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  1. Dalpha22
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    1986 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim - 19k - Runs Great

    1986 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim 19k miles $2,500 OBO Midnight Blue 1986 XJ700 Airhead for sale. At 16k miles the engine was tuned up and brake...
    Thread by: Dalpha22, Oct 20, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Dalpha22
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    1985 XJ700 maxim - 19k miles - Runs Great tuned up and upgraded

    Bump
    Post by: Dalpha22, Aug 21, 2023 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. Dalpha22
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    1985 XJ700 maxim - 19k miles - Runs Great tuned up and upgraded

    Willing to negotiate price if it goes to a good owner. Carbs are jetted perfectly but need fine tuning and balancing. Also it has a lightweight...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Aug 5, 2023 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1985 XJ700 maxim - 19k miles - Runs Great tuned up and upgraded

    1985 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim 19k miles $3,000 OBO At 16k miles the engine was tuned up and brake system completely rebuilt and upgraded. Has...
    Thread by: Dalpha22, Jul 31, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. Dalpha22
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    Free Parts - Rotors and Air Box

    Anyone want some free parts? Just pay me for shipping. Bike is 1986 xj700 airhead. I have: - airbox - two front brake rotors Just need to get...
    Thread by: Dalpha22, Jun 7, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. Dalpha22
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    650 -> 820cc conversion

    I watched your build and that was some really solid work with a beautiful result. You really put some impressive ingenuity, detail work, and a lot...
    Post by: Dalpha22, May 8, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Dalpha22
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    650 -> 820cc conversion

    I am considering trying something similar on my 700. Did you see any significant differences between the 650 and 750 barrels or head?
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Dalpha22
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    650 -> 820cc conversion

    Using the compression ratio, bore, and stroke of a 650, I calculated an estimated combustion chamber volume. Then used that volume with the 750...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 6, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Dalpha22
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    Thanks! I google air cooled but often it seems online sources get their wires crossed between the air and liquid-cooled 700.
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 6, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    Wow, I didn't realize that. I assumed the 750 would make more power. The compression ratio on the 700 is a lot bigger, I'm honestly surprised...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 5, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    Could I start with my 700? What is the difference between the 700 and 750 engines? Bore, stroke?
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 5, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    Thank you all for the info. That looks like an awesome build, I might keep it in mind one day. So far pods are the only mod I have. I bought...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 4, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    I'll definitely go ahead and do that for my idle jets! Unfortunately, I think the issue more so lies with my main jet being too big. Any good way...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 4, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    How big did you make your engine? 145 main is huge.
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 4, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Dalpha22
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    For Sale Yamaha R6 Front end conversion!

    That thing is absolutely insane! Can you keep it cool running 200hp on an air-cooled engine?
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 3, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. Dalpha22
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    Well, I took it out for a test drive today and it is definitely not right. It has low power throughout the rpm range. Although not a proper plug...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 3, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Dalpha22
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    Aww come on now, this beast can do more than that! Okay maybe a beginner beast, but it's been fitting me well. Besides... there aren't any hills...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Dalpha22
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    Yup! They're under the vacuum covers/hats (whatever they're called). I won't pretend to know how those two air jets work exactly or why you would...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    You're not wrong. I am ashamed to admit it, but I realized I was overthinking a simple thing and skipping the basics. I opened up the idle screw...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    I do understand that the enrichment functions differently than a standard choke. I am actually really glad that our bikes use this instead of a...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    Thanks for the tips! I always used to do the enrichment dance before but I thought I was compensating for something being off. Didn't know it was...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    Yes, when it jumps up to 2k rpm I turn off the enrichment and it dies. Restart the bike and turn down the enrichment to 1/3 it runs perfectly....
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    Thanks for the warning. No piston holes for me please... Darn, I must have missed the recommendation on 1. Could have saved myself some...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Apr 1, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Carb Tuning after Pod Filters

    I am somewhat hesitant to post this here as it seems the general forum consensus is that pod filters were invented by satan to ruin yamahas. Yet,...
    Thread by: Dalpha22, Apr 1, 2021, 55 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    86 xj700 rotors

    I swapped my rotors for slotted ones so the originals are for sale. I don't want much for them. Throwing them away just seems like a waste....
    Thread by: Dalpha22, Jun 30, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Rear wheel not turning properly after removal.

    This sounds like what I did last time. Any tips for making sure it is in correctly? I am surprised that it still all bolted together flush when it...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Dec 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear wheel not turning properly after removal.

    When I was adjusting the brakes I was just wiggling the wheel back and forth to feel for the brakes grabbing so I never noticed the sticking point.
    Post by: Dalpha22, Dec 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear wheel not turning properly after removal.

    So I don't think it's my brakes. I loosened it way up without any change. The wheel turns fine for about 90 degrees and then hits a point where...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Dec 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear wheel not turning properly after removal.

    You think so?
    Post by: Dalpha22, Dec 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Dalpha22
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    Rear wheel not turning properly after removal.

    You think so?
    Post by: Dalpha22, Dec 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Dalpha22
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    Rear wheel not turning properly after removal.

    Yes, I adjusted it until my wheel locked up then back out two turns.
    Post by: Dalpha22, Dec 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Dalpha22
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    Rear wheel not turning properly after removal.

    I'm not sure what brake rod you're referring to. The piece that spreads the brake shoes was flush with the top of them. (Internal side) I did...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Dec 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Dalpha22
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    Rear wheel not turning properly after removal.

    I recently removed my rear wheel to change my tires and rebuild my rear brakes. Everything went off without a hitch and everything fit back...
    Thread by: Dalpha22, Dec 20, 2019, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Dalpha22
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    Did I get the wrong valve cover gasket?

    I'm about 20/30 minutes from Apex. I don't want to be too specific on a public forum. Send me a DM if you know some good roads in the area! I'm...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Dec 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Did I get the wrong valve cover gasket?

    Thanks for the reply! I suspect that the first leak was coming from the half moons. I found what was causing the leak the second time (which was...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Dec 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Dalpha22
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    Did I get the wrong valve cover gasket?

    I adjusted the valves on my xj700 and replaced the valve cover gasket as well as the donuts. It leaked...so I took it off, added rtv, and put...
    Thread by: Dalpha22, Dec 9, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Dalpha22
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    Any tips on getting brake calipers apart for a rebuild?

    Penetrating oil might be a good idea. I might just need to put them back on the bike though and loosen them there. I can't imagine why they would...
    Post by: Dalpha22, Sep 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Any tips on getting brake calipers apart for a rebuild?

    I pulled the front brake system apart on my xj700 today. I have managed to get everything apart up until I tried to remove the bolts holding the...
    Thread by: Dalpha22, Sep 20, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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