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  1. Luis
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    You wanna know what the best things is.....

    Covid 19... sucks!!! That's why its best to be on a bike, non the less a XJ forver bike!! Ordered parts from Chacal and got them PDQ!! as usual,...
    Thread by: Luis, Jun 27, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Luis
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    Me again

    Thanks hogfiddles!
    Post by: Luis, May 22, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Luis
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    Me again

    Sweet, Thanks Toomanybikes.. I see you are in Tsawwassen, BC, when I got out of the Navy I lived in Vancouver, BC for over a year. I have a son...
    Post by: Luis, May 22, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Luis
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    Me again

    Hi, I own a 1982 650xj Maxim, with 10,500 miles.. Just curious if a 1982 Maxim 750xj motor will fit in the 650 frame? Thanks, Luis
    Thread by: Luis, May 21, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Luis
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    For Sale 1983 xj750 k

    Hi, Was just curious if this is still available. I have an 1982 650 xj that I just love.. Thanks, Luis
    Post by: Luis, May 21, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale 1982 XJ650 Maxim

    Hi, I have an 82 650xj Maixum and just love it, owned the same style of bike when I joined the Navy in 1982, in San Diego.. was just curious if...
    Post by: Luis, May 21, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. Luis
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    For Sale Yamaha Maxim Engine

    Hi, is this still available? If so, I'm on it. Thanks, Luis
    Post by: Luis, May 21, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. Luis
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    Easy Questions

    Will this 1983 YAMAHA XJ550 MAXIM GAUGES METER SPEEDO TACH, fit on my 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim Thanks, Luis
    Thread by: Luis, Apr 29, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Luis
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    Petcock problem?

    Thick Russian accent:), as in Helena in BBC' Orphan Black.... Too much bacon-flavored whiskey:D:D One too many 3 finger Balvenie:);):confused:
    Post by: Luis, Aug 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Luis
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    Valve clearance success! Thank you!!!

    sorry, but......................... K-Moe or Chacal told me it was normal and that the rubber inserts in the cooling fins were supposed to dampen...
    Post by: Luis, Aug 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Luis
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    Yet another tuning issue

    I ordered the correct shims and installed them. Did you use the correct chart??? I only ask because first time around, I used the wrong chart...
    Post by: Luis, Aug 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Luis
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    Petcock problem?

    gotta chime in..... This whole thread cracked me up:D... LAMO!!
    Post by: Luis, Aug 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Luis
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    Clutch moves but doesn't work

    good to hear!!:)
    Post by: Luis, Aug 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Luis
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    XJ700 wiring

    Maybe this will help... http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/how-to-test-your-starter-circuit.7828/#post-64876
    Post by: Luis, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch moves but doesn't work

    http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/clutch-adjustment-clutch-cable-replacement-procedure.2672/#post-21621 Haapala, have you read this? Also please...
    Post by: Luis, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Luis
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    yamaha xj400 special

    I'm a lot of bit excited jefferyxj400z, good luck... Spot on MattiThundrrrr.. Gotta love those early ones...... Just like my bike... Love it!!
    Post by: Luis, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Luis
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    yamaha xj400 special

    I'm an auto mechanic by trade and I'll tell you what, this is just a hoot.... love it :)[IMG] and MattiThundrrrr......... cant beat 1970 Pontiac...
    Post by: Luis, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    yamaha xj400 special

    NICE BIKE!!! But I gotta ask.. what kind of car / truck / work bench with a vice is that?
    Post by: Luis, Jul 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Luis
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    Bad gas mileage.

    Not to mention don't even know what bike you are talking about....
    Post by: Luis, Jul 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Luis
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    Fuel lines xj750j

    And your gonna love polock:-) :-) :-)
    Post by: Luis, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Luis
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    Fuel lines xj750j

    +1 polock, been there, done that... It turned out to be a bear!! jeffb 18618... 10 years USN FF1051 AND FF1086, I lived down in IB, right down on...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Luis
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    1986 Maxim 750 Fuel Leak

    Just to understand, you have not rebuilt the carbs with new parts, you have just disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled with the old parts and wet...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Luis
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    My recent adoption is a little down on power -- suggestions?

    just curious, what year is the bike? as k-moe said, you should first start by checking the valve clearance, once they are in spec, among other...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Luis
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    Light in tach

    Thanks buddy!
    Post by: Luis, Jul 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Luis
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    Light in tach

    Went for a ride last night and the speedo light is on but the tach light is out... Is it easy to replace?
    Thread by: Luis, Jul 10, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Luis
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    81 xj750rh am I missing something?

