon, Jun 13, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Tat2demon
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    82 XJ750 Maxim final drive shaft and secondary oil question

    I used Royal Purple 75w140 in the FD on my 81. Not really needed but I had half a bottle left after using it for the mid and final drives on my...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Tat2demon
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    Valve shims???

    Is your loop bent to get in the valve? Like an L shape?
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Tat2demon
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    When are 4 carbs worst than one

    Have you made sure your gauge valves arent closed too much and making the needles stick?
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Tat2demon
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    When are 4 carbs worst than one

    Looks like its a 1980. No YCIS.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Tat2demon
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    Valve shims???

    Use a zip tie so you dont bugger up your valve or seat. You may need to use a small eyeglass screwdriver or something similar to pry the shim and...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Tat2demon
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    broken engine!! :(

    Greg is right on the copper exhaust gaskets.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Tat2demon
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    broken engine!! :(

    The 8 green ones are the valve seals, the ones with the wings are intake boots, guessing the coppers are crush washers for your fill and drain...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Tat2demon
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    Taking the XJ from Wisconsin to California, annnnnnnnnd BACK

    Re: Taking the XJ from Wisconsin to California, annnnnnnnnd Dang, you just take all the fun out of everything don't you?
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 24, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Tat2demon
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    Ethanol treatments to reduce adverse effects

    Wow. Here in South Dakota we have 3 options at each pump. Regular 87 with no ethanol and 89 and 91 octane with 10%. Thats all year. No difference...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 24, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Tat2demon
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    Ethanol treatments to reduce adverse effects

    Damn, all that from ethanol? No non-ethanol in your area?
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 23, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Tat2demon
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    XJ650 Maxim stalls when I shift to 1st

    As Adrian said, if it lurches with the clutch pulled in it doesnt have anything to do with the switch. Try giving it a bit more throttle before...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Chain tensioner

    Ok thanks. Ill give it a chance for a while and see how it goes. Maybe the 11 CCTs just arent beefy enough for the size. One of the big issues is...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Tat2demon
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    Chain tensioner

    I only have experience with the manual tensioners on the XS1100. Very easy to strip out and the set screws dont like to hold. Is that not the case...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Tat2demon
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    Chain tensioner

    Are there any automatic chain tensioners that fit the 81 XJ650?
    Thread by: Tat2demon, May 21, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Tat2demon
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    Craiglist SoCal '81 1100

    Somewhere, an english teacher is crying...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    broken engine!! :(

    Have you looked into an entire engine gasket kit? Theyre just a bit more than the head gasket is by itself but then youll have everything else...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Tat2demon
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    broken engine!! :(

    Damn Raven sorry to see all of this. If you need a hand working on it let me know. I sent you a PM the other day with my number.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Tat2demon
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    Can you say "hideous"?

    Ahh yeah. Do they have inspections in Illinois? If so thats definitely an issue.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Can you say "hideous"?

    As ugly as the paint is, I cant see any reason it wouldnt pass inspection.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Can you say "hideous"?

    At least with that bike, if you got hit by a car, you know it was on purpose.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 19, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Tat2demon
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    Valve cover gasket

    Many of us on the XS11 forums use RTV for the valve cover with no problems.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Tat2demon
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    So... I'm at a loss...

    I had the same problem after a carb rebuild on my XS11. Turned out one of the butterflies didn't seat right when I tightened them down and was off...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Repainting, Tank Emblem Question

    May help heating it up with a hot air gun or blow dryer first.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    81 650 Starting Problem?

    Yep did that a few weeks ago. Everything is good as far as the battery is concerned. Is there a relay somewhere for the starter I should also...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 650 Starting Problem?

    Yeah the battery is fully charged and relatively new. Ill check the solenoid later tonight when it cools off a bit.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 650 Starting Problem?

    I don't know if this is normal or not. When starting my 81 XJ650 Maxim, it takes about 2 seconds for the starter to respond after pushing the...
    Thread by: Tat2demon, May 16, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Tat2demon
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    cant get my idle

    An alternative to the Motion Pro tool is to pull the cams. I tried the tool on both my XS11 and the XJ650 and never got it to work right. If all...
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    cant get my idle

    The valve seats wear, letting the valves move further into the head, closing the gap between the shim and the cam.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Tat2demon
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    First Oil Change - Any Flat Washers in Filter Assembly?

    I just got a replacement at a local hardware store for $.30. No need for a $3 washer.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Tat2demon
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    Magnetic tip on oil bung XJ 650

    You can get a new plug with the magnet on it an any parts store instead of waiting for ebay shipping.
    Post by: Tat2demon, May 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Tat2demon
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    Grab bar

    Anyone know if the 81 and 82 650maxim rear grab bars are the same? Thanks
    Thread by: Tat2demon, Apr 30, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Final drive lube

    Thats what is recommended over on the XS11 forums. I filled my XS when I got it last spring and have enough left for the 650 so figured I would...
    Post by: Tat2demon, Apr 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Tat2demon
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    Any riders near Sioux Falls, SD?

    Heya Flat. Im also in Sioux Falls. Have been to Teds a couple times to see his 750.
    Post by: Tat2demon, Apr 21, 2013 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Final drive lube

    Will Royal Purple 70w140 work in an 81 XJ650 Maxim final drive or should I go with the 80w90. I ask because the 70w140 is what I use in my XS1100....
    Thread by: Tat2demon, Apr 21, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    YC Hardtail

    A friend called me today asking about XS650s and saying he wants to get one and send it to TC Bros and have it hard tailed. I would love to talk...
    Thread by: Tat2demon, Mar 28, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Tat2demon
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    Carb cleaning

    Well my opinion still stands. :)
    Post by: Tat2demon, Jan 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Tat2demon
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    Carb cleaning

    Ok got the plug out (whoever decided to do that needs to be beaten) and got the screw out.
    Post by: Tat2demon, Jan 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Tat2demon
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    Butterfly shaft seals

    Anyone have a good place to buy them? Didnt see then in the catalog.
    Thread by: Tat2demon, Jan 15, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb cleaning

    Finally got around to pulling the carbs on the 81 I picked up last fall. They have never been worked on. Idle screws are set from factory and...
    Thread by: Tat2demon, Jan 15, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Tat2demon
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    I want a better horn

    I recently put a pair of FIAMM ElGrande horns on my XS1100. They sound pretty great.
    Post by: Tat2demon, Oct 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    New 81 650 Maxim Owner

    Thanks. I bought it mostly like that. Ive done a few things to it. Rebuilt carbs, petcocks, new fuse block, ACCT. Thanks for the offer. Ill...
    Post by: Tat2demon, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New 81 650 Maxim Owner

    Ah ok. I misunderstood. The pads will most certainly be changed out, along with all other parts considered part of "normal maint.".
    Post by: Tat2demon, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New 81 650 Maxim Owner

    Thanks. :) Yeah I plan on doing all of that during the tear down. Everything will be gone through. Ill be replacing the lines on both bikes...
    Post by: Tat2demon, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New 81 650 Maxim Owner

    Hey all. I'm a current owner of a 78 XS1100. My girlfriend has bee talking about getting a bike for herself for a bit and a couple days ago...
    Thread by: Tat2demon, Oct 4, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    let's break every rule in the book

    My god. I dont know what country those vids are from but I'm amazed that there's anyone left alive to drive. The sheer carelessness and stupidity...
    Post by: Tat2demon, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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