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  1. RogerRZ
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    Clunky transmission

    I might have been a little quick on the draw. Sorry about that... I am running Yamalube 10w40 mineral oil. As far as I can tell, I think it's the...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Apr 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. RogerRZ
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    Clunky transmission

    I guess it's just me...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Apr 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. RogerRZ
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    Clunky transmission

    Hey all, the weather is finally getting nice up here in Canuckland, and I have been putting a few miles on the Maxim X. It goes like stink,...
    Thread by: RogerRZ, Apr 15, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. RogerRZ
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    Dancing needles on gauges

    Would the same fix apply for a speedo that squeals? Mine does, and on slowing down, stops squealing at exactly 25mph.
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. RogerRZ
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    More power out of "X"

    I remember my buddies on 750x's blowing by me like I was stopped on my Maxim 1100 (granted it was the slowest of the 1100s). I had more torque--no...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. RogerRZ
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    More power out of "X"

    I have one, and so do two of my cousins (I'm the one who tracked them down, though). It's not mint, but I would probably call it "clean". Mine...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. RogerRZ
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    More power out of "X"

    It's almost over; I think it's going to be ok. Just went out on a 19 hour road trip yesterday, to pick up a clean (not extra, just regular clean)...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. RogerRZ
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    More power out of "X"

    I won't be doing anything to it, as I don't have cubic amounts of money. This is a curiosity thing more than anything else. The hot setup for an...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. RogerRZ
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    More power out of "X"

    I am presently working on the weight issue. A mod that works on the CB400F too. :)
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. RogerRZ
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    More power out of "X"

    It's an XJ750X. It's had all fluids changed, along with a valve adjustment. Within a microsecond of pressing the starter button, it fires up into...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. RogerRZ
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    More power out of "X"

    I have way too much time on my hands (Spring hasn't sprung yet). I think I know the answer to this, but just for giggles, is there anything one...
    Thread by: RogerRZ, Mar 7, 2016, 46 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. RogerRZ
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    Header pipes not warm at same time

    Never mind, looking at the fiche, the part numbers are the same for the FZ750 and the Maxim. The Fazer ones, however have a different P/N.
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. RogerRZ
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    Header pipes not warm at same time

    The cams are different? Would swapping out for FZ cams make a power difference, or just move it around?
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. RogerRZ
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    Header pipes not warm at same time

    I read that the bottom end is from the XJ900.
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. RogerRZ
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    Regular wheel on Maxim X

    I have been doing quite a bit of reading on this subject, and everything I have seen says that an almost 4lbs reduction in wheel weight will have...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. RogerRZ
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    Header pipes not warm at same time

    It's an XJ750X, in Canada at least. I think it's a 700cc elsewhere. Made in '85-'86, had a 5 valve per cylinder top end, very similar to the...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. RogerRZ
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    Header pipes not warm at same time

    We drove the three hours back home, bikeless. It was just too rough, and he wouldn't budge on price ("I spent $350 three years ago getting the...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Mar 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. RogerRZ
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    Header pipes not warm at same time

    Hey all, I just went out with my cousin to look at another '85 Maxim X, and this one was quite rough, but I told him that if it fired up right...
    Thread by: RogerRZ, Mar 1, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. RogerRZ
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    Regular wheel on Maxim X

    Just as I suspected. Thanks!
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. RogerRZ
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    Regular wheel on Maxim X

    Given the fact it's still Winter here, and idle hands/minds and all that, I've been doing some thinking. I know air cooled XJ700s have a different...
    Thread by: RogerRZ, Feb 28, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. RogerRZ
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    Question about production numbers.

    I didn't know that. I guess being on the other coast saved mine (and the one my uncle had, that ended up junked behind a shed, only to be...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. RogerRZ
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    Question about production numbers.

    "Factor in the ones that have been "restored", and that tends to bring up the $ they sell for. For most, the asking prices never even get close to...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. RogerRZ
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    Question about production numbers.

    True enough. Many RG500s were raced into the ground. RZ350s are also getting quite scarce, even here in Canada where they could be had for quite a...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. RogerRZ
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    Question about production numbers.

    Just spent a bit of time on the registry, and mine seems to be the highest serial # '85, 750cc at 1669. Contrast that with my 400F, with serial...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. RogerRZ
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    Question about production numbers.

    My neighbour had an '85 airhead (700cc, even in Canada). I had an '84 750 airhead, in black, as did my cousin. Neither of them are in the same...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. RogerRZ
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    Question about production numbers.

    Thanks. The 400F makes me smile every time I ride it, even as slow as it is... Think it would be possible that there would only be 1100 or so '85...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. RogerRZ
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    New to me "X"

    This was a reputable Yamaha/Suzuki/Triumph/Ducati dealership. If they can't do it right, I most certainly won't be able to (the valve adjustment,...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 20, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. RogerRZ
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    Question about production numbers.

    "Motorcycles are for riding, not investing in." This. I have more money in my 400/4 than it's worth, but that's ok. On a related note, it is said...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. RogerRZ
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    New to me "X"

    "Word of advice. Unless you did the work yourself, consider the work to have never been done." Good advice, and I usually stick to it. In this...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 20, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. RogerRZ
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    Question about production numbers.

    Sorry about the confusion, the 400 I was referring to in the second paragraph was the Honda CB400F, like the one I bomb around in from time to time.
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. RogerRZ
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    Question about production numbers.

    I was able to determine that a little over 100000 of my Honda CB400F were produced. I was just wondering if there was anywhere to find out the...
    Thread by: RogerRZ, Feb 19, 2016, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. RogerRZ
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    New to me "X"

    Thanks again. Had a close look at the calipers when I replaced one of the fork seals, and the dust boots all looked nice and soft, like there were...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 19, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. RogerRZ
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    New to me "X"

    Thanks for the welcome, BTW. I have also owned an '84 Maxim 750, but it had nowhere near the oomph the X has.
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 18, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. RogerRZ
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    New to me "X"

    Nope. Stock it will remain. I have read enough about them to know most mods make it slower, and run like poo-poo. It pulls hard way up to and...
    Post by: RogerRZ, Feb 18, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. RogerRZ
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    New to me "X"

    Ahem. --Taps on mike-- Hey all, how she going' eh? I'm Roger, from Canada. Have been biking for 36 of my 42 years, and recently rejoined the XJ...
    Thread by: RogerRZ, Feb 18, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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