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  1. xj650la
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    One man's musing about intake boots

    Wow! I'm glad I raised this although, now I think the point that Chacal raised is the one that makes it seem like it's not practical. It's such a...
    Post by: xj650la, Jul 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    One man's musing about intake boots

    Okay, I'm just going to throw this out there, being that the internet provides some anonymity. Aren't the intake boots a rubber connector...
    Thread by: xj650la, Jul 24, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The other tang on the floats - the little one

    Got it. Thanks much. To tell you the truth I think this might have been one of several issues that I was dealing with here because in addition to...
    Post by: xj650la, Jul 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The other tang on the floats - the little one

    No Fitz, actually I'm wet setting. But being an 82 I think this bike has probably had it's carbs apart 20 times by 20 different people. This is...
    Post by: xj650la, Jul 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The other tang on the floats - the little one

    When I was working on my 82 xj650j and going back and checking the setting on my floats I noticed the little tab that is about a 1/4 inch to the...
    Thread by: xj650la, Jul 1, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need a good battery part number

    Perfect! Thanks for the fast replies and the good advice!
    Post by: xj650la, Jun 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. xj650la
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    Need a good battery part number

    Hi all, Been trying to diagnose an electrical problem on my 82 Maxim xj650. Looks like it's just the battery! Can anyone tell me part numbers for...
    Thread by: xj650la, Jun 25, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. xj650la
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    Both coils bad? Naw. Can't be. Just bad wires?

    Well this really gives me a lot to work with! I really appreciate it. Thanks to all of you. When I figure it out, I'll come back and post the...
    Post by: xj650la, Jun 18, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Both coils bad? Naw. Can't be. Just bad wires?

    Hey everyone, My beloved 82 xj650j has broken down after a couple months of fun. It had some carb issues because I hadn't yet thoroughly gone...
    Thread by: xj650la, Jun 17, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    question about bench synching

    Hi all, recently got my 82 xj650 on the road but hadn't gone through it thoroughly which I plan to do this weekend. It was running decent after...
    Thread by: xj650la, Jun 6, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    butchered pilot screw - Use an easy out?

    Thanks but this is beyond any kind of oil. I think someone tried using a different kind of drill bit that sort of melted the little brass cap into...
    Post by: xj650la, Jun 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    butchered pilot screw - Use an easy out?

    I've got one pilot screw on my 82 xj650 Maxim that is butchered. I've managed to clean out a little bit of the slot so the screwdriver drops in...
    Thread by: xj650la, Jun 2, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No spark to plugs

    Well I printed out this great write-up http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... rcuit.html and although I didn't do it step by step, one of the...
    Post by: xj650la, May 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No spark to plugs

    I just came to my job where I have access to a printer (it's a ghost town) so I can print out some writeups. I'm going to check the fuses and the...
    Post by: xj650la, May 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No spark to plugs

    Hi all, I hope no one is near their computer and instead is out barbecuing with the fam. But just in case there are some other losers out there...
    Thread by: xj650la, May 25, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Neutral relay? Couldn't get my light to come on/won't start

    Re: Neutral relay? Couldn't get my light to come on/won't st Cool! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I'll take a look at the fuses...
    Post by: xj650la, Apr 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Neutral relay? Couldn't get my light to come on/won't start

    Hello everyone, My 82 xj650j wouldn't start this morning. I couldn't get the neutral light to come on even though I'm sure I was finding neutral....
    Thread by: xj650la, Apr 3, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How long to warm up my XJ650?

    Hi everyone, A friend of mine helped me put together my old xj650 which had been junked in 2002. He rebuilt the carbs for me and helped with...
    Thread by: xj650la, Mar 27, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Kenda tires?

    Alright! Thanks everyone! Kendas it is.
    Post by: xj650la, Feb 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. xj650la
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    Kenda tires?

    I'm finally putting finishing touches on my 82 xj650 Maxim and about to register it and become a first time rider. I'm thinking of buying a pair...
    Thread by: xj650la, Feb 14, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. xj650la
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    Got it running!

