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  1. minnMaxim
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    Extra hose

    Hose small filter and a hose again. I just don't see where on earth it goes.
    Post by: minnMaxim, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. minnMaxim
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    Extra hose

    No mods at all. Where do I hook up the breather hose up at?
    Post by: minnMaxim, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. minnMaxim
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    Extra hose

    I had a chain mishap which lead to a hose being disconnected. I have the chain back on but am unsure where this hose goes. Could not get the...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, Sep 18, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bad horn 1996 seca

    Ha ha it really is a wet horn though. Okay how do we know that it is the horn though and not the switch for the horn. I don't want to buy the...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Aug 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bad horn 1996 seca

    I have a horn that works only when it the bike is caught in the rain or is new started for the season. It will work for a couple weeks and then...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, Aug 27, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    changing fairing

    I need to put a different fairing on my 96 seca due to dropping it last fall :( . I picked up a 93 fairing an Ebay and discovered that the fairing...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, Aug 27, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. minnMaxim
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    96 seca II gaskets for sale

    I have the Yamaha GASKET, HEAD COVER 1 Manufactured by Yamaha Part #: 4BR-11193-00-00 new in a bag for $42 and the TOP END GASKET KIT...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, Aug 27, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. minnMaxim
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    Wanted 1996 Red seca II fairing needed

    I dropped my bike last fall and need to get a new upper fairing. I bought a 1992 fairing which obviously didn't work. So any one outthere please...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, Feb 25, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. minnMaxim
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    Minor Oil Leak

    I uploaded a oilly picture in the gallery. This is the only way I knew to post a pic.
    Post by: minnMaxim, May 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Minor Oil Leak

    I got the bike from a rich guy who had let the bike sit for several years. I got the bike last year with only 5000 miles on it and it is a 97. I...
    Post by: minnMaxim, May 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Minor Oil Leak

    Definitely leaking much lower then the valve cover gaskets. Almost definate it is the head gasket. How long can I leave it like this? Also how...
    Post by: minnMaxim, May 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. minnMaxim
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    Minor Oil Leak

    I have a minor oil leak on the right side of my engine, in the top part of the cooling fins on the side, and below the exhaust in the front. I...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, May 24, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. minnMaxim
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    Hot bike, fast idle

    I got a 96 Yamaha Seca II. It only has 5000 miles on it!!!
    Post by: minnMaxim, Jul 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. minnMaxim
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    Hot bike, fast idle

    Finally fixed but no longer mine. After a sync the maxim 550 no longer has an idling issue. It idles great now but not I have a new bike.
    Post by: minnMaxim, Jul 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    thinking about getting an xj600

    Thank you guys for all your help with the old 550. It is going to my younger brother as his first bike. I couldn't of kept the thing going...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. minnMaxim
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    thinking about getting an xj600

    Here's the new bike. Got gas for the first time today 60mpg!!!!!!!! The best the maxim 550 would get was 40.
    Post by: minnMaxim, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. minnMaxim
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    thinking about getting an xj600

    I got the bike for 1650 plus a free helmet. Runs really good. Shifting is a little different then the Maxim. I stalled it twice shifting by...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Jun 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. minnMaxim
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    thinking about getting an xj600

    After reading his invoice it was about 600-700 rebuilding/cleaning carbs. He had the tank reconditioned for the rest of it.
    Post by: minnMaxim, Jun 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. minnMaxim
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    thinking about getting an xj600

    Yes It is the Seca II with the full fairing. i will look for exhaust problems when i go to check out the bike on Tuesday. It just had 900 of...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Jun 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. minnMaxim
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    thinking about getting an xj600

    I need any advice on getting an xj600. He wants about 1900 for it and it has 5500 miles on it. Looks to be in great shape. Any mechanical...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, Jun 27, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. minnMaxim
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    Hot bike, fast idle

    I took out the anti tamper plugs and have the bike at 3.5 turns out. last time i tried to fix throttle valve seals i ended up bending up the...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Jun 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. minnMaxim
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    Hot bike, fast idle

    Ah the saga of the high idle continues. IT IS DRIVING ME NUTS!!!!!!!! It also seems like it is getting worse. Here is what i have donee....
    Post by: minnMaxim, Jun 25, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil spot under bike

    Leak under the bike this morning again. Is it possible to leak from the gear shift assembly? Matt Renken
    Post by: minnMaxim, Jun 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil spot under bike

    I came out after work to realize the there was a oil spot under the bike. It looks like it is coming from the middle of the bike. Is it from the...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, May 20, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. minnMaxim
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    Bad news from the dealer

    How does the main jet being off effect how the rest of the carbs run? Is the red dust rust from the tank?
    Post by: minnMaxim, May 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. minnMaxim
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    Bad news from the dealer

    I am at risk for sounding like a real idiot when I post this. I don't know if I will be able to post with any credibility after this. I...
    Post by: minnMaxim, May 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. minnMaxim
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    Bad news from the dealer

