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  1. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    Alright it's been almost a month now and I thought I'd update. I took the carbs back off the bike and took all the new parts out, separating them...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    Yea I talked to a few guys who are more familiar with the shop and they all said they drive to Somerset or Lexington to get work done because they...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Aug 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    Kmoe it's possible there was water left in the tank from when I had a new petcock welded on but when I took the bike to the shop I left the air...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Aug 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    This is where I'm out now: I'm at my buddy's house with the bowls opened. The carb that was flooding has a hole in the float that I didn't notice...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Aug 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    Between working 60 hour weeks and getting griped at for the garage smelling like gas I thought it would be easier to take it to a Yamaha shop....
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    I went back to the aftermarket throttle that was idling at 500 with throttle knob all the way out. Got it set to 1100 then put the air filters...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    Got the factory handlebar controls wired up this morning and started messing with the carbs. I think the previous owner put a different spring on...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    I don't have a stock tank on, I have a coffin tank so it allows a pretty clear view to most of the area. I will agree that something isn't right...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    I unhooked the cable at the handle because it's a pain in the butt to disconnect at the carb. It allows enough slack for the the throttle to sit...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    Big t, when I mentioned trimming the casing I meant using a dremel to cut a couple wraps off to allow more cable to be exposed. I've done it on...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    Big t I put brand new intake boots on when I rebuilt the carbs. Depending on which twist grip I put on depends on if it idles high or low but...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    Added fresh oil and seafoam after spraying down the starter clutch. The bike will start without a charger now but I can't get it to idle below...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    Been spraying pb blaster on the oil pan drain bolt for a couple days, put a wrench on it tonight and it broke loose so easy I about fell on my...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    Yea I see what you are saying, I looked at it today and it's definitely tight trying to get the pan out. I guess one detail I forgot to mention...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    I meant inside the case. I noticed when I was changing the clutch out there was a curved piece of metal in the bottom back side, similar to the...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    I will check into those links after work tomorrow. I haven't checked yet but are the oil pans on these able to be removed while the engine is...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    I don't know what was in it but it was black and way over filled. No chunks were in it though so that's one good thing I guess. The book...
    Post by: antwonfookwon, Jul 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. antwonfookwon
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    1982 xj750j maxim starting issue

    I bought this bike last fall as a project so I could start riding again. This is my first Yamaha so I am not very familiar with them. I downloaded...
    Thread by: antwonfookwon, Jul 12, 2015, 39 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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