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  1. Jackohelp
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    Power restrictions

    Thanks for all the smart arse comments. I asked because a new rider on a restricted license wanted to buy my bike, only if there was a...
    Post by: Jackohelp, Aug 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Jackohelp
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    Power restrictions

    Is there a power restrictor mod for the xj700maxim ? What is the power of the xj700maxim? What is the power to weight ratio of the xj700maxim?...
    Thread by: Jackohelp, Aug 11, 2016, 48 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Jackohelp
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    Update. It is performing much better. Re-done the mixtures using small tweaks after each run out. So far no more richness. The flat spot is all...
    Post by: Jackohelp, Jun 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Jackohelp
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    Ps What's a "plug chop" by the way?
    Post by: Jackohelp, Jun 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Jackohelp
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    I used plumbing tubing with plastic support pipe. Done a carb sync but do not have colortune. 2nd pot is rich. I've leaned it a bit on the...
    Post by: Jackohelp, Jun 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Jackohelp
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    I did notice the plug spec fitted are slightly hotter them they should be. Someone has put ngk bp6es rather than bp8es as specified by the...
    Post by: Jackohelp, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Jackohelp
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    Valves done. I'll check the pick up. Yes airbox. Straight rubber boots though.
    Post by: Jackohelp, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Jackohelp
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    Ah thank you xj550h. Just tested they are all fine so that rules out the coils then:)
    Post by: Jackohelp, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jackohelp
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    So just to try and clear this up. If I put one end of my meter inside no1 plug cap and the other to no 4 plug cap I sound her 12k ohms ?? Did I...
    Post by: Jackohelp, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jackohelp
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    Carb inlet boots

    I have just leaned no 2 a bit it was a bit rich. But apart from that, can the intake velocity stacked intake boots cause a flat spot?
    Post by: Jackohelp, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jackohelp
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    Carb inlet boots

    it starts and idles well. But I took it up the street and has a flat spot. In 2nd gear to try and pull up a hill. I probably need to take it on...
    Post by: Jackohelp, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jackohelp
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    Headlight wiring

    I finally got it to fit. I used tiny bits of velcro on the connectors to get them to stay put! ;) in a donut pattern
    Post by: Jackohelp, May 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jackohelp
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    over revving revisited

    Happened to me recently. It may sound obvious but make sure the cable is correctly seated in the guide. Also back the idle off. Good luck
    Post by: Jackohelp, May 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Jackohelp
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    Headlight wiring

    FFS....I'm never going to get that lot in.
    Post by: Jackohelp, May 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Jackohelp
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    Headlight wiring

    How the hell do you get all the freaking wires behind the head light on a 1985 700 maxim?? Arghggggg
    Thread by: Jackohelp, May 25, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Jackohelp
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    What do you mean wire to wire? I have attached the page from the manual. It clearly shows from the pin to the connector. I'm totally confused now.
    Post by: Jackohelp, May 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Jackohelp
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    Where do i pin for the 12k ohms please? The end cap contact and earth?
    Post by: Jackohelp, May 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Jackohelp
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    Carb inlet boots

    Well they're on. And it runs but git a different problem regarding coils. I'll keep you posted.
    Post by: Jackohelp, May 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Jackohelp
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    Coil help xj700 maxim 1985

    Hi. I have tested the primary and secondary resistance to find both secondaries open circuit. The bike starts and runs. Albeit not very well....
    Thread by: Jackohelp, May 22, 2016, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Jackohelp
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    Xj700n maxim UK ELECTRICS

    Update 1. There were earth problems hidden under the heat shrink. One was cut and one had bare wires showing. Got the meter bulbs working on...
    Post by: Jackohelp, Oct 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Jackohelp
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    Xj700n maxim UK ELECTRICS

    Thx I'll let you know.
    Post by: Jackohelp, Oct 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Jackohelp
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    Xj700n maxim UK ELECTRICS

    I'm thinking it must be a bad wiring connection around the facia where all the bulbs are. Earth maybe?
    Post by: Jackohelp, Oct 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Jackohelp
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    Xj700n maxim UK ELECTRICS

    Speedo and tach. I have the wiring diagram. Numbers in brackets. It's the 4 lights to light up the speedo and tach.
    Post by: Jackohelp, Oct 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Jackohelp
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    Xj700n maxim UK ELECTRICS

    Can any one help work this conundrum. Everything works fine apart from the lights for the clocks. When I investigated I found the blue/black wire...
    Thread by: Jackohelp, Oct 12, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Jackohelp
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    Carb inlet boots

    Think the ones I need are 1FG-14453-00 $80 for 4 on part number HCP849set4. I saving for an order from the states if i can't source the parts...
    Post by: Jackohelp, Sep 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Jackohelp
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    Carb inlet boots

    Oh right, didn't realise that. They will only disrupt the air flow a bit I guess. Some people run these with pots which will have loads of...
    Post by: Jackohelp, Sep 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb inlet boots

    I've solved it...bloody well pleased. Used 50mm inner diameter flexible tube from Jewsons in the UK. They are 85mm long. I bought four but now...
    Post by: Jackohelp, Sep 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Jackohelp
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    Carb inlet boots

    Airbox to carb. Sounds a bit gash!
    Post by: Jackohelp, Sep 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Jackohelp
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    Carb inlet boots

    Does anyone know where I can get the inlet boots for a 1985 xj700(n) maxim. 1FG-14453-00.
    Thread by: Jackohelp, Sep 17, 2015, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Jackohelp
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    XJ700Maxim part swaps

    Hi and thanks fur responding. I was thinking maybe the seat set up. in the future as I strip this down a bit I'm thinking seals for forks, o...
    Post by: Jackohelp, May 27, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ700Maxim part swaps

    Does anyone if there are any other XJ's whose parts would directly fit on my 1985 xj700 MAXIM? I'm finding it quite uncomfortable with my legs...
    Thread by: Jackohelp, May 24, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ700 MAXIM question

    Thank you. Just looking around. Got myself a 1985 700 maxim 49 state version. Think I may need some carb help soon. Got a little leak. I...
    Post by: Jackohelp, Apr 28, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Jackohelp
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    XJ700 MAXIM question

    Thx. Any Brits about?
    Post by: Jackohelp, Apr 27, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Jackohelp
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    XJ700 MAXIM question

    Hi I just bought a xj700 maxim 1985. Wondering what is the best screen for this. Any suppliers in the UK? Comments welcome thx
    Thread by: Jackohelp, Apr 26, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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