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  1. vashtsdaytona
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    Auxiliary light recomendations

    I bought these ones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D8ZCNKZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details and mounted them to my engine crash bars, so...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 12, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Headlight Relay Mod Atari notification by pass thread

    its 6v underload full battery voltage without load. so I have some wiring there that cant carry load. I have previously replaced the fuse box...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Apr 28, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. vashtsdaytona
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    Auxiliary light recomendations

    For any of you that have added some extra AUX lights to your bike, do you have any links to what you used and do you like them? thank you
    Thread by: vashtsdaytona, Apr 25, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Headlight Relay Mod Atari notification by pass thread

    Hello, I intend to do relay bypass on my headlight as im only getting 6v to it under load. in searching i found that this will trip the...
    Thread by: vashtsdaytona, Apr 25, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 750 maxim firm up suspension have you tried EMGO shocks?

    kept the square. fairing came with the bike. Vetter brand Rooster with stereo. it was black. I pieced together the luggage set, and painted to...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Aug 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. vashtsdaytona
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    82 750 maxim firm up suspension have you tried EMGO shocks?

    it has now been about 400 miles. they have broken in and did soften up. I do feel like they are still too firm but not unbearable. when i have...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jul 30, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. vashtsdaytona
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    82 750 maxim firm up suspension have you tried EMGO shocks?

    EMGOs arrived and I installed. a bit more hassle with the luggage. the plastic inserts for the rubber bushings, even the largest size was too...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 16, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. vashtsdaytona
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    82 750 maxim firm up suspension have you tried EMGO shocks?

    Went out dial was set on 3 of 4. Manipulated dial and it got easier on 1 harder on 4. So that valving is working. When set to 1 I am able to...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 15, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 750 maxim firm up suspension have you tried EMGO shocks?

    i pulled the stock shocks today, EMGOs are supposed to be here tomorrow. I was hoping to find them more broken. I pulled the springs to get to...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 15, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. vashtsdaytona
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    82 750 maxim firm up suspension have you tried EMGO shocks?

    heres a video of my situation. can we agree these are blown? have your volume on. [MEDIA]
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. vashtsdaytona
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    82 750 maxim firm up suspension have you tried EMGO shocks?

    What shocks did you get?
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 13, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. vashtsdaytona
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    82 750 maxim firm up suspension have you tried EMGO shocks?

    I feel my bike, 82 750 maxim is too soft and wallowy. I do have full luggage and that weight likely doesnt help. going over a bump, or curb into...
    Thread by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 12, 2023, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. vashtsdaytona
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seca Cylinder Base Gasket/Piston Ring job

    I also went to ndsu. Small world
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 3, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seca Cylinder Base Gasket/Piston Ring job

    Not to speak out my butt as I've not worked on 650. The repairs you need to do can be done in frame. The repairs you want to do require removing...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 3, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. vashtsdaytona
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    82 Yamaha Maxim Head Swap

    Yes you can remove the head with engine in bike. If you want to go further it's not much more work to pull cylinders, hone them and do new rings...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Apr 12, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. vashtsdaytona
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    Valve cover bolt size, helicoil

    Thank you much!
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Mar 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. vashtsdaytona
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    Valve cover bolt size, helicoil

    What is the valve cover bolt thread? I cant get to mine to measure at the moment. I want to say M6 x 1.0 ?? I need to helicoil one of the...
    Thread by: vashtsdaytona, Mar 6, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. vashtsdaytona
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    Stuck individual ball bearings in between tree post and steering shaft

    this is hard for me to picture, but if your loose in the steering stem and just need to drop the tree there should be enough room to do so. only...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 16, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale Maxim 750 Mufflers

    All are now sold. Thanks all!
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jan 14, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale Maxim 750 Mufflers

    This is my last muffler, it is a right side. It's in pretty good shape. I did my best to show it honestly. It has a dent in it, pictured, and...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jan 7, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. vashtsdaytona
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    For Sale Maxim 750 Mufflers

    All I have remaining, is one right hand muffler. Should anyone be looking for one.
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Nov 15, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. vashtsdaytona
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    For Sale Maxim 750 Mufflers

    Oh also my other left, when I was sorting these I had 4 sets, I put the As on my bike then there is a B and C set. This is the B and the last...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. vashtsdaytona
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    For Sale Maxim 750 Mufflers

