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  1. mr_ex
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    sold my x

    well after a great summer of ridin all over the state.....i sold the ol girl. i had a lot of fun but its not quite up to my riding style....
    Thread by: mr_ex, Sep 5, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. mr_ex
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    MOST Rediculous Comment Made by your Previous Owner is??

    "everything works" :roll: :roll: :roll:
    Post by: mr_ex, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. mr_ex
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    where to get fuel air screws

    i have a spare pilot if yu really need one......actually i have 3 :wink:
    Post by: mr_ex, Jul 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. mr_ex
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    colortne

    the maxim x is 12mm :P
    Post by: mr_ex, Jul 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. mr_ex
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    Xj are great

    a hog might be a harley...but...a biker is a biker no matter what he or she drives.... we all ride for the same reasons. and just for the...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jul 7, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. mr_ex
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    What size is my sparkplugs?

    not a big fan of removeing or installing spark plugs on a hot aluminum cyl head......i"d be doing one cyl ever couple of hrs or so if it were me.
    Post by: mr_ex, Jul 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. mr_ex
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    For $25,000 .. and, the right -- to come-back, next week ...

    Re: For $25,000 .. and, the right -- to come-back, next week silver solder and.....a TUNA CAN :lol: :wink:
    Post by: mr_ex, Jul 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. mr_ex
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    Fork Oil

    13.2 oz each fork :P
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. mr_ex
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    Started My Carbs Yesterday. Couple of Questions.

    try a new set of plugs and charge up yure battery really good. see if that will at least get yu started. yu may want to check the slides on...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. mr_ex
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    AIR LEAKS!! Should I Give Up on These Carbs??

    try here... http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/index.cfm
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. mr_ex
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    YICS question

    [img] this is what i used.....about 40 bucks on ebay. i had a merc carb stick yrs ago......i prefer the gauges. and i HATE MERCURY :x :x...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. mr_ex
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    1981 xj550 wont start

    sounds like yure batt. kicked the bucket. did yu charge it up?? try a slow charge for several hrs. if the batt is more than 3 yrs ols ..its...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. mr_ex
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    A birthday!?

    happy b-day rick-o 8) thanks for all the great info and tipz :wink:
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 27, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. mr_ex
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    synched my carbs today.......1&2 werent off much.....3&4 were WAY off...and the 1/2 -3/4 synch was off quite a bit. zoweeee...this puppy runs...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. mr_ex
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    easy carb removal

    if youre boots are old and "HARD".....pushing them back into the airbox is the only way to go.....otherwise yu will tear em all to dog snot....
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. mr_ex
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    Unbefreakingly believeable!!!

    VIP has NGK plugs at a very reasonable price 8)
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. mr_ex
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    gonna try the tweak

    york or kittery?? nuthin down theeeeaaaaaa :lol: i live waaaaa up nooooaaaaaath.......aroostook county. land of no economy..high fuel...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. mr_ex
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    gonna try the tweak

    ok here we go. after seeing everyone on the synch bandwagon,im gonna give it a try. i dont have a colortune, do yu folks that have one find yu...
    Thread by: mr_ex, Jun 26, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. mr_ex
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    I hate to say it but.....

    i know what its like to have to sell a bike that yu love. SUKZZZ wow....thats a nice bike!! worth all of 2500. imho
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 26, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Everybody Who Went Flying, Sunday ... Raise Your Hand!!!

    couldnt ride this weekend.....dang rain :cry: so i stayed in bed with peppermint patty :P :P :P :P
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 24, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. mr_ex
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    Fork Seals

    awwwwww :oops: twernt nuthin :oops: :oops:
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. mr_ex
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    Paint help needed

    talk to painterd......he is the rattle can man.......check out the great job he did on his bike 8) http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ......
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. mr_ex
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    Let's All Bust Rick's Chops

    been there done that :wink: never ignore free sound advice :lol: :P
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 23, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. mr_ex
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    How do I adjust valves on 1986 Maxim X (XJ700XS)?

    i agree with rick......the recomended valve adj. interval is 26k on these bikes.
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. mr_ex
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    Sea Foam majic?

    no yu dont have to drain it. i find it workd best if yu put a whole can in with a full tank....then go for a short ride....so it gets into the...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. mr_ex
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    My Doghouse was flying low this weekend. Max'd-out 750 Max!

