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  1. Cudaguy
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    "Brake" comes on at start up, and sets and resets intermittently XJ1100J

    Rooster 53, not sure what you mean by "+1 on the switches" and are you saying that the front MC and the Rear MC have fluid level switches in them,...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Jun 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Cudaguy
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    "Brake" comes on at start up, and sets and resets intermittently XJ1100J

    Having checked the rear master fluid level and the front fluid levels, the rear was a bit low so I added fluid about the site glass. I did notice...
    Thread by: Cudaguy, Jun 16, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Cudaguy
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    Metro Detroit area, looking for, or to host, a carb clinic

    Thanks. The spider/octopus was removed by the PO. Ran fine all this time. I rebuilt the petcocks last year because they did not fully shutoff...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Jun 22, 2020 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  4. Cudaguy
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    Metro Detroit area, looking for, or to host, a carb clinic

    82 XJ1100J, 14000 miles, performance has gotten worst over the last 2 years. But it has always run acceptably. Then 120 miles back, after a fresh...
    Thread by: Cudaguy, Jun 22, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  5. Cudaguy
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    Metro Detroit area. Looking for help with carb rebuild, adj, etc

    82 XJ1100J, 14000 miles, performance has gotten worst over the last 2 years. But it has always run acceptably. Then 120 miles back, after a...
    Thread by: Cudaguy, Jun 2, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Central US and Canada
  6. Cudaguy
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    Looking for help to sync carbs in metro detroit area

    you know I'm in, but my sept is pretty tight. I'm tied up every weekend except on Sun the 8th and possibly the 22nd
    Post by: Cudaguy, Aug 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Cudaguy
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    Looking for help to sync carbs in metro detroit area

    That would be excellent. Maybe we can get a group together. How do we proceed from here?
    Post by: Cudaguy, Aug 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Cudaguy
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    Convert to LED headlight XJ1100

    I get the warning light right from the get go, whether in low or high beam mode. I have not really studied the changes I need to effect t get...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Aug 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Cudaguy
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    anyone swap out those annoying allen head and jis screws with a more modern design?

    I did my previous bike with Allen SS, and as I've done things on xj1100, I'm starting to do the same thing. I don't tend to use power tools on the...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Aug 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Cudaguy
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    Looking for help to sync carbs in metro detroit area

    Looking to see if anyone in Metro Detroit area who is familiar with carb work/ syncing who has tools (manometer and adapters, etc) on a xj1100j...
    Thread by: Cudaguy, Aug 20, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Cudaguy
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    Convert to LED headlight XJ1100

    So I did pull the trigger and replaced the beadlamp with the LED listed above. WOW, what an improvement! Brighter,whiter, a wider beam. Riding up...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Aug 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Cudaguy
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    Rear brake shoe caliper wear 82 XJ1100J maxim

    Follow up..... I was riding today and had a bit of a panic stop situation. I will say that the brake line upgrade and other brake upgrades showed...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Aug 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Cudaguy
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    Rear brake shoe caliper wear 82 XJ1100J maxim

    Status update Replaced all original soft lines with stainless braided lines. The hard line remains in place, thought the fittings got pretty...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Jun 26, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Cudaguy
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    Rear brake shoe caliper wear 82 XJ1100J maxim

    OK then. I have the new pads, but I did not open them up yet. I just checked them and they are angled as well. As far as the line s, that was a...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Jun 19, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Cudaguy
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    Rear brake shoe caliper wear 82 XJ1100J maxim

    Rear caliper was hanging up and would not release, but some taps with a rubber deadblow would ease it up, and eventually it would release. I am...
    Thread by: Cudaguy, Jun 19, 2019, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Cudaguy
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    Convert to LED headlight XJ1100

    I've been looking at LED headlights on Amazon and Ebay. There seem to be many 7 inch LED with projector lens available at what seems like non...
    Thread by: Cudaguy, Sep 7, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Cudaguy
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    XJ1100 COnvert to LED headlamp

    I've been looking at LED headlights on Amazon and Ebay. There seem to be many 7 inch LED with projector lens available at what seems like non...
    Thread by: Cudaguy, Sep 5, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Cudaguy
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    unstable throttle

    Thanks for the help, that seems to have taken care of it by adjusting the throttle cable looser and using the knob at the carbs. I do think its...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Cudaguy
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    unstable throttle

    Seems last week that I started getting some unstability in the throttle on my 82 xj1100j. Idle dropped so low that it would stall. Tried to...
    Thread by: Cudaguy, Jul 6, 2017, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Cudaguy
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    Going to look at an 82 xj1100. looking for advise on what to look for

    I'm like everyman. I want the perfect one for a song. But seriously, I'm looking for a fair deal and if it falls in my price range, I'd be...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Oct 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Cudaguy
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    Going to look at an 82 xj1100. looking for advise on what to look for

    Update 10/1/2015 The owner, who was out of town since Labor day and would be back home next week said " so don't worry, no one else can look at...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Oct 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Cudaguy
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    Going to look at an 82 xj1100. looking for advise on what to look for

    I owned an xj1100 brand new in the 80's, put a few thousand miles on it and was forced to sell it. Found one on a couple hours north, owner...
    Thread by: Cudaguy, Sep 24, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Cudaguy
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    A few Yamaha's from bike night.

    Looks like the Maxim 1100 was for sale? Any info on that?
    Post by: Cudaguy, Aug 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Cudaguy
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    Insurance recommendations

    Some of those rates seem awesome. Michigan adds 175/year for the catastrophic claims fund to cover uninsureds and underinsured. My full coverage...
    Post by: Cudaguy, May 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Cudaguy
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    Ultrasonic cleaners

    The unit shown in the ebay link in the first post is the exact same unit from Harbor Freight. I used one to do my carbs back in the fall and was...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Mar 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Cudaguy
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    XJ1 1100..........What to watch out for when buying one

    I knew that it might take some time to find the right bike, and though I don't have the cash right now, I can only say I drastically...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Mar 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Cudaguy
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    Dyna tank

    Yeah, I had an estimate from a weld company. They wanted 200 bucks for the plate, welding a filler neck, and gas cap. Not worth it. I am...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Feb 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. Cudaguy
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    Dyna tank

    Do you have any Harley tank parts? I need the plate that seals the tank from a streetglide. It usually has the fuel injection pump or a tank...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Feb 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. Cudaguy
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    XJ1 1100..........What to watch out for when buying one

    Well, one thing is for certain, If I find a bike and need any help with keeping it on the road (cuz I ain't starting out with one that's not road...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Feb 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Cudaguy
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    XJ1 1100..........What to watch out for when buying one

    Thanks Rick, No doubt that a functional and properly running bike is far preferable to sitting in the garage going " Vroom, Vroom". But it is...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Cudaguy
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    XJ1 1100..........What to watch out for when buying one

    Thanks alot, These are the types of issues I am looking for guidance on. Which leads to Q-1 is the trans issue a non repairable situation or...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Cudaguy
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    XJ1 1100..........What to watch out for when buying one

    Thanks for the tip. I would have guessed an exhaust would not be a difficult thing to fix, but it makes sense that there would be no real...
    Post by: Cudaguy, Feb 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Cudaguy
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    XJ1 1100..........What to watch out for when buying one

    Hello all. I am new to this forum, and only been back riding for about 4 years now. I was gifted a dead Honda CX 500 that needed a lot of work....
    Thread by: Cudaguy, Feb 12, 2013, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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