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  1. jim123
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    Best battery for a 650 Maxim

    Are lead acid the best for these bikes or could I use a gel or lithium? I can't find a battery locally and will be ordering online.
    Thread by: jim123, Aug 28, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. jim123
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    750 engine in a 650 Maxim.

    The Vulcan has only 64 hp. http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_vn1500_vul_nomad.htm The new Harleys are not like the old...
    Post by: jim123, Sep 28, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. jim123
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    750 engine in a 650 Maxim.

    Thanks for the help, guys. Has anyone put the cams from a 750 into a 650 and noticed an improvement? I see them on ebay for a reasonable price....
    Post by: jim123, Sep 28, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. jim123
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    750 engine in a 650 Maxim.

    Long story short, my brothers 2016 Soft Tail Slim(with loud pipes)and a 103 cubic inch engine is slightly faster than my 82 650 Maxim with 13,000...
    Thread by: jim123, Sep 28, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. jim123
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    Do jets, needle/emulsion tubes wear out?

    Wondering if fuel passing through them wears on them like water on rocks in a fast flowing river.
    Thread by: jim123, Aug 26, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jim123
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    Starter problems 650 Maxim

    New brushed did the trick. Just need to drain the 2 year old gas, get a new battery, and fire it up. Thanks for all the help.
    Post by: jim123, Aug 26, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jim123
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    Starter problems 650 Maxim

    I checked it a few months ago and don't remember the exact numbers but I had the repair manual out and remember being glad it was all within the...
    Post by: jim123, Aug 26, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. jim123
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    Starter problems 650 Maxim

    How are the brushes supposed to fit? Mine are rounded to the shape of the commutator and the new set is flat. I think there's enough material on...
    Post by: jim123, Aug 25, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. jim123
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    Starter problems 650 Maxim

    It's an older battery but it starts the car with 12.2 volts.
    Post by: jim123, Aug 25, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jim123
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    Starter problems 650 Maxim

    I measured the voltage at the battery while trying to start the bike. If the battery just came off a charge it had 13.5 volts and it would start....
    Post by: jim123, Aug 25, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jim123
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    Starter problems 650 Maxim

    I have been trying to start the bike with a car battery with jumper cables connected directly to the battery cables on the bike. I measured the...
    Thread by: jim123, Jun 8, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. jim123
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    Water draining from the battery.

    I went on a 20 minute ride and a few days later a 10 minute ride. I took the battery out to put it on the float charger and the level was about an...
    Thread by: jim123, Oct 28, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. jim123
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    Had almost a full tank of gas go into the oil

    Thanks for the replies. Is this setup ok for the needles? [IMG] The ones I got looked like that with no clip to attach it to the float. I put...
    Post by: jim123, Sep 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. jim123
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    Had almost a full tank of gas go into the oil

    I squeezed the bottle then pulled it off the hose to get air in the bottle. I wonder if it was possible to force too much gas into the carbs...
    Post by: jim123, Sep 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. jim123
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    Had almost a full tank of gas go into the oil

    I got some new stainless needle and seats without the rubber tip like I had on the bike. The bike ran fine for the past 8 years so I measured the...
    Post by: jim123, Sep 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. jim123
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    Had almost a full tank of gas go into the oil

    I rode the bike after it sat for a long time and put it on prime to fill the carbs. Forgot to turn it off prime and discovered it after going back...
    Thread by: jim123, Sep 12, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. jim123
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    Needle and seat leaks.

    It's a 1982 650 Maxim.
    Post by: jim123, Jun 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jim123
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    1982 650 Maxim

    1982 650 Maxim
    Status Update by jim123, Jun 6, 2016
  19. jim123
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    Needle and seat leaks.

    I got them from Len 8 years ago. A couple years ago one carb was spilling gas after the first ride of the season. I drained that carb and let it...
    Thread by: jim123, Jun 5, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. jim123
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    TTR50 runs only on the choke.

    We took the bowl off, the float/needle/seat, and the throttle part that unscrews off the top of the carb. I think the kids poured the last drop...
    Post by: jim123, May 16, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  21. jim123
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    TTR50 runs only on the choke.

    What is clogged in this situation? I've been cleaning the carb but the problem is still there. A half hour in the ultrasonic cleaner with simple...
    Thread by: jim123, May 15, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  22. jim123
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    Is this a 650 tank on a 750?

    http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcd/5515684825.html [IMG] [IMG]
    Thread by: jim123, Mar 30, 2016, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. jim123
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    12.25 volts at the battery...

    The battery worked fine for the first season. I brought it inside for the winter and charged it at 2 amps until the auto charger function it...
    Post by: jim123, Mar 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. jim123
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    What car did you drive in High School

    350 with a 2 barrel. [IMG] Then this car in the same condition as the Firebird. That 430 flew! Beat early to mid 80's vettes all the time with...
    Post by: jim123, Mar 29, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. jim123
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    12.25 volts at the battery...