    Re: My Doghouse was flying low this weekend. Max'd-out 750 the blue boys will git yuzzzz. just a matter of time. never had a ticket in my life...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Best riding jeans?

    nuthin like levis silver tab....for comfort 8)
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How much do you guys pay for plate stickers?

    registration 35 inspection 10 state required insurance...76 for 6 months :wink: robby...yu got ripped off :lol: :lol:
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. mr_ex
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    My Petcock Solution ($27.08 All new parts)

    well..after messing with yhe piece of crap repair kit :roll: with no success.....i tried rick"s trick.........THIS FREAKIN WORKS!!!!!! way to...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. mr_ex
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    Question

    hey...that looks just like my bike 8) the temp gauge will get real close to red zone before fan comes on. my bike stays about in the middle in...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. mr_ex
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    Manifold Leaks - Diaphragm Leaks - Repaired! by RickCoMatic

    Re: Manifold Leaks - Diaphragm Leaks - Repaired! by RickCoM is that the same as "liquid tape"....found at wallyworld...???
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. mr_ex
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    Where to get parts?

    i think these may work for ya???? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-X ... enameZWDVW
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. mr_ex
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    My bike After the CLEAN-UP!

    lookin good coastie......do yu make housecallz?? lol
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 13, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. mr_ex
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    maxim running lean?

    after yu turn them"clockwise" until they bottom...softly......then BACK them out 3 turns.
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. mr_ex
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    Fork Seals

    im in the process of doing my seals.....gonna try a set of k&s off fleabay :oops: ill let yuz know how they perform. found a easy way to get...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. mr_ex
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    900RK for sale: $1200 obo.

    in maine 85 and older bikes dont need a title for registration. i went thru that that no title deal with a bike before...takes forever to get...
    Post by: mr_ex, Jun 8, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  37. mr_ex
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    "Popping" when cold?

    if yu put filter pods on it yu will have to rejet to compensate for the massive extra airflow......so yu most likely are very lean. dont run run...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. mr_ex
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    XJ700 Maxim Flasher Relay Assembly

    as stated above....check and clean the switch first....also check every signal bulb and socket for bad connections and corrosion. there are some...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. mr_ex
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    Help with flashers allways on

    dumped a gallon of 91 petro in her last night and hit the trigger. fired up in no time. sounded pretty good.....let it run for awhile and shut er...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. mr_ex
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    How often do you clean the carbs?

    they key to clean carbs is off season maintenance. if yu store youre bike for any length of time either add fuel stabilizer or the ever popular...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. mr_ex
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    engine clunk at idle

    if the noise goes away when yu pull in the clutch......its probly a carb synch issue. i had that happen to me with a 85 honda v65.
    Post by: mr_ex, May 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. mr_ex
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    Tempting...

    the nighthawk 700s was a great bike.....scareeeeeemer!!! my next bike is gonna be a susuki bandit 1200s local dealer has an 05...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 11, 2007 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  43. mr_ex
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    buggered idle screws :(

    thats how i got my bugger out....i used 2 cut off wheels until i reached the screw then i used one to make a new slit..... holy smoke im in 3rd...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. mr_ex
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    Why do XJ's rock so hard?

    my first brand new bike was an 82 750 seca. bought it as a holdover in 85....think i paid 2800. the dealer i bought it from said i would love...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. mr_ex
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    Continental tires...how are they?

    i also run the bridgestone spitfire"s...have for yrs on many bikes...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. mr_ex
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    Help with flashers allways on

    relay works :D hooooooraaaaayyyy. at least sittin in the driveway. bike is not up and runnin yet. replaced relay got pilot screw out :lol:...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. mr_ex
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    pilot jet help!!!

    got er out!! ill get a pic and show yuz how i did it soon......thanks for all the tipz. i used a dremel and 2 cut off wheels. details...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. mr_ex
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    filter "in" tank

    found the very same thing in my tank yesterday 8O must be the moon or sumpin eh??? :lol: :lol:
    Post by: mr_ex, May 10, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. mr_ex
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    Sissy bar (back rest) and luggage rack wanted

    i have a backrest.......but i wont part with it cheap :twisted: yu folks might be seeing my whole bike in parts.....if i dont get this carb...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 7, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. mr_ex
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    pilot jet help!!!

    ok thanks guys nice wrte-up gremlin so even if i get it out im still screwed as there is no replacement?? just farkin great :roll:...
    Post by: mr_ex, May 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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