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  1. Biscuit
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    So.....oil leaked turned to cracked motor......now what?

    Yes it was, that's what prompted me to take a peak at it. Was pissing oil when I went to ride it this morning. So get the seal place it in there...
    Post by: Biscuit, Jul 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Biscuit
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    So.....oil leaked turned to cracked motor......now what?

    I started the bike after a 6 hour ride the previous weekend and Thought it was one of the main seals. This is what I found. Left side btw of an 81...
    Thread by: Biscuit, Jul 15, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Biscuit
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    problem with stage 1 kit carb kit

    The bike isnt running and if I recall I read a mention of flooding. The bike only runs on starter fluid. You dont need a mixture for it to just...
    Post by: Biscuit, Apr 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Biscuit
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    problem with stage 1 kit carb kit

    Is it possible that the main and pilot jet got mixed up? That would cause flooding, black spark plugs, and the idling issue.
    Post by: Biscuit, Apr 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Biscuit
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

    Hey guys, took the bike out, and changed the oil/filter. Found nothing remarkable about a bike that sat for a little over a year and a half, (some...
    Post by: Biscuit, Apr 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Biscuit
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

    For those wondering what I did to mount it I used copper gasket and some pipe reducers to clamp it on. Product is EMGO 19 inch SLash cut...
    Post by: Biscuit, Apr 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Biscuit
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

    Here is the bike all done guys its ready for inspection over here, and its maiden voyage. I will definitely keep the resto-modding going as I get...
    Post by: Biscuit, Apr 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Biscuit
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

    little teaser mock up while I wait for the rest of the mounting hardware to come in next week.
    Post by: Biscuit, Mar 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

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    Post by: Biscuit, Mar 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Biscuit
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

    Update: Firstly I have been slacking.... but anyways, I was able to salvage most of the pipe, and I scored some aftermarket sportster mufflers...
    Post by: Biscuit, Mar 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Biscuit
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

    Okay so does anyone know of a reasonably cheap slip on exhaust that works for these bikes? The left muffler as mentioned is in half and the metal...
    Post by: Biscuit, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Biscuit
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

    [MEDIA] Please mind the jumper cable motorcycle batter....that is one I borrowed from my brother, mine has not arrived in the mail yet.....and...
    Post by: Biscuit, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

    O-rings were removed during the clean before the soak, also for items that I suspected would degrade the at I couldn't remove I used dawn dish...
    Post by: Biscuit, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Biscuit
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

    Yes that's what I have, I only mentioned it cause the wiring seems like a mess. Anyways Update, Cleaned the carbs, rebuilt petcock, changed all...
    Post by: Biscuit, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Biscuit
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

    K-moe, thank you for the info, it was very informative. I apologize for not including the year on the bike I thought I did. It is a 81 xj650 with...
    Post by: Biscuit, Feb 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Biscuit
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    First Bike, 81 Maxim xj650 with vetter kit-mods/maintenance

    Hello all, Being a newbie to the bike world with a bike is arguably rough shape, I am wondering what "maintenance stuff" I should do as I...
    Thread by: Biscuit, Feb 6, 2017, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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