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  1. txaggie44
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    Really bad luck on my first ever bike............

    Ok. Thanks for the advice Fitz. I'm gonna tear into this weekend possibly and go from there I guess...still not quite sure though yet..
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. txaggie44
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    Really bad luck on my first ever bike............

    What does the motor oil do for the cylinders during the test?
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. txaggie44
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    Really bad luck on my first ever bike............

    I must say though, I am absolutely second guessing my initial decision...
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. txaggie44
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    Really bad luck on my first ever bike............

    It's not that I'm scared, I've just never done anything like this before nor do I want to drop $2000 into it...
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. txaggie44
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    Really bad luck on my first ever bike............

    Thanks man I appreciate it! I put a lot of time into it, and the only reason I started doing cosmetic stuff was because a) I got a hell of a deal...
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. txaggie44
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    Really bad luck on my first ever bike............

    I really don't want to give up on it as I've already put so much time into it and I'd hate for that all to go to waste...
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. txaggie44
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    Really bad luck on my first ever bike............

    They said that they did suspect a few valves were very tight and that they would do some kind of procedure by pumping air into them to see if it...
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. txaggie44
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    Really bad luck on my first ever bike............

    No that's the check valves, adjust, and free up the cylinders among other engine work
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. txaggie44
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    Really bad luck on my first ever bike............

    I took it to Mr. Motorcycle in Fort Worth, Texas and that's what they told me. They said it was testing at 50 psi, which is way too low. They had...
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. txaggie44
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    XJ700X Being Parted Out in Houston

    Hey, that's mine! haha
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. txaggie44
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    Really bad luck on my first ever bike............

    I've got one complete set of carbs and another set (the original to the bike, but a float pin stem is broken off) for the bike
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. txaggie44
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    Really bad luck on my first ever bike............

    I have an '85 Maxim X 700 that I'm deciding to part out, due to the motor not having compression or getting spark. I don't want to pay to fix it...
    Thread by: txaggie44, Dec 26, 2013, 38 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. txaggie44
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    1985 Maxim X XJ700X PART OUT!!!

    I have an '85 Maxim X 700 that I'm deciding to part out, due to the motor not having compression or getting spark. I don't want to pay to fix it...
    Thread by: txaggie44, Dec 26, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. txaggie44
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    Bogging down in 2nd and 3rd...

    Thanks adrian1, that was quite helpful!
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 16, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  15. txaggie44
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    Bogging down in 2nd and 3rd...

    The bike has 50,xxx miles on it. The valves were checked and are fine that's why nothing was mentioned about them. How do I tell if the bike is...
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 15, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  16. txaggie44
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    Bogging down in 2nd and 3rd...

    It is in fact carbureted and running just fine otherwise lol I figured the carbs were the culprits and will probably take them off tomorrow and...
    Post by: txaggie44, Dec 14, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  17. txaggie44
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    Bogging down in 2nd and 3rd...

    Hey guys, quick question for y'all. I just picked up a 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R and it's a blast to ride except the fact that when I shift into second...
    Thread by: txaggie44, Dec 14, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  18. txaggie44
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    Starting problems.....

    I appreciate it Bruce. I am getting a little ahead of myself like some members have stated...I'm just ready to hear her finally run!
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. txaggie44
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    Starting problems.....

    The battery is brand new and was put on a trickle charge before I attempted to start the bike so I don't think the battery is the issue. Probably...
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. txaggie44
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    Starting problems.....

    So I installed the carbs after cleaning them to try and fire the bike up, but still had no luck. No gaskets were leaking or anything, but when...
    Thread by: txaggie44, Nov 26, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. txaggie44
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    Fuel line connections

    Thanks for the input. So I installed the carbs after cleaning them to try and fire the bike up, but still had no luck. No gaskets were leaking or...
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. txaggie44
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    Fuel line connections

    So where on the bike do the two overflow/vent lines hook up? I know the main fuel line hooks up to the side of the petcock and the vacuum line...
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. txaggie44
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    Pod Mod

    Did you just take off the factory rubber the pods came with and swap it for the air box boot? I'm putting pods on my x and need to create some...
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 21, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  24. txaggie44
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    Fuel line connections

    I know what the lines are but am unsure of where all of the hoses are supposed to connect to other components of the bike. I've also got some sort...
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What size jets??

    That is kind of what I was thinking Time. So if I were to do that, would I mount the pods on very end of the full-length intake boots, or kind of...
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What size jets??

    Time-When you say to "make my own" velocity how would I do so? As in, what materials are best to use for this?
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. txaggie44
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    Newbie from Dallas/College Station

    Almost all of that list was done while I was searching and waiting on my carbs to be shipped to me which took a long time. Oil and filter have...
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 19, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What size jets??

    I appreciate the help guys. What do you mean by "velocity stacks" between the pods and carbs? And what exactly would I have to do to make them?
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. txaggie44
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    What size jets??

    I appreciate the help guys. What do you mean by "velocity stacks" between the pods and carbs? And what exactly would I have to do to make them?
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. txaggie44
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    Newbie from Dallas/College Station

    Dang phone! Ill try and get some up tonight. Razz-that would be great. Just need to get her up and running first!
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. txaggie44
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    Fuel line connections

    Thanks for the input tom. My carbs have two fuel connections, one between 1&2 and the other connecting 3&4...
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. txaggie44
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    Fuel line connections

    Quick question for you fellow XJers. When I got my bike the carbs were off of it and in a box, therefore I have no idea where the fuel lines hook...
    Thread by: txaggie44, Nov 16, 2013, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. txaggie44
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    Newbie from Dallas/College Station

    I didn't send them off, I just happened to find a good bank on eBay for a good price since one of the float pin posts was snapped off on the carbs...
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. txaggie44
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    What size jets??

    If I am running shorties from the exhaust collector (2 outlets) and pod filters on my X what size jets should I get?
    Thread by: txaggie44, Nov 16, 2013, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. txaggie44
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    Should I rejet???

    Wow! Thank you guys for all of the wonderful advice. I just learned a lot of things that I didn't know before. Every part of my new Carburetors...
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. txaggie44
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    Red kote!

    For all of you who have used Red Kote in the past! A few weeks back I decided to seal my gas tank with Red Kote because I saw very faint rust...
    Thread by: txaggie44, Nov 14, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. txaggie44
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    Should I rejet???

    The main reasons I want to change the exhaust is because a) they just don't look right with the new look of my bike and b) I want to try and get a...
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. txaggie44
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    Should I rejet???

    The only exhaust parts that I removed were the mufflers so to answer your question Polock, I believe 4 pipes into the collector with two outlets....
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. txaggie44
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    Should I rejet???

    Hey guys, I appreciate all of the input and I will definitely take that all into account. I appreciate it. I have an 85 Maxim "X" 700....
    Post by: txaggie44, Nov 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. txaggie44
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    Should I rejet???

    Hey guys, I am new to this site as this is only my third post and I have a question regarding rejetting my carburetors. I just recently bought...
    Thread by: txaggie44, Nov 11, 2013, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. txaggie44
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    1985 Maxim X XJ700X Parts/Accessories For Sale!!!!

    I have all of these parts posted on eBay as well! If you're interested in anything just holler at me and I'll send them your way. I will accept...
    Thread by: txaggie44, Nov 11, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Newbie from Dallas/College Station

    Howdy folks, I just joined the forum and am excited to be a new member and get expert opinions from you guys. I just bought a 1985 Maxim X...
    Thread by: txaggie44, Nov 11, 2013, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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