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  1. Gork
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    My 82 XJ650 Maxim Complete Rebuild

    Thanks Do the new bars clear the tank at full lock? In the other post "Keep in mind, the turbo MC has the float switch so you will either need...
    Post by: Gork, May 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Gork
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    My 82 XJ650 Maxim Complete Rebuild

    What bars are on this bike?
    Post by: Gork, May 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Gork
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    MAC Exhaust System Question

    What carb mods, if any, are you using with this exhaust?
    Post by: Gork, May 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Gork
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    Driveshaft removal question

    I have 3 spares... fingers crossed. Unfortunately none look as nice as the one it came with but I'll work on that.
    Post by: Gork, May 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Gork
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    Driveshaft removal question

    If the seal is compromised will cleaning the breather have a positive effect or only if the seal is not damaged but a clogged breather is causing...
    Post by: Gork, May 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Gork
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    Driveshaft removal question

    Bummer for me then - is the breather removable? I received another drive today, needs a new coat of paint but otherwise ok. I have another...
    Post by: Gork, May 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Gork
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    Driveshaft removal question

    So I'm planning on replacing the seal in red but you believe the seal in green is the one that is actually bad. Where I'm seeing oil is the area...
    Post by: Gork, May 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Gork
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    Driveshaft removal question

    In the drawing above which seal would that be, also does it require breaking apart the pumpkin (which requires special tools)... I have 2 more...
    Post by: Gork, May 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Gork
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    Driveshaft removal question

    More bearings :) I was trying to avoid removing the swing arm, wonder if it will just come off now with the drive shaft out... For bearing...
    Post by: Gork, May 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Gork
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    Caliper Rebuild Question

    Totally understand about it being a kit but darn is that stupid seal a bear to install.
    Post by: Gork, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Gork
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    Oil pan gasket replacement

    Super, I'll just clean the pan up, the oil level sensor is leaking oil all over the pan, already have the o-ring (as well as the neutral sensor...
    Post by: Gork, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Caliper Rebuild Question

    I was really surprised at how gummed up my return hole was in my master cylinder - had to take a fine piece of wire (thanks Chacal) and ream out...
    Post by: Gork, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Gork
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    Oil pan gasket replacement

    Hello all, I have the exhaust off of my 82 XJ650 Maxim, have it sitting on the center stand and some jack stands, wondering if the oil pan can be...
    Thread by: Gork, May 3, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Driveshaft removal question

    So if the oil is not coming from the engine side of the drive shaft and there is seepage near the final drive, running out (little bit but...
    Post by: Gork, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Driveshaft removal question

    Awesome - thanks! I'll see if I can't document the install process, I'll likely simply cut the old one off...
    Post by: Gork, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Gork
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    Driveshaft removal question

    Dohm sound gernerator :-)
    Post by: Gork, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Gork
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    Driveshaft removal question

    As there is an oil seal between the end of the drive shaft and the final drive it was my thinking there would be oil between the end of the drive...
    Post by: Gork, May 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Driveshaft removal question

    Made a "removal tool" using a slide hammer and household wire with a single loop over the middle of the end gear... something that would not...
    Post by: Gork, May 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Driveshaft removal question

    Yeah, my drive shaft apparently needs more than a pretty good tug. I'm just wondering how long before I break something "tugging" on it. Any...
    Post by: Gork, May 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Gork
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    Driveshaft removal question

    Hello all, I've removed the final drive and need to replace the oil seal on the end of the drive shaft. I'd like to remove the drive shaft...
    Thread by: Gork, May 2, 2017, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil Leak help

    My valve cover was among the first things to come off, clearly leaking along the front left corner. The oil leak under the engine looks to be a...
    Post by: Gork, May 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil in my Pumpkin (final drive)

    What may be happening is the seal at the end of the drive shaft where it goes into the pumpkin may be bad. Now the only problem is getting the U...
    Post by: Gork, May 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Gork
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    Oil in my Pumpkin (final drive)

    Ordered 2 off of ebay. I'll see which one sucks less...
    Post by: Gork, May 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Gork
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Removed the rear wheel, rear brakes and final drive Removed the front wheel and speedo cable Removed the engine side cover & shift lever Removed...
    Post by: Gork, May 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil in my Pumpkin (final drive)

    Hello all, Final drive to shaft tunnel had signs of oil leakage, took off the final drive and confirmed there was oil where the shaft/splines go...
    Thread by: Gork, May 1, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Gork
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    Greetings from PA

    Took off the final drive and a few other bits tonight - oil is in the input shaft at the final drive but not coming from the top oil seal, so...
    Post by: Gork, May 1, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil Leak help

    Thanks - will do!
    Post by: Gork, May 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Gork
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    Oil Leak help

    Going to try to replace the oil level sensor gasket/o-ring and see how that works!
    Post by: Gork, Apr 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil Leak help

    Noticed a drop of oil under my 82 XJ 650 which has not run in months, has the valve cover off awaiting a valve set, carb rebuild, etc. The...
    Thread by: Gork, Apr 20, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Petcock Replacement

    I have a petcock, Yamaha, part number 3AL-24500-00-00, NIB supplied by the previous owner with some other small parts. No good or seek an...
    Post by: Gork, Apr 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Petcock Replacement

    I get the message loud and clear - will take the original petcock from the saddle bag and see how serviceable it is, rebuilt it as needed. Now I...
    Post by: Gork, Apr 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Greetings from PA

    Thanks - plan to do the valve clearance while I have the extra room to maneuver! For the rear wheel/drive shaft seals reading the manual it looks...
    Post by: Gork, Apr 20, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Greetings from PA

    Is it possible to remove the final drive without removing the swing arm or is that required? I'll have the rear wheel off to install new brakes,...
    Post by: Gork, Apr 19, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Gork
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    XJ650 Petcock Replacement

    Hello all, My bike came with a non-vacuum replacement petcock. I'm going to remove it prior to repainting the tank - any comments on leaving...
    Thread by: Gork, Apr 19, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Greetings from PA

    They arrived today. All I can say is: Holy Crap. They look brand freaking new - you really can't tell they are the same carbs that went out. Now...
    Post by: Gork, Apr 19, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Greetings from PA

    Working on pictures, went into the garage, then I started taking parts off - still not back together yet but on the way, I'll post some pix to...
    Post by: Gork, Apr 18, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Greetings from PA

    After ditching my FZ-09 (most uncomfortable motorcycle ever invented by a mainstream manufacturer) and selling my Speed Triple (to make space in...
    Thread by: Gork, Apr 18, 2017, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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