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  1. mikeyman
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    You're not going to believe this...

    Good call - I'll give it a shot, but there is less than 1/4 of the screw in the shift drum, meaning it's pretty deep in there.
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. mikeyman
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    Anyone ever see green gas?

    I bet the above sources are correct about why the gas is green. Just throwing this out there... I've seen some gas vendors (I believe it was for...
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. mikeyman
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    You're not going to believe this...

    Of course this wasn't going to go smoothly o_O Turns out that screw was not loose, it was busted. There WAS red loctite on it though! Do I need...
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. mikeyman
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    You're not going to believe this...

    Chacal, you mean I can't return it to XJForever for a refund, without a receipt!? It was preserved in oil... What kind of customer service is...
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. mikeyman
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    You're not going to believe this...

    I couldn't get a decent photo in the lighting conditions in the garage right now, but attached is the service manual... Unfortunately it doesn't...
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. mikeyman
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    You're not going to believe this...

    I've had my bike for about 3 years now... '85 Maxim X (Canadian 750, eh!). She's been good to me, until a recent little road trip that left me...
    Thread by: mikeyman, Oct 20, 2014, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. mikeyman
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    Anybody in Lancaster/Palmdale area want to help?

    Looking for a hand setting up carbs from somebody experienced. Anybody around willing to give up an afternoon in exchange for beer? Message me!
    Thread by: mikeyman, Feb 9, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. mikeyman
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    For Sale: '85 Maxim X parts

    I've got a few things from a 1985 Maxim X: -Rear fender -"Maxim X" side handles for rear fender -Tail light -Front and rear turn signals...
    Thread by: mikeyman, Jul 12, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. mikeyman
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    Maxim X POD install

    For what it's worth, I've got an '85 Maxim X Canadian version (750) and pods. It runs well, I've got 117.5 jets in it. Note that vales are in...
    Post by: mikeyman, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. mikeyman
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    1985 maxim x 750 valve tick

    Tick tick tick tick tick... Yup, I've got the same noise. Valves are in spec and I re-torqued the header collars, and it's still present. I...
    Post by: mikeyman, Jan 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. mikeyman
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    Deleting / moving gauges

    Looks good! I've come up with a plan and I'm in the middle of making it work. I'll post pics when I'm done - it's gonna be saaweeeeeett!
    Post by: mikeyman, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. mikeyman
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    Headlights and Guage Cluster

    Just to add to the LED discussion... You can make turn signals work fairly easily if you're handy with a soldering iron. The key is that the...
    Post by: mikeyman, Nov 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. mikeyman
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    Galfer Stainless Steel Brake Lines

    I haven't been here very long but this is the second thread that I read that has degraded to this petty level... I'm going to go on the record...
    Post by: mikeyman, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. mikeyman
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    Putting headers back into collector box and having issues

    Re: Putting headers back into collector box and having issue Interesting that you mention this - I just wrapped my headers and I'm going to have...
    Post by: mikeyman, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. mikeyman
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    Deleting / moving gauges

    If you disconnect the temp gauge and secure the leads, will the fan still come on? Also, it turns out that if you cut the wires going to the...
    Post by: mikeyman, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. mikeyman
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    Deleting / moving gauges

    I appreciate your input - on a side note, there's 3 inches of snow on the ground soI'm nit riding anywhere!
    Post by: mikeyman, Nov 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. mikeyman
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    Deleting / moving gauges

    Ghost, I can give you the cold reading this weekend but the bike is in pieces for me as well, so I can't give you hot, unless you want to wait...
    Post by: mikeyman, Nov 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. mikeyman
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    Insurance rant

    If I could chime in, I'm new to the motorcycle scene this summer. Wanting to learn how to ride, my very experienced rider buddy and I set out...
    Post by: mikeyman, Nov 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. mikeyman
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    Deleting / moving gauges

    He was probably referring to me - Although at this point i've removed the temp gauge, I'm undecided if I will put one on or not. The cooling...
    Post by: mikeyman, Nov 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. mikeyman
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    Deleting / moving gauges

    Broberg, those look sweet - where did you get them? Is the speedo analogue? I'm going to put a quick-disconnect on the tach wires, so I can...
    Post by: mikeyman, Nov 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. mikeyman
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    Deleting / moving gauges

    Good day all! I'm in the process of trying to make the gauge cluster, fuse box and warning lights look more appealing. I'm tossing a few ideas...
    Thread by: mikeyman, Oct 31, 2012, 28 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. mikeyman
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    Low fuel light

    That was my first guess, but it's not the problem in this case. The sending unit is new and I double checked it and it passes as serviceable. The...
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. mikeyman
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    hmm.. First to tell me whats wrong with this pic wins!!

    Wow... Just a testament to the things that you can find with a bike that has 30 years on it... Almost makes you sick to the stomach, eh? How...
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. mikeyman
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    Low fuel light

    Hey guys! Earlier this summer I replaced the sensor for the low fuel indicator. It worked fine for a little while, but now it seems like the...
    Thread by: mikeyman, Oct 26, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. mikeyman
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    How do I change my brake pads?

