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  1. Artjim
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    Selling my X...

    ... as in my 1985 XJ700XN water-cooled Maxim X. Viper yellow paint job OEM sissybar Case guards w/ Kuryaken offset highway pegs leather...
    Thread by: Artjim, Jun 27, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Artjim
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    High Idle when engine is warm ***SOLUTION FOUND ***

    Re: High Idle when engine is warm oddball is right, it's not rocket science but you have to get an understanding of what you are doing before you...
    Post by: Artjim, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Artjim
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    High Idle when engine is warm ***SOLUTION FOUND ***

    Re: High Idle when engine is warm Mine was doing the same thing. Replaced the throttle shaft seals to correct the problem. YMMV
    Post by: Artjim, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Artjim
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    Tea pot in my engine?

    My X does the same thing. I have checked the exhaust, carb boots, speedo, and still not found where it is coming from. It has done it since...
    Post by: Artjim, Apr 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Artjim
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    handlebar vibrations?

    This works I have also heard of someone using expanding foam, but the Bar snake works great for me.
    Post by: Artjim, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Artjim
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    Spinner

    Has anyone tried these and cares to comment? I would like to replace the tail lights on my '85 Maxim X with these, I think... Spinner
    Thread by: Artjim, Apr 13, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Artjim
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    FYI - another piece of Unobtanium

    Ebay Item number: 330320677679 It's not mine, I just came across it while browsing.
    Thread by: Artjim, Apr 10, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. Artjim
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    Shim replacement...before and after a "valve job"

    Amen to that...
    Post by: Artjim, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Artjim
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    Headlight Always On? (XJ550)

    The head light on the Maxim X comes on when you turn the key on, but goes off when you press the start button and stays off until you release it.
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Artjim
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    Oil filter housing for XJ700XN

    Ebay item #170316998802
    Thread by: Artjim, Mar 31, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. Artjim
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    Chrome coil covers

    These go on the air-cooled version, not the water-cooled one.
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. Artjim
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    Chrome coil covers

    Ebay Item number: 170315374183 Note: These are half the cost of the other set listed on Ebay
    Thread by: Artjim, Mar 26, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. Artjim
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    LOL, this guy know as much about bikes as AIG does honesty

    Re: LOL, this guy know as much about bikes as AIG does hones Look at the chrome airbox covers. see the horn peeking out from under the tank?...
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 23, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. Artjim
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Cleaned her up, re-oiled the K&N air filter, flushed the radiator and refilled it with new coolant. Changed the gear oil in the rear end. Grabbed...
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Artjim
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    Not good my friends, not good! MAJOR problems!

    Mine did that, but it was due to me setting the floats incorrectly. Same symptoms, oil/gas shooting into the airbox when I started it. Gave...
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Artjim
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    Fork Boots and Avons and real brakes oh my... updated

    Bigfitz52, That bike is beautiful man, you did a great job. XJ700XN's use Mikuni also Jim
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Artjim
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    XJ700X Valve Adjustment Pad Diameter

    The adjustment pad (lash cap) itself has a diameter of 6.98 mm. Jim
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Artjim
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    How many xj's have you owned?

    only 1 XJ, my current ride. 1985 XJ700XN Before that 1972 Kawasaki 100 1984 Goldwing GL1200 1995 Goldwing GL1500 Jim 1985 XJ700XN...
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Artjim
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    Maxim X questions

    1) under the instrument panel 3) NGK D8EA Also, check out www.maxim-x.com Jim
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Artjim
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    Adjusting the headlight.

    Tell that to the armadillo I nailed at 60 mph on my last night ride several months ago. He managed to duck under the big rig ahead of me, only to...
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Artjim
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    Resistor plug caps

    I just finished doing a resistorectomy on my plug caps. Unscrewed the inside part that goes on the plug, removed the spring and the resistor,...
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Artjim
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    Resistor plug caps

    Awesome thanks ! Jim
    Post by: Artjim, Mar 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Artjim
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    Resistor plug caps

    Would it cause my bike any problems or malfunctions if I replaced the resistor plug caps with non-resistor caps? It seems to me that it would mean...
    Thread by: Artjim, Mar 9, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Artjim
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    tank badging.... or not?

    ouch, that was cruel MaximumX :twisted: (I wish putting the badges back on would fix it, it would be alot easier than the ring job I am...
    Post by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. Artjim
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    What colour should I paint her?

