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  1. skoobasteve
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    Cutaway

    this is the best I've seen as far as a cutaway, but no real picture http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/6 ... wayBIG.jpg hope it helps
    Post by: skoobasteve, Oct 16, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. skoobasteve
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    running bike w/o tank..

    I use an empty water bottle with the bottom cut off and a tire valve stem with the core out of it through the cap. works great.
    Post by: skoobasteve, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. skoobasteve
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    wondering if you have complete carbs for an 81 xj650?
    Post by: skoobasteve, Sep 28, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. skoobasteve
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    WTB Starter

    I have a spare starter laying around. Let me know where you are located. I'll let it go for $20 plus shipping
    Post by: skoobasteve, Aug 14, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. skoobasteve
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    Hate to do it. 1981 xj650 maxim for sale

    I need to make room in the garage for a new toy, so the XJ must go. 1981 XJ650 Maxim. Runs but not quite rideable at last check. Can;t quite...
    Thread by: skoobasteve, Aug 12, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. skoobasteve
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    81 xj650 maxim

    I'm looking for about $100. But I'll take offers.
    Post by: skoobasteve, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. skoobasteve
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    81 xj650 maxim

    OK, The complete motor is once again available
    Post by: skoobasteve, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. skoobasteve
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    81 xj650 maxim

    Yeah, I could do that. Make me an offer and I will get you a price on shipping after we make a deal. I have no idea what the weight on it would...
    Post by: skoobasteve, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. skoobasteve
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    81 xj650 maxim

    I ahve an engine for an 81 xj650 that is taking up sapace in my garage. No carbs or holders. On a pallet for easy transport. Lots of useful...
    Thread by: skoobasteve, Jul 1, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. skoobasteve
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    Carb clinic time?

    I am making one last attempt at getting my carbs right so if things go wrong I will send you a PM and maybe we can get together. I'm just in...
    Post by: skoobasteve, Jun 3, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  11. skoobasteve
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    Still have no throttle response

    Thanks Ric, I will finally have a chance to work on it again this weekend. Also Edinadad it sounds like you have a problem with your kickstand...
    Post by: skoobasteve, May 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. skoobasteve
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    tach guage needle barley moves ?

    Running, Cranking or What?
    Post by: skoobasteve, May 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. skoobasteve
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    Still have no throttle response

    Well, my story started with a bike that would not start without some love juice (ether). So I pulled the carbs fo rthe umpteenth time and found...
    Thread by: skoobasteve, May 21, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. skoobasteve
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    Carb clinic time?

    Hey all, I live in Levittown, NE of Philly. Been having a terrible time fixing a bogging issue and was wondering if anyone was able to do a carb...
    Thread by: skoobasteve, May 10, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  15. skoobasteve
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    carbs are my nightmare

    I don't know the proper term for them but the barrels inside the cabs that you can see with the butterflies open. How much of a gap is there...
    Post by: skoobasteve, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. skoobasteve
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    carbs are my nightmare

    I don't have any binding so I will check for any air leaks after work tomorrow. Hopefully I just have a mesaligned boot or something.
    Post by: skoobasteve, May 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. skoobasteve
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    carbs are my nightmare

    Well I got them clean enough to see light through the jets. the spry test that gamuru showed did not get great distance bu they seemed clear...
    Post by: skoobasteve, May 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. skoobasteve
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    DynaBeads test

    Take the wheel to a bike shop and have it computer spin balanced if you can find one with the machine for it. Front end wobble makes for a bad...
    Post by: skoobasteve, May 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. skoobasteve
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    what type of jacket do you wear?

    I've been wearing textile with shoulder and elbow armor for a while now. The removeable liners make them good three season gear. not the warmest...
    Post by: skoobasteve, May 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. skoobasteve
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    carbs are my nightmare

    Hey, anybody know if the little metal tab on the bottom of the carb bowl that covers where the starter jet goes can be removed and if so whether...
    Thread by: skoobasteve, May 7, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. skoobasteve
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    starter solenoid trouble

    I have an 81 xj650 maxim. I'm currently in the process of soaking my starter jets in my carbs. (wheee!!) Trying to get them clean. My other...
    Thread by: skoobasteve, May 7, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. skoobasteve
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    Bike turns over; won't start.

    The new battery that supposedly did not need charging needed to be charged. With a litlle spray of ether she fired right up and ran like a champ....
    Post by: skoobasteve, Apr 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. skoobasteve
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    Bike turns over; won't start.

    I just completed a minor engine overhaul to replace te starter clutch and I cleaned the carbs while I had it apart. I have not seen this bike run...
    Post by: skoobasteve, Apr 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 maxim 650 starter issue

    Thanks so far for your info guys. The way I have the bike positioned in my garage I can only get to it from the left to try to remove the engine....
    Post by: skoobasteve, Nov 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 maxim 650 starter issue

    I have an 81 650 maxim and the starter turns but the bike will not turn over. I'm fairly certain that it needs a new starter clutch. As I bought...
    Thread by: skoobasteve, Nov 14, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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