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  1. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    Okay, so the carbs are synced and it evened everything out a ton! But when I give it gas in first gear, it putters out and doesn't move. I think...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    I had great spark out of all of the coils. Could it be that I need to sync the carbs after it all? Or what else would cause the rpm to rev up and...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    So here is a little update again, I think it was the throttle cable that wasn't set right on the carb and the throttle was stuck open and so that...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    Perfect!!! We got her running!!!! She starter right up and reved up all the way but when I went to slide the clutch lever to the right she stayed...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    That would be a negative to both questions. How do I do that?
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    That would be a negative to both questions. How do I do that?
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    Okay, so here is the newest update. I've rebuilt the carbs per spec of the carb bible, and I got a new starter that I just put in today. Engine...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 26, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    Parting out 83 XJ750 - Now with pictures & accepting offers

    Is the starter still available? How much would you take for it?
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 11, 2019 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    JUST IN---1981 XJ750 for parts! What do you need??

    How much for the starter motor?
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 11, 2019 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    Wanted XJ650/700/750 Starter motor

    I bought a rebuild kit and it didn't do anything at all. I've read that link you posted and did it how I was supposed to but still nothing...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 11, 2019 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    Wanted XJ650/700/750 Starter motor

    Looking for a starter for my 1985 XJ700 Maxim but the 650 and 750 will also work. Wire melted off of mine as well as very bad insulation. PM me...
    Thread by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 11, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    1985 xj700

    Do you have the starter? And does it work? Not the solenoid but the actual starter itself.
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, Jun 11, 2019 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    should I unplug the connectors to the battery to do that or leave them on?
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 26, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    So here is a question for all. Today I went out and tried to get a few different ways to jump the bike but to no avail. I tried connection the...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 26, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    Got it taken care of. Carb 1 and 2 were off by a bit. no more leaks. Took off the throttle shaft seals and they weren't hard, crusted, and still...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    Just kidding! It's leaking!!! right out of the bottom of the exhaust. What could it be? I thought I set the floats correctly...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    Okay, so here's an update. Took the carb apart and it was awful! soaked up and then scrubbed it down with a wire brush and removed all the jets...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    What should I look for in the carbs that would make fuel run into the engine oil?
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    Note taken. I'll go take them off and check it out and then see if it is the battery terminal, the starter relay or the starter solenoid that is...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    It doesn't have an air filter. It has pods on it. What should I do for that? Just take off the carb all together and check for leaks with it off?
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    There is some rust in the tank but not a ton. Not enough that I would be worried about it or anything. Just spots here and there. Normal.
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    That's the plan is to get all the free things going so I can get it running and then do the fine tuning and cosmetic and little things later....
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    Sooooooo we might have a problem.... Just went to drain the old oil and put in some new oil. First off, that oil came out like a bat out of hell!...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    [ATTACH]there it is again. I hope this one loaded this time
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    [IMG] let me know if that worked and you can see it. I'm not sure how to put the picture up...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    I'll probably end up working on it later tonight. I just stopped and got some gas and more oil for it because I doubt the guy added fresh oil if...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    So if I test the starter and it kicks over then it would be the battery that is bad and I would need to replace that. Right?
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    I'm using a computer right now. And I just got the bike yesterday off a guy who hadn't used it in a few years. So I'll have to check the oil level...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    Okay, so I just went out and tried it standing up. Still nothing. I tried the horn and it only honked once very softly and then faded and wouldn't...
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    Do you mean the starter solenoid that is located behind the battery?
    Post by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Quinten Michael Permenter
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    XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

    So here is the scenario. Bought a 1985 XJ700 Maxim, when I turn the key on, the headlight and everything up front work. The blinkers and all of it...
    Thread by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 23, 2019, 56 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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