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  1. Russxlr8s
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    Help with POD filter installation

    Geeezus HG, you must have been one of those kids that got picked on a lot. You can't even discuss something with others of indifferentiating...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Bike back from shop but still need fine tuning???

    I think it would be going back to the shop for them to get it right, and not charge you anymore money. You shouldn't have to go into the carbs to...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    few questions

    Commenting on the head porting, you can polish to complete shine the exhaust ports to the pipes, if you want, that will help extract the gases as...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Speedometer problem

    That drive mechanizm is 10x stronger then that thin cable. Your cable housing attachment should unscrew or be able to remove from the drive...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help with POD filter installation

    With all due respect, yours has block pressure just like any other engine that has pistons that move downward as well as upward. Being yours...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Engine polishing-xj750j

    Go to wallymart and buy a bunch of their cheap cans of brake parts cleaner. Cold engine spray down, will clean off all road , oily, and dirt...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Maxim Engine Guards.. Anyone have one??

    FYI, this posting should be under Buy/Sell/Swap/Wanted.
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Help with POD filter installation

    That's the same type of thing I have as XJJeff, except mine is at the end of the tube, I left the tube connected to the block, and my filter is up...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Seca side panel ?'s

    Just FYI, this should be under the Buy/Sell/Swap/Need area of forum
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    where is this leak coming from??

    Mine is hexed, you just need that size deep socket, but you have to take off the wire attached, but check it first to confirm you even have a leak...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    electrical problem

    Check your fuse box snap in's for the fuses. These bikes are notorious for the fuse box going bad due to heat and loosing good contact with the...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    where is this leak coming from??

    I've been plagued by my neutral switch leaking down through the center of it forever. Years ago I'd changed it with another and it leaks too. It...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Russxlr8s
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    Hello all, looking at a bike today

    For me it's just left hand on left grip, right hand under rear rail by shock, and step down on stand with left foot and lift. Pretty much same for...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, May 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello all, looking at a bike today

    Holly Crap! That is so freakin Sweeet to get for them Bucks $$, Great nab jumpin on that one !
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What's the difference...

    It all depends on the exhaust systems, an aftermarket 4 into 2 can give the same performance breathablity of the engine and HP as a 4 into 1 , but...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help FAST please... hotwire

    That's what I was going to say, I think the lesson learned should be don't ever loan that "so called friend" your bike ever again.
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello all, looking at a bike today

    I love my old XJ1100, it's name's "Hoss" and yes you can get the 2nd gear jumping out. Mine did it shortly after getting it on the road in 97'...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 29, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ900RK Seca 900 eBay -- $1800.00 to start? Whew!

    Looks worth it to me.
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 28, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Back-up

    Here are all my links, the bottom portion is all Vmax stuff, but you'll find all the upper ones useful. My bike Links Most useful to an XJer...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't start, at wit's end

    That vent tube should be able to breath, blocking it isn't going to be related to an engine starting problem. As an engine runs and the pistons go...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1994 yamaha xv535

    Are you guys saying the little virago 535 is not a good bike? Is it a peace of crap?? That is actually the bike my wife has been wanting, but I...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 26, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Seca 650 Tire Size?

    I'm sure it will fit, but I wouldn't recommend it, these bikes run really high rpm going down the freeway as is, a shorter diameter tire will just...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock problem?

    It sounds like your not pulling the fumes from the tank good enough, try going for a test ride with your gas cap popped, if it keeps running with...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help diagnose xj so owner won't give up hope on a great bike

    Re: Help diagnose xj so owner won't give up hope on a great Understanding and learning resistance measurements is quite hard for a new person at...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What should I be looking for? (engine/carb)

    It sounds like your on the right track. If the bike has sat for 5 to 6 months straight with no running, you are going to have gas that has turned...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca 650 Tire Size?

    I've always fitted a 130 with white letters even, and the letters stick out like another 1/8", on my earlier Seca's as well as my Maxim and it...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 maxim 650 for sale

    I'd take that in a heartbeat if it wasn't across country from me, heck it'd cost me $500. to ship it.
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 22, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ gauge question..

    Mine are faded away too, but it doesn't bug me. Kinda like the old gentleman has earned his strips and livelyhood. One thing I don't like is the...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Look at this ride...

    "Oh brother" Personally, I've grown so tired of the Jap bike makers copying Harley's it actually turns my stomach. Remember the good old days...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    yamaha vision

    They are a good little bike, like most yamaha's, very reliable little shaftie and good V-twin engine, I still have most factory brochure's from...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 20, 2007 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Today's ride...

    Even though I love both the Maxim's & Seca's, I probably favor the Seca a tad more, even though I don't have one anymore and I only have the big...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    got her running great, but there's a whisling noise?

    I always loved that whine (charger) kind of sound from the maxim 650, it was a more predominate sound on the 650 then the bigger bores and my 1100...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Would it be worth it?

    I went through a similar deal in the last 2 years. In arizona anyway, you can file for an abandoned vehicle, on any vehicle. The DMV sent a guy...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 19, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb Help needed. 1985 xj700 maxim air cooled

    Thanks Yakahop, it's funny how sometimes people almost seem offended by the mention that after they cleaned the carbs, that they may not have...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake Caliper and Clutch

    I just did the same thing on just the front brake on my 1100, completely drained the old brake fluid out and pulled the piston out of the caliper...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Parts for XJ1100

    Unfortunately my friend we have about the rarest XJ built, and only made 1 year and far less of the big boys sell. What are you needing?...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spring Cleaning....

    Man I've been wanting to buy a pressure washer for so long, I can buy them at cost, I just have no room. Anyway, when washing with high pressure...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Powder Coating Parts

    It is 100% more durable then painting, and the best thing in the world to do a frame instead of painting it. The only drawback is you can't...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Mods complete! - - One problem though

    Wow, 136 jets in a 750? That's way too big of main jet, let me guess, your WOT acceleration is soggy and flat, right. About the biggest jet...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    The XJ900 is Finally Finished - VERY PIC HEAVY

    Seriously a beautiful bike, that scheme does make you want to stand up and salute. Nice job.
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    top speed in each gear

    20 odd years ago, I once topped out my Seca 750, it felt about 135ish mph and that is the area of it's posted top speed. About 15 years ago I did...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Junk Yard Story

    Great Job Jaamba, nice to see someone doing that. I'm sure your doing just fine, but to answer your questions if you want to know what I'd do, is....
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Refuses to Idle

    Sounds like your choke circuit it working, but the choke circuit is different then the idle circuit, you may have to remove your mixture screws...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Help needed. 1985 xj700 maxim air cooled

    A few questions come to mind, How cold is it there outside and are you trying to open the throttle right after starting it, or is this when it has...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Junk Yard Story

    Talk about these trama's. As I've mentioned before here in Phoenix we have about the largest salvage yard I've ever seen, about 15 acre's and a 2...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    EXAUST

    You can basically put any aftermarket pipe on, leaving everything else stock you won't have to rejet or adjust anything, it will run fine. To...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 sputters at high RPM.

    I just read over all this again, and I think your tank cap may be the problem. Some caps breath slightly threw the key slot like a 1 way check...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    EXAUST

    MAC is cheapest pipe many people Opt for, but it is also really a lousy cheap pipe, the black on the headers rusts over very easily and the entire...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just bought a bike, now I need a jacket and helmet

    What I would suggest is look up and find all "very small" used bike parts and apparel shops, they will also usually sell new leather and helmets...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Header Question

    It comes out there as to allow you to keep the centerstand functioning, also it sounds like a 3 piece pipe, not 2 , so from there, there should...
    Post by: Russxlr8s, Apr 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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