    I took my bike in to get the carbs synced to hopefully correct the fast idle situation. The dealer tells me I am running on two and a half carbs....
    Thread by: minnMaxim, May 6, 2010, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. minnMaxim
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    Hot bike, fast idle

    Are you saying to put Armoral jut on the dust caps themselves? Also is there any recommeded way to get the anti tamper plates off of the carbs?
    Post by: minnMaxim, Apr 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. minnMaxim
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    Hot bike, fast idle

    I have found the source of my air leak that I think is causing this fast idle. The choke plunger seals are leaking. The idle is raising when I...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. minnMaxim
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    Fuel Petcock issues

    Leaner, I was hoper to get better gas mileage by sealing up these boots. The bike is only getting 31 miles per gallon. Granted I am driving on a...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Apr 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. minnMaxim
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    Fuel Petcock issues

    I think I found the problem with the fast idle. I think that there are cracks around the bronze pins on two of the intake boots. I sprayed WD40...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. minnMaxim
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    Fuel Petcock issues

    In one of my previous forums Hot bike fast idle I talked about the bike idling at 3000 when hot. Could this have anything to do with the O-ring...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. minnMaxim
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    Fuel Petcock issues

    I just put the K & L petcock rebuilt kit on and now the fuel valve will leak. I know the o ring is a little different on the vacuum side and...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, Apr 14, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. minnMaxim
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    Bike not turning over

    Thanks for all the help. It was the solenoid that was the issue! Now my headlight will not turn on until the bike is running? Maybe I will skip...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Apr 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. minnMaxim
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    Bike not turning over

    One last question before I get a solenoid. Does it make a difference that my headlight does not turn on when I turn on the ignition switch. The...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Mar 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. minnMaxim
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    Bike not turning over

    Thanks for all the help. I bypassed the starter by going positive cable to starter power. Engine cranked!!! That is a sound I haven't heard...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Mar 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. minnMaxim
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    Bike not turning over

    Nice day in MN this weekend wanted to pull the bike out. It has not been started since winter. I went to start the bike and it barely turned...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, Mar 23, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. minnMaxim
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    Who hasn't put their bike to bed yet?

    I am taking the bike out in Minnesota tommorrow. Next week it is 17 degree mornings. We had a couple of nice days last week and I saw a couple...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Nov 15, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. minnMaxim
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    Hot bike, fast idle

    Thanks for the education on the fuel petcock I never understood that quite right. I did not have the high idle problem with the old carbs....
    Post by: minnMaxim, Nov 14, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. minnMaxim
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    Hot bike, fast idle

    I am having an interesting problem with my bike. It idles great when it is cold but really high sometimes when it is hot. When the bike is hot...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, Nov 12, 2009, 24 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. minnMaxim
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    Who hasn't put their bike to bed yet?

    I am still riding the old 550. I will ride it until I see snow, ice, or sand. Have already seen the frost. The old bike just starts up every...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. minnMaxim
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    Who hasn't put their bike to bed yet?

    I am still riding the old 550. I will ride it until I see snow, ice, or sand. Have already seen the frost. The old bike just starts up every...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. minnMaxim
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    Engine running rough

    I am still having trouble with the idle of my engine. I have pretty much done everything under the sun that a layman can do. I have completely...
    Thread by: minnMaxim, Jul 31, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. minnMaxim
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    !!!!!PARTING 1982 MAXIM 650 YCIS, UPDATED WITH PICS!!!!!

    Re: PARTING 1982 MAXIM 650 YCIS, LET THE FEEDING FRENZY BEGIN My starting button has completely fallen out of my 550. So I am looking for the...
    Post by: minnMaxim, May 28, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. minnMaxim
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    Engine Idle trouble

    I pulled out the pilot screw right underneath the bladder to make sure that it was clean and it looks fine. This leaves the only thing that I...
    Post by: minnMaxim, May 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. minnMaxim
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    Engine Idle trouble

    Hey thanks again for the help. I took off the float bowl of the carbs and cleaned needle valve and i think the main jet. I did not clean any...
    Post by: minnMaxim, May 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. minnMaxim
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    Engine Idle trouble

    Hey sorry to keep whining but I just cleaned the carbs and made sure the coils are operating right and am getting the same problem. The coil for...
    Post by: minnMaxim, May 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine Idle trouble

    Oops me again does anyone know of where I could get a used coil? I really don't want to blow $100 on a brand new one if I don't have too. Also...
    Post by: minnMaxim, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. minnMaxim
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    Engine Idle trouble

    Okay here is what happened I had the main fuse blow. I had already looked at the fuses and this one didn't look blown, but was. However when i...
    Post by: minnMaxim, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. minnMaxim
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    Engine Idle trouble

    Ok real big issues now. I took the bike out for a small trip and it had the same idle issues. This time when I restarted it something sounded...
    Post by: minnMaxim, Apr 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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