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  1. CdnDave77
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    Help with a 1300 Venture

    Hi... If your carbs have been off (which I assumed you did to clean them), you'll definitely need to resynch them. The carbs on the Ventures...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 10, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. CdnDave77
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    Cruiser versus Touring bikes

    I loved my Maxim... had it for 18 years. Never in the world did I think I wanted a touring bike with full fairing & bags. They were station...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. CdnDave77
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    Help!! I'm sinking!!!!

    Being Canadian, I used hockey pucks for years... less than a buck at most stores. Lately, I use a rough length of 2x4 that fits handily into...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 24, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. CdnDave77
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    S. W. O. C. C. South Western Ontario Carb Clinic

    Very nice to meet everyone face-to-face... and for letting me bring the Venture. The synch sure did its job. Thanks again.
    Post by: CdnDave77, May 31, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  5. CdnDave77
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    K&N or UNI airfilter

    I put a UNI in my 750 this spring, and haven't had an issue. No rejetting and the plug chops came out bang-on the mark. I would think the K&N...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Nov 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. CdnDave77
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4 with 35" all terrain tires ... a great little grocery getter. I average about 16 mpg in the truck, and 38-40 mpg...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Oct 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. CdnDave77
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    WTB, 83 XJ750 engine

    I got a whole bike for sale if you're interested... PM's welcome.
    Post by: CdnDave77, Oct 2, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. CdnDave77
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    poor little Maxim

    Geez.... aren't there a whole bunch of non-running Vulcans available instead of a decent bike ?
    Post by: CdnDave77, Sep 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. CdnDave77
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    need RH frame side cover for XJ750 Maxim

    I can sell you a cover that comes with a complete 83 750 Maxim attached... might be a higher than you want to pay though... You're well on...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Sep 11, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. CdnDave77
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    It's gone.

    Congrats Carl... I guess that means there is hope for selling my old girl yet as well (damn Ventures are seductive!). I've had mine for almost 18...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Sep 5, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1983 xs400 - PROBLEM WITH STARTING - SILLY NEWBIE MISTAKES?

    If your fresh oil smells like gas again, you have gas getting in there somehow... likely your floats are stuck, which could be why the PO had the...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Sep 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 xs400 - PROBLEM WITH STARTING - SILLY NEWBIE MISTAKES?

    Well, draining your carb bowls may have been either good or bad. Or both. If you're lucky : your bowls are just empty. Turn the petcock to...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. CdnDave77
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    1982 Maxim XJ750 Are These Problems?

    Yep, you have 4 carbs. They likely need completely torn apart & cleaned, but it is not hard... you just have to be (a) organized (b) patient (c)...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. CdnDave77
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    Shifting Recommendations

    It's a feel thing that you will develop on your own.. but as is mentioned above, don't lug your engine too much. The main jets don't kick in...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Maxim XJ750 Are These Problems?

    Although it sounds like you have one plug that is too rich, you are getting starved for fuel (ie: your points #2 & #3). So, like the rest of...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Sep 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. CdnDave77
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    looking to buy, some questions

    Where are you ? I have an 83 750 Maxim in much, much better condition for sale in Ontario... But $1550 for a bike that needs a clutch and is...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yamaha front name plate

    I used a gold metallic paint covered with a couple of shots of clearcoat... It doesn't look 100% but from 8 feet or more, it looks fine....
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. CdnDave77
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    According to Mikuni American Corporation...

    Thanks for the heads-up, as I have Mikuni's on my 1200 Venture and there is a very slight pop occasionally. I was going to tear the carbs down...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. CdnDave77
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    Betty is dying.....help!

    If the battery is new-ish, and can be re-charged, you might want to check your alternator output once you get her going again. There should be...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 20, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. CdnDave77
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    Finally, it Runs Right (86XJ)

    That's awesome... enjoy. And do your best to avoid what I just did : I resurrected my Maxim this spring, finally got it running fantastic,...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. CdnDave77
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    Oh Sh*t, Oh Deer

    Glad you're ok. It sounds funny, but just like in a car "Brake but DON'T swerve". A bike is much more maneuverable that a 4-wheeled cage, so you...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Selling 83 750 Maxim in Ontario - $1600

    Thanks... the headers are in decent shape, but as I posted above, the collector has issues. If I was keeping the old girl, she'd have a 4-2 MAC...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Selling 83 750 Maxim in Ontario - $1600

    Not getting any interest on here... If anyone knows of anyone looking to buy, I'll list it on Kijiji locally... Thanks.
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. CdnDave77
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    How fast have you gone on your XJ?

    My 750 Maxim is Canadian, so it has the 200 (or more) km/h speedo. I took it out for my last ride on it Thursday night (plate is going on my new...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Looking for YAMAHA Tank emblem

    Strange... the PM's must be down or something.. I haven't received anything.
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Looking for YAMAHA Tank emblem

    PM sent
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. CdnDave77
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    XJ550 street fighter Project, "pic heavy"... Finally DONE!!!

    Re: XJ550 street fighter Project bike, "pic heavy" Wow !!! Now that is impressive. Congrats Man... looks awesome !
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. CdnDave77
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    Selling 83 750 Maxim in Ontario - $1600

    Re: Selling 83 750 Maxim in Ontario Knew I forgot something... I'll edit. Thanks Maximum X.
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 6, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Selling 83 750 Maxim in Ontario - $1600

    I acquired another bigger bike, and the boss (wife) won't allow two, so I have to give this one up. I would much rather see it go to a fellow...
    Thread by: CdnDave77, Aug 6, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  30. CdnDave77
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    Change back to stock pipes

    I would think an aftermarket exhaust would have at least the same performance without rejetting (if everything else was stock). Open pipes may be...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. CdnDave77
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    How does the reserve tank work?

    Is that 120 miles without the reserve ? I get 130 or so, depending on the tank & how close I fill it to the top. That translates to 38-40 mpg,...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. CdnDave77
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    How does the reserve tank work?

    Exactly... The main feed from the petcock allows the top 3/4 (or so) of the tank to feed to the carbs, then the "reserve" is accessed by turning...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking at an 83 Venture Royale

    Oooohhhh, she won't understand. She'd really balk at the idea of BUYING a shed to store a "surplus" (her words) motorcycle. Granted, I could...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Aug 1, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  34. CdnDave77
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    Looking at an 83 Venture Royale

    Aaaaaahhh, I know of which you speak, my friend... I've logged a lot of miles on my Maxim. Launched it skyward one night when a dog-sized...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 31, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  35. CdnDave77
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    Looking at an 83 Venture Royale

    I'm with you... but now I have to ask : Why specifically hang onto the Maxim ?
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 31, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  36. CdnDave77
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    Looking at an 83 Venture Royale

    Well, it appears I struck at the right time. The guy had been listing it for more than 6 weeks, and happily took my offer. I pick it up...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    1982 xj midnight maxim 750

    Try Kijiji.ca as well - it is the Canadian version of Craigslist, although it exists for most cities here as well. There are a lot of cycle...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Looking at an 83 Venture Royale

    Thanks for the input, fellas. You both echoed my thoughts on it & I emailed an offer about 2 minutes ago... we'll see what happens. When I...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  39. CdnDave77
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    Looking at an 83 Venture Royale

    I took a look at an 83 Venture Royal last night : it's showing its age but overall not bad. 87000 km (55k miles) on the od. Started...
    Thread by: CdnDave77, Jul 30, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  40. CdnDave77
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    It may be a small point, but drive extra slow & ready to slam on the brakes when you are in a large parking lot !!! I have had more near-misses...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 27, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. CdnDave77
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    Gas EVERYWHERE?!?!?!?!? Is my bike ok?

    Just step a few feet away from the puddle of petroleum product before you light up... you'd have a much bigger issue to deal with !
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. CdnDave77
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    Gas EVERYWHERE?!?!?!?!? Is my bike ok?

    "Normal" would be hard to define... but having gas dump out of the tank from around the cap or out of the carbs can somewhat be expected if...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Alaska trip planned, how to not break down?

    You'd be amazed at how handy a roll of good electrical tape can be... for anything, repairs or otherwise. I use it in my triathlons to tape...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. CdnDave77
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    Alternate route suggestions to get around Toronto...

    That sounds like exactly what I was looking for. A few extra miles on a road with some shape to it and not a lot of other vehicles doesn't bother...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  45. CdnDave77
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    Insurance Bast*^$s!!!!

    I have been with State Farm since I started riding. Good record, no collision or theft on my bike, just basic liability... and I am at...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Alternate route suggestions to get around Toronto...

    I am hoping to take my bike for the 3 hour ride from my place (west of TO) to my inlaw's cottage, which is south of Peterborough (east of TO). I...
    Thread by: CdnDave77, Jul 15, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  47. CdnDave77
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    When will there be a carb clinic near London, Ontario

    I'm out by Woodstock, but work in St.Thomas... I am no whiz, but I can assist occasionally as well. It would be nice to at least share the pain...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 15, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  48. CdnDave77
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    Ever catch yourself...

    ... giving an oncoming motorcycle the "biker wave" when you're driving your car/truck/cage-of-some-description ? I didn't even realize I was...
    Thread by: CdnDave77, Jul 15, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. CdnDave77
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    XJ550 street fighter Project, "pic heavy"... Finally DONE!!!

    Re: XJ550 street fighter Project bike, "pic heavy" Take care and heal up, man... That bronc will be ready for tamin' when you're 100%. It's...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. CdnDave77
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    new from ontario

    Welcome... whereabouts are you ? Did you add yourself to the map yet ?
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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