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  1. LeClairerog
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    1982 XJ750 Maxim for sale

    Please note this bike is no longer available.
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 10, 2019 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. LeClairerog
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    1982 XJ750 Maxim for sale

    1982 XJ750 Maxim for sale. In the last couple years the master brake cylinder and front forks have been rebuilt. The fuse panel has been upgraded....
    Thread by: LeClairerog, Apr 29, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. LeClairerog
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    1982 XJ750 Maxim carburetors installation

    Thanks for your responses. I’ll apply them.
    Post by: LeClairerog, Aug 16, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. LeClairerog
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    1982 XJ750 Maxim carburetors installation

    Requesting some guidance installing the carburetors on a 1982 XJ750 Maxim. When I move the bank of carbs into place I'm reversing the removal...
    Thread by: LeClairerog, Aug 16, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. LeClairerog
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    Range on 82 XJ750?

    I live about 20 miles from Brenny's also. I bought a 2007 Yamaha from him a couple years ago. I got a pretty good deal on it, but Brenny is a...
    Post by: LeClairerog, Apr 24, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. LeClairerog
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    '82 XJ650 Air Fork Seals

    It's not hard. Best to do it yourself. Look for the Xj4ever logo on this page and click on it. Len can supply you all the parts.
    Post by: LeClairerog, Jun 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. LeClairerog
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    OEM color

    Thanks
    Post by: LeClairerog, Jun 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. LeClairerog
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    2005 Honda Shadow Spirit Rear flasher relocation

    I'd be open to suggestions and making this the best looking project that I can do. The rear flashers are going to be relocated back to the...
    Thread by: LeClairerog, Jun 21, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  9. LeClairerog
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    OEM color

    Does anybody know what the original OEM colors were for an 82 XJ750J Maxim?
    Thread by: LeClairerog, Jun 21, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. LeClairerog
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    1982 750 maxim oil

    If you want a service manual you can buy it from Chacal by clicking on the Xj4ever logo on this page
    Post by: LeClairerog, Jun 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. LeClairerog
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    1982 750 maxim oil

    Here's a pic of it. Personally I'd pay more attention to K Moe than the manual. This site has a lot to offer.
    Post by: LeClairerog, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. LeClairerog
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    1982 750 maxim oil

    Per the owner's manual: 40 degrees F and up Yamalube 4 cycle oil or SAE 20W40 type SE. Cooler than 40 degrees is 10W30 type SE
    Post by: LeClairerog, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. LeClairerog
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    82 XJ750J motor mount alignment

    Great! Thanks k-moe.
    Post by: LeClairerog, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. LeClairerog
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    82 XJ750J motor mount alignment

    Here's my $10.00 question. The pictures attached are my front, lower, motor mounts. The left mount doesn't line up. The bolt in the right side...
    Thread by: LeClairerog, Jun 14, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. LeClairerog
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    How to clean rusty exhaust?

    I had the same issue. My first step was to apply Never Dull. That took a lot of the rust off. The next step is to take some light weight oil and...
    Post by: LeClairerog, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. LeClairerog
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    1981 seca xj750rh rebuild

    That looks pretty deep to me. I'm with Dave (hogfiddles) scrap and buy. If you just want to see how it will turn out, take some light weight...
    Post by: LeClairerog, Jun 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. LeClairerog
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    First Bike 1982 XJ750J Maxim Dark Red.

    Looks great!
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 30, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. LeClairerog
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    Another trophy for yamaha :)

    What a beautiful bike. I'll take that bike over a bike with flames any day. Simple and perfect.
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 30, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. LeClairerog
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    Dave, I would like to get information from you regarding the cleaning and any rebuilding of the...

    Dave, I would like to get information from you regarding the cleaning and any rebuilding of the carbs on my 82 xj750. Len says you are the best...
    Profile Post by LeClairerog for hogfiddles, May 25, 2017
  20. LeClairerog
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    Fork Disassembly Help

    A battery powered impact is all I needed.
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. LeClairerog
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    Fork Disassembly Help

    XJ4ever.com is my first and only stop.
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. LeClairerog
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    Fork Disassembly Help

    I heated the seal up and that shortened the process considerably. Be careful not to scratch anything. I put a rag under the screwdriver before I...
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. LeClairerog
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    Ethanol induced rust on fuel level sender

    I just saw the second part of your quote. I have seen how water enters storage tanks, with a bike if the fuel tank isn't filled prior to winter...
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. LeClairerog
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    Ethanol induced rust on fuel level sender

    That sir, is an ongoing epidemic and I couldn't agree with you more.
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. LeClairerog
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    Ethanol induced rust on fuel level sender

