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  1. 82750maxim
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    Fork tubes bent or triple tree?

    If I’m loosening the very top pinch bolts that’s different than what I read in a fork adjustment forum. If I loosen the two pinch bolts and center...
    Post by: 82750maxim, May 2, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fork tubes bent or triple tree?

    So when I first bought my bike ('82 xj750j) the handlebars were slightly kinked.. That wasn't the worst of the damage considering it didn't run...
    Thread by: 82750maxim, May 1, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    14a Fuse in ignition

    So they are the clear fuses. I have multiple. Replaced all the old ones now. Nothing blows when I put a 10 a in ignition. The starter just doesnt...
    Post by: 82750maxim, Apr 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    14a Fuse in ignition

    To clarify. I already have a 30a main. When there is a 10 in ignition nothing happens, starter won’t click only works with 14 in ignition spot
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 31, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    14a Fuse in ignition

    Original fuse box. No extra lights. 30a main fuse is what it takes, the fuse box and owners manual say so, I guess I’ll start with a new battery
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 30, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    14a Fuse in ignition

    So after fighting some engine battles with this bike I finally got it running. Its a 1982 Xj750j. When I first went to fire up the bike I stuck...
    Thread by: 82750maxim, Mar 30, 2019, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted 1982 xj750j carbs rebuilt and ready to go

    Close will help for the running synch
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 17, 2019 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted 1982 xj750j carbs rebuilt and ready to go

    I’m looking for a set of carbs synced and ready to go for my bike, I will send these old ones too you as well as pay you for them.(old ones in...
    Thread by: 82750maxim, Mar 17, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Crazy valve clearances

    One less thing to worry about! thanks.
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 16, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    Appreciate the feed back, my buddy has the same bike just an 83. I just helped him do his valves last night. Tower probably isn’t the right term,...
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 15, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    One other thing, the cam chain tower is super loose, has play back and forth underneath the tight chain. I can almost push it out from under the...
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    Xj550h yes. I am aware that this is not fixable with a shim, which is why I’m here. It’s definitely weird. I’m using my feelers correct. I...
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    I haven’t adjusted anything. All I have been doing so far is investigating. I know somethings screwed up here, so I want to diagnose the problem...
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    If the valves are severely bent or not seated properly, that would throw off the clearances correct?
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    The lobes are slightly blued. I was wondering if a lifter spring could be rusted, or just super junked up not allowing a proper return. I...
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    To reiterate once again, the x was a typo, we’re talking about an air-cooled maxim.
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    Intake clearances are worse than the exhaust, it looks like the tops of the pistons have what looks like rust deposits, could just be severe...
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    The x was a typo. It’s an airhead
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    I appreciate the input, I will do some tinkering tonight and give an update tomorrow.
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    Also, if valves are bent will that cause the clearances to loosen?
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    Ryengoth 650's and 750's are shaft driven. I believe the tower is missing a spring. When I pulled the current sparks the were super fouled. The...
    Post by: 82750maxim, Mar 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crazy valve clearances

    Today I bought a beyond super rough running 1982 XJ750J[-corrected] maxim. When I started it up dead cold on a forty degree day it shot through...
    Thread by: 82750maxim, Mar 12, 2019, 47 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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