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  1. dandrewk
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    85 Maxim XJ700N High Idle

    I would definity get the carbs balanced. It could very well be that one or two of them are out of whack, and the butterfly valve isn't fully...
    Post by: dandrewk, Dec 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. dandrewk
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    I got 2nd gear back, now theres no 5th

    I don't know about long term potential damage, but 5th gear is pretty much a small overdrive gear, at least on my 650 Maxim. It probably knocks...
    Post by: dandrewk, Dec 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. dandrewk
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    Update and renewal of faith!

    That's great, keep at it. BTW... What's a center stand cutoff? ;)
    Post by: dandrewk, Dec 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. dandrewk
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    Master Brake Cylinder-Where Do These Wires Go?

    Thanks Blue. Do I have to remove the headlight to get in there? I am a bit hesitant at trying to realign the beam afterwards.
    Post by: dandrewk, Dec 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. dandrewk
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    Master Brake Cylinder-Where Do These Wires Go?

    I am replacing my front master brake cylinder. Seems pretty straight forward, but I can't see where the wires in the picture lead to. From the...
    Thread by: dandrewk, Dec 8, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. dandrewk
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    Where can you get an inline fuel valve without ordering?

    Surprisingly, almost any parts department at a dealership will have them. My local shop has them on the counter, an "impulse" item along with ear...
    Post by: dandrewk, Dec 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. dandrewk
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    What are my rear shock options?

    I think there is only so much you can do to improve the suspension on the XJ's. Nothing quite like the mono shocks on more modern sport...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. dandrewk
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    82 Maxim Handlebar Options.

    You will probably have to get new holders for the mirrors as well, or some sort of mirror extensions. The stock version is angled to accommodate...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. dandrewk
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    problems

    If it didn't restart, I wonder if the carbs are getting any gas. Especially since you just replaced a petcock and added another valve. It...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. dandrewk
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    inline fuel filter

    You want something small, with a clear view window. I found mine at a honda dealership. They had them on the "impulse buying" counter, next to...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. dandrewk
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    ok, if this doesn't do it, the bike is gone

    Sorry if this has been asked before: 1. Does it turn? 2. Have you tried using starter fluid? 3. Did you bench sync the carbs when they...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. dandrewk
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    Front brake on an '81 550

    I honestly don't know if mine are as good as they can be. My other bikes have excellent front brakes, but then they were 2005 and later. Not...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. dandrewk
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    Bike still not ridable...

    Buy a new battery. Also, buy a Battery Tender to keep it in top condition. It's a great investment, only $29.95.
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. dandrewk
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    aaaaahhh starting! xj550

    I have it on good authority that Rick eats his food through a main jet, and when he wakes up in the morning he reaches down and adjusts his pilot...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. dandrewk
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    aaaaahhh starting! xj550

    A bare spark would be blue. I currently have one cylinder which is getting no fuel at idle. Looking at the colortune, it's blue... but a VERY...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. dandrewk
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    Crazy thing happend

    Heck, I thought "throne" in this instance meant you were sitting on your bike. What better place to read the manual? Shows you were my mind is...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. dandrewk
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    Replacing Handlebar

    The grips or the handlebars? :) The grips are glued on. Only way to get them off is with an Xacto blade.
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. dandrewk
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    Replacing Handlebar

    A PO replaced the handlebars on my Maxim with low profile (Seca) ones. Unfortunately, he didn't replace anything else, which has led to a very...
    Thread by: dandrewk, Nov 15, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. dandrewk
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    Stay away from Wisconsin Cycle Salvage...

    Oh, it works. But not for long. ;)
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. dandrewk
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    Checking Valve Clearance

    Anyone want to loan me their feeler gauges? :D
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. dandrewk
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    Stay away from Wisconsin Cycle Salvage...

    [img]
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. dandrewk
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    petcock issue

    The washers, usually metal but sometimes fiber, that sit beneath the brass float needle seat.
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. dandrewk
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    Stay away from Wisconsin Cycle Salvage...

    Salvage dealers are a rung below used car salesmen. A HUGE rung. They lie so often they don't know the difference from truth and honesty....
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. dandrewk
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    petcock issue

    Also check those float needles and washers.
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. dandrewk
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    I need enlightenment on CV carbs :: tuning...

