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  1. Munxcub
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    Replace coolant reservoir, xj750x

    After actually taking a look at what's involved, turned out to be dead simple. Two screws, nothing else to remove, one tube on top, one below with...
    Post by: Munxcub, Jul 4, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  2. Munxcub
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    Replace coolant reservoir, xj750x

    I need to replace my coolant reservoir but I am having trouble finding instructions. Not able to find anything in the service/shop manual or...
    Thread by: Munxcub, Jul 4, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  3. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    According to the service manual, it's pointing to a bad t switch. Before I replace it I'll test it but for the time being I'll mount a toggle...
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    Well with brown closest to that white tab, it didn't engage the fan when temp gauge hit the red. I'll have to replace t switch, just likely with a...
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    Just confirmed that the fan runs when I jump brown to blue. However the t switch was not hooked up before so I will just need to get the temp up...
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    Found it, looks like that right behind steering column. The brown lead is hanging loose. Should it be connected nearest that white tab? The other...
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    Might be able to... Things aren't quite in the stock location, but certain landmarks shouldn't change too much... I'll have to check later tonight...
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    I can't actually see the thermo switch, not sure what it looks like...
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    There are blue and black wires coming from fan. According to shop manual there was supposed to be brown to test for voltage and use to jump to the...
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    Ok, I just went and had another look for the t-switch wires/connector again. I think I found it, but there is no connector, it was all taped up....
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    So how would I go about rigging up that toggle switch?
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    I'm wondering if I can just rig up a toggle switch for manual control of the fan. Right now when I see the temp starting to climb I get out on a...
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    I was trying this troubleshooting step as it seemed like it would be quick and easy, but I can't find the brown wire. I did however find a black...
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    Awesome thanks! For some reason I did not find anything in my shop manual before, but now you posted a page and it led me to more troubleshooting...
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Munxcub
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    XJ750X - fan not working

    Just wondering how I can go about testing the fan to figure out why it's not coming on. I have a new thermostat I can install, but I was wondering...
    Thread by: Munxcub, Sep 2, 2015, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Can anyone tell me if there is a colant overflow/recovery tank that will work on this bike? Mine is getting brittle and cracking a bit but it...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Cool thanks guys. Should hopefully have the new caps this week.
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    While waiting for the new cap assemblies to come, can it still be driven? What if I give the arcing cap a few wraps of e-tape? I can wait until...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Munxcub
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    Saskatoon, SK Rider

    I'm in north battleford and just got my '85 750x on the road. My first bike and have been riding as much as I can for the last few days.
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 4, 2015 in forum: Western US and Canada
  20. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    It was arcing here, at that round notch in the valve cover. [ATTACH] But of course when I went to take a little video of it this morning it was...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    So I noticed while warming it up to go for a rip this evening that there was some arcing between one of the spark plug boots and the cylinder...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Thanks for the tip, I'll check out that book for sure. Unfortunately there's no course locally but there it's one a couple hours down the road....
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Yah I figured I was about 1k from the real bike. It's my first bike and my third day riding, figured I'd take my time. Heh
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Oh I enjoyed it, just wanted to make sure it was normal. :) I've only had out up to 6k, easing into it. Lol.
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    I just got the bike back from the local bike mechanic this week. Last summer I had done the valve spacing, carbs, battery, spark plugs, and fuel...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Munxcub
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Ordered some parts for my carbs that were no longer available from the local Yamaha dealer. Not only were they available thru Chacal, but they are...
    Post by: Munxcub, Oct 15, 2014 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  27. Munxcub
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    Headlight wiring question, 750X

    Awesome, that did the trick! I'll have to see if the additional load of the headlight being on while starting causes any issues with starting. I...
    Post by: Munxcub, Sep 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Munxcub
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    Headlight wiring question, 750X

    Hi there. The previous owner had started putting a different set of Yamaha controls on the bike. I like them better than the stock ones (which I...
    Thread by: Munxcub, Sep 25, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    I've got a wiring question. I don't think the stock controls (for run, off, start) are what is on the bike as the plugs do not match. I am...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision - carb assembly Over the last couple weeks I cleaned the fuel tank, cleaned and rebuilt the petcock and cleaned...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision - carb assembly Tried that as well, that's how I got the end to curl up. Not enough room to grab the whole...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision - carb assembly That's what I thought, but it is not bending easy and curls up instead of bending nice.
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision - carb assembly The middle bit that the float needle hooks onto, yes? That's the one I was trying to bend and it...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision - carb assembly Putting the floats back in the bowls and I'm wondering if the PO installed new floats but didn't...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision - carb assembly Thanks! The diaphragms are fine and I was able to get the needles cleaned off without having to...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision - carb assembly I've got the carbs all clean and free of oxidation, just wondering if there is any torque specs...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision - Carbs oxidizing post cleaning I wasn't getting very far brushing them off, so i scrubbed them down with wd40...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision Yeah, the vinegar did not work... What's weird is, they were all soaking for the same time, yet they are not...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision Well if it's not one thing it's another... I took the carb bodies out of the soak after a few hours last night,...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision How do I get the diaphragm of the pistons? I don't want to rip them...
    Post by: Munxcub, Aug 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: 1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommision That's a good point. I'll see if I can get those parts ordered tomorrow. Is there a way to check if the...
    Post by: Munxcub, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Munxcub
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    Wiring Loom/Harness

    Ketchup has quite a bit of vinegar in it, but like greenbike mentioned, it stays put. Vinegar is pretty good at cleaning up rust so why not?
    Post by: Munxcub, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: Maxim-X 750 Recommision Carbs are all apart and soaking. They were gummed up pretty good. Might have been anti freeze or something, or...
    Post by: Munxcub, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: Maxim-X 750 Recommision - Looking for help I had the cam caps too tight. I loosened them off and it turned just fine. (at least as well as it...
    Post by: Munxcub, Jul 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    Re: Maxim-X 750 Recommision - Looking for help I wasn't able to get both the cog bolts in as I couldn't turn it to get at the other holes. The...
    Post by: Munxcub, Jul 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Munxcub
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    1985 Maxim-X 750 Recommission - Putting it back together

    I recently picked up an 85 Maxim-X 750 and am in the process of going through the checklist to get it back on the road. I was hoping I'd get...
    Thread by: Munxcub, Jul 28, 2014, 49 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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