    Viper yellow and a clearcoat. Really goes well with the black.
    Post by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Artjim
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    1985 Maxim X hard to start

    Oh joy! :cry:
    Post by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Artjim
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    tank badging.... or not?

    Personally, I took the ones off my bike when I painted it and did not put them back on. Jim
    Post by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. Artjim
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    Service manual for 1985 xj700 XN

    Is there a Haynes or Clymer manual for the 1985 XJ700 XN Maxim X? If so, where can I find it? I checked their web sites and did not see one.
    Thread by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Artjim
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    1985 Maxim X hard to start

    Ok, I did the compression test and was not happy... #1 was 80 #2 was 115 #3 was 102 #4 was 98 I put a teaspoon of motor oil into each...
    Post by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Artjim
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    1985 Maxim X hard to start

    No Sir, no manual. :cry:
    Post by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Artjim
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    1985 Maxim X hard to start

    It has very good engine braking, the RPM's drop quickly when I release the throttle. Plug color is a little on the light side of tan so it could...
    Post by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Artjim
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    1985 Maxim X hard to start

    Is there a walk-through for checking the valve clearances?
    Post by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Artjim
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    1985 Maxim X hard to start

    I tried the unlit torch test and I did not notice any change in RPM's. I don't normally engage the enrichment circuit when the engine is warm...
    Post by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Artjim
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    1985 Maxim X hard to start

    I'll go and try that right now with the unlit torch. Would a vacuum leak only affect the engine when it is cold, since it starts so easily when...
    Post by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Artjim
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    1985 Maxim X hard to start

    I think I didn't make myself very clear, writing is not my strong point. (I'm not sure I even have a strong point) so let me try it again....
    Post by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Artjim
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    1985 Maxim X hard to start

    Fuel - check Spark - check Start - epic fail I've cleaned the carbs and checked and rechecked the float levels, I used the clear tube method...
    Thread by: Artjim, Feb 28, 2009, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Artjim
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    HELP ASAP ghost cranking

    First, you need an old priest, and a young priest...
    Post by: Artjim, Aug 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Artjim
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    How fast have you gone on your XJ?

    115 mph Smooth as silk, but still scarey 8O
    Post by: Artjim, Aug 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. Artjim
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    Wish I lived close enough to pick this one up...

    Ebay item #250281263864 Not a bad looking X running or not, guess it depends how high the price gets ran up though.
    Thread by: Artjim, Aug 11, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. Artjim
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    seafoam

    http://www.maxim-x.com/seafoam.html
    Post by: Artjim, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Artjim
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    Question about jeting

    Intake Changes: +2 main fuel jet sizes for single K&N filter (inside a stock airbox) I have a K&N filter in the stock airbox. Didn't realize...
    Post by: Artjim, Aug 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. Artjim
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    Unobtainium !

    2 pieces of unobtainium for the maxim xj700 at a low price! Ebay item # 190241898453 $50 buy it now price. I'd buy it but I already have...
    Thread by: Artjim, Aug 3, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Artjim
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    Case guards for xj700 Maxim on Ebay

    I saw these case guards on Ebay today and since they are kinda rare I thought I'd give people a heads up. Ebay item # 370072143192
    Thread by: Artjim, Aug 3, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. Artjim
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    Headlight and Instrument light

    I changed mine to red also. As a budding astronomer I learned that the red will not affect your night vision when riding after dark. Not that...
    Post by: Artjim, Aug 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Artjim
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    Bolt caps

    Has anyone ever tried these http://www.chromebolt.com/bolt-cap-alle ... 5_278.html to replace missing bolt caps on their bike? Are these even...
    Thread by: Artjim, Jul 28, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Artjim
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    Exhaust Baffles ...

    Only potential problem I can think of would be tuning issues as mentioned above. But hey, if you like the sound enough you may be willing to put...
    Post by: Artjim, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Artjim
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    PLEASE- I need a gas cap!!

    If you seal it up tight with a test plug, won't it cause a vacuum to develop inside the tank and starve the engine for fuel?
    Post by: Artjim, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Artjim
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    REALLY dumb question...plug wires (NEW info)

    My 1985 Maxim x can run on 2 cylinders and do 75 mph. When all 4 are firing though, watch out!
    Post by: Artjim, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Artjim
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    Ebay gauges

    That's what I thought too, just wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking something obvious.
    Post by: Artjim, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Artjim
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    carbs 750 xj maxim

    Search: "Clunk Test" By: RickCoMatic If it's not the slides sticking, then make sure that the diaphrams are all in good shape with no pin...
    Post by: Artjim, Jul 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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