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  1. craiygxj
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    Cross-Country Tour '82 XJ650 Maxim

    Haha knew that photo may be appreciated when I decided to throw it in there....a solid luggage rack and a few ROK straps had that bundle strapped...
    Post by: craiygxj, Dec 4, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Cross-Country Tour '82 XJ650 Maxim

    Have been meaning to post something for a bit to share with the XJ community. Like many of us, without this site, wouldn't be the same motorcycle...
    Thread by: craiygxj, Dec 4, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another CL optimist

    Was my very first thought, that price and not even a handlebar cover.....have to give credit at the very least for being straight forward enough...
    Post by: craiygxj, May 12, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another CL optimist

    https://vermont.craigslist.org/mcy/6117015049.html the laid down special
    Post by: craiygxj, May 11, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Need help identifying

    All XJ550's used the YICS cylinder head design (which Yamaha used from 81-86 I believe, the XJ550 produced from 81-84?) and I could be wrong but I...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    another CL optimist

    https://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/6098271380.html new battery AND led turn signals
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Windshield Windscreen Yamaha XJ650 Maxim

    Actually wrote "was hoping to hear from someone who knows heat" implying that I was happy you specifically commented. Almost followed it with (as...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. craiygxj
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    Hello everyone! I found one! Well it actually found me...

    Put 3,500 on my XJ650J last August (picked it up late July) and am hoping to put about 10,000 miles on her over 30-40 days this summer. Working on...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ550 won't start with starter but will push start

    ^Hah, he must've been taught by a real British gentleman. Checking the battery while cranking is definitely very important. My interpretation of...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Windshield Windscreen Yamaha XJ650 Maxim

    Was hoping to hear from someone who knows heat. Have done some pretty big rides on this bike before in all kinds of elements, never had a...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Windshield Windscreen Yamaha XJ650 Maxim

    Do you find the shield being in your vision a pain ever? Not sure how high up the National Cycle Plexistar 2 will come up on my xj650j. Do worry...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 won't start with starter but will push start

    Welcome aboard, plenty of resources on here to get your bike back into good shape. As I'm sure you're aware, could be a number of things. From...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    another CL optimist

    Was also thinking it has sat outdoors for quite some time, as evidenced by that rough looking exhaust, rust on the mirror chrome, and surface rust...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Windshield Windscreen Yamaha XJ650 Maxim

    More importantly, would like to hear from the "ride in the full elements" without the windscreen corner
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    another CL optimist

    Did great work with the chrome polish before taking the photos, at least
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 22, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. craiygxj
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    Trade/Swap Big swap meet in cloverdale

    Let us know if you come across anything good. Enjoy.
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 22, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    another CL optimist

    Phew, might have had to send him a little trophy for used bike salesman of the year if I believed he got that
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another CL optimist

    Not sure if anyone saw this ended. Is the price listed on the ended auction page what he got............?
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Windshield Windscreen Yamaha XJ650 Maxim

    Anyone ever put anything a bit larger than a Slipstreamer spitfire or hellfire windscreen on an XJ650 Maxim? Aside from the opposite end of the...
    Thread by: craiygxj, Apr 21, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim Exhaust System Question

    Purchased these header pipes and exhaust mufflers off eBay from a reputable seller with a ton of XJ parts, said they came off of a working bike as...
    Thread by: craiygxj, Apr 10, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    To Jimmy-Rig or Replace, That is the Question

    Wanted to pose another question to the masses. Attached a photo here. Have had a small oil leak coming from the valve cover gasket for a bit, but...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    To Jimmy-Rig or Replace, That is the Question

    Was hoping someone would point out the obvious that I was overlooking, thank you @k-moe. It looked like there was way too much room for erosion...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    To Jimmy-Rig or Replace, That is the Question

    @Stumplifter Attached a photo here, best shot I could get using a headlamp while holding the clutch handle up with my hand to show the pretty...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Taking advice to heart

    Definitely agree with using the rear fender grab technique. May seem blatantly obvious, but I always get the feet on the ground and give it a...
    Post by: craiygxj, Apr 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    To Jimmy-Rig or Replace, That is the Question

    Taking an XJ650J on a 7,000-9,000 mile trip starting the end of May. In the process of completely going through the bike and have run into a...
    Thread by: craiygxj, Apr 2, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Member, First Post, High Rev when opening throttle '82 XJ650 Maxim

    Thanks for the replies, will certainly do a little work inspecting and on the plates to keep her on the road. One question I can't find too much...
    Post by: craiygxj, Aug 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Member, First Post, High Rev when opening throttle '82 XJ650 Maxim

    Little update. Just for clarification, this only happens when the clutch is completely released trying to speed up from ~45mph to highway speed. I...
    Post by: craiygxj, Aug 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Member, First Post, High Rev when opening throttle '82 XJ650 Maxim

    Yamaha shop was nearby in DC so grabbed some Yamalube 10W-40, new Yamaha oil filter and all new o-rings and such.
    Post by: craiygxj, Aug 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Member, First Post, High Rev when opening throttle '82 XJ650 Maxim

    Thanks for the heads up on the link. Is there a more definitive way to test if the clutch just needs to be adjusted or if it is indeed "toast" ?
    Post by: craiygxj, Aug 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Member, First Post, High Rev when opening throttle '82 XJ650 Maxim

    Appreciate the tips, weather has certainly been too nice to take this bike off the road; especially after being rock solid on a big trip up to New...
    Post by: craiygxj, Aug 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Member, First Post, High Rev when opening throttle '82 XJ650 Maxim

    Thank you very much for the welcome & info. Have definitely already taken a dive into the Overload page and Haynes manual, will continue to do so.
    Post by: craiygxj, Aug 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Member, First Post, High Rev when opening throttle '82 XJ650 Maxim

    How's it going everyone, first time poster here and a new owner of an '82 XJ650 Maxim. Acquired the bike from a friend where it had been sitting...
    Thread by: craiygxj, Aug 7, 2016, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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