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  1. 82yamabob
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Wow, crickets for over a month. It can't possibly be that no one has had this issue in the past, can it?
    Post by: 82yamabob, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. 82yamabob
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Just got the bike out of the garage for the first time yesterday to start fiddling around trying to get the carbs running right. I did a vacuum...
    Post by: 82yamabob, May 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Colortune?

    I have a limit of six strings as far as tuning instruments goes. I have it running fairly well, a little rich if anything, so at least there won't...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Oct 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Colortune?

    Might be a long shot, but is there anyone out there in xj world that would be able to lend me a colortune plug?
    Thread by: 82yamabob, Oct 1, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. 82yamabob
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    Turnouts!

    Haters gonna hate. I think it sounds good, and it only cost me a couple bucks for some j-turns, a couple minutes with a sawzall, and a couple more...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Sep 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. 82yamabob
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Yes, carbs are spotless. I used the deluxe full rebuild kit so I have new needles/seats, pilot screw washers, springs, orings, bowl drain screws,...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Sep 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. 82yamabob
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Update. Carbs are buttoned up and I actually took it out for a ride after sync and getting the pilot screws roughly dialed... Which is where I'll...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Sep 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. 82yamabob
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    Turnouts!

    I haven't seen the video, but I think that what I did with my exhaust is similar to what you're describing. After seeing what it does when...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Aug 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. 82yamabob
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Throttle returns completely, I checked that earlier. Butterflies are closing when throttle is let go. Alright, time for some new throttle shaft...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Jul 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. 82yamabob
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Well, it runs. Quality of running status is questionable and I'm hoping there are some gurus out there that can help me troubleshoot. Carbs have...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Jul 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. 82yamabob
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    A little late on the reply for this one, but my new used "choke shifter" is on it's way. It'll be here by the 26th so stay tuned for pictures....
    Post by: 82yamabob, Jul 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. 82yamabob
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    Bobber

    Here's what I did. Had to weld on a couple pieces of angle iron, drill, and on it went. Speaking to what Matti said, I'm not a purist and I...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Jul 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. 82yamabob
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    More pictures...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Jul 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. 82yamabob
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Resurrecting this ancient beast for a BIG update on the build. It's been a while, lots of things have changed, both with the bike and my life in...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Jul 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    For Sale xj650 Maxim parts

    Didn't see the wiring harness listed. Is it complete and available?
    Post by: 82yamabob, Apr 11, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. 82yamabob
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    For Sale xj650 Maxim parts

    I tried to pm, but it said your inbox was full. Checked mine, it's at 20%. Either way, email is ford.andrew.t@gmail.com
    Post by: 82yamabob, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. 82yamabob
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    For Sale xj650 Maxim parts

    Do you still have the TCI ignitor box? Zip is 57039. Thanks.
    Post by: 82yamabob, Jul 5, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    It's another spark issue

    I'm having this exact same issue with my '82 xj650. It ran (rather poorly) when i bought it back in October, so I took it apart and when I put it...
    Post by: 82yamabob, May 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. 82yamabob
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    Need to test ignition module...

    Bump?
    Post by: 82yamabob, May 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Need to test ignition module...

    Is there anyone in the Sioux Falls, SD, area that would let me plug my ignition module in to their harness to see if that is my "no spark" issue?...
    Thread by: 82yamabob, May 13, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Been a while, time for an update. I finally got around to replacing the fork seals and the bike is now being supported by its own two wheels...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Mar 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My 81 XJ650 build

    I added LED turn signals to an old Honda that I had and this is what I did. I used an electronic relay so that the LEDs would flash (not enough...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Mar 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Dynatek DC1-2 Mini Coils

    Yeah. I own several sizes of impact influencers, but I'm more of a cut/grind/weld kind of guy.
    Post by: 82yamabob, Jan 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Dynatek DC1-2 Mini Coils

    Bike: 1982 xj650 Haven't seen much out there for these little guys. Just wondering if anyone has tried these out or not. I'm in the market for...
    Thread by: 82yamabob, Jan 26, 2015, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. 82yamabob
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Got the valves shimmed and the top end is all put back together. Sorry, Ted, didn't see the post until now. Competition cycle hooked me up....
    Post by: 82yamabob, Jan 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Yes, I was going to wait until I got the bike back up and running so I could cure it while the exhaust was attached. And I thought about the hose...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Dec 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Ok, got a few more things done. I was successful in removing my wiring harness and spent the better part of two hours trimming all of the fat....
    Post by: 82yamabob, Dec 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    The Show 'n' Tell Thread, Post your bike pics here...

    Kelokera, what fender did you use for the rear? I've been contemplating a similar fender, the closest I've found to that is a Harley heritage. I...
    Post by: 82yamabob, Dec 19, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Ted, your first link goes to this thread... can you post the link to your first bike thread? I need all the ideas I can get.
    Post by: 82yamabob, Dec 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. 82yamabob
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Lennox area. You?
    Post by: 82yamabob, Dec 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. 82yamabob
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    Eastern South Dakota?

    Looking for other riders around the Sioux Falls area (I'm actually in Lennox) who may want to pass the time and share a few beers while busting...
    Thread by: 82yamabob, Dec 16, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    ...I don't know why it added the pictures multiple times, so I guess you'll have to bask in her early 80's ugliness for a little while.
    Post by: 82yamabob, Dec 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    First XJ build (1982 XJ650 J)

    Hey everyone, this thread is going to be all about my newest addition to the family. Picked up a running Maxim 650 in October for a couple...
    Thread by: 82yamabob, Dec 16, 2014, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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