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  1. RiceBiker
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    Bike jumps out of first gear!

    UPDATE: Bike has been sold. $2400
    Post by: RiceBiker, Apr 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. RiceBiker
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    Bike jumps out of first gear!

    Is this the same case that the starter clutch is in? Because that needs fixing as well.
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. RiceBiker
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    Bike jumps out of first gear!

    What does that mean, fix-it-wise?
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. RiceBiker
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    Solo seat hinge help

    I think these copper ones are 2"
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. RiceBiker
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    Solo seat hinge help

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. RiceBiker
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    Solo seat hinge help

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I left enough of the frame to weld the mounts to. Made a bracket for the front mount.
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. RiceBiker
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    1981 maxim 650 first timer

    [ATTACH] Bumpy!
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. RiceBiker
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    Bike jumps out of first gear!

    EBC clutch and springs. Doesn't slip at all, this is totally jumping out of gear and into neutral until I shift to 2nd.
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. RiceBiker
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    Bike jumps out of first gear!

    When I get on it, the bike jumps out of first gear and goes into a false neutral. Only happens in first. Is that my transmission going or...
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Jan 12, 2016, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. RiceBiker
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    Bike jumps out of first gear!

    When I get on it, the bike jumps out of first gear and goes into a false neutral. Only happens in first. Is that my transmission going or...
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Jan 12, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. RiceBiker
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    xj650 intake manifolds

    I did the liquid tape and it made a dramatic improvement. I'll probably add the inner tube later. It was also way too lean. I had 41's in there...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. RiceBiker
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    xj650 intake manifolds

    I'll try it. Has anyone tried liquid electrical tape? Or a combo of inner tube and tape? Thanks
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. RiceBiker
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    xj650 intake manifolds

    I'm experiencing an erratic idle and I think I'm getting vacuum leaks through the intake manifolds. Intake manifolds are all cracked. I saw a set...
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Jan 11, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. RiceBiker
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    First bike modification -- it runs now but runs high on idle and dies with throttle

    These CV carbs don't run on pods. Period. Some people say they can get them right, but I've never had that experience. It doesn't have to do with...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. RiceBiker
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    Solenoids

    So, it now looks like I have a starter cable problem. Shook the starter-to-solenoid wire and it started.
    Post by: RiceBiker, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. RiceBiker
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    Solenoids

    Is there a way to repair solenoids? Bought 3 China solenoids, 1 bad right out of the box, the 2nd got one start then went bad, on the 3rd one...
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Dec 31, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. RiceBiker
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    Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bobber?

    I did! Still having trouble with the carbs and these pods. I might try some different pods that don't allow so much air in. Trouble restarting it...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Oct 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. RiceBiker
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    Has anyone made there xj a chopper or bobber?

    Here you go! 82 XJ650 [ATTACH]
    Post by: RiceBiker, Sep 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. RiceBiker
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    carb drain screws

    This guy made his own drain screws. XJ650 [MEDIA] That's what we need, some superior German craftsmanship.
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Mar 8, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. RiceBiker
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    In the link below, this guy made his own carb drain plugs.

    In the link below, this guy made his own carb drain plugs.
    Status Update by RiceBiker, Mar 8, 2015
  21. RiceBiker
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    https://www.youtube.com/embed/gvxGbd8ZZss

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/gvxGbd8ZZss
    Status Update by RiceBiker, Mar 8, 2015
  22. RiceBiker
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    Starter Clutch,

    Starter clutch is still making me worry. I'd like to replace it. Just want to see, in advance, what I'm up against. Any good instructionals out...
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Jan 11, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. RiceBiker
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    speedo drive

    I don't know what I was all worked up about, my speedo is in kilometers anyway. :eek:
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. RiceBiker
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    speedo drive

    clutch meter it's called, dammit
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. RiceBiker
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    speedo drive

    here's the culprit. You can see it's all bent up. Gonna try to straighten it, but.....[ATTACH]
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. RiceBiker
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    speedo drive

    The new/used speedo drive and the old one both will turn the cable. WHEN it's off the bike. The piece in the wheel hub is NOT engaging the speedo...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. RiceBiker
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    speedo drive

    It seems that the little piece, with the ears?, in the hub isn't locked up to the wheel, if that makes sense. I can turn it by hand. When I...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. RiceBiker
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    speedo drive

