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  1. Old_Ironsights
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    Short spur of the moment Ride

    Had to run up a mountain to help set up a yoot camp, and after I was done decided to take the long way home... on a USFS hardpack/gravel road...
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, Aug 3, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Old_Ironsights
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    Holy Planetary Gears Batman!

    I've become an XJ Forums Door Knocking Proslytite ... I noticed that a neighbor had a nice 87 Maxim trailered so when I saw him out today I went...
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, Jun 29, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Old_Ironsights
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    Not so fun on a 650 Maxim is...

    I'm doing to gravel-polish the inside and strip the outside before I decide what else needs to be done - whether to re-paint and install, weld on...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, May 6, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Old_Ironsights
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    Not so fun on a 650 Maxim is...

    ;) worked on quite a few automotive gas tanks back in the day...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, May 6, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Old_Ironsights
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    Not so fun on a 650 Maxim is...

    Yeah. But It was a good enough deal that I figured "why not?". As long as there are no leaks, bodywork/metalwork is something I can actually do...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, May 6, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Old_Ironsights
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    Access to a yard full of XJ Parts

    Hold that thought... I located one. We'll see if its any good...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, May 1, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. Old_Ironsights
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    Not so fun on a 650 Maxim is...

    Sweet.
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, May 1, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Old_Ironsights
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    Not so fun on a 650 Maxim is...

    OK... Found one. Gonna need some cleaning up & new paint, cap, petcock, etc., but what can you expect for $60? [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Learning...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, May 1, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Old_Ironsights
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    Access to a yard full of XJ Parts

    That is very cool. k-moe just suggested that I find a 750 Maxim fuel tank for my 650 'cause it's about a gallon bigger - and I live out where an...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, May 1, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. Old_Ironsights
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    Not so fun on a 650 Maxim is...

    That would be great. I didn't know if there was a bigger tank that would fit or not. Time to start looking for one.
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, May 1, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Old_Ironsights
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    Not so fun on a 650 Maxim is...

    Wanting to ride to the next town of any real size... and realizing that to be safe you have to take a Jerry Can because it's over 100 mi away......
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, May 1, 2015, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Old_Ironsights
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    Fun is...

    Riding 30 mi with a buddy on a 650 Ninja, playing touch & go at over 100mph... and winning. :cool:
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 30, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Old_Ironsights
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    Enduro Tyres...

    [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Old_Ironsights
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    Final Gear Oil Leak...Seeker uses Search, finds answer maybe?

    Cool. Thanks.
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Old_Ironsights
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    Enduro Tyres...

    That's roughly what I paid.
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Old_Ironsights
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    Final Gear Oil Leak...Seeker uses Search, finds answer maybe?

    Last night after my ride home, no leak. This morning after my 35deg ride to work, drippy mess. That's so weird. Anything I should do about it...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Old_Ironsights
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    $1200

    My thoughts too... :roll: FWIW, the tuneup has done some nice things... I actually got max on one wheel on my standing quarter this afternoon...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 23, 2015 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  18. Old_Ironsights
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    Final Gear Oil Leak...Seeker uses Search, finds answer maybe?

    Actually, it was LOW at the tuneup (the tech was using my Service Manual for reference) and had been leaking for a while... I'd been noticing...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Old_Ironsights
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    Final Gear Oil Leak...Seeker uses Search, finds answer maybe?

    So. One of the things Max has been doing is blowing oil out of the final drive breather. I did the obligatory Search but want to make sure I...
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 23, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Old_Ironsights
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    Enduro Tyres...

    True, but sometimes a shop's supply chain is impossibly slow. I ordered my tires over a month ago. The Brigestone came in immediately, the Duro...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Old_Ironsights
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    Enduro Tyres...

    My guess would be (a) friction between the tube, tire & rim and (b) mechanical compression heat generated within the tube rubber itself.
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Old_Ironsights
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    $1200

    Well, I've got as much fixed now as I can for now. It's been a great daily rider for since I bought it 6000mi ago, even with the sucky boots, and...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 23, 2015 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  23. Old_Ironsights
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    Enduro Tyres...

    Don't know about the tube. I didn't install it. So far they seem to be decent, but I've only put about 200mi on them.
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Old_Ironsights
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    Enduro Tyres...

    I just bought tires based on the suggestions in This Thread. The Duro Rear HF904 Median 130/90S-16 Blackwall Tire - 25-90416-130-TT seems to be...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Old_Ironsights
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    $1200

    The Stickies make it clear that Maintenance Ain't Cheap. Well... seeing as it was going to cost me at least $2000, closer to $3000 to fix my...
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 22, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  26. Old_Ironsights
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    If it Bleeds, it Leads... but does Seeping lead to Weeping?

    That IS a nice bike...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Old_Ironsights
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    If it Bleeds, it Leads... but does Seeping lead to Weeping?

