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  1. Joshua Preston
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim, selling parts

    pmed
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Jul 2, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Joshua Preston
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    another CL optimist

    https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mpo/d/82-yamaha-maxim-hx750/6575701138.html Not an optimist but possible parts bike for someone. I found it on my...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, May 2, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    it is having issues shifting, I am fairly certain that the pieces from that valve cover retainer that covers the cam got into the gears. also I...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Apr 30, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    PM sent
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Apr 26, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    I continued looking into the motor last night. It does not look good for me. I guess it is time to start hunting a new motor. I started reading...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Apr 25, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Joshua Preston
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    XJ750E EFI project

    I am impressed with this and am tempted to give it a try. I did find a thread from the xj1100 forum where the guy has a full guide on using a...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Sep 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Well I popped the head off to take a look. The gasket is shot and the sleeves are dry rotted. Thankfully it looks like the cylinder walls look...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    So now that I have decided that I am going to have to complete a full tear down of the engine what modifications would be wise to do while I am...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, May 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    yeah it is not that hard to get the new title. I just saw the bike and was like hmm that big engine I picked up for a good price would make a nice...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, May 16, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/6069727159.html wish I had the money to pick this up. then I would have a spare motor for an actual bike.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, May 15, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    I am certain there is issues with the compression. It is not the carbs or fuel or spark. I will have to tear the engine apart and replace what is...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, May 15, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Well I tried to fire up the bike for the first time. It fired up but ran like poop. Then it cut out. I then tried to start it again. And it seems...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, May 14, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    We have spark yay. Next run new fuel lines and try to start it.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Little update. I pulled the oil pan off because it was leaking like a siv. Silly paper gasket sucked. I ended up cleaning it up and goinf with...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Apr 20, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Grabbed some atf, acetone, a measuring cup that looks like a little beaker. Fixed up 4 x 2oz shots of the mixture and poored it down each...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Apr 2, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Sounds good I will do that.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Apr 2, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    I will have to give that a try. When you say soak it do I put it in the cylinders or do I have to tear it apart?
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Apr 2, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    So I got the lower pan gasket and installed it on the bike. My next step was to pull the plugs and pull out the craftsman compression tester....
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Apr 2, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I wanted to see how the matte black tank would look. I like it but I still have other plans for...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Mar 8, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    I am still waiting for the valve cover bolts.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Mar 2, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Got through 2 cans flat black primer. And some things came in the mail. I also picked out some oil. It is unfortunate that it is freezing cold in...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Mar 2, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Yeah I didn't mean to hop all over. I think that most of my questions have been answered. As well as the manuals I was given have helped me a lot....
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    I think I am going to continue this thread as kind of a build & questions thread.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] so after the first coat of primer i sanded it down just a little and it brought out the imperfections in the bondo that...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 23, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Thanks. I will have to see when the next guard on is. Got the cam caps in today and it seems the one that broke does not even really touch the...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 23, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    [ATTACH] First coat of primer applied. Going to sand it down a little before the next coat.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 23, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Yeah I enjoy seeing others work for inspiration and direction.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 22, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    That would be my 240sx. Looks like the previous owner put bondo on it. I know I need to get some filler to clean it up.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Joshua Preston
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    Wanted Xj650 maxim cam caps

    I might try to pull them.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  31. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    I need to get my dremel out with the wire wheel next.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    It is all about prep. And the care between coats. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    I more than likely will be going the cheap route since my air compressor is not rated for paint guns. I will be going with automotive industry...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Yeah you can definitely do that. I was thinking I might get a comic or manga art book and select some of the pages and figure out how to adhere...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. Joshua Preston
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    Wanted Xj650 maxim cam caps

    Cool thank you.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Yeah I was in my garage and the rain was out side. There was a horrible paint job on the tank. He had west coast choppers stickers on it. I have...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    So it begins.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 20, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. Joshua Preston
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    Interchangeable engine components

    Yeah.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Joshua Preston
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    Wanted Xj650 maxim cam caps

    side question Busted Knuckles do you still have the headlight bracket that the cluster bolts into? seeing as booth bolts have been snapped in mine...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. Joshua Preston
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    Interchangeable engine components

    I didn't see the cam caps listed on chacal's pages or I would have been more than happy to purchase them from him.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Yeah if you look at the 2 links in my first post you can see my car and truck builds
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    And they have been extremely helpful with my random questions. I just won my eBay parts order.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    The previous owner over torqued a bolt for the valve cover and destroyed a cam cap.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. Joshua Preston
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    My introduction.

    Well I currently reside in whitewater wi. I find myself on your forum because a friend of mine was kind enough to give me his old 82 xj650. He...
    Thread by: Joshua Preston, Feb 18, 2017, 59 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. Joshua Preston
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    Interchangeable engine components

    Thank you.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Joshua Preston
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    Interchangeable engine components

    The oil pan gasket is that the same for yics and seca?
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Joshua Preston
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    Interchangeable engine components

    Nice. I think I saw a set on ebay
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Joshua Preston
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    Interchangeable engine components

    That is what I figured since the yiks have 4 per cam where as the seca have 3. Now can you use the exhaust caps on the intake cam? Or are they...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Joshua Preston
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    Interchangeable engine components

    Ah that was my concern. Thank You for the information.
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Joshua Preston
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    Interchangeable engine components

    I am on the hunt for a replacement cam retainer/cap. The yamaha dealer said that these were machined to the specs of the head it was manufactured...
    Post by: Joshua Preston, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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