    I am home now here is my best left. I did my best to get all angles and damage. There is one dent that is pictured. It is pretty shiny. Ignore...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. vashtsdaytona
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    For Sale Maxim 750 Mufflers

    I am not home right now. I will unwrap the best left I have and take pics for you
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Aug 12, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Valve cover gasket RTV

    After looking at more reference photos I think gap is normal and that must be blind hole under there
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jul 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve cover gasket RTV

    How about the gap I pictured?
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jul 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve cover gasket RTV

    In looking at eBay for reference photos I think it's normal. Here you can see the underside with gasket and it had gap...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jul 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve cover gasket RTV

    Follow up. This new gasket from Yamaha. These gaps supposed to be here? I don't have old gasket anymore to compare. Not pinched or rolled....
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jul 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. vashtsdaytona
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    Valve cover gasket RTV

    Are you guys doing RTV on your valve cover gasket? I think by convention a little would go in the corners of the half moon. Are you guys doing...
    Thread by: vashtsdaytona, Jul 25, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. vashtsdaytona
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    For Sale Maxim 750 Mufflers

    i can check. i saw your other posts, dont you have some now? but you might be missing the seals or they dont fit tight? maybe you are thinking...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jul 6, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale Who wants a brand-new XJ?

    very cool. i wonder if it would leak?
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jul 6, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. vashtsdaytona
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    How clean is 12V normally?

    Ive never considered noise on DC. Are you concerned it would cause problems?
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale NOS Maxim Emblem 4H7-21781-10 Pair NICE XJ650

    these are sold
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 15, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. vashtsdaytona
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    For Sale Maxim 750 Mufflers

    still got them would like to move them out
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 12, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  35. vashtsdaytona
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    For Sale NOS Maxim Emblem 4H7-21781-10 Pair NICE XJ650

    I have a pair of New Old Stock NOW side cover MAXIM emblems for xj650 I think 1980-1981 roughly 125mm x 25mm and have the pegs on the back of...
    Thread by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 12, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. vashtsdaytona
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    Cracked broken fins

    Mostly I guess I'm thinking will it hurt? I have tig I can big but would need practice and really would have to pull motor to get on its side....
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 4, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cracked broken fins

    I suppose a person could aluminium braze and build it up. Lower heat, but still that's a bunch of heat. Tig maybe, I've not had much luck with cast,
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 4, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. vashtsdaytona
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    Cracked broken fins

    I should say the biggest chunk missing the top one has been that way as long as I've had it. The lower missing and crack are new. Well recently...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 3, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cracked broken fins

    Discovered this today probably been that way a while. Makes me a little sad. But either way I'm still gonna ride it. Do I bother doing...
    Thread by: vashtsdaytona, Jun 3, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. vashtsdaytona
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    Yes in your situation if budget allows, take to a pro. This motor really had some corrosion huh?
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. vashtsdaytona
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    Frozen Oil Filter Bolt

    you might try to hammer on a 12point socket thats close. but if it doesnt work you have damaged the bolt more. absolute worst case it grinding...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale Maxim 750 Mufflers

    I meant to say desiccant, not desect. point is to keep moisture out.
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 17, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. vashtsdaytona
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    For Sale Maxim 750 Mufflers

    I have 2 sets of extra Maxim 750 mufflers i would like to sell. In the process of buying replacements for mine I ended up with extras. Quality...
    Thread by: vashtsdaytona, May 15, 2020, 17 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. vashtsdaytona
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    case half mating surface cleaning , worried about having removed some aluminium

    I will probably get flamed for this, and bearing in mind i cant touch it to feel it. That might be clean enough/ as good as your going to get...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 14, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. vashtsdaytona
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    case half mating surface cleaning , worried about having removed some aluminium

    send it
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. vashtsdaytona
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    case half mating surface cleaning , worried about having removed some aluminium

    i mean what are really gonna do about it anyways? to machine it down level would change bearings. welding up and machining down is possible, but...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. vashtsdaytona
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    you've got the patience, you will succeed
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    Hooray!
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. vashtsdaytona
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    For Sale xj750 backrest

    Is it sold?
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 9, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. vashtsdaytona
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    Cylinder Juggs Seperating from Crankcase

    Don't do this without thinking it through. But are we at the point we beat up on the stud with the biggest hammer you got and hope for the best?...
    Post by: vashtsdaytona, May 7, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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