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  1. foks
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    Earplugs

    yeah, but only if I plan to go on the highway. at lower speeds I like hearing things. At the highway I certainly don't ;)
    Post by: foks, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. foks
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    Xj650 Maxim I think speedo reading is wrong! Please help!

    I guess the speedo might want some lubrication (don't use wd40!) My '81 xj650 maxim does about 5000 rpm at 65 mph
    Post by: foks, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. foks
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    NEVER EVER EVER, DO THIS. EVER!!!!

    Heh. :) Lane splitting / filtering is actually encouraged here as a safety measure in slow traffic. The idea is that cars don't crash into the...
    Post by: foks, Jul 22, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Fuel or electrical problem?

    this may sound stupid, but do you still run the original fusebox? Or battery terminal corrosion, or maybe the emergency engine stop switch if you...
    Post by: foks, Jun 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. foks
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    82 XJ650 Project Bike

    oh wow. Thanks for posting and good luck!
    Post by: foks, Mar 17, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. foks
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    First project bike, 1985 XJ700X Maxim-X

    that thing looks badass ;) Good luck !
    Post by: foks, Jun 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. foks
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    Great video

    thanks for posting. I think I just found out about a few of my SRs and how to avoid them in the future, in unexpected situations.
    Post by: foks, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. foks
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    Hello, I'm Broc

    hi, welcome to the forums.... Apart from that dent it looks really nice!
    Post by: foks, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. foks
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    battery recharge time

    I'd say at least 10 miles or so, without idling. Maybe pull the fuse of your headlight if your battery charge is that low, and you're in a real...
    Post by: foks, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. foks
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    Crooked front fender.

    is it hard to get that brace out of that fender? I was hoping to work a bit on it as mine has a lot of rust.
    Post by: foks, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. foks
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    WOT at starting

    with my bike I don't need choke when it's warm enough outside to wear a t-shirt. Just 10-20% throttle while starting and there it goes....
    Post by: foks, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. foks
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    New memebr, new to biking as well

    oooh, I really love that seat. Is that an aftermarket thing? I'm getting 45 mpg with my 1981 650 Maxim. Welcome to the forums.
    Post by: foks, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. foks
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    Chinascooter

    I couldn't help you make it a better ride, but I love this thread :D
    Post by: foks, Jun 1, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  14. foks
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    New-ish member

    Wow, you are dealing with quite some troubles there. Good luck getting the bike to run... respect for your efforts so far!
    Post by: foks, May 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ750 Maxim fork seal removal. Very hard! Help!

    I just changed oil a few days ago, and got good tricks from a few members on getting that cap out, in my bike topic. Hope it's useful to you, too.
    Post by: foks, May 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Road Trip

    Sounds like fun. Do you both drive more-or-less your own route or do you plan to stick together? I wonder if that is doable with a bike and a car.
    Post by: foks, May 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    RobbieRobot Repair and Tuning

    Re: image test can't see it as of yet. Don't forget to confirm the upload once you've selected the image.
    Post by: foks, May 10, 2013 in forum: Test Zone
  18. foks
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    And so it begins.......

    Good looking bike, and good luck!
    Post by: foks, May 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    me and my 1981 xj650 Maxim -- front fork oil change

    Thanks, I'll keep this in mind for next time. Maybe I'll need to open them up again in some time, to replace seals or so. At least I know what to...
    Post by: foks, May 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    me and my 1981 xj650 Maxim -- front fork oil change

    Yes, as a matter of fact I did, today. Success :D I use the clamp to slightly compress (just an inch or so) the damper for putting the clip...
    Post by: foks, May 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. foks
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    Do you wave?

    If I'm not busy, I do greet all bikes, including H-D, police, rockets... I think half of them wave back. It seems related to weather. The worse...
    Post by: foks, May 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    me and my 1981 xj650 Maxim -- front fork oil change

    Re: introducing me and my 1981 xj650 Maxim Hello again, I've finally dug out the Yamaha for the summer. Work was done on the house and I had to...
    Post by: foks, May 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hi..

    Hehe, hey there, from the Netherlands :D
    Post by: foks, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    AM I GLAD I CHECKED THE FORUM !!

    :idea: :D Cool, eh? I've already read a lot of headache-and-money-saving topics too :)
    Post by: foks, Feb 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Bobber Build

    Looking good!
    Post by: foks, Feb 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    How did you get here?

    Heh, I was looking for information about a sissybar. Ended up on this forum and saw a members' XJ that had one, so I knew they'd exist for the XJ ;)
    Post by: foks, Feb 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Amateur Restorer/First Time Maxim Owner

    now that's a barn find. Good luck restoring it!
    Post by: foks, Jan 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Battery Won't Hold Charge... PLEASE HELP

    I've added a cheap volt-meter as a permanent tool to my XJ. It really helped in solving some electrical issues I had when I got the bike....
    Post by: foks, Jan 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Installing and LED and disableing "park light"

    good! So you've got yourself a unique Parking position checklight now? :)
    Post by: foks, Jan 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Installing and LED and disableing "park light"

    ... or power the relay from ignition +12v. The result will be the same. Just whatever "source power" for the relay is easier to reach.
    Post by: foks, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New registrant saying hello

    hello Daniel ! very nice bike!
    Post by: foks, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. foks
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    Installing and LED and disableing "park light"

    can't you 1] run the tail light off the headlight, and not power the tail light from the ignition anymore 2] add a relay powered by the...
    Post by: foks, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Riding Temps

    I think I got real lucky last summer, had a wasp fly into my helmet. I wasn't really sure if it was in my helmet, or not, after we hit. So after...
    Post by: foks, Jan 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    me and my 1981 xj650 Maxim -- front fork oil change

    Re: introducing me and my 1981 xj650 Maxim The south-west ! But as the Netherlands as a whole is less than a quarter of the size of Colorado,...
    Post by: foks, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New member say'n Hi.

    it looks pretty good! Hope you have fun with it.
    Post by: foks, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    me and my 1981 xj650 Maxim -- front fork oil change

    Re: introducing me and my 1981 xj650 Maxim Wow, that is an excellent topic. Thanks! I'll probably have to look around a bit for the bucket...
    Post by: foks, Jan 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    me and my 1981 xj650 Maxim -- front fork oil change

    Re: introducing me and my 1981 xj650 Maxim Thank you for the warm welcome ! It looks like it was a good idea to register on the forum. I've...
    Post by: foks, Jan 6, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    me and my 1981 xj650 Maxim -- front fork oil change

    Hey there! I have a 1981 XJ650. It ran 50K. It's a U.S. model, including a miles speedometer. So far I've: * changed engine oil and filter....
    Thread by: foks, Jan 5, 2013, 23 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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