    Not sure if there's still a warranty on the battery. It was $27 including shipping off ebay. I'll just push start it for now if it needs it. I...
    Post by: jim123, Mar 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. jim123
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    12.25 volts at the battery...

    It dropped to 12.25 after sitting for a few days in 40-50 degree garage.
    Post by: jim123, Mar 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. jim123
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    12.25 volts at the battery...

    Well, the volts dropped below 9 but the bike started in 50f without the choke almost instantly after sitting overnight. It has never started cold...
    Post by: jim123, Mar 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. jim123
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    12.25 volts at the battery...

    Would a partially charged battery ever reach full capacity just by riding the bike? The battery came empty and I had to add the acid. Seemed to...
    Post by: jim123, Mar 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. jim123
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    12.25 volts at the battery...

    Thanks. I will check the charging system.
    Post by: jim123, Mar 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. jim123
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    12.25 volts at the battery...

    The battery will be three years this summer. I brought it inside for the winters. I charged it and put it on the bike and still had to push start...
    Post by: jim123, Mar 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. jim123
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    12.25 volts at the battery...

    and needs to be pushed to start it cold. Starts fine when it's warmed up. Is it time for a starter rebuild?
    Thread by: jim123, Mar 21, 2016, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. jim123
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    Replacement "motor" for a Maxim.

    Add something like this on as an after thought for extra passing power or short expressway on ramps with cool sounds. [MEDIA]
    Post by: jim123, Mar 4, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  33. jim123
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    Replacement "motor" for a Maxim.

    I always thought it should be quieter and a lot faster. [MEDIA]
    Thread by: jim123, Mar 2, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  34. jim123
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    Symptoms of bad gas

    Bike has been running great for years now but the other week, I got some premium grade gas from BP and the bike started to run bad. Won't start...
    Thread by: jim123, Nov 15, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. jim123
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    For Sale 1981 XJ650 with 6300 original miles

    Can you say how much it sold for?
    Post by: jim123, Oct 23, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. jim123
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    Trying to pass on the right at a stoplight. Look at what can happen.

    Be safe! http://nypost.com/2015/06/30/vicious-attack-on-biker-caught-on-tape/
    Thread by: jim123, Jul 2, 2015, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. jim123
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    Gas leaking out of one carb.

    I noticed something didn't sound right. I could tell it was running on three cylinders. Two sounds smooth, four sounds smooth and three sounds...
    Post by: jim123, May 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. jim123
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    Gas leaking out of one carb.

    I cleaned/rebuilt the carbs in 2008. Put about 5000 miles on since then. I did not drain the carbs last fall just went into the garage every other...
    Thread by: jim123, May 7, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. jim123
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    Sting on a Midnight Maxim

    Is it a 650 or 750?
    Post by: jim123, Feb 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. jim123
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    Beginner's toolbox motorcycle specific

    Just about everything I had to do on my bike over the years had the tool I needed under the seat in a Yamaha bag. I still can't believe it! I...
    Post by: jim123, Jan 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. jim123
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    Best way to store bike for winter. Drain carbs or not?

    I haven't got around to draining the carbs yet. I usually drain the bowls when I'm done riding for the season. I been going into the garage every...
    Thread by: jim123, Dec 27, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. jim123
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    How much of this could it take???

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqKHwKV2vUo
    Thread by: jim123, Nov 8, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. jim123
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    Is this the part of Haynes manual needing fixed?

    What would happen if you reversed the jets? Would it still run? I remember in 2008 people saying the book was backwards when I did my carbs. Would...
    Post by: jim123, Oct 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. jim123
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    Anyone ever want one of these for their bike?

    Sissy bars and luggage racks are one thing but I sure could have used this more than a few times. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2sbE8ZrwLa4/S ......
    Thread by: jim123, Oct 24, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. jim123
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    chrome; how much is to much?

    http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q= ... 7866794966
    Post by: jim123, Jun 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. jim123
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    chrome; how much is to much?

    http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q= ... 7866794966 Sometimes it's never enough.
    Post by: jim123, Jun 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. jim123
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    Mixture screws

    Two plugs good, one plug mostly white and one all white. White plug mixture screw turned itself in to 2.75 turns out. I backed it out to 3.5 and...
    Post by: jim123, May 15, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. jim123
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    Mixture screws

    Thanks for the help. I have been riding on the highway and the bike runs very nice. I don't need to downshift when I want to pass and although I...
    Post by: jim123, May 15, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. jim123
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    Mixture screws

    Do they onlt apply to idle or are they effictive at 6000rpm cruising?
    Thread by: jim123, May 14, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. jim123
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    Fork alingment

    Do that a few times before you tighten everything down. You'll hear the forks and axle squeak as they move into place. After a few times doing...
    Post by: jim123, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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