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  1. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    I did a continuity test on all the white wire connections. They all measured the same. And then did the same thing for the, what I think are green...
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    I have replace the fuse box and all the controls. The battery is still pretty new. And I took it and got it refilled with acid, charged up at the...
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    I do get spark on all the plugs. I have not had time to check the clearence yet. I work second shift and I work 12 hours a day right now. So it...
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    Thank you. That is all I needed to know.
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    I decided to start the bike one last time before I took it apart. Just to see what happens. It started and was smoking a light grey smoke. I'm not...
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    Awesome! Thank you for the info.
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    It's says it on a label in the side cover on the side with the rectifier.
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    Ok, so I just found out that I have been using the wrong gas in my bike. I have been using regular gas (87 octane) instead of premium gas (93...
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    Thank you both! This seems much less intimidating, knowing what exact tools are needed. I will share my progress after I have been able to work on...
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    I didn't see a list of the tools needed in the post. Would you by chance know what exact tools are needed for this job?
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    That's good to know. Thank you.
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    Thank you. I will take my time and double check/document everything. This could save me a lot of money.
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    Ok, thank you very much. I will do this before spending the money on the stator.
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    Does it sound familiar to you?
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    Thank you for this! I had no idea about this. Do you know about how long this should take? Can it be done in a few hours or is it a couple of day...
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    I have only been abe to find a few videos on testing the stator and the regulator. I'm not 100% sure I'm doing it the correct way. My brother is...
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    The bike was running great not even 3 days ago. Then all of a sudden on Saturday morning when I tried to ride it died immediately after it warmed up.
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    To be honest, I'm not sure what you are talking abou . I am new to working on bikes.
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    When I start the bike it will run long enough to warm up. As soon as it is warm it dies and will not start again until it cools down. I can't even...
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. beardedwonder
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    Help! Stator replacement.

    I am going to be replacing the stator on my 81 xj650 midnight maxim. I need to find a step by step instruction on how to do this. The stator went...
    Thread by: beardedwonder, Jul 17, 2016, 54 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. beardedwonder
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    Tire valve

    Do you know what the size is? I am trying to find some as well. I thought I read that it is 8.3 mm, but u can't find any confirmation on it.
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. beardedwonder
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    New riderw/ first bike/build, Kickstand install

    I see it now. I have been looking at the regular maxim stand. I bought the wrong stand on eBay. Thank you for all your help. I will be making a...
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. beardedwonder
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    New riderw/ first bike/build, Kickstand install

    After looking at the pictures a little closer, I think your bike is a different style. Is it the Midnight maxim 750? Your shifter is positioned...
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. beardedwonder
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    New riderw/ first bike/build, Kickstand install

    The links worked. Thank you. I now know that I have the wrong stand. So I just going to have to make it work and fabricate something for it.
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. beardedwonder
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    New riderw/ first bike/build, Kickstand install

    ^Thank you for the reply. The pictures are not showing up. They are showing as broken. Do you have another link to them by chance?
    Post by: beardedwonder, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. beardedwonder
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    New riderw/ first bike/build, Kickstand install

    I have an 81 xj650 midnight maxim. I have been fixing it from the ground up. I am new to the motorcycle world. This is my first bike. I got it...
    Thread by: beardedwonder, Jul 4, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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