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  1. WileyDan
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    Might be sold...

    Sorry to hear Jeff. I know how it is though. I had an XS650 that I brought back from the dead, put so much work into it - rode it for a season...
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. WileyDan
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    Just got my endorsement!

    Welcome - congrats on getting your endorsement!!
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. WileyDan
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    Minor setback?! Pilot Mixture Screws

    I have some extra carbs - I'm sure we can work something out if you need one. Just PM me and let me know. Dan
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. WileyDan
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    Hi All!

    Welcome!
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. WileyDan
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    Hi all!

    Welcome and nice bike you have there. I'm still trying to get mine off of the lift :)
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. WileyDan
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    wilydan

    Glad you got it Jim. Glad I could help :)
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. WileyDan
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    anybody got an extra one of these

    Item shipped out today - should get it within a couple.
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 11, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. WileyDan
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    Trouble syncing carbs

    If you don't find a leak, just hang it upside down like Fitz mentioned - not sure how much vacuum these bikes put out but under a certain level,...
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. WileyDan
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    Stupid carb question

    The emulsion tube likes to stick in there a bit - I usually take a small punch (flat end that won't buger up the threads) and tap on it a little -...
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. WileyDan
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    Stupid carb question

    The #3 carb "is factory set" in the sense that you can't move adjust the throttle or butterfly on that carb while synching (not without turning...
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. WileyDan
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    Seized rear axle

    +1 on Jeff's method, that's exactly what I do :)
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. WileyDan
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    Left turn signal

    I've had trouble with the contacts inside the blinker switch housing being corroded. (I'm talking about the housing on the handlebar that you...
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. WileyDan
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    Here she is:)

    Looks like mine too :) I'm still working on getting mine running right but am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Just work on...
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. WileyDan
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    anybody got an extra one of these

    I definitely have one - shoot me a PM with your address and I'll ship it out to you. - No charge just paying it forward Dan
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 9, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. WileyDan
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    New dust seals, wrong size for the 82 XJ750J?

    Can't really say on the fork dust seals, but I had a recent problem with steering bearings I got off of eBay from allballs - bottom bearing was...
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. WileyDan
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    Looks like I need some more help - high idle sporatically

    I'll do that - that would be interesting if that is what's happening.
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. WileyDan
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    Looks like I need some more help - high idle sporatically

    I hope you're right, and that's all it is - will get it synced tonight and report back.
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. WileyDan
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    Looks like I need some more help - high idle sporatically

    I'm pretty confident that the carb linkage isn't binding - I have tried pushing down on all the linkages after it starts to rev up with zero...
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. WileyDan
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    Looks like I need some more help - high idle sporatically

    P.s. I did apply some High Tack on the boot side of the gaskets so that they wouldn't move as I installed the carbs - but nothing on the motor side.
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. WileyDan
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    Looks like I need some more help - high idle sporatically

    I went back and read your post but it seems like I have a bit of a different problem - My choke seems to be working as it should - bike starts...
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. WileyDan
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    Looks like I need some more help - high idle sporatically

    I finished my carb rebuild - after setting the valve clearances. I put in new butterfly shaft seals, new idle mixture screw o-rings, set the idle...
    Thread by: WileyDan, Sep 6, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. WileyDan
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    One more photo or explanation please

    Glad you got the wiring figured out - I know what you mean about getting the airbox boots back on - what a pain. I'm still struggling to get my...
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. WileyDan
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    One more photo or explanation please

    They go through the hoop and then up and into the bucket. If you criss cross them going through the hoop and then up they will match up better...
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. WileyDan
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    Hard work pays off

    Looks great Furman. You have a lot to be proud of!!
    Post by: WileyDan, Sep 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. WileyDan
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    It is alive!!!

    thanks to everyone for the congratulations - it is a great feeling. I agree totally with you Jeff - easy rewards for mediocre achievements...
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. WileyDan
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    bike stolen and dropped... rebuilding

    Click on the XJ4ever Logo on the top right of your screen. Len has the replacement parts you need. Or click here...
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. WileyDan
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    It is alive!!!

    After being dead for at least 5 years (at least that's what the PO told me), my XJ750 has a heart beat. After umpteen hours working on the...
    Thread by: WileyDan, Aug 28, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. WileyDan
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    Newbie to forum, newbie to road bikes but an old chick.

    Welcome speedqueen. Use photobucket and link the picture over - that way they can be as big as you want. It takes a few minutes to figure it out...
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. WileyDan
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    finally got it to run

    Glad to hear you got it running right. Sounds like you put a whole lot of effort into getting to this point. Congratulations!
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. WileyDan
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    New steering bearings

    All right just wanted to give a plug for Chacal at xj4ever and a warning to those (like me) who think they might save a few buck buying steering...
    Thread by: WileyDan, Aug 24, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. WileyDan
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    Show me your handle bars

    You're correct - they are very functional - but the "tough on the eyes" part has won over - I'm replacing mine this week.
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. WileyDan
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    Ted's '82 XJ750 Maxim Bobber

    Re: Bringing a '82 XJ750 Maxim back to life-might need some help Congratulations on getting it going!! I'm jealous - my bike is still in the "is...
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. WileyDan
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    A big hello to XJBike.com and thank you!

    Welcome Readlee -looking forward to seeing the pics.
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. WileyDan
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    New here Just saying hello!!

    Welcome. Looks like the bike is in decent shape- should be a fun project. Keep us updated!
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. WileyDan
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    Speedometer

    These needles are extremely brittle - Mine was busted and as I took the old needle off - very carefully I might add, the needle broke a couple...
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. WileyDan
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    Someone with an '82 750 Max do me a favor?

    Glad I could help :) (Damn those pictures are blurry)
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. WileyDan
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    Someone with an '82 750 Max do me a favor?

    My bike is tore down enough to see the wiring clearly - Hope this helps. [img] [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. WileyDan
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    1982 maxim 750 Forks needed.

    thanks. I'll check it out.
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  39. WileyDan
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    1982 maxim 750 Forks needed.

    I have the forks off right now so would be nice to replace them while I have them off.
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. WileyDan
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    1982 maxim 750 Forks needed.

    It has a significant amount of pitting along the lower portion of the fork. I'm sure I can smooth them up enough to make them usable but with...
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. WileyDan
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    Ripping my GD hair out

    I feel your pain- Just hang in there- once you get this figured out it will all be worth it.
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. WileyDan
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    1982 maxim 750 Forks needed.

    I'm wondering if anyone here has an extra set of forks for a 1982 maxim 750 - Let me know what you want for them.
    Thread by: WileyDan, Aug 18, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. WileyDan
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    Working on my 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Here's a picture of the bike - not pretty at this point. But it will be :) [img]
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. WileyDan
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    Working on my 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Some pics of my cleaned carbs. Bench synced and wet set and ready to install. [img] [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. WileyDan
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    Total noob

    Welcome aboard! They are a very receptive group here so don't be afraid to ask questions. Would love to see a picture of your bike - so snap a...
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. WileyDan
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    fuel level issue or normal?

    Regardless of why your gas is overflowing, Ghost is right, you have to get the fuel levels correct or it will mess up the rest of your process of...
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. WileyDan
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    fuel level issue or normal?

    I believe I read in the posts here somewhere that Rickomatic has had experience in "truing" up some of these new valve seats that aren't working...
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. WileyDan
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    fuel level issue or normal?

    If you put in new Float needles and seats - it's possible one of the float needles isn't seating well. I just rebuilt my carbs and put in rebuild...
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. WileyDan
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    Howdy

    Welcome Jake!
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. WileyDan
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    new member just sayig hello

    Welcome! Would love to see some pics of your bike.
    Post by: WileyDan, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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