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  1. wombosi
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    Help diagnosing starting issue

    The commutator was filthy, but shiny copper when I put it back together. And lots of pressure/contact with the new brushes. There did appear to be...
    Post by: wombosi, Nov 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. wombosi
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    Help diagnosing starting issue

    So, rebuilt the starter with chacal's kit, and per the how-to pink posted above. Everything is exactly the same. Same clicking noise on starting....
    Post by: wombosi, Nov 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. wombosi
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    Help diagnosing starting issue

    Some pics .[IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: wombosi, Oct 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. wombosi
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    Help diagnosing starting issue

    I just bench tested the starter motor. My battery again reads 12.03 volts in a resting state. Using jumper cables, I hooked negative to the...
    Post by: wombosi, Oct 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. wombosi
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    Help diagnosing starting issue

    Thanks Guys. I'll pull the starter in the next few days hopefully. Will let you know what I find.
    Post by: wombosi, Oct 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. wombosi
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    Help diagnosing starting issue

    OK, followed SQLGuy's advice. This time, resting voltage read 12.13v. when i jumpered the solenoid, resting voltage appeared to go down to 11.5....
    Post by: wombosi, Oct 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. wombosi
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    Help diagnosing starting issue

    OK. My battery meters 11.98 volts. I tried jumping the two nuts at the solenoid with an old chisel. I get the same click when pressing the...
    Post by: wombosi, Oct 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. wombosi
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    Help diagnosing starting issue

    Guys, thanks a lot for all this info. Haven't had time to do the diagnostics yet. XJ55h, could you please explain in more detail the bit about...
    Post by: wombosi, Oct 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. wombosi
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    Help diagnosing starting issue

    OK, so I enjoyed a month or two of my bike running really nicely with no issues. Now, the starter makes a subtle clicking noise, but won't turn...
    Thread by: wombosi, Oct 17, 2015, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. wombosi
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    xj650 brake master cylinder screws?

    thank you man.
    Post by: wombosi, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. wombosi
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    xj650 brake master cylinder screws?

    I'm trying to bleed my brakes. Screws for the master cylinder top are totally stripped out. I'm going to remove them but before I do I'd like to...
    Thread by: wombosi, Sep 5, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. wombosi
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    Handlebar/mirror questions

    thanks polock. well, my handlebar clamps measure about 5". in the pictures, the narrower bars show 5" between curves, but it's not clear exactly...
    Post by: wombosi, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. wombosi
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    Handlebar/mirror questions

    Hi guys, Finally got my 82 650 maxim running nice and want to swap out the handlebars for something a little straighter. Looking at something like...
    Thread by: wombosi, Sep 4, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. wombosi
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    Rubber intake boots for xj650

    Thanks. I'm not seeing this option in the catalog. I see: HCP21226 OEM Yamaha rubber INTAKE MANIFOLDS, complete set of 4 intake manifolds (2 left...
    Post by: wombosi, Aug 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. wombosi
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    Rubber intake boots for xj650

    Thanks. I noticed that he sells them, but they are almost 3 times the cost! My entire bike is not worth $300 right now! It's an '82 maxim 650....
    Post by: wombosi, Aug 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. wombosi
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    Rubber intake boots for xj650

    I have an XJ650 but not sure what letter trim is after that. Looking at these:...
    Thread by: wombosi, Aug 11, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. wombosi
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    I broke a float post, and other carb issues...

    Thanks. It's an 82 Maxim 650. I have no idea if the carbs are Hitachi or Mikuni - doesn't say anywhere on them. There are a few jets I'd like to...
    Post by: wombosi, Aug 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. wombosi
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    I broke a float post, and other carb issues...

    so I decided to give me carbs a more thorough cleaning. In the dismantling process I broke off one of the supports that holds the float in! dang....
    Thread by: wombosi, Aug 7, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. wombosi
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    Need Rubber intake boots/rough running 650 maxim

    Hi all, Wondering if you guys have a good source for engine side intake boots for an '82 maxim 650. Mine are badly cracked, and I can see the...
    Thread by: wombosi, Aug 1, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. wombosi
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    82 Maxim 650, a bit rough

    Hey there gang, Bought this bike last Summer in non-running condition. I cleaned the carbs with carb cleaner and got it to run, but it was pretty...
    Thread by: wombosi, Jun 6, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. wombosi
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    xj650 still won't run after installing airbox boots

    Thanks Guys. Thanks Bruce B for that highly detailed write-up. I pulled the carbs and did a simple clean - blew out all the jets, at least one of...
    Post by: wombosi, Jul 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj650 still won't run after installing airbox boots

    so, installed the new boots courtesy of xj4ever (thanks!), which went in fairly easily actually. i was hoping the different air/fuel ratio...
    Thread by: wombosi, Jul 18, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. wombosi
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    want to buy new intake boots

    Could you guys please direct me to the best source for new (brand new) rubber intake boots (airbox to rear of carb) for my 82 maxim 650? Thanks.
    Thread by: wombosi, Jul 13, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. wombosi
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    help installing air intake carb boots

    thanks, k-moe. not sure which is the throttle side, but the side going into the air box has a little secondary ridge which i assume needs to...
    Post by: wombosi, Jul 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. wombosi
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    help installing air intake carb boots

    my 82 maxim 650 was missing the boots. found a set on ebay labeled as being from another 82. tearing my hair out trying to install these...
    Thread by: wombosi, Jul 9, 2014, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. wombosi
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    New Member with XJ650

    Hi All, I didn't think my account would ever be approved, but here I am finally! Recently picked up a 1982 XJ650 Maxim. 12,000 miles on the...
    Thread by: wombosi, Jul 6, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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