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  1. bikerlife
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    Clutch cable woes

    Thanks JD. I gotta get it fixed. I'm clutching with the back of my right leg and a pair of Vise grips. Adds a WHOLE new diminsion to riding (bad...
    Post by: bikerlife, Jun 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch cable woes

    Hey group, I had just left out for work this morning and gone about 1/2 mile when I pulled in on the clutch and POW. The cable broke right at the...
    Thread by: bikerlife, Jun 5, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Parting out 1982 XJ550 Maxim

    Hey Tazz, I need a instrument cluster for my 81 Maxum 550. I wonder if they are the same?? Kelly
    Post by: bikerlife, Jun 4, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    why the crappy gas mileage?

    I have a 81 XJ 550 Max and I get between 45-60 mpg. I'm thinking of doing some gear changes to increase my MPG. (given the greed at work in the...
    Post by: bikerlife, Apr 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    rear wheel removal????

    I'm assuming you have a 750 Max. Thats what I used to have and if memory serves me, you remove the cotter pin, axle nut, slide the axle out and...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine Guards

    I had the 2 pointers on My 82 XJ 750 Max and I could bend them with my feet on the highway pegs if I put to much pressure on them. They were nice...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Raingear, what do you use?

    I use leather chaps and leather biker jacket and carry a slicker jacket for a back up. Thats what I do now but have been giving some thought to...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    83 Midnight Maxim For Sale

    Yeah, it looks pretty good to me. i thought about making a move on it but this little 550 I have now does pretty good for itself. I was really...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 21, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. bikerlife
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    I think I need a SNOWTIRE!!!!

    Sorry if I sound a little spoiled but I hate it, I WAS. Theres no snow invited to my spring fever, (sno-cones excluded). My rides have (all but 1)...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 21, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I think I need a SNOWTIRE!!!!

    I have spring fever REAL bad right now. We've had temps upper 60's to near 80 for a few weeks now and then low and behold, I went to work this...
    Thread by: bikerlife, Mar 20, 2006, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    83 Midnight Maxim For Sale

    Mike, click on "Web page name in my post above and it should take you right to the ad. Kelly 81 XJ 550 Maxim
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 20, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. bikerlife
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    scratching head big time!

    I'm glad to hear you fiquired it out. I hate making dumb mistakes. But as it's been said, If you don't make mistakes, chances are your not doing...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What does your bike Idle at?

    My current bike idles at @ 1500 when hot but my old 1982 Maxim 750 would idle right at 1000 after I sync-ed the carbs, something I'm gonna do to...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A Thanks to ALL!!

    This is a really great place to find info for these beast. I owned a Suzuki Cavalcade before and found a site for it and diagnosed and fixed...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 11, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    scratching head big time!

    Hey Regulator, I would really look at the ignitor box (alias TCI, I think). If the plugs are burning black it can be to either too much fuel...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Timing Chain quiet.......

    BTY Thanks to Richard for the info on the chain adjustment.
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Timing Chain quiet.......

    Hey XJ'ers I adjusted the timing chain tension on my XJ 550 the other day and it runs SOOOO much better and quieter. Also changed the oil and...
    Thread by: bikerlife, Mar 10, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark

    No No Robert. This was on a bike from @ 8 years ago. Alt output was good I just had a wire with a break in it. I gutted the epoxy down to where I...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    backfiring

    Kelly again The ignitor box can couse a backfire too. (did on mine) but I don't know what all has been done to you bike. I really feel like you...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark

    Another thing I found on my 750 (and I'm guessing all XJs). They have an "ignitor box" which works basically like the old spark box on late 70's-...
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    6th gear overdrive?

    I used to have a 82 750 Max and it was a 5 speed. I now have a 81 550 Max which is a 6 speed. My only guess is that the cover has been changed....
    Post by: bikerlife, Mar 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    83 Midnight Maxim For Sale

    Web Page Name I posted this in the XJ Chat by mistake Kelly 81 XJ 550 Maxim
    Thread by: bikerlife, Feb 24, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Midnight Maxim For Sale

    I guess I should have put this in the buy sell trade section. SORRY Kelly
    Post by: bikerlife, Feb 24, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Midnight Maxim For Sale

    Web Page Name This is a 83 Midnight Maxim I found last night on Cycle Trader. Its in Marretta GA. I thought about it but I kinda like the...
    Thread by: bikerlife, Feb 24, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Starter button missing

    Looks good AZsteve. I've been toying with some ideas myself. And welcome to the group. Kelly 81 XJ 550 Maxim
    Post by: bikerlife, Feb 20, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hi New to the forum Just got a XJ 550

    Hey Billiy, What year is your 550? I just bought a 81 XJ550 Maxim @ 6 mos. ago. Mine is doing a fine job (if the weather would just work with...
    Post by: bikerlife, Feb 18, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Chat room ????

    Are there any plans to add a chat room here. If not, I understand. I hear they can be more trouble than they're worth but it would be a good...
    Thread by: bikerlife, Feb 14, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: Suggestion Box
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    now a 650 with clutch problems

    Hey Brenton, A properly functioning clutch will start to grab at @ half way out from the grip. How does the oil look that is in it now? and just...
    Post by: bikerlife, Feb 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    now a 650 with clutch problems

    Hey Brenton, I'd like to try to help you here. did you get a feel for the clutch before teardonw and was it different than it is now? Kelly
    Post by: bikerlife, Feb 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    noisy timing chain

    I'm not far behide you guys. 44 In Jan. Kelly
    Post by: bikerlife, Feb 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    noisy timing chain

    My 81 XJ550 Maxim has a little bit of a timing chain noise at @4000 to 4500 rpm. Does the 81 550 have a manual adjuster or auto adjuster?...
    Thread by: bikerlife, Feb 14, 2006, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to the group

    I FULLY agree Joel07. I'm in Western NC near Asheville. The ones I know of are myself, you and jdrich48. And G'day mate to you brenton........
    Post by: bikerlife, Feb 14, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New to the group

    Thanks SnoSheriff, I'll have to do a little re-tooling (computerwise) to do pics. I just haven't found the need for a digital cam til now.
    Post by: bikerlife, Feb 13, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New to the group

    Hello All, Glad to find this site. I've rode for as long as I can remember on street, trail and dirt. Currently I have a sweet little 81 XJ 550...
    Thread by: bikerlife, Feb 13, 2006, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Starter button missing

    Hello group, I'm new to this group but not to the use if the net to find useful info about cycles. I'm looking for either the parts to fix my...
    Thread by: bikerlife, Feb 12, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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