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  1. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Rejetting after changing exhuast

    Getting ready for the upcoming season and revisiting this issue. I ended up bumping my main jets from #112 to #114 and retuning. My lower end...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Mar 5, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Ben Hinz
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    What is that sound....?

    I also had an issue with my 82 650 not running properly when wet. Turned out I had two big cracks on both the coil housings. Filled those in with...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Aug 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim sliding/rattle noises

    I did just replace my exhaust earlier this spring. I replaced the exhaust gaskets but the header nuts may have come loose. I will check for leaks...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Jul 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim sliding/rattle noises

    A few weeks ago while riding my 82 maxim I noticed what sounded like a chain rubbing or rattling in the engine. I only heard it because the...
    Thread by: Ben Hinz, Jul 28, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Rejetting after changing exhuast

    I ended up doing a full sync, colortune, sync routine and found that my pilots were actually running a hair rich, about a half turn or less on...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, May 27, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Rejetting after changing exhuast

    Ok, I will try that. I think since its easy enough, and I have all my stuff out from helping a buddy with his Fazer, I'll do a carb synch first...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, May 27, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Rejetting after changing exhuast

    After rebuilding my 82 650 maxim I replaced the old rusted out stock exhaust with a MAC 4-1 exhaust...
    Thread by: Ben Hinz, May 27, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Ben Hinz
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    cylinder #2 does not fire? Cold exhaust.

    I had this issue when my float fuel levels were out of spec. The one cylinder that wouldn't fire when cold was a few millimetres too low. If those...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, May 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim runs poorly in the rain

    The voltage when I started was 12.6 V. When the key was turned on and neutral light illuminated, the voltage dropped to 12 V . When the starter is...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 23, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Ben Hinz
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    Not idling on its own

    It could be your petcock valve or float levels. If your petcock/vacuum pump isn't working properly, you might be using more fuel at idle than the...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 23, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Ben Hinz
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    VF700J interceptor issue

    I have an 85 VF700F interceptor and rebuilt my carbs last year with a kit from billysoutback. Just keep in mind that when you get those carbs back...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 22, 2020 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  12. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim runs poorly in the rain

    I have one of those battery testers that puts a load on the battery, I tested it before putting the battery back in when dewinterizing and it was...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 22, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim runs poorly in the rain

    Alright so update on the starter issue. Today I was trying to see if I could feel the relay clicking when it wasn't turning over, which it does....
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 22, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim runs poorly in the rain

    Just to be safe I hit the cracks with the blow dryer for a little while, and put decent layer of quick setting epoxy over the cracks. Ill give...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim runs poorly in the rain

    Sweet, I think I will try using some epoxy and hopefully that will keep me from getting stranded if I get caught in the rain! Also, while I had...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim runs poorly in the rain

    Well would you look at that, two big cracks in the same spot on both coils. What should I use to seal those up, Epoxy?
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim runs poorly in the rain

    Alright, I will take them off and look at them a little more closely. Another electrical issue I've been having, is that sometimes when I hit the...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim runs poorly in the rain

    Thanks for the suggestion, what do you mean by "remove each lug wire and examine?"
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 20, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim runs poorly in the rain

    Anytime my bike gets wet, it seems like one or two cylinders begin to misfire. I first noticed this issue after first washing my bike, not with a...
    Thread by: Ben Hinz, Apr 20, 2020, 30 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Starting Issues

    I do use the enrichment circuit for a cold start, and the battery was fully charged the previous day. I just went out to start it and it started...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Mar 3, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Starting Issues

    As the title suggests, I have been having some issues with getting my XJ650 started. Most of the time, the bike starts with only a couple cranks...
    Thread by: Ben Hinz, Mar 2, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Aftermarket Exhaust

    Last year I put a Mac 4-1 exhaust on my Maxim. Im not a huge fan of the sound in general and it has a terrible raspy/rattling sound between 4-5k...
    Thread by: Ben Hinz, Nov 1, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Ben Hinz
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    Trying to find a small oil leak in head.

    Well my dudes, yesterday after work I got some of that JB weld extreme temp metal repair paste and put a decent coating of it on the top surface...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Aug 9, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Ben Hinz
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    Trying to find a small oil leak in head.

    The rubber doughnuts were replaced at the end of June.
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Aug 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Ben Hinz
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    Trying to find a small oil leak in head.

    Story Time: here is an update on my leaking head issue. Since my last post, I have taken my valve cover off two more times. Once to apply a small...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Aug 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Ben Hinz
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    Trying to find a small oil leak in head.

    So before removing the valve cover last night, I thoroughly looked over the gasket and did not see any spots that appeared to be rolled over or...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Jun 26, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Ben Hinz
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    Trying to find a small oil leak in head.

    Tonight I'll take the cover back off and check for any debris or if the gasket isn't on correctly. Then I'll put it back on starting with the...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Jun 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Ben Hinz
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    Trying to find a small oil leak in head.

    Is there a recommended torque pattern/procedure? I just used a crossing pattern starting from the outside bolts and doing the inside bolts last. I...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Jun 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Ben Hinz
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    Trying to find a small oil leak in head.

    I have now replaced the pressure washers to go with the new valve cover gasket. I torqued every bolt to spec but my leak has not gone away. In...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Jun 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Ben Hinz
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    Trying to find a small oil leak in head.

    I will try the talc powder and see if I can identify the source. Really hoping that i'm not dealing with a cracked head.
    Post by: Ben Hinz, May 31, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Ben Hinz
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    Trying to find a small oil leak in head.

    I have a 1982 Maxim 650 that has a small oil leak in the head. From the pictures I have attached, the oil is pooling around the #2 cylinder spark...
    Thread by: Ben Hinz, May 31, 2019, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Squealing Front Brake

    They are "organic" so i'm guessing that means they are carbon. The master cylinder was rebuilt in September but the lines are probably still the...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Squealing Front Brake

    Its actually the back of the backing plate that is getting ground, the sides that contact the piston and caliber bracket. There is little to no...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Squealing Front Brake

    Since I finished the restoration on my 1982 Maxim 650, the front brake caliper has squealed like Banshee in a fire pit. The brake pads are new...
    Thread by: Ben Hinz, Apr 27, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Cylinder #3 not firing until warm

    So I pulled my carbs today after I got home and started looking for an obstruction in my #3 pilot circuit. Turns out, there was a small brass chip...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Cylinder #3 not firing until warm

    I'll give that tip cleaner idea a try and report back when my exams are done. Thanks to everyone who has given me advice so far I really...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Cylinder #3 not firing until warm

    I won't have much time this week to get the carbs/float bowls off as I have a couple big exams on friday. I'll probably get around to it on...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Cylinder #3 not firing until warm

    Just went and checked, flipped the 3 and 4 spark plugs. Still dead on 3 so the plug seems fine.
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 6, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Cylinder #3 not firing until warm

    I don't think the plugs are the issue. They are pretty much brand new, I've been fighting with this since I finished the bike in October and now...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 6, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Cylinder #3 not firing until warm

    So I went out and tried to run it on the choke for a while. It would only stay running with the choke if I held the throttle cracked open a bit,...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 6, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Cylinder #3 not firing until warm

    Franz, I haven't done the valve clearances yet, I'm not so sure how to adjust shimmed valves and I don't have any of the tools for that. The 1,2,...
    Post by: Ben Hinz, Apr 6, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Ben Hinz
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    1982 XJ650 Cylinder #3 not firing until warm

    I'm having an issue with cylinder #3 on startup. The bike starts fine and idles but only on 3 cylinders. It will rev up but sound very boggy until...
    Thread by: Ben Hinz, Apr 6, 2019, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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