    FU... Thanks. Degreasing is on the schedule, but making sure that the leaks aren't a problem was more important first...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Old_Ironsights
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    If it Bleeds, it Leads... but does Seeping lead to Weeping?

    I'm trying (really really hard) to understand my bike, Max. He's a young 34 (10Kmi) and has never really been worked on other than mileage-based...
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 5, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Old_Ironsights
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    Rrrr WHIZZZ!

    I guess that, to me, the oddest thing is that it will start cranking (the Rrrr part) then just WHIZZZ. Occasionally when you hit the start button...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Old_Ironsights
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    Rrrr WHIZZZ!

    Yes, lets. I just dropped almost 5 bills on Len for intake parts... I don't need starter issues.
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Old_Ironsights
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    Rrrr WHIZZZ!

    2 weeks new. fully charged yep.
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Old_Ironsights
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    Rrrr WHIZZZ!

    Oil is (probably?) summer weight. Battery is New. Doesn't have the problem over 50deg or when the engine is warm... everything else you said...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Old_Ironsights
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    Rrrr WHIZZZ!

    It's 32 degrees. It will be 65 degrees. I want to Ride to work. Choke on... Rrrr WHIZZZ! WHIZZZZ! Rrrrr, Rrrrr, WHIZZ! Rrrrr, Rrrr WRAWK!...
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 4, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Old_Ironsights
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    The Wheels on the Bus... er... Bike go 'Round and 'Round

    OK, thanks. Like I said, when it comes to Gears, even the US Army told me "find something else to do"... so I learned how to kill Cities rather...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Old_Ironsights
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    The Wheels on the Bus... er... Bike go 'Round and 'Round

    I may be all wet, but I think my clutch is dragging... Because my rear wheel rotates ever so slightly when in Neutral and a bit more when in gear...
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 3, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Old_Ironsights
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    Pathetic non-mechanical loser with no decent XJ Service Center who loves his bike and wants to...

    Pathetic non-mechanical loser with no decent XJ Service Center who loves his bike and wants to keep it running...
    Status Update by Old_Ironsights, Apr 1, 2015
  37. Old_Ironsights
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    Let's Discuss The Spin-On Oil Filter Modification

    True. Maybe that's why they sell their own version of Soviet TP to put in can?
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Old_Ironsights
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    After 34 years... things get soft

    Is it probably in my best interests to replace the rear springs with something a bit beefier if I'm going to be riding on uneven/dirt roads? If...
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 1, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Old_Ironsights
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    Let's Discuss The Spin-On Oil Filter Modification

    Same guy/company. From a purely Fluid Dynamics standpoint, I question the amount of pressure necessary to flow Oil through a roll of TP. My...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Apr 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Old_Ironsights
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    Let's Discuss The Spin-On Oil Filter Modification

    Well, while I don't have a problem with poor spelling/grammar on Forums, it really POs me when it's in ad copy... and that webpage is lousy with...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Mar 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Old_Ironsights
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    Let's Discuss The Spin-On Oil Filter Modification

    It's not the "cool look at that" thing for me, it just that I'm mechanically inept with few tools and NO workshop/garage, and anything that I can...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Mar 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Old_Ironsights
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    Let's Discuss The Spin-On Oil Filter Modification

    That's the problem with thread ressurection... OTOH, nobody else seemed to be willing/able to shoot oil filters, so...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Old_Ironsights
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    Let's Discuss The Spin-On Oil Filter Modification

    How about a .36 cal hard cast lead round ball, &/or steel bearings. Not to mention a few of the nice sharp pieces of hard road gravel I have...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Old_Ironsights
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    Let's Discuss The Spin-On Oil Filter Modification

    Reply to an old thread - BUT - as a Motorcycle Riding Firearms/Ballistics guy (vs a Biker/Gear Crank) I have everything necessary (except a stock...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Old_Ironsights
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    Fremont County WY XJ?

    Looking for anyone in the Fremont County area who is willing to teach XJ tech. I don't mind paying the only Shop in town to do what is necessary,...
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, Mar 27, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: Western US and Canada
  46. Old_Ironsights
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    It's ALIVE! MUHAHAHAH!

    If by "warranty" you mean, "Yes Officer, this is MY Motorcycle... here's the Owner's Card to prove it..."
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. Old_Ironsights
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    82 XJ750 "GS" winter project

    Question: Did you upgrade the rear springs? If so, did you go 90lb/in or 105lb/in?
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. Old_Ironsights
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    650 Maxim "Glove Box"...

    At least my ignition/seat key still works my chain... :p
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. Old_Ironsights
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    650 Maxim "Glove Box"...

    If I lived somewhere where the Chain was important enough to carry (vs. a small survival kit) I would too. But since I rarely tote panniers or...
    Post by: Old_Ironsights, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. Old_Ironsights
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    650 Maxim "Glove Box"...

    Has anyone ever heard of/seen a mod that makes the locking chain housing into a usable storage bin? It seems like it could be done/should have...
    Thread by: Old_Ironsights, Mar 21, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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