    Gotta be something wrong in the hub. I know I lined up the 'ears'. So, I dislodged the cable from the drive unit and hooked up a drill to the...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. RiceBiker
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    starter grind

    Changed the oil. Again. Regular 10/40 Castrol. Presto, no more bag of rocks. Thanks,
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. RiceBiker
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    starter grind

    $50 worth of Mobil 1, 10/40
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. RiceBiker
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    starter grind

    It doesn't happen everytime, maybe 1:5 starts, the starter just sounds like a spin/grind type of sound. Replaced starter brushes maybe a thousand...
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Jan 8, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. RiceBiker
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    new clutch

    Yep, that's what I did. Loctite. Just torqued them down with a 1/4" drive ratchet. Was concerned about just RTV sealant, so I bought this gasket...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. RiceBiker
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    new clutch

    I got it, I guess the internals weren't lined up right.
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. RiceBiker
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    new clutch

    Anyway, I must've put it together wrong because I can't pull the clutch lever.
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. RiceBiker
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    new clutch

    '82 Maxim, 650 Tore down the clutch and the clutch springs seemed really easy to remove, is that normal? How tight do they need to be? I replaced...
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Jan 6, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. RiceBiker
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    speedo drive

    Thanks, I'll check it out when the new used one comes in.
    Post by: RiceBiker, Jan 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. RiceBiker
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    speedo drive

    Looks like I lost another speedo drive. I don't mean I lost it, I know where it is, but it stopped working again. This one was used from ebay. Is...
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Jan 4, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. RiceBiker
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    speedo drive

    Looks like I lost another speedo drive. I don't mean I lost it, I know where it is, but it stopped working again. This one was used from ebay. Is...
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Jan 4, 2015, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. RiceBiker
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    For Sale Seat, XJ 1100? not sure.

    This one came off of my '82 xj650 maxim, but I've never seen one like this on a 650. I googled xj1100 seat, and my seat, or a couple just like it,...
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Jan 3, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. RiceBiker
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    For Sale Seat, XJ 1100? not sure.

    This one came off of my '82 xj650 maxim, but I've never seen one like this on a 650. I googled xj1100 seat, and my seat, or a couple just like it,...
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Jan 2, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. RiceBiker
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    shifter won't reset (click)

    shifts great now, I did a clutch adjustment a while back and that took care of the high rev slippage. I think the main problem was just the amount...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Dec 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. RiceBiker
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    Rev limit?

    Hmmm, ok thanks. Only happens in first. Feels like electronic shut off. Takes a while to warm up too. About 10 Mnutes. Running rich. Once it...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Dec 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. RiceBiker
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    Pretty sure battery is not charging.

    I wouldn't call it dim, but yeah, not as bright. What I found was a corroded broken thick red wire at the eight wire connector that goes to the...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Nov 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. RiceBiker
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    The Show 'n' Tell Thread, Post your bike pics here...

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hit some gravel a few weeks ago. New headlight, engine cover, lost a mirror, bar end led, handlebars. All better now. Apparently...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Nov 18, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. RiceBiker
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    Rev limit?

    Does my '82 XJ650 Maxim have a rev limiter? I think I've experienced some kind of shut off at the upper end of the rpm's in first gear.
    Thread by: RiceBiker, Nov 18, 2014, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. RiceBiker
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    700 km on the new odometer, going strong.

    700 km on the new odometer, going strong.
    Status Update by RiceBiker, Sep 25, 2014
  47. RiceBiker
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    running rich now?

    Like the ad says, I'm not super motivated to sell. I think it's right in line with the customizations that were done to it and what's out there....
    Post by: RiceBiker, Sep 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. RiceBiker
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    running rich now?

    Like the ad says, I'm not super motivated to sell. I think it's right in line with the customizations that were done to it and what's out there....
    Post by: RiceBiker, Sep 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. RiceBiker
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    running rich now?

    Like the ad says, I'm not super motivated to sell. I think it's right in line with the customizations that were done to it and what's out there....
    Post by: RiceBiker, Sep 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. RiceBiker
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    running rich now?

    Well, I look at like this. A 1930's (2) bedroom 1400 sq foot fixer around here averages $550k and the only reason it costs that much is because...
    Post by: RiceBiker, Sep 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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