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  1. PlzHelp
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    82 XJ650 Maxim - Starter button doesn't work after rebuild

    When I got the bike years ago I actually pulled the whole harness out (PO had cut it to shreds. Some crazy BS about "rotting copper". Re-soldered...
    Post by: PlzHelp, May 3, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ650 Maxim - Starter button doesn't work after rebuild

    So I'm pretty confused now. To answer your previous questions: No other electrical problems at all. Everything else worked perfectly without...
    Post by: PlzHelp, May 3, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ650 Maxim - Starter button doesn't work after rebuild

    Am I missing a male piece that either connects them together or grounds them to the bulb bracket?
    Post by: PlzHelp, May 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ650 Maxim - Starter button doesn't work after rebuild

    Well after a night in the shop she's all fixed and running. Took the headlight off and there were 2 black wires in there that weren't grounded....
    Post by: PlzHelp, Apr 28, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ650 Maxim - Starter button doesn't work after rebuild

    Alright. I've checked the battery. Power output is solid. Checked to make sure I'm really in neutral. Green neutral light is on, back tire spins...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Apr 28, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ650 Maxim - Starter button doesn't work after rebuild

    Hey guys. So I recently replaced the head gasket in my XJ650, and after putting her all back together suddenly the starter button has stopped...
    Thread by: PlzHelp, Apr 25, 2022, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82' XJ650 Maxim Starter Relay Location

    Tank's been off for a while now. I won't be able to check until I get back in the shop on Monday, but with these instructions I think I know...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Apr 22, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82' XJ650 Maxim Starter Relay Location

    The Ignition Cut-off relay is the one I'm looking for. Where is the turn signal self-canceller located?
    Post by: PlzHelp, Apr 22, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. PlzHelp
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    82' XJ650 Maxim Starter Relay Location

    Can anyone do me a favor and post a photo of where the starter relay is mounted on a 1982 XJ650 Maxim? I've seen the wiring diagram, but without...
    Thread by: PlzHelp, Apr 22, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake caliper skewed? 82' XJ650 Maxim

    New pads fixed the issue. Old pads were the right measurements on their relative pieces, but the slant was the opposite direction.
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake caliper skewed? 82' XJ650 Maxim

    I was told they were correct, but I'll pick up some new ones just to make sure.
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 9, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake caliper skewed? 82' XJ650 Maxim

    Hey guys. Trying to put my front brake caliper on, but for some reason the bolt hole for the caliper doesn't line up with the mounting hole on the...
    Thread by: PlzHelp, Mar 8, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Unknown part in cylinder - 82' XJ650 Maxim

    I got it all off with the plastic scraper and some brake cleaner. It's all ready for the new head gasket now. Thanks guys.
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 3, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Took a plastic scraper to the cylinder head and finally got the remnants of the old head gasket off, meaning she's finally ready to have the new...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 3, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Unknown part in cylinder - 82' XJ650 Maxim

    Alright, good to know. Any thoughts regarding cleaning the old head gasket remnants off?
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Unknown part in cylinder - 82' XJ650 Maxim

    Hey guys, me again. After the success of getting new keys for my 82' Xj650 Maxim, I decided to clean the tops of the cylinders to get ready for...
    Thread by: PlzHelp, Mar 2, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New key problems - 82' Xj650 Maxim

    The WD-40 is what I was told to use by the locksmith. Will try graphite powder in the future.
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New key problems - 82' Xj650 Maxim

    Ended up getting it fixed. Took the tank into the Yamaha dealer to see what their thoughts on it were. They told me that the ignition must be...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 2, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New key problems - 82' Xj650 Maxim

