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  1. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I'm looking for some input on the attached images for 2nd gear. I pulled the engine and split the cases to fix my issue of second gear popping out...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Apr 5, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted Xj 550 custom front fender

    I cut my stock fender like that on a 750 and made it completely useless in the rain. It would shoot the water up right in my face. [ATTACH]
    Post by: XJ750DB, Oct 10, 2019 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. XJ750DB
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    1983 turn signal switch won't push cancel

    You need to slide the button down, not in. At least that's how it works on my 83 750 maxim.
    Post by: XJ750DB, May 15, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    rear wheel* haha
    Post by: XJ750DB, Apr 17, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    Spring Update: I ended up staying with the stock controls as suggested above. I did have to make a custom choke cable to avoid the control hitting...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Apr 17, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. XJ750DB
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    Cafe build since is already been started

    The kawasaki tank looks the best imho. The black rear hump fits well too.
    Post by: XJ750DB, Apr 3, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I haven't gotten to any of the cables yet. I wanted to get the wiring sorted before tackling that. I'll definitely need to stop by again this...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Feb 18, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    So I can use the switch to engage the starter solenoid and simultaneously trigger a relay to open the circuit for the headlight? Electronics are...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Feb 18, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    Rooster thank you for the informative response. I would like to keep the stock function of the of the switch only using the newer R6 button. Could...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Feb 18, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    Winter update here. I have swapped the front end for 2015 R6 forks. I vinyl wrapped the gas tank with dry carbon wrap. Also I wired in a new...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Feb 17, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. XJ750DB
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    XJ750 Oil temp?

    Are you still using the block mounted temp sensor? If so could you give me a little more information on which one you used?
    Post by: XJ750DB, Sep 5, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. XJ750DB
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Hey thanks again for taking a look at my bike. I was able to get 300 miles under my belt in 1 day. From Chicago to Indiana to Michigan and back....
    Post by: XJ750DB, Aug 27, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. XJ750DB
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    Need a gps

    That is very true. I use a usb adapter for my battery tender cable to charge while a ride. It works for me. Waze seems to adapt the route better...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Aug 17, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Need a gps

    I have been using my cellphone (Samsung S9) with the ram mount attachment without any issues. I use the Waze app for GPS, it has speed trap...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Aug 17, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I have been having issues with my clutch slipping under acceleration so I replaced the friction discs, springs, screws, and washers. With the...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Aug 15, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    Sorry for the confusion. The field coil was still ohming open across the rings when I tested it. The only reason I tried it is because I needed to...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Aug 13, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    That is with the original field coil.
    Post by: XJ750DB, Aug 10, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I charged the battery overnight and brought it in to a auto parts store to have it tested. It tested good. I checked the field coil and could...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Aug 10, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    Well the bike left me stranded today. After putting about 600 miles on the whole rebuild the battery stopped charging. During the rebuild I...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Aug 8, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale 1983 XJ 750 Maxim Parts

    bump
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 29, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. XJ750DB
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    For Sale 1983 XJ 750 Maxim Parts

    The side covers and rails are no longer available Sorry. I do not have the gaurds for sale.
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 22, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. XJ750DB
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    For Sale 1983 XJ 750 Maxim Parts

    Couple more things: Ignition switch cover Wiring routing loop [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 21, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale 1983 XJ 750 Maxim Parts

    Couple more: Ignition switch cover Wire routing loop
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 21, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale 1983 XJ 750 Maxim Parts

    Also for sale: Exhuast left & right (minor surface rust on both. No rust going through. Right muffler has a dent in the metal that is pretty...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 21, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale 1983 XJ 750 Maxim Parts

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 21, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale 1983 XJ 750 Maxim Parts

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 21, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale 1983 XJ 750 Maxim Parts

    All items in working condition. Pulled off a 1983 XJ 750 Maxim with 31,xxx miles. Make an offer. Buyer pays shipping. Local pickup available in...
    Thread by: XJ750DB, Jul 21, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    I would not have been able to get my bike on the road without the help from Len at XJ4Ever. He has a wealth of knowledge on these bikes and always...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 20, 2018 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  29. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I finally got the bike idling correctly. I ended up going through the carbs with a fine tooth comb to look for anything out of place. I ended up...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 20, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    After I pulled the rotor I cleaned the communicator rings some more and I was able to get a good reading with the rotor in spec. I replaced the...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 7, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I cleaned the commutator rings and tried to get a reading on the rotor. I could not get a good reading. I would just go up and down and did not...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I checked resistance at the lead in wires
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    Just checked the stator and it is toasted. The connector was melted together and I found debris in the alternator cover. Resistance between the...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jul 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    Here's a wall of text for my day working on the bike. I did pull the carbs today to check them out. Everything looked good. I broke the rack...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jun 30, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    Thank you for the clarification. If I understand correctly the idle screws are the reason this is happening?
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jun 30, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I am not sure I fully understand what you are saying. You think that the RPMs rise because the engine is misfiring? Yes it acts the same after a ride.
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jun 28, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I replaced the petcock with a non vacuum petcock from XJ4ever. I believe just leaving it on overnight was the issue there. I also rebuilt the gas...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jun 27, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    It was on the center stand both times. I left the petcock "on" overnight and now I smell gas in the oil.
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jun 25, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I was thinking it was oil burning because the level dropped from a bubble at the top of the sight glass to the very bottom of the sight glass. But...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jun 25, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I got the bike put back together this weekend. I am still having issues with a hanging idle and burning oil. There is a lot of white smoke coming...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Jun 24, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I tried loosening and torquing the acorns on the head to solve the leak but it did not seem to help. I am planning on buying a replacement head...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Apr 30, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I replaced the petcock with an aftermarket non vacuum petcock from Len at XJ4ever. All four ports have caps on them.
    Post by: XJ750DB, Apr 26, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    https://imgur.com/a/JBARN6j Here are some pictures of the progress.
    Post by: XJ750DB, Apr 26, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    While trying to locate the vacuum leak today I noticed the head is leaking oil at cylinder 1. After running for just a few minutes it began to...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Apr 26, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    I did bench sync the carbs before the vacuum sync and the readings were pretty close. Adjusting the sync screws didn't seem to make much of a...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Mar 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky petcock

    If you view the thread on chrome you can add the Photobucket embedded image fix and it will show all the pictures....
    Post by: XJ750DB, Mar 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    AlphaMoto Universal Motorcycle Vacuum Carburetor Synchronizer Synchronization Carb Sync Gauge Cb Honda Yamaha Kawasaki Suzuki Gs Kz XS 550 650 750...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Mar 17, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    The gauges I bought came with with bleeder screws and I was able to control the needle movement.
    Post by: XJ750DB, Mar 17, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. XJ750DB
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    Yes that is on the list to do when I install the lights. I did not have any luck syncing the carbs today. They were not drawing enough vacuum...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Mar 17, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim Build (Updates and Questions)

    Well I disassembled the tach to look at the circuit board and connections. Everything looked good so I hooked it back up to the bike and it...
    Post by: XJ750DB, Mar 17, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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