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  1. Longway
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    Happy New Year, Everyone

    Happy New Year everyone, lets hope its a good one
    Post by: Longway, Jan 1, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Longway
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    It is currently quite warm weather for over here in West Yorkshire, UK. Yesterday it was around 23 / 24c or 75 f and I find the water cooled...
    Post by: Longway, Jul 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Longway
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    I'm not sure what you guys think, but given the location so close to the engine where there seems to be a lot of heat generated I'm not surprised...
    Post by: Longway, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Longway
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    Managed to spend a couple of hours on the Maxim today, as I said before once dry the bike started OK on all 4 but since buying the bike it always...
    Post by: Longway, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Longway
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    No I haven't, how would I do that? I am on the look out for another coil and will just change it if I get one
    Post by: Longway, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Longway
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    Started it up last night after 24hrs to dry out and started up ok on 4 but I've always found it a little hesitant to pick up from tickover, I'm...
    Post by: Longway, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Longway
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    That's handy to know, thanks info
    Post by: Longway, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Longway
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    Thanks for the replies Guys which probably confirms what I think, had a look on ebay for a coil, but as I'm in the UK your looking a $100 plus to...
    Post by: Longway, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Longway
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    Misfire and coil down when wet

    Hi All, Went out today on my XJ700 Maxim X and all was well for 109 miles until I hit an heavy rain storm, after a few miles in the heavy rain I...
    Thread by: Longway, Jul 5, 2015, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Longway
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    SW519 switch arrived today and I set about fitting it when I got home from work, nice straight swap and wires fitted without any cutting, once...
    Post by: Longway, Apr 24, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    Thanks Tony, I've located a Wells SW519 switch from RockAutos.com which has now been ordered, also managed to source a spare thermostat housing...
    Post by: Longway, Apr 22, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  12. Longway
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    Fuse checked OK, 12v power between brown wire and earth checked OK and brown to blue wire runs the fan no problem. Its appears the Thermo switch...
    Post by: Longway, Apr 20, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  13. Longway
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    Thanks for info, I will try that and let you know the outcome
    Post by: Longway, Apr 19, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  14. Longway
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    I tried connecting fan direct to a battery today and the fan works OK, Not sure how to jumper the fan switch to see if that is OK, how do I do...
    Post by: Longway, Apr 17, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    Thanks for reply's, last year I changed the mechanical seal and in doing so flushed the system out and replaced with silicate free coolant, also...
    Post by: Longway, Apr 17, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim overheating issue

    Whilst out on my 1986 water cooled XJ700 Maxim X over here in the UK, today, I got stuck in very slow moving traffic and the temp gauge soon got...
    Thread by: Longway, Apr 16, 2015, 15 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  17. Longway
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    Wanted XJ700XS Maxim X Exhaust System

    Are they a straight fit or are modifications required?
    Post by: Longway, Oct 12, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted XJ700XS Maxim X Exhaust System

    Just wondering if anyone knows of a replacement 4 into 2 system to fit the XJ700XS Maxim X water cooled model. The only one I can find to fit...
    Thread by: Longway, Oct 10, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ700 Maxim X problems from new member

    PS the bike is running spot on now My next decision is wether to strip down amd get frame blasted and recoated or just enjoy the bike as is
    Post by: Longway, Oct 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Maxim X problems from new member

    I now have a replacement cap, the original had some pitting anyway, just need to figure out how to swop the lock if its possible. May not be as...
    Post by: Longway, Oct 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Maxim X problems from new member

    The canister has been removed and the hose from tank blanked off, not sure about the cap, need to check that out
    Post by: Longway, Sep 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Maxim X problems from new member

    I think they do but I always try and good quality high octane fuel in, makes a big difference to economy
    Post by: Longway, Sep 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Maxim X problems from new member

    Sorry Tony, but I'd already set off before your post and have gone and clocked up 180 miles, (Brakes have been well checked over and had new pads...
    Post by: Longway, Sep 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Maxim X problems from new member

    Just fired her up and seems ok now, uneven running better too. Weather is good, no work, and I have full permission from missus so going on a ride...
    Post by: Longway, Sep 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Maxim X problems from new member

    All is becoming clearer for me now, this machine is a California Model as the number on the Frame starts with JYA1LT00, and when I've raised the...
    Post by: Longway, Sep 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Maxim X problems from new member

    Thanks for the info xHondaHack, I will report back when I've had chance to have a look Looking at the prices for replacement petcocks, I'm hoping...
    Post by: Longway, Sep 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Maxim X problems from new member

    The pipe coming from the the left side of Petcock has been blocked with a small bolt at the end, not sure about the red cap, my thoughts were, is...
    Post by: Longway, Sep 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Maxim X problems from new member

    Thanks for the reply's, can you tell me where the vacuum pipe connects to the bike from the Petcock, also the previous owner claims the carbs had...
    Post by: Longway, Sep 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Maxim X problems from new member

    Hi, This is my first post so here goes. I'm from the UK and last month bought an XJ700 Maxim X from the usual auction site, its a real nice...
    Thread by: Longway, Sep 25, 2014, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How did you get here?

    I'm in the UK and have just bought an XJ700 Maxim X water cooled, and info in the UK is very limited, I also own a XJ900S Diversion and think...
    Post by: Longway, Sep 23, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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