    Correct; however water and ethanol bond. We call it phase separation in the petroleum industry. The water may have been already bonded and the...
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. LeClairerog
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    82 XJ750 High Idle

    Maintenance is the key. thanks for the recommendation. I'm going to take it. My sister and her husband live on Lake Nokomis.
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. LeClairerog
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    82 XJ750 High Idle

    Stumplifter, I trailered the bike and took it to them. I purchased the bike two years ago and have been fixing one thing after the other since...
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. LeClairerog
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    82 XJ750 High Idle

    Thanks. I'll get in contact with you soon.
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. LeClairerog
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    82 XJ750 High Idle

    Verbal command. He gave me an email of an individual who can handle the task. I'd do it but my 10 % failure rate has made me risk averse and a...
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. LeClairerog
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    82 XJ750 High Idle

    I'll call and find out. If that's the case Chacal gave me an email to send them to you to get them rebuilt. I have another bike to ride. So it's...
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. LeClairerog
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    82 XJ750 High Idle

    I'm sure it was not a thorough cleaning. His price was way too low for that. He said they put it into an ultrasonic cleaner, and I'm wondering if...
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. LeClairerog
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    82 XJ750 High Idle

    Yep, battery is taken care of. I think I may have a vacuum leak. I'm going to check that after I try to adjust the setting on the setscrew. I...
    Post by: LeClairerog, May 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. LeClairerog
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    82 XJ750 High Idle

    1982 XJ750 J Maxim I recently had a local shop clean the jets in the carburetors. The bike now has a very high idle (2800-3000 rpm). I don't...
    Thread by: LeClairerog, May 12, 2017, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. LeClairerog
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    1982 XJ750 J Maxim Flashers

    Great. Thank you.
    Post by: LeClairerog, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. LeClairerog
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    1982 XJ750 J Maxim Flashers

    Thanks. I'll give that a shot.
    Post by: LeClairerog, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. LeClairerog
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    1982 XJ750 J Maxim Flashers

    Thank you. The bulbs stay on constantly. I'll address each of the issues you have mentioned.
    Post by: LeClairerog, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. LeClairerog
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    Brake Warning Light

    That's good to know. From what I read it's stated that I needed screw in battery caps.
    Post by: LeClairerog, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. LeClairerog
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    Brake Warning Light

    Great. I'll check that out first. Much appreciated.
    Post by: LeClairerog, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. LeClairerog
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    Brake Warning Light

    Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. I have a Yamaha battery but it has push in caps. I have to do some research to see if I can find...
    Post by: LeClairerog, Apr 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. LeClairerog
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    Brake Warning Light

    When I received the bike year before last there wasn't anything screwed into any of the cells in the original battery. That doesn't mean it's not...
    Post by: LeClairerog, Apr 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. LeClairerog
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    1982 XJ750 J Maxim Flashers

    I have a 1982 XJ750J and the flashers don't flash. Last year I replaced the front flashers because the ones a previous owner installed were not...
    Thread by: LeClairerog, Apr 24, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. LeClairerog
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    Brake Warning Light

    I have a 1982 XJ750J Maxim. The brake warning light comes on occasionally. Any ideas where I can start first? I rebuilt the MC last year and that...
    Post by: LeClairerog, Apr 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. LeClairerog
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    Brake Warning Light

    This is the first of a few posts. I have a 1982 XJ750 Maxim. Last year the BATT light would stay on at low rpm's. I found the stator connector...
    Thread by: LeClairerog, Apr 24, 2017, 55 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. LeClairerog
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    Springtime Rituals

    That's the first time I've heard about using rags. I will give that a shot next winter.
    Post by: LeClairerog, Apr 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. LeClairerog
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    XJ4Ever

    Ok. I know the regulars are familiar with Chacal. But for those who don't, the guy is worth his weight in gold. I'm fairly new at turning a...
    Thread by: LeClairerog, Apr 1, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. LeClairerog
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    I used to be a news junkie

    Well said sir.
    Post by: LeClairerog, Apr 1, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. LeClairerog
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    I used to be a news junkie

    That's about right. Xj's spreading out as far as you can see!
    Post by: LeClairerog, Mar 31, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. LeClairerog
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    I used to be a news junkie

    First thing in the morning I streamed for news about world, national, state, and local events. Then one day I turned it off. But I found a great...
    Thread by: LeClairerog, Mar 31, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. LeClairerog
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    Wanted 1982 XJ750 J Maxim Saddlebags

    I'm looking for saddlebags and engine guards for a 1982 XJ750 Maxim. Please contact me. Thanks.
    Thread by: LeClairerog, Mar 31, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. LeClairerog
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    Be the first on your block with one of these

    Lol
    Post by: LeClairerog, Mar 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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