    Rick, I must admit I get confused. Not a rare state. ;) Turning the pilot screw -out- (lefty, loosy) makes it more rich? Turning it to the...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. dandrewk
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    He's an ordained minister in the church. :D
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. dandrewk
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    Helmet care

    Seafoam? Ahh, c'mon, there's nothing that stuff isn't good for! :D
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. dandrewk
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    Can't idle below 4k

    Oh crap. I didn't use the YICS tool for color tuning. I know it's a must for synching, but what about color tuning?
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. dandrewk
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    Which Kit for Synchronizing Carbs?

    1. Gauge kit from JC Whitney: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Prod ... nchronizer 2. Mercury manometer from Dennis Kirk:...
    Thread by: dandrewk, Nov 9, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. dandrewk
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    Removing gas tank on 82 Maxim 650

    Oh... yeah right. I knew that. :D Should he plug up the plug holes with a towel? I can envision the fogging oil shooting out of the holes...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. dandrewk
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    Can't idle below 4k

    Attempted my first color tuning today. Keep in mind I have not synched yet. Interesting thing is, cylinders #1 and #2 would not go rich...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. dandrewk
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    Removing gas tank on 82 Maxim 650

    It would crank without the coils?
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. dandrewk
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    Removing gas tank on 82 Maxim 650

    Another silly side question. :) When you say "crank it", I assume you mean turning it over with a wrench on the timing plate?
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. dandrewk
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    As far as I know, the only two oil filters are made by Yamaha and Fram. Most likely, the Yamaha branded filter is actually made by Fram. Not...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. dandrewk
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    Removing gas tank on 82 Maxim 650

    Does electrolysis really work for ridding rust in a tank? Or is an inline fuel filter the only thing that is effective?
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. dandrewk
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    Can't idle below 4k

    Sometimes with these bike, you want to advertise "parts bike for sale". Other times... miracles happen. :) Installed new floats, had to...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. dandrewk
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    Checking Float Level Height While Off The Bike

    While on the subject of clear vinyl tubing - where can I find .25" clear tubing? I thought a pet store - fish tank supplies, air tubes etc. -...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. dandrewk
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    Checking Float Level Height While Off The Bike

    Hopefully not a stupid question: When checking the float level while off the bike, using a clear tube attached to the drain plug - is there any...
    Thread by: dandrewk, Nov 8, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. dandrewk
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    New Reports From the NHTSA and IIHS Regarding Safety

    Very interesting, enlightening, and somewhat scary reads. http://www.nhtsa.gov/motorcycles/pdf/HS810855.htm...
    Thread by: dandrewk, Nov 8, 2007, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. dandrewk
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    Can't idle below 4k

    Ok, I found a great product to get rid of the baked on gaskets: [img] It was so easy, spray... wait a few minutes... scrape it off. The...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. dandrewk
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    My Learning Experience. So Far, So Good

    There is absolutely no substitute for experience. You can read a lot, ask questions, get advice, follow procedures etc. But there is only one...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. dandrewk
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    My Learning Experience. So Far, So Good

    As I think I explained way back in my intro, I bought the XJ as a project bike. I am taking a course in motorcycle maintenance, now in week 8 of...
    Thread by: dandrewk, Nov 6, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. dandrewk
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    really low gas milage, where to start looking?

    Rick - beating a Hardly to the next red light is not a sign of a dialed-in XJ. It's a sign that you you are riding a motorcycle NOT manufactured...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. dandrewk
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    Can't idle below 4k

    Rick - the rubber tips of the old floats needles are pretty scored. That's why I tried to replace them a few weeks ago, with crappy aftermarket...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. dandrewk
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    Security level on ur bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    New York lock with the fuhgeddaboudit chain. That's stop 'em!
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. dandrewk
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    Can't idle below 4k

    Grrrr, now a couple of my float needles aren't sealing. They are the original stock ones, so I guess it was just a question of time. Probably...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. dandrewk
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    Can't idle below 4k

    The boots, gaskets and rubber caps came in today. Yay! Removing the remnants of the old gaskets is a real bugger! Some of that stuff has...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. dandrewk
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    Security level on ur bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    The lock fits into the gaps of the disc. It depends on your disc. It won't fit on my '82 Maxim because the disc is ribbed a bit underneath,...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. dandrewk
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    Cleaned Starter Motor... Now Maybe Problem?

    Rick - I think it was the magnetism from commutator that was causing one end to seem springy. It was aligned ok with the tab in the body. I am...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. dandrewk
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    Electric start problem, xj550

    Been there. :). Only way is to keep doing it until it all lines up and snaps together. Looking on the bright side - you won't have to spin...
    Post by: dandrewk, Nov 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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