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  1. jjcurtiscb
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    My little brother started me down the path to XJs a couple of years ago when I needed a winter project. After I finished a rather minor...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Dec 21, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Blog readers / custom bike builders.

    I started writing a blog to pass the time during the job search and figured I might as well write about some of my journeys into the customization...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Nov 30, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    This is what I created with help from this fine community

    Woops. Forgot this original post is the 650 and not the Seca. My bad. RIP no edit feature.
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Nov 6, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. jjcurtiscb
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    This is what I created with help from this fine community

    Ha yeah. It was loud AF. I’ll eventually do a write up on that one but it will most likely be in multiple parts since a lot more went into it.
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Nov 5, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    This is what I created with help from this fine community

    Finally finished the write up on the project. If interested, here is the link. 1981 XJ750 Seca
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Nov 5, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How did you get here?

    I am talking more if you were going CPC. Again, since you guys don't really sell a product, I don't see any reason to worry about traffic beyond...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Oct 30, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. jjcurtiscb
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    How did you get here?

    My brother had a 81 XJ750 SECA and he found this place when he needed some help on wiring. Once I bought the bike from him, he told me about the...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Oct 29, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. jjcurtiscb
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    This is what I created with help from this fine community

    I will eventually post build pics for both the Seca and the Maxim. I just haven't got around to it yet for those interested.
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Oct 23, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    This is what I created with help from this fine community

    Thanks! Shafty works alright for a bobber but certainly isn't the look most people go for. I just wanted a cheap bike to work on and give it a...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Oct 22, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    This is what I created with help from this fine community

    About 2 years ago (and into last spring) I came onto these boards looking for help fixing a 1982 XJ650 Maxim. My questions ranged from carb...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Oct 22, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wanted Replacement headlight for 1982 Seca XJ650RJ

    If you are still looking, Is the 650 xj650 maxim the same light? If so, I have one that I am fairly certain works. (I never used it as I put a...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, May 7, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Carb Cync / Readings Issues

    I dont think so, but I did notice the choke cable was getting pulled too tight when turning because it was zip tied with the other cables. Hoping...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Cync / Readings Issues

    Well, I had it running. Ran great for about 30 miles, then ran low on gas after a full speed run. after that, it went to shit again and i cant...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. jjcurtiscb
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    Head unit electrical mess

    Check out this thread. Should pretty much answer all of these questions. https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/removing-the-atari.127216/
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 18, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650RJ Cranking but not starting

    I would think that if it's cranking, and you tried putting some gas directly into the cylinders (not just the carbs) and you didn't get any kind...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mufflers...

    I've looked through a lot of the threads on mufflers and I see that people recommend using sportster mufflers. I am trying to find a good...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 13, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Removing the Atari ?

    Not sure if the 750 is the same as the 650 (pretty sure they are close, if not exact), but I made this diagram to help me when I was rewiring my...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 13, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Cync / Readings Issues

    Thanks Chacal! I do have a couple of other ideas to check before I completely throw in the towel. EDIT: I think I figured it out! The choke was...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 11, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Cync / Readings Issues

    Yeah. All of this started because I did the valve shims honestly. When I adjusted those, the bike fires up much faster, but queue all the idle /...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Cync / Readings Issues

    I didn’t think to look when I had it apart :( I guess I am confused then. If I turn them 2 1/2 out, the bike idles really high even with the...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Cync / Readings Issues

    So I have at least got it to run, and can keep it running. It still dies if I pin it and then roll off the throttle while riding. Then it takes...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Cync / Readings Issues

    Awesome! Thanks. Sounds like I’m getting closer haha!
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 4, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Cync / Readings Issues

    UGH, typo in title I can't fix...SYNC... I went through and adjusted my valve gaps this winter, which then lead to some bike starting issues. So...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Apr 4, 2020, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch / Spinning?

    gotcha. Guess I will have to wait and see once I get the parts. Thanks!
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Mar 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch / Spinning?

    i bought a brand new bolt with o-ring, so not sure why it would still be leaking.
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Mar 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch / Spinning?

    I used Yamalube 10w40 this time but also just realized I’m missing the oil filter spring and washer. Oil was also leaking out through the oil...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Mar 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch / Spinning?

    it did start happening after I changed to synthetic. I have since gone back, but haven't run the bike since doing the new oil change. I will...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Mar 7, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Clutch / Spinning?

    So my starter has recently decided to suddenly just disengage and start spinning. It will start compressing the engine, but sometimes if you keep...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Mar 7, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Swapping valve shims

    I swapped some shims with the local dealer, but didn’t notice one was a Kawasaki shims with the beveled edge, so I had to order one of eBay....
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Mar 4, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Swapping valve shims

    Ahh yes. Didn’t think about the scratching part. I have some left over pvc that should work perfectly. I did all the measurements and just need...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Feb 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Swapping valve shims

    Right. What I was considering is leaving the zip tie in until I got the new shims to put back in, then I would remove the zip tie. So if I left...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Feb 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Swapping valve shims

    I have started the task of adjusting my valve shims, and I am curious if you can take them out using the zip-tie method without putting a new one...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Feb 21, 2020, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    5 wire headlight to the 3 wire XJ750 harness?

    Whew, this is much more complicated than I was expecting. I am used to wiring stuff and not having to worry about diodes and relays. Turns out,...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Jan 30, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    5 wire headlight to the 3 wire XJ750 harness?

    Did the jumper as you described and that worked, so I guess I have a bad relay. Thanks for the help!
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Jan 29, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    5 wire headlight to the 3 wire XJ750 harness?

    Thanks for the link. That's the page I was originally going off of which got my other lights to work. There are actually only 3 wires to the...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Jan 28, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    5 wire headlight to the 3 wire XJ750 harness?

    It's not letting me link the item, probably because it's on ebay. There was some work done prior to my owning the bike. The atari was removed...
    Post by: jjcurtiscb, Jan 28, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    5 wire headlight to the 3 wire XJ750 harness?

    Hey all. I just bought a round headlight to replace the stock rectangle headlight on the 81 XJ750, but I have run into a bit of an issue. The...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Jan 28, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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