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    Tech docs

    Thank You!!
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Aug 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tech docs

    Someone used to have a CD with all the XJ tech docs. Is that still around? If so, how could I get one?
    Thread by: tumbleweed_biff, Aug 10, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for some help in greater Chicago area

    I haven't been around in a while. I became quite ill and can't ride anymore. My brother has inherited my bikes which are in various states of...
    Thread by: tumbleweed_biff, Aug 10, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Central US and Canada
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    1986 maxim for sale

    I have an X as well. I spent a couple of years fixing all the things a n00b who wanted to ride a Harley screwed up trying to make it sound like...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Aug 30, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Sealing a leaking tank

    I've used the Por15. The tank sealer goes on just about thick enough to not need the tank afterwards, so I'd feel comfortable about the 5 degrees...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello old friends

    I haven't been around in a long time. I became very ill and weak which has left me in a wheelchair and with severely crippled hands so not only...
    Thread by: tumbleweed_biff, Aug 28, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello old friends

    I haven't been around in a long time. I became very ill and weak which has left me in a wheelchair and with severely crippled hands so not only...
    Thread by: tumbleweed_biff, Aug 28, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Sealing a leaking tank

    Well, that's the kind of thing for which Por15 is perfect, not sure why you don't want to do that. You could try to do an eternal repair/weld,...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1986 maxim for sale

    Clean her up (elbow grease/polish - especially on top of the carbs and the engine block, make all the non-painted metal shine) and repaint her,...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    HOW TO: Install a headlight modulator

    I know they work. That is why I want them so seriously. I didn't realize he was so far behind on keeping his catalog up to date. How are we to...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    HOW TO: Install a headlight modulator

    I know they work. That is why I want them so seriously. I didn't realize he was so far behind on keeping his catalog up to date. How are we to...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    HOW TO: Install a headlight modulator

    Where are these modulators on XJ4Ever? I just searched all 6 pages of the catalog for the word "modulator" and came up empty.
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    HOW TO: Install a headlight modulator

    Please let me know when you have done this. I would love to see the plans. I don't have any knowledge of circuits and such. I tried to get my...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Sep 11, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Hello from Germany :)

    I so wish I was there. Germany, in many ways, is more home to me than the US. Certainly fonder memories and gentler times ...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82 XJ750 feels like it needs 6th gear

    Maybe that was what I had ... I never blew a head gasket - my was a late one - '88
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ750 feels like it needs 6th gear

    BTW: I often found myself looking for 6th on my 650 and love the overdrive on my Honda V30 ... and that is only a 500cc which also redlines very...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ750 feels like it needs 6th gear

    It all has to do with stroke and compression. I was told at one point that the engine in the Ford escort was basically the same as that in a...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ750 feels like it needs 6th gear

    You shouldn't have to do that "easing back on the throttle". You should be able to fly right up the gears. And these bikes will do that. If yours...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ750 feels like it needs 6th gear

    You have to realize the type of engine these have. They are essentially a racing engine which has been put into a non-racing frame. On top of that...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    It doesnt make sense to me

    You have to have 1 set of resistors. There should be one in the spark plug wire. If not, then you need it on the spark plug. I could be...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    It doesnt make sense to me

    What was meant by this is a one-time cook off to burn the gas out, not that this would be the case each time you start up. Another way to...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Opinions needed on luggage rack on my XJ

    No fair peeking.
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Opinions needed on luggage rack on my XJ

    I think it is hideous and you should trash it. Send it to me and I'll get it to a recycler ...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Looking for some Crime/Mystery readers

    For those of you who responded, I do appreciate it and look forward to your responses/reviews. I am interested in more sadists or masochists if...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Looking for some Crime/Mystery readers

    Hey folks, After many years of thinking about it, recently I decided to finally put my thoughts into action and have been crafting what I hope...
    Thread by: tumbleweed_biff, Jul 8, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Header Pipes

    Thank you gents, I found it!. Dang that is hard to see - I had overlooked that any number of times. Mine don't say Maxim xxx, they say 1FG-x and...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted. 82 XJ550 Front caliper

    Did you get a caliper yet?
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1983 900 SECA

    In Ohio you can get a court ordered title. You have to provide documentation of attempting to contact title holder if possible (my local BMV...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Should i get these bikes?

    If it doesn't sell on the forum list and Len/Chacal doesn't want it, you can certainly sell it on fleaBay. If you try to get it running instead...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted. 82 XJ550 Front caliper

    If the (rubber) lines aren't within 4 years of mfg, they must be replaced. Rubber costs about 2/3 of the price of stainless steel lines from...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Header Pipes

    Are the header pipes for the various models marked in anyway so as to identify a) model of bike and b) which cylinder they are for? I have a small...
    Thread by: tumbleweed_biff, Jun 11, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cylinders 2 and 3 won't fire. Coil is good

    I had this problem myself and it turned out to be the TCI. In my case, the transistors in the TCI were toast - one showing some heat damage and...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Favorite TV/Movie bike

    Kilted, thanks for that. I knew it was a Triumph instead of a BMW, but I didn't know why. Very interesting that Steve outrode the German stunt...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    need advice!! HELP!

    Remember that you have a channel connecting the fuel input of all 4 cylinders together between the carbs and the intake valves. If one carb is not...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Favorite TV/Movie bike

    I just remembered ... the bike used in The Great Escape used by Steve McQueen ...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bought this today......

    Very nice looking bike. I wish mine looked that good.
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Read "A twist of the wrist."

    That is pretty much how they are designed to function.
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Favorite TV/Movie bike

    Hmmm. The Mouse and the Motorcycle ... The bike in UltraViolet But, what can beat this ... [img]
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    hi guys!

    27K km = 16K mi ... Your English is probably going to be better than most Americans ... "Corse" should be "course". :-)
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    EVAPORUST = AMAZING

    Actually, the interaction of the phosphurc acid with the metal does create a form of coating/sealant whereever the acid made long contact (at this...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Time for this guy to sell the bike... :D

    I don't think his sperm need to be futile, I expect a Darwin award well before he can reproduce!
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    EVAPORUST = AMAZING

    Ah, folks, diet Coke is a lot cheaper than $25 + per gallon. Leave it sit overnight in your tank, just like the evaporust, and when you empty it...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Intermittant cutting off ...(new questions, pg. 3)

    I was cruising on the freeway on a 650 in the left lane and the bike just quit on me. Turned out it was the fuse box. The fuse literally vibrated...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    broken engine!! :(

    Why would being from Moore Ok make it worse?
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Intermittant cutting off ...(new questions, pg. 3)

    There is nothing specific to the bike. Any block which fits the space will work. As I recall, Chacal sells one that works. Ideally, get one which...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for colletor 85 750 maximx

    I have one. I am in Columbus, Ohio but I have relatives in Port Huron, MI/Sarnia and in Rochester Mi if you wanted to hop across a bridge to avoid...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 20, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Can you say "hideous"?

    Sorry, I wasn't referring to the OP, but rather the bike/ad posted by Magiccowinuse - the butchered 650 without a front brake, tail light/brake...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Can you say "hideous"?

    A butchered bike and a major road hazard? And he is asking $1800?! No way that you could pass inspection to get tags.
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Intermittant cutting off ...(new questions, pg. 3)

    REPLACE THE FUSEBOX!. Despite how it looks, these fuse boxes are not reliable, especially when 30 years old. When they heat up, they can lose...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Can you say "hideous"?

    I don't know. I think the blinding glare would put the rider at great risk, just like when someone is driving into the sun in the eve or morn ...
    Post by: tumbleweed_biff, May 19, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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