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  1. Dave Johnson
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    For Sale 85 XJ700 set of header pipes, collector, rear fender

    Pipes $25+shipping Collector $40+ fender $15+ Also have the frame, no title, message me if interested.
    Thread by: Dave Johnson, Jun 1, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Dave Johnson
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    What car did you drive in High School

    1974 Mercury Comet. 200 inline 6 cyl. 3 on the tree. Gutless, but lots of good memories. Everyone called it "The Vomet".
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Mar 31, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Dave Johnson
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    Exhaust and Led Brake Lites on

    Nice job!
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Mar 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Dave Johnson
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    The plastic disc is a great idea, thanks!
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Mar 8, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  5. Dave Johnson
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    I just found out what not to do. I had a valve job done. Before that, I popped out all of the shims and recorded. Got the head back, reassembled,...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Mar 8, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  6. Dave Johnson
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    Wanted 750 maxim tank or 1100

    I have a very rough 85 XJ750X tank. It's yours if you pay the shipping cost.
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Mar 7, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. Dave Johnson
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    Camshaft caps installed wrong

    Yeah, good point. It's an 82 XJ750 J, Maxim.
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Mar 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Dave Johnson
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    Camshaft caps installed wrong

    I only have a Haynes manual, I don't think it has these specs. Thank you! I'll let you know what I find.
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Mar 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Dave Johnson
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    Camshaft caps installed wrong

    Everything looks clean and smooth. But, I really can't be 100% sure it was ever run like this. My first thought was to put them where they belong,...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Mar 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Dave Johnson
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    Camshaft caps installed wrong

    So, I'm putting my engine back together after I get the head back from the machine shop (replaced a broken valve guide and complete valve job) and...
    Thread by: Dave Johnson, Mar 2, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Dave Johnson
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    Here's the wiring mods to remove the rectangular instruments

    Yes, I put the 85 X forks and instruments on the 82. Yeah faded, but it's what i have. It took awhile to realize I wouldn't need the temp gauge....
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Feb 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Dave Johnson
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    Here's the wiring mods to remove the rectangular instruments

    I'm in the process replacing the rectangular set off my 82 with a set from an 85. The first thing I did was enlarge a wiring diagram. It sure is...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Feb 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Dave Johnson
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    My late introduction

    If that bike had a title, I would have restored it. And the hole in the block was an issue.
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Jan 30, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Dave Johnson
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    My late introduction

    Thanks, I did. The 85 forks are about 3" longer and I like the looks of the round headlight, gauges, bars. Of course this created a wiring...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Jan 30, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Dave Johnson
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    My late introduction

    I've been on for awhile, got some great advice, but never introduced myself. I live in Minnesota, I had just finished a snowmobile restoration...
    Thread by: Dave Johnson, Jan 30, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Dave Johnson
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    Seat pictures/ideas

    Probably not what you have in mind, but thought I'd share. Just got it back yesterday. I cut the original seat pan, reshaped the foam, gave to my...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Jan 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Dave Johnson
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    750 airbox mounting

    I drilled out the rivets and turned the gold bracket to accept the tab I mounted to the front of the cover. You're correct, the rear tank mount...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Jan 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Dave Johnson
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    750 airbox mounting

    Those last two show the bracket well, I definitely didn't get a bracket like that. Very helpful photos, now I know what I need to fab. I also...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Jan 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Dave Johnson
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    750 airbox mounting

    OK, I guess I'll add a bracket off the front of the seat plate, drop a screw through it. That should work just fine. When I welded that plate in,...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Jan 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Dave Johnson
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    750 airbox mounting

    [ATTACH] I got this bike (82 750 Maxim) that was a project that didn't get very far. The airbox was out, frame under the seat removed. He was...
    Thread by: Dave Johnson, Jan 16, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Dave Johnson
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    Test and stuff

    How's that? Just trying to post a photo.
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Jan 15, 2016 in forum: Test Zone
  22. Dave Johnson
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    Fork Seals, 85 XJ700N, picture heavy

    Nice job. I recently completed this task, it went well except I forgot to put the dust seal covers on. Does anybody know if these serve an...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Jan 3, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  23. Dave Johnson
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    85 forks on an 82 frame

    You could I suppose, but I'm kind of doing it for the look of longer forks. Do you think 2 1/2 inches will make the handling that much worse? It's...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Sep 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. Dave Johnson
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    85 forks on an 82 frame

    Looks like All Balls has a conversion kit for to put the 1985 XJ700 Maxim forks on the 1982 XJ750.(I have the 1985 750 forks). From the specs I...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Sep 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. Dave Johnson
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    85 forks on an 82 frame

    K-moe, thanks for the info. I found the replacement kits online. There's also videos on You tube on installing them. But it will get more...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Sep 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. Dave Johnson
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    New guy/new project

    I do have the airbox, the lid/snorkel was gone but I found one on Ebay. Thanks, I'll search for that post.
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Sep 18, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Dave Johnson
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    85 forks on an 82 frame

    Will the headstock accept the roller bearing properly? Would I just pry out the ball bearing races? I have been reading about the geometry of the...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Sep 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. Dave Johnson
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    85 forks on an 82 frame

    I tried it tonight, it won't work. The 82 has ball bearings in the steering head, the 85 has tapered roller bearings.
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Sep 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. Dave Johnson
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    85 forks on an 82 frame

    Has anyone put the forks/triple tree from an 85 750 MaximX on an 82 XJ750 frame? The tubes are 36mm on the 85, so I'd have to changed it all. They...
    Thread by: Dave Johnson, Sep 17, 2015, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. Dave Johnson
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    New guy/new project

    I agree, they are very nice stock. This 82 however was the start of a project, the frame under the seat had already be removed. Maybe "decent"...
    Post by: Dave Johnson, Sep 16, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Dave Johnson
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    New guy/new project

    Hello, I've been reading posts for awhile, and have already learned a lot. I've recently picked up an 82 XJ750 Maxim and an 85 750 MaximX. The 85...
    Thread by: Dave Johnson, Sep 16, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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