    +1polock
    Post by: Luis, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Luis
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    Front Brake Pads Wearing at an Angle

    good 3 fingers.... mmmm
    Post by: Luis, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Luis
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    +1hogfiddles....going down that alley but some of yall may be to young.... night moves....seger
    Post by: Luis, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Luis
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    85 XJ700 Maxim is now lurching and miss-firing

    hobojo, nice bike !! just curious, you said you had the bike for a year, was there any maintenance done on it after you became the owner? I see...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Luis
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    I did something stupid - thoughts on a fix?

    +1 polock.... damn, wish I would have won...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Luis
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    82 XJ650 - primary chain guide woes...

    bostonbacon, wow, definitely might need a garage, where in boston are you?
    Post by: Luis, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Pads Wearing at an Angle

    just gotta add this... http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/in-the-church-of-clean.14692/#post-120723...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Luis
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    Having trouble with my 1981 xj550 seca - need some advice

    Arnold.. you should start here.. a wealth of information http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/in-the-church-of-clean.14692/#post-120723...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Luis
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    hitachi carbs in 1985 Yamaha XJ700XN-V Maxim X

    Hi.. welcome.. first off, at the top in this forum you will see your name, select it, dialogue box appears, select signature, another page will...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Luis
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    NO START, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM

    I'm not shy to say it, k-moe, I would like to shake your hand, good call!! Brouneusd, glad you got it running
    Post by: Luis, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 won't go under 5,000rpm

    So getting back to K-moe question, did you bench sync the carbs?
    Post by: Luis, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Luis
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    carb float pin

    Opps, sorry fiveofakind, my bad...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Luis
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    Bike won't idle?

    YEP!!!!! GREAT ADVICE!!!!! You are gonna find out really quick, there are some really smart folks on this site, do what they say, and I promise...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Luis
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    carb float pin

    Replace (bed) with (need)... Damn spell check
    Post by: Luis, Jul 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Luis
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    carb float pin

    Fiveofakind, please listen to chacal (Len), he will have anything and everything you will every bed for your bike
    Post by: Luis, Jul 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Luis
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    High idle. Throttle sticking?

    Hi, welcome, please, first off, at the top of the site, where you see your name, select your name,a dialogue box appears, select signature and add...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Luis
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    Bike won't idle?

    Well, first off, welcome, next, gotta do some reading.... http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/the-information-overload-hour.27544/...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Luis
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    No start issues

    John, I'm just curious, how was the bike running before this happened... Was it acting up or just running sweet? If you have not seen this yet, I...
    Post by: Luis, Jul 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Luis
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    Rode bike home one night and next wouldnt start

    I would start by replacing the original fuses with this... It's inexpensive, and it's a good place to start... about everything goes through that...
    Post by: Luis, Jun 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Dyna Coils... WOW!!! and just some words

    I'll tell ya what MattiThundrrr, you're jut a hoot, you just crack me up:)
    Post by: Luis, Jun 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Luis
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    Stuck In Gear. Transmission Problem?

    LOL K-moe... I think...... I don't know much about these bikes, that's why I follow a handful of yall... I'm not a slow learner.... here in the...
    Post by: Luis, Jun 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stuck In Gear. Transmission Problem?

    Do a search for primary chain guide... A ton of good reading that describes your issue, here if one of many postings that I quickly found with a...
    Post by: Luis, Jun 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Dyna Coils... WOW!!! and just some words

    A bargain indeed! want to give shout out to pollock and Gary H. As well, I know I missed a few of you and I apologize but I do follow a good hand...
    Post by: Luis, Jun 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Luis
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    Problems and more problems

    +1 Stumplifter
    Post by: Luis, Jun 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Luis
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    New Dyna Coils... WOW!!! and just some words

    Got my new coils in today. Had them made up already from xj forever (nice work boys), talk about plug and play, WOW, what a difference. There was...
    Thread by: Luis, Jun 27, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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