    Hey guys. I've been fixing up an 82 maxim for a little bit now (Broken bolt in head had me stuck for a while) and I finally got everything...
    Thread by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    Any tips on using the modeling clay? It seems like the Alum mixture just likes to slip right underneath any seal I make and gets everywhere
    Post by: PlzHelp, Aug 4, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    I don't know what to do here. I am beyond frustrated with this thing. So I decided to replace the intake manifold boots. I was very careful with...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Aug 3, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    How am I supposed to listen to the engine speed increase if the bike won't start at all?
    Post by: PlzHelp, Jun 30, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    So how can I be completely sure they do not leak?
    Post by: PlzHelp, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    All 4 intake boots are covered in some sort of black goop (some kind of rubber cement?), which is what I would assume was the PO's attempt to...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    Checked caps, and they appeared original (Hard as a rock) so I replaced them with new ones. The same problems still persist. Even attempted...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    So I am considering taking the carbs off and checking that they are filling, but first I just wanted to add here something odd I found. The insane...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    Adjusted the idle mixture screws, and it still won't start on it's own. If I shoot some starter fluid into the engine it will start up, but...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    Carbs were bench synced. Enrichment jets were thoroughly cleaned. Guy at the shop even brought up how dirty they were when I brought them in, and...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    Tried both of those things, and neither helped. Could the spark plugs have crapped out during this whole process?
    Post by: PlzHelp, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    Alright, sorry for replying later than anticipated but I've been fighting with it again. So I switched the cables around, and now the throttle...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    That's probably what it is then. I was wondering why there was so much free play in the throttle and yet the enrichment cable was overly tight!...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Jun 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    I am pretty sure the throttle and enrichment cables are going to the correct places (The throttle is supposed to go to the mount on the throttle...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Jun 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    So as of today I have a problem. I bought this bike a year ago, and have been trying to restore it to running. Nothing was inherently broken when...
    Thread by: PlzHelp, Jun 26, 2019, 33 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. PlzHelp
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    Aftermarket side panels?

    Should be. If not, 3D models are pretty easy to convert into any other format.
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. PlzHelp
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    Aftermarket side panels?

    Some 3D printers have built in scanners. My last printer actually had one built in, but I sold that printer to a friend in order to buy one with a...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket side panels?

    I'd love to find a 3D models of the OEM side panels, as I have a 3D Printer and being able to fabricate a new one whenever needed would be a godsend
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. PlzHelp
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    Aftermarket side panels?

    Idk man. I don't have much in the way of money right now, and I need to replace my tank anyway because when I got the bike the tank had rust holes...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket side panels?

    I don't know how much an aftermarket cover would cost. I assumed what everyone was using for the builds I saw with that panel wasn't a part that...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket side panels?

    The panels on my XJ650 Maxim do not bolt in place. They just have plastic pegs that fit through grommets.
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket side panels?

    It is, but since I was looking for the side panel it didn't really matter. Slot is the same size and shape on both bikes.
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket side panels?

    Odd. I see a lot of identical side panels among rebuilds of XJ650s. Can every single one be custom?
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket side panels?

    I don't know whether it is due to the right side being the battery cover, which makes it the side that you manipulate the most, or whether that is...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket side panels?

    As is the case with a lot of people, I am missing the right side panel on my 1982 Xj650 Maxim. As I have been looking at other people's builds,...
    Thread by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2019, 28 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Can't get brakes to fit

    It's going to be a few days before I can get back to my bike to take pictures. I know the brand on the brakes is BikeMaster, and they look exactly...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Apr 4, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Can't get brakes to fit

    It is beyond simply applying a 45 degree chamfer to the edges. The fit is so tight that you physically cannot insert the pads, and even if you...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Apr 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Right side battery cover missing; Options?

    Thanks k-moe, I've been checking Ebay, but I can certainly try posting an ad. I'm thinking about fabricating one out of sheet metal but I...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Apr 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Can't get brakes to fit

    Thanks k-moe, Yes. I got the correct ones but the angles seem off. The caliper with the pads fit nicely until I try to bolt on the caliper to...
    Post by: PlzHelp, Apr 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Right side battery cover missing; Options?

    I've noticed while scouring for parts that many bikes are missing their right side battery cover panel. I have just recently bought a 1982 XJ650J...
    Thread by: PlzHelp, Mar 31, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Can't get brakes to fit

    So I am replacing the front brake pads for the first time (Just bought the bike recently, this is the last thing that needs to be done) and for...
    Thread by: PlzHelp, Mar 31, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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