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    '82 XJ750 Maxim Calliper Rebuild Issue

    I gave that a go and lo and behold, it wasn't working because, yet again, I bought the wrong parts... I should have just bought them straight from...
    Post by: wcd, May 7, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ750 Maxim Calliper Rebuild Issue

    Hey there XJ folks! So I'm in the process of rebuilding the calipers on my 750 Maxim. Pistons are in with with new seals and all went well there....
    Thread by: wcd, May 1, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 750 Maxim Bleed screw specs

    Hey there folks. I managed to lose my bleed screws for the front calipers on my '82 750 Maxim. Im trying to see if I can source some replacements...
    Thread by: wcd, Sep 18, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spring Identification

    Hmm..ill have to take a look into both of those. Any idea if the idle adjustment screw can come.out with the carbs on the bike...? I would love to...
    Post by: wcd, Sep 3, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spring Identification

    So I was pretty darn certain that I had replaced all of those in the respective spots, and all 6 of them are there and doing dandy. Those springs...
    Post by: wcd, Sep 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spring Identification

    Hmmm so is that the spring for the idle adjustment screw you think? Like the one that you turn by hand to adjust idle speed? I definitely have a...
    Post by: wcd, Sep 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ750J (Maxim) crank but no run. Getting real frustrated

    Spark plugs are new, spark plug caps are new, connections were cleaned before installing em. Haha I actually had the cables reversed for a brief...
    Post by: wcd, Aug 28, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ750J (Maxim) crank but no run. Getting real frustrated

    Okay scratch those compression numbers. I redid the test with the throttle held open and was getting nearly bang on 110 for each cylinder. Still...
    Post by: wcd, Aug 27, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ750J (Maxim) crank but no run. Getting real frustrated

    Well after quite a hiatus, I have observations and progress to report. Full carb rebuild and ultrasonic cleaning have been done. Special...
    Post by: wcd, Aug 27, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spring Identification

    Yes yes, I know. One of the golden rules of mechanical work is to stay organized and tidy... However, here I am, spring in hand, with no idea from...
    Thread by: wcd, Aug 26, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb diaphragm replacement

    Awesome!! Haha you know about the problems I'm gunna run into before I even do! Thanks a ton Len!
    Post by: wcd, Aug 24, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb diaphragm replacement

    Do you folks know if the diaphragm replacements that @chacal sells are of the same style as the JBM ones mentioned earlier? I hadnt actually...
    Post by: wcd, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb diaphragm replacement

    Yeah, exactly! That's why I would love to take Toomanybikes up on his offer if need be. There are certainly other great people to deal with on...
    Post by: wcd, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb diaphragm replacement

    They aren't all bad, just one of them has the hole in it, but I was going to replace all 4 just for the helluvit. That was until I realized they...
    Post by: wcd, Aug 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb diaphragm replacement

    I'm near High Level, northern Alberta, right now. If these fixes don't end up working for me then replacing the whole slide looks like it'll be...
    Post by: wcd, Aug 15, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb diaphragm replacement

    Thanks a bunch folks. I'll try the patch-job for now and see how that treats me. If it doesnt work out then its great to know there are...
    Post by: wcd, Aug 14, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb diaphragm replacement

    Alrighty folks, here's the sitch. I ordered some carburetor slide diaphragms for my '82 750 Maxim. I have a small tear in one of em and the other...
    Thread by: wcd, Aug 7, 2018, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ750J (Maxim) crank but no run. Getting real frustrated

    I tried looking for something like that originally but this single-ground block was all they had unfortunately. It a bit tricky to get parts up...
    Post by: wcd, Jul 11, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ750J (Maxim) crank but no run. Getting real frustrated

    I'm back in town today and I'll be yet AGAIN taking the carbs out. Love that job... I will be attending to the enrichment wells as per the above...
    Post by: wcd, Jul 10, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ750J (Maxim) crank but no run. Getting real frustrated

    Thanks for the awesome replies folks. Work ended up pulling me away from the bike suddenly (as it always seems to do), so I'll have to give those...
    Post by: wcd, Jul 5, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ750J (Maxim) crank but no run. Getting real frustrated

    Well a fire is certainly something i dont want! I will get to switching that around today and seeing how she goes. Would i be expecting any...
    Post by: wcd, Jul 2, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ750J (Maxim) crank but no run. Getting real frustrated

    k-moe okay, sorry, I guess I just assumed one side of the fuses was to ground. in that case I did not ground them all, but instead wired one side...
    Post by: wcd, Jul 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ750J (Maxim) crank but no run. Getting real frustrated

    Hey everyone! I've been on the forum for a little bit now and it has been INCREDIBLE. This site has been an absolute wealth of knowledge to pull...
    Thread by: wcd, Jul 1, 2018, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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