    Perfect. Thanks again. Fitz. That explains everything. Now I can tire shop.
    Post by: xj650la, Jan 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Got it running!

    Thanks for all this Fitz. I've actually done pretty good having been poring over these forums kind of obsessively, but I still appreciate all the...
    Post by: xj650la, Jan 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Got it running!

    Okay, so here's my plan. I'm going to get it registered now, so that I can ride it around just a little bit (no high-speed blasts) for more...
    Post by: xj650la, Jan 18, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight wiring issue

    Ah of course! Great! That's an easy fix! I'll replace it with the correct one and if I'm right - this is the last hiccup. I think this project...
    Post by: xj650la, Jan 18, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight wiring issue

    I just finished getting my xj650 roadworthy - or so I thought - with great advice from contributors to this forum. Then when I was riding around a...
    Thread by: xj650la, Jan 17, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Got it running!

    Thanks for all the help guys. It was two separate problems and after solving them it seems to run great. I still can't get the plug out of that...
    Post by: xj650la, Jan 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Got it running!

    A little time every Sunday and now I've got my 82 maxim xj650 running. (I don't want to say how many Sundays!) Most of the problem was the float...
    Thread by: xj650la, Jan 10, 2014, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Range of tire sizes?

    Thanks much guys. I feel like I have all the education I need now.
    Post by: xj650la, Dec 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Range of tire sizes?

    Hi everyone, Okay, I'm really confused with all the different letters and numbers they use in tire sizes. I googled and saw the original specs on...
    Thread by: xj650la, Dec 7, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel delivery issue?

    For all three super-helpful responses, THANKS VERY MUCH. Won't work on it again till next weekend, but I'll order whatever I need tomorrow and...
    Post by: xj650la, Nov 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel delivery issue?

    I have been working on an 82 xj650 which I bought not running. My friend rebuilt the carbs for me. We set the float levels very carefully by...
    Thread by: xj650la, Nov 24, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. xj650la
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    Replace old fuse panel on my 82 XJ650J

    Thanks a lot. I'll check with him.
    Post by: xj650la, Oct 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replace old fuse panel on my 82 XJ650J

    Hi again (my 2nd post tonight) I'm having starting circuit issues and one of the things that I noticed is that my power to the main circuit is...
    Thread by: xj650la, Oct 28, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cheap replacement for relays? or a source to buy new one?

    Hi all, I'm having starting circuit issues with my 82 Maxim XJ6560J. In the process of trying to figure that out, I found that the relay with the...
    Thread by: xj650la, Oct 28, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Can't get brakes after rebuild

    Hi Everyone, I'm having a helluva time trying to get some brakes on my 82 xj650. I rebuilt both the master cylinder and the caliper. No brakes...
    Thread by: xj650la, Sep 9, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    master Cylinder rebuild

    Thanks Adrian. This means I did everything right. I guess the cylinder itself must have some gouges or deep scratches that the pressure is leaking...
    Post by: xj650la, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    master Cylinder rebuild

    Trying to get my first motorcycle ever roadworthy at the age of 58. Xj650! I rebuilt the master and the calipers, but now that i got fluid in it...
    Thread by: xj650la, Sep 2, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    master cylinder sight glass source?

    Hi Everyone, I'm working on an '82 Maxim 650, and I'd like to rebuild my old master cylinder. Does anyone know a source for the sight glass? I...
    Thread by: xj650la, Jun 26, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel tank swap?

    Thanks for that information. I'm glad I checked. I was a little concerned about it fitting, but its such a tempting deal because it's a tank...
    Post by: xj650la, May 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel tank swap?

    Oh - sorry. Maxim not Seca. Trying to find out of the 550 Maxim tank fits the 650 Maxim. Thanks.
    Post by: xj650la, May 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel tank swap?

    Hey everyone! I've found a good deal on a fuel tank in great shape from an XJ550, and I need one for my XJ650. Will it fit? I've been told...
    Thread by: xj650la, May 7, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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