    Oh don't worry about those, those are just cotter pins to keep the rods from walking. You should be able to find new ones at a hardware store....
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. mikeyman
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    How do I change my brake pads?

    I just did the same thing last weekend - brakes are squeaky clean now! PM me if you have any specific questions. Also, don't lose the...
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. mikeyman
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    How do I change my brake pads?

    I just did the same thing last weekend - brakes are squeaky clean now! PM me if you have any specific questions. Also, don't lose the...
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. mikeyman
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    Army Themed Maxim

    Looks good man! Personally I'd wrap the pipes with black tape and flat-out the headlight, but that's my personal choice. How does the hardtail...
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. mikeyman
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    Driving Lights - Need Suggestions

    darkfibre, that bike looks awesome... I love the paint and the headlight setup! ColoradoDan, keep this updated 'cause I'll be watching to see...
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. mikeyman
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    1985 Maxim X drag bars?

    I like it! I had a pretty good dent in my tank from the PO as well. Not sure if it got there from another set of bars or if the bike was...
    Post by: mikeyman, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. mikeyman
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    1985 Maxim X drag bars?

    Do you have pictures? I think the problem I'm going to have is the choke handle, it sits right under the headlight/turn signal switch. Might...
    Post by: mikeyman, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. mikeyman
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    Calgary Alberta

    Cold Lake, riding an '85 Maxim X
    Post by: mikeyman, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
  33. mikeyman
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    1985 Maxim X drag bars?

    Anybody here ever put drag bars or a broomstick style on an '85 Maxim X? I'm considering it but I'm not sure my choke handle will smack the...
    Thread by: mikeyman, Sep 20, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. mikeyman
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    9/11 All Veterans Report for Muster

    Aerospace Engineer in the Royal Canadian Air Force Standing by our brothers to the south.
    Post by: mikeyman, Sep 12, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. mikeyman
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    Adjusted valve shims - now some weird symptoms

    Just something to think about... I know we don't have the same bike and I'm not very familiar with the Seca but I had a "buzz" happen to me at...
    Post by: mikeyman, Sep 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. mikeyman
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    Cooler weather driving

    I rode 35 km to work in 3*C and heavy fog last week. I've got a totally naked bike, no windscreen and just the leathers. It felt like that...
    Post by: mikeyman, Sep 10, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. mikeyman
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    New XJ650 Maxim Owner, Cylinder head cracked

    Nice grab! Good luck with the build. That seat is freakin' awesome... A level of rediculousness I haven't seen in a while!
    Post by: mikeyman, Sep 10, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. mikeyman
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    Catalog?

    +1 to that... You're already paying him, you might as well make him work for his money! ;)
    Post by: mikeyman, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. mikeyman
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    How do you go about rebuilding a starter?

    Awesome - just what I was looking for! Fingers crossed... I have a project for tomorrow after work! Thanks Rick and Orange-n-Black!
    Post by: mikeyman, Aug 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. mikeyman
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    How do you go about rebuilding a starter?

    Hey guys, Not a week and a bit ago I finally got the bike all up to snuff and running great - clean carbs, adjust valve clearances, floats wet...
    Thread by: mikeyman, Aug 19, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. mikeyman
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    Front fork, exhaust, and quality of MAC products.

    I've got the same problem on my '85 Maxim with the fork chrome dealies... Let me know what you end up doing.
    Post by: mikeyman, Aug 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. mikeyman
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    New paint job!

    It's amazing what a couple of spraybombs and some patience can do...
    Thread by: mikeyman, Aug 9, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. mikeyman
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    Weird things randomly started happening lately...

    Thanks... That's kinda where I was headed now anyways. I've pretty much replaced most of the ignition system now so I think I can rule out that as...
    Post by: mikeyman, Jul 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. mikeyman
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    Weird things randomly started happening lately...

    Hey guys, I throw myself at the mercy of the experts... So I got my bike about a month and a half ago and put about 500 km on it without an...
    Thread by: mikeyman, Jul 27, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. mikeyman
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    Newbie XJ550 owner, with, of course, ID'ing issues

    So if it's anything like my '85 Maxim... The fat hose on the bottom right in your picture is your crankcase breather. It goes to your airbox...
    Post by: mikeyman, Jul 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. mikeyman
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    A brief introduction!

    Ok ok ok, initially I came on for some questions and didn't plan on being around here very much, but I must say there is such a wealth of...
    Thread by: mikeyman, Jul 15, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. mikeyman
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    Wanted: 1985 Maxim X 750 right side cover

    Let me know if anybody has one please... Bike is a little naked.
    Thread by: mikeyman, Jul 15, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. mikeyman
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    Need a Maxim X 750 air cleaner assembly!

    Found one, thanks though!
    Post by: mikeyman, Jul 15, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. mikeyman
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    Smoke from crankcase breather

    Right on... I'll do a compression test one of these days and check. I'm around 36 000 km and bike pulls good... I would have expected oil to be...
    Post by: mikeyman, Jul 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. mikeyman
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    Smoke from crankcase breather

    Alright, after lots of reading and mixed answers, time to ask the question myself. Just recently picked up an 85 Maxim X 750. The bike has pods...
    Thread by: mikeyman, Jul 11, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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