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  1. superluckycat
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    For Sale 1985 XJ700N

    I'd like to keep it together for now. If I decide to split up I'll let you know. $1750 for everything now. ( can't edit the original post for...
    Post by: superluckycat, Sep 24, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. superluckycat
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    For Sale 1985 XJ700N

    1985 Maxim XJ700N 19,023 miles Price: $2000 for the package Location: Southern Indiana I'm putting this bike up for sale on XJBikes first as...
    Thread by: superluckycat, Sep 12, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. superluckycat
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    Blown engine

    Little JB Weld and you'll be good as new.
    Post by: superluckycat, Aug 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. superluckycat
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    AARRRGGH! FLOAT VALVES!

    Positive. I think it has something to do with the aftermarket float valves and needles. I didn't have this problem with the stock ones.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. superluckycat
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    AARRRGGH! FLOAT VALVES!

    That's exactly how I did it.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. superluckycat
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    Gas Leak

    It's probably your float heights. You need to do the clear tube method to set them correctly. The dry set height of 16mm for our bikes (I have...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. superluckycat
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    AARRRGGH! FLOAT VALVES!

    I just spent the last 8 hours trying to set the float height for new needles and float valves. The manual for my HSC33's say 1mm from the carb...
    Thread by: superluckycat, Jul 21, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    I'm about 40 miles NE of loo uh vull up in God's country. Been here a year now, I like it.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. superluckycat
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    adjusted floats and now running rich

    You can buy an EZ out kit for about $12. They work great.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. superluckycat
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    Need carb tuning advice

    Don't cheap out and be sure and replace your float needle valves otherwise you might ruin 2 oil changes with gas. Don't ask me how I know.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. superluckycat
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    Clutch chattering like a squirrel when lever depressed.....

    Re: Clutch chattering like a squirrel when lever depressed.. Yah. I've got that bookmarked. I'm thinking throw out bearing too, makes sense.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Took some pics today of her just about finished. Going to add some 10.5" shocks one of these days and bead blast the engine covers. [img]...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. superluckycat
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    Clutch chattering like a squirrel when lever depressed.....

    Re: Clutch chattering like a squirrel when lever depressed.. So what all should I replace while I'm in there besides the fiber clutch plates and...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Re: XJ700 Mods In Progress Carbs are back on and it fired right up and runs pretty good for a bench sync but now my clutch is making funky...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Re: XJ700 Mods In Progress Got the tail light on ebay here: www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-SMALL-CATEYE-CA ... 1458wt_905 LED signals were...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. superluckycat
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    Clutch chattering like a squirrel when lever depressed.....

    It makes the noise at a dead stop also. I'm going to pull the cover off and take a peek and while I'm in there I might as well replace the...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. superluckycat
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    Clutch chattering like a squirrel when lever depressed.....

    Oil level is good, I just changed it today after putting my carbs back on. This is a clcking/chatter sound. With the bike off, in gear and clutch...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. superluckycat
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    Clutch chattering like a squirrel when lever depressed.....

    So my clutch chatters like a squirrel when I depress the lever. In gear not depressed is fine, no noise. It chatters then goes away, lasts longer...
    Thread by: superluckycat, Jul 4, 2012, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Re: XJ700 Mods In Progress I ripped all the padding off, put it back on the bike and traced around where I thought it looked right with a...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. superluckycat
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    Carbs rebuilt, gas in oil, questions....

    Thanks Bigfitz. This bike has Hitachi 33's. Floats set to 1mm below carb body. If a float is stuck how will that show up in the clear tube...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jun 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. superluckycat
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    Carbs rebuilt, gas in oil, questions....

    I recently rebuilt my carbs did the following. This is my second time going through them so I have a pretty good idea what I'm doing. Set valve...
    Thread by: superluckycat, Jun 30, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. superluckycat
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    K&N air filter (stock replacement) Worth the money?

    Re: K&N fir filter Worth the money? I was talking about stock replacement, not pods. I'm not ready for that adventure......yet.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. superluckycat
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    K&N air filter (stock replacement) Worth the money?

    Re: K&N fir filter Worth the money? I've heard that. I just got the carbs back on the bike today after replacing the throttle shaft seals,...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. superluckycat
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    K&N air filter (stock replacement) Worth the money?

    Waddya think? If not, who has inexpensive filters?
    Thread by: superluckycat, Jun 24, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Re: XJ700 Mods In Progress Well got the following done this past month: Sanded and painted the tins satin black. Fabbed a bracket for the...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. superluckycat
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    New grips.

    Where'd you get those grips?
    Post by: superluckycat, Jun 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. superluckycat
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    Pulled my carbs - Couple of questions....

    Yep, buildup smells like fuel. I went through these carbs about 4 years ago or 3-4K miles and also set the valve clearances. I didn't have a...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jun 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. superluckycat
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    Pulled my carbs - Couple of questions....

    Bike: 1985 XJ700 Is this buildup indicative of bad throttle seals? Carbs were very clean otherwise. [img] [img] What is this tar looking...
    Thread by: superluckycat, Jun 15, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. superluckycat
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    Question about LED signals...

    This does work like a charm. I was hesitant at first thinking there had to be more to it. Nope.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Re: XJ700 Mods In Progress Went a different route with the rear fender. Decided to keep the grab bars as I like the look of them so I cut the...
    Post by: superluckycat, Apr 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Re: XJ700 Mods In Progress Cut down the practice fender to see how it will look. Not exactly what I was looking for but I'm limited using the...
    Post by: superluckycat, Apr 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Re: XJ700 Mods In Progress I had a baby and have been off the site for looong time. The seat attachment is still stock. I just cut the...
    Post by: superluckycat, Apr 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. superluckycat
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    Newb quick question!

    The master cylinder was designed for the stock bars. You change the bars and you change the angle of your mc. The top of your mc should be close...
    Post by: superluckycat, Aug 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. superluckycat
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    900 in an XJ700 frame?

    Whaddya think? Possible without getting out the torch?
    Thread by: superluckycat, Aug 21, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. superluckycat
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    '85 max-x part out with links...ALL GONE

    Re: Hate to do it but here goes.....part out feeler Good seller. You'll get your parts fast and well packaged.
    Post by: superluckycat, Aug 21, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. superluckycat
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    Clutch Adjustment & Clutch Cable Replacement Procedure

    New clutch cable and adjust per Rick's guide done this past weekend. Can't believe I didn't do it sooner. Easy as pie.
    Post by: superluckycat, Aug 6, 2010 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  37. superluckycat
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    '85 max-x part out with links...ALL GONE

    Re: Hate to do it but here goes.....part out feeler Front fender and possibly the LH muffler if you're selling it.
    Post by: superluckycat, Aug 6, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Re: XJ700 Mods In Progress Today I replaced the clutch cable and installed new black clutch/brake levers. Clutch pull went from 4 finger make...
    Post by: superluckycat, Aug 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. superluckycat
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    What Should You NOT Do to Your Yamaha Today?

    Did it. Pulled my hamstring trying to keep it from going over and broke the clutch lever. My only motorcycle related injury. And it happened @ 0...
    Post by: superluckycat, Aug 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Re: XJ700 Mods In Progress Flyscreen here. Not cheap. http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/products ... -dark-tint
    Post by: superluckycat, Aug 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Re: XJ700 Mods In Progress As requested, some pics of the Flyscreen. After going to a lower profile bar the gauges stick up pretty high so I...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Re: XJ700 Mods In Progress I'll post a pic of the front tomorrow. Cutting your seat down is probably the best single thing one can do to improve...
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. superluckycat
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    XJ700 Mods In Progress - New Pics of Final Product

    Just a few mods I did recently: 1. Cut the seat down and had it recovered. Turned out very nice. 2. Installed "European" Bikemaster bars and...
    Thread by: superluckycat, Jul 30, 2010, 40 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. superluckycat
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    Handlebars....

    +1 on the "European" bend bars. Just installed some on my 85 Maxim. Lowers them just enough to still clear the tank. Look cool too.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. superluckycat
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    1985 xj700, need vavle shims

    My local Yamaha shop would trade me even up for the ones I took out. Worth a shot.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 21, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. superluckycat
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    Need tach cover and a speedo cable for a xj700.

    Chacal has speedo cables for $14. Got mine from him, works great.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 18, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. superluckycat
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    Wanted: LH muffler & clutch lever for 85-86 XJ700

    Treads: Just PM'd you.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 18, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. superluckycat
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    Wanted: LH muffler & clutch lever for 85-86 XJ700

    I know, it's a long shot on the muffler.
    Thread by: superluckycat, Jul 18, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. superluckycat
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    Need tach cover and a speedo cable for a xj700.

    fitty clams: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/85-YAMAH ... ccessories
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 18, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. superluckycat
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    1985 maxim x 700 partout

    If Billt didn't take the mufflers I'd be interested in the left one if it's in decent shape.
    Post by: superluckycat, Jul 10, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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