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  1. mikef
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    Front wheel axle

    Thanks for the advice, Fitz. The spacer was stuck on the axle, and fortunately the axle was apparently moving freely through the bearings, but new...
    Post by: mikef, May 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. mikef
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    Front wheel axle

    Penetrating oil and a little attention with a mallet and I'm good to go. Sorry for the noise!
    Post by: mikef, May 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front wheel axle

    I have a new tire for my '82 550 Maxim and I'm attempting to remove the front wheel to bring it to the tire place, but I cannot remove the front...
    Thread by: mikef, May 5, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. mikef
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Removed my dead starter motor (starter relay and all electrical connections were OK.) Electrical end was PACKED with a mixture of brush dust and...
    Post by: mikef, Apr 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. mikef
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    Any rust in gas tank acceptable?

    I scrounged around and found a piece of plastic just larger than the petcock's mounting surface and drilled 2 holes in it to match the mounting...
    Post by: mikef, Sep 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. mikef
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    Any rust in gas tank acceptable?

    If you are going the phosphoric acid (concrete cleaner) route, you do not need any kind of abrasive. The acid will take care of the rust on its...
    Post by: mikef, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. mikef
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    1st,neutral,2nd shifting problem

    Thanks Rick, I'll put clutch work on my list of things this bike needs:-)
    Post by: mikef, Aug 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. mikef
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    1st,neutral,2nd shifting problem

    I still need to tweak my clutch cable, as I get the 1st gear clunk and I do get some slippage at full throttle at higher revs.
    Post by: mikef, Jul 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. mikef
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    1st,neutral,2nd shifting problem

    This may or may not be related or helpful, but I'll recount my experience anyway: My 82 XJ550 Maxim was very tricky to get into neutral or...
    Post by: mikef, Jul 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. mikef
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    Any rust in gas tank acceptable?

    I just finished cleaning my XJ550J's tank and 100% agree with what you said. I started out with electrolysis, but the rust returned fairly...
    Post by: mikef, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. mikef
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    no title?

    You must have been lucky, because I went through the same process, with a 27 year old bike worth $1,000 at best and a bill of sale, and they said...
    Post by: mikef, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. mikef
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    Ok..I'm an Idiot - Title Issues....

    I was in the same situation recently after acquiring my XJ550 Maxim, but I didn't even have the title. The DMV (Secretary of State in Michigan)...
    Post by: mikef, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. mikef
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    XJ550 Maxim air/oil filters

    Thanks, I'll check around locally.
    Post by: mikef, May 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. mikef
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    XJ550 Maxim air/oil filters

    Hi all, I've searched, but haven't found this information, so I apologize in advance for wasting anyone's time. I need new air and oil...
    Thread by: mikef, May 30, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New guy here, XJ550 VIN numbers

    Thanks chacal, Now that I have the VIN I can go and get a title and registration and hit the road. - Mike
    Post by: mikef, May 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New guy here, XJ550 VIN numbers

    Hi all, Mike here from Western Michigan. Just tonight I picked up a 1982 XJ550, without a title :-( From what I understand, here in MI you can...
    Thread